Introducing Myself

My name is Patti - I have been lurking and decided to "come out of the closet." My surgery was 01/09/06. It was open RNY, a revision to gastric stapling I had done in 1982. Spent the first 24hrs in ICU as a precaution due to history of asthma. Surgery was Monday, came home Friday evening. Surgery went perfectly - no problems or complications. My drain was removed before I was discharged. My recovery was uneventful - no problems whatsoever. I have never thrown up or even felt like it. I haven't had that "stuck" feeling or anything like others describe. I can eat any kind of meat with no problems. I can't drink milk anymore, even the lactose free kind - and salad seems to give me the runs. Other than that, I can tolerate all foods. I can tolerate things that have up to 10g of sugar, but I haven't tried anything with more than that and I don't intend to. I have not cheated once, or tried to eat any "bad" carbs. Well, I did eat two french fries - but I didn't really like them pre-op and after eating those two, I still don't like them very much. So it didn't trigger anything. I do think I win the prize for the slowest loser though. I lost 23 lbs in the three weeks before surgery. I was 310 on the day of surgery. I am 276 today. 33 lbs lost since surgery, which was almost 12 weeks ago. But I can walk two miles now, and my clothes are falling off me, so I'm happy. I try not to obsess about it, and I don't have a scale at home (I weighed at the fitness center this morning). I'm trying to focus on fitness goals and not so much the scale. I'm 52 and that works against me, I think. And I think he told me that because mine was a revision, I would lose slower. Sorry this was kind of long.....

Hi Patty, Good to meet you and welcome to the J2006MB, this is a great forum for information, encouragement and support. Congrats on the 33 pound loss and your newly gained physical abilities! I wish I did not have a scale at home!!! God Bless, Jen

Good to meet you. I am glad for your loss of 33 lb.s and the fact that you can walk two miles is great!! Keep up the good work. Glad you joined us! Leeanne

Hello Patti. Im glad you decided to join us. We are surgery buddies! I had mine on the 9th as well. Im glad to hear you are doing great. I look forward to your posts. kristi

Dear Patti, It is great to have you here! You are on the way to your goal, so don't fret about slower weight loss...mine has been kind of slow too. The older we get the longer it takes to lose weight because we have learned over the years to conserve our energy, I think! I heard that before, but it is proving to be true. I am 53 years old, I had my surgery Dec 27 and so far have lost 54 lbs. I have a lot to lose since I am only 5' 1" and weighed 281 on my surgery date. The more diets we have been on the harder it becomes!! Good luck and stay connected with us! Diana

Welcome to the group Patti

Welcome Patti! Please do not worry about the slow weight loss; just stayed focus on your fitness goals and you will be fine!! Good to have you around. Keep up the good work. Vilmaris

Hi Patti!!! It's fantastic that you are here to join in our board! I hope that you find everyone as helpful and supportive as I do. I don't know where I would be without each and everyone here!! Sorry this is short, but I gotta get ready for work... yuck! Again, thanks for introducing yourself and coming out of the shadows!! Best wishes for a bright day -- ~amber~

Hi Patti and welcome to this wonderful supportive board. ~~hugs and well wishes~~ Chris

Welcome, Patti! Congrats on your successes so far! We're delighted to have you with us and look forward to your posts. All the best, Tiffany