WELL....it has been a long time since I was on this site. I guess when I got to feeling better, then I started living my life and forgot all about the website! :( I decided to get back on tonight and reconnect with all my thoughts and feelings and give myself a swift kick in the butt since I reached my goal weight but gained 10 lbs in the last month. I can see how easily it can slip up on you. I got back on the site for some tips and to remind me of the way I should be eating!! Also, for the wonderful support that people on this site always give everyone.
I have made it to three months! It was rough for a while but i soon got the hang of it. The doctor said i was doing well and on the right track at this point to lose 100 lbs in 1 year!! WE SHALL SEE!! I am down 50 lbs at this point--Nothing really makes me sick except eggs give me a very heavy feeling in my stomach--so i am avoiding those at this point. So far, i seem to be able to tolerate a little sugar so i am able to satisfy my sweet tooth craving. I am not drinking protein shakes anymore-- i am drinking the Isopure protein drinks instead--just for a change. i switch it up some so i don't get burnt out. I am not counting calories --hich i know i should be. I need to start exercising more than i am right now. I guess that can be my new years resoulution. We are thinking of joining a gym soon. I have been going to curves, but i am thinking i need more. I am pleased with my progress but i need to put more into my weight loss--the holidays were so busy that i didn't count calories and things like that. I am hoping to concentrate on it again.
I saw Dr. Hahn yesterday and he seemed pleased with my 28lbs gone. I did not lose a single pound again last week. So needless to say i am not too happy. I do feel so much better as far as getting around and being myself again. He did give me the OK on going to the gym but i have a sick child today so I will be putting that off again!! I have signed up for a personal trainer starting in Decemeber--SO NO MORE EXCUSES! I am adding new foods daily---i am still learning my POUCH--i haven't thrown up so far -but some foods "sit heavy" --but i am trying to get in all my proteins and that is going pretty good. Lets hope the scales will lighten up soon.
5 week update-down 28 lbs
Nov 08, 2008
This Monday will be 5 weeks since my lap Rny and I have JUST now started feeling better. I can't believe it has taken this long. I have not gotten to the gym yet since i was afraid of straining or messing something up. I see the surgeon in a week or so --i guess he will give me the gym release! I have been walking around the block on sme days. I stil think i am not eating right. I don't think i am getting enough calories in a day. I also think i may be eating too many carbs. I am writing my food down to see where it all hits. I am down 28 lbs today-iguess that is good but i was hoping for more. I hope the scales are more friendly next week! I am doing more around the house and my spirits are alot better. I am still upset about the surgery when i see food i really want. I know this is some emotional issue i need to deal with. I have been through many stages since this surgery. I still want to EAT EAT EAT when i see good food. That is when i get MAD!! I think if i would see more weight loss then i might let some of that go and be happy about it. Hope this week goes well.
still concerned about eating
Nov 01, 2008
Well, I am almost at the end of my 3rd week and I still am worried about eating. I should be starting on "solid food" on Monday and I am so nervous about it. I know it will all come in time. I just DO NOT want to be sick. My side is getting a little better i guess. It still hurts but i am able to move around more. I am thinking of all the things i thought i knew and now realize i don't have a clue. Vitamins are a hot topic here and I don't feel like I understand all that. Then all the protein drinks and all that stuff. I assume it will all come in time. I just want to lose as much as i can --
3 weeks post op
Oct 22, 2008
Well....i am at 3 weeks post op and i was really expecting better at this point. i have ahd a couple of bad days. But I am trying to pick it up. I am very tired. I know I am not getting all my food and water in -which is bad. I felt better lat week so i was expecting this week to be even better--but i am way more tired this week. I guess it is all catching up with me. I hope to see some energy soon.
2 weeks post op
Oct 18, 2008
Well, I have made it to this point. It wil be exaclty 2 weeks on Monday. I have become obsessed with worrying what i have done. I am worried about the future......losing weight, eating the right food, getting all my protein, 1 year, 2 years, 5 years post op..... I did think about all these things before surgery but it doens't REALLY hit you until you are actually sitting in those shoes. I have not had any food issues up to this point but i just keep waiting for the bad!!! how horrible is that??? I want things to go well and I am playing by all the rules. I hope and pray things continue to go well.
Feeling shock!
Oct 16, 2008
This is my first post and first day on this site. I had Gastric bypass done 10 days ago and I am feeling a bit of SHOCK. That shock of OH MY GOSH --what did I do? I had something so PERMANANT done. I didn't realize how much I loved food until you can't have it!!! I am still having a little pain at my insisions so I worry about everything! I worry about 20 years from now or what happens if i get the stomach flu?? CRAZY!!! I know it!! I have enjoyed cruising the webite today and reading so many stories. I need to put my worries behind me and be excited about my new leash on life!! I just needed to vent and to hear that I have done the right thing and that I CAN live this way!!
