I've Lost 50 Pounds!

Friday, March 31, 2006 I have lost 50 pounds! My surgery was January 16th.... I've been going through a "phase" lately, though.... having trouble keeping foods other than softies down. I think it's mostly needing to learn how to eat slooooowwwwlllllyyyy! ~Teri~ 279/229/140

Hey Teri we are surgery buddies! Great job on the wt lost SO FAR! Isn't it just amazing! I hear ya on the eating s-l-o-w bit. I'm having a tough time remembering to slow down as well. WE'll work on that together!

Congrats Terri that is wonderful. Keep up the good work.

Congratulations!!!!!! Good job, keep up the good work!!!!!! Hazel

Teri~ I had my surgery the same day as you too!! We must be right around the place in our journey. I was at 50 pounds on Monday. I love being able to compare loss with people who had their operation the same day. Way to Go!!! Please email OH and have your pic updated!!! I want to see your smiling face!! This pic looks so sad. Dawn

HI TERI CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is an amazing feeling!!!! We had surgery the same day and I reached the big 50 on Sunday. Jen

Teri, congrats on the fabulous weight loss!! You're doing awesome!!!!!! Lisa S.

I saw my surgeon thursday and he said I have lost 51% of my 70% weight loss, since surgery. His words I am losing too fast. I thought I was doing good to be down 50 lbs by 9 weeks...I am dehydrated, and I am not eating very well. ie: I am afraid to eat due to the pain that comes, excess saliva, and ultimate vomiting for relief. I am not talking about stuffing myself...example...I ate 3 oz beef soup (broth), 3 bites (size of a broth cube) beef steak, 3 green beans. By the time I got home 45 minutes later my mouth was draining saliva so fast I coud not swallow and I had to make myself vomit for relief. I can do 4 oz carnation Instant breakfst I can do 3-4 bites of cottage cheese I can do one spoonfull of peanut butter I can do Oj till I am orange I am just now able to start keeping water down again, I average 4-6 oz, but I keep water close at night at work and sip on it often. I can do a slice of sharp cheese I can do 2% reduced fat milk a pint when I try ckn, tuna, meats of pretty much any kind...it comes back up. Bread is a no no I have tried melba toast does ok, but no crackers or bread Yes I cheat a nibble on chips 2-3, and I have even eaten a few of those new fat free cookies that came out zero carbs. My surgeon wants me to consult GI doc and see if I need my suture looked at and maybe stretched open a bit???? April 4th I kinda like not eating because that is all I used to do..I am never hungry right now when before I would always be saying hey lets go grab a bite. There are a few things I miss but It is a passing thought now days. I got into a pair of 7/8 junior jeans the other day, and look pretty good except I lost my butt. My husband bought me an excercise bike and put it together tonight. If what my doc says is true then I only have 18.5 lbs to hit my 70% mark..my goal is 115 but I think as I see myself now probably 120-125 would be best. I have 35 lbs to go... then it is focusing on getting my nutrition and firming up. Deborah J I need a dietician

I had my surgery on January 17th, and I have been doing pretty good in keeping things down its just that now i have began to be sick most of the time, and like you i have to learn how to slow down when i eat. I hope that you feel better.

Congratulations Teri!!!!!