Are you happy?

I know that a lot of us suffered a plateau in the midst of day 1-30. I am wondering how everyone is feeling during the period of day 31-60. I have seen a completely different scenerio than what I was experiencing the first month. It is absolutely unbelievable. I always look forward to the Monday weigh ins to see how everyone has done. Your progress is remarkable. I look forward to the daily snaps to get to know others better and am sorry when I can't type a response. I just can't wait to see what day 61-90 holds. I love you guys and am so glad that we have each other here on this board. ((hugs)) Beth M

From one Beth to another Beth!! My answer? A resounding YES!! I have now lost 50 lbs in just 9 1/2 weeks. Although it's been tough through my liquid stage when I told people to keep sharp objects away from me, to my foods stage where I learned the toilet was my new best friend, to sometimes getting annoyed with how I'm even more obsessed with food now that before surgery (not in eating it, but in having to know every second how much protein or water I've gotten down, how much more I need, oops...remember that vitamin, etc.), it has all COMPLETELY been worth it. I can imagine what it will be like when I'm down to sizes I haven't worn in a decade. I love how I feel now so I can only imagine it will get better in the coming months. Hugs back and Happy St. Paddy's Day!! Beth R.

Beth, day 30-60 are not the best for me as far as the scale moving but my doctor says I am doing fine and everything is right on track so I just keep doing what I need to do. I actually am having fun trying new recipes out. Right now I am really tired from my busy schedule and just trying to find the time to stop and enjoy some of what life offers me. Happy???I would say so. I work hard during this process and know that I will be rewarded for it down the road. Kim

For me days 31-60 became the time that my education went to work. The first month we had such strict guidelines for each week. i.e.: clear liquids from day 1-X, then full liquids from X-X, then pureed, and to soft stage. It made little room for error. Now here we are in days 31-60 and the docs are more lenient to let us make our own choices. This was the part of the game for me that I realized this is a lifestyle choice that I have to make for MYSELF, I can't depend on my doc to make it for me. I am happy. I am happy that I HAVE made the right choices whether it be with the foods I eat or the amount of exercise I get. I know we are still babes in WLS but I felt that month 2 revealed a little of what life is going to be like from now on. Dawn

Yes, I am definately happy. One of my best friends and I had the surg. together and shared a room. It is so nice having somebody to share everything with. Our husbands are friends too and they are both being very supportive. We take turns cooking for each other. We had about 60 or more friends visit us in the hospital, and lots of pureed food and flowers for weeks from friends. I have so much support in our small community. I can't go anywhere that somebody isn't stopping me and offering kind words. I feel good, I feel like I am looking healthy, and emotionally I feel so blessed. I would say that I am very happy, and thankful that my husband is very supportive and was happy to pay for my surg. (my insurance wouldn't), and he is wanting me to get new clothes and feel good about myself. Yes, I thank God that I am happy.

Beth, My attitude is much better this month than last. I still have some down days though. Today was one of them. Nothing tasted good. I wonder sometimes why I did this to myself, but then I remember that I am off my blood pressure meds and not using my cpap anymore. I do love this board and all of you. I look forward to the weigh in's as well to see how everyone has done. Leeanne

Beth, The weight just keeps coming off and when the end of month 2 gets here your just amazed! I was walking through the Y the other day to go to the pool and as I walked along the wall there is a mirror. I glanced over and for a moment I thought someone was walking besides me - I glanced again and it was ME!!!! I FEEL better. I've had complications but the progress is so remarkable and makes me even FEEL better when I don't feel so great - and all of you can understand that one!! I'm so glad to have found such wonderful people! Hugs, Julie Looking forward to meeting you April 1st Beth!!!

Hi Beth! I am 100% happier than before January 6, 2006. I feel so great- I love my hair, I like that my skin is clearing up, I love the smiles I get from passersby and I just love getting dressed in the morning! Before, I dreaded getting dressed- nothing looked right! Last night, I put on one of my old polos that I used to love and it fit great! I can't wait to wear all of my old clothes I'm so happy you're doing great too, Beth! Keep it up! Jaci

NOOOOOOO! Although I have lost weight, more than I could have by convential methoeds I might add - I'm sick & tired of worrying about everything I eat, drink or getting sick. I wish I was better informed about the surgery - yes I knew it was a lifetime committment of diet and excercise but what I didn't know is how much discomfort food could cause even when complying with the diet. I knew about the physical risks of having the surgery but I didn't realize the mental hardship that goes along with practically being afraid to eat for fear of getting sick or dumping. I want to be normal and I think that includes not getting sick, gas or naseau at meals. I'm currently weighing the pros and cons of a reversal or takedown.