Checking In with the 7/08rs

No matter what type of surgery you had, we all have the same goal. You are doing great and you should be very proud!!!!!

GO LAP-BANNERS TOO!!!! 


Laura

I was about to go into depression when I say the big numbers they were loosing then I realized that everyone else except for you and I are lap banders.  I have lost at total of 30 lbs.  My doctor tells me I am doing quite well as if I had the bypass surgery.  I went for my second fill back in October and he told me I didn't need one.  I was feeling guilty because I could eat food and was making meals probably twice a day.  I go again on the 12th.  I believe I am going to get a fill this time to see if I can lower my restriction.  My portions in my opinion are out of control.  Pray for me.

Hi there all!  I had my surgery on July 23. I had Lap RNY  I started at 302 as of today I am at 222... 80 lbs down!  OMG I am so happy!  I am so happy for all of you too you all have inspired me.  I have had no problems thank goodness.  No dumping maybe due to the fact I haven't even tried sweets and I don't intend on it.  I have not been sick I eat very slow and I stop before I am full.  I also eat with little utencils that has helped me with little bites and to slow down.  I go to the gym 3 days a week and feel great! 
Just one question has anyone had or known any one who has had problems with kidney stones following Gastric bypass ... I have had such a problem with them this last month and the doctor tells me its caused from the surgery.  I can live with it after all if that what all I have to put up with even though its very painful its manageable and I don't regret the surgery a bit.  Toodles

You are doing so great!!!

Knock on wood, I have not had a problem with Kidney Stones. I have read that a high protein diet can cause them. A friend of mine is a nutrition and exercise nut and he told me that I needed to add other things to my diet. He said that too much protein heighten the risk of stones.
I started adding salads and a few whole wheat carbs (in very low moderation) to my diet. I drink a ton of water and only one cup of coffee per day. I have noticed when I drink more coffee I get a slight back ache, so I cut that out.

Did your doctor give you so instructions?

My doctor told me to drink plenty of water... I said no problem I will do anything to prevent a recurrence.  I just started eating salads.  I like to shred my lettuce up so I know I can get it chewed up better.  I do drink a cup of decaf coffee a day only cause I love the taste of it.

I had my surgery 7/2 and I am down 66 lbs (92 total).  The weight loss has definitely slowed in the past month but I am still happy with my results and taking it one day at a time.  I am still avoiding sweets.  I think its better to wait as long as possible before finding out if I dum*****t.  If I absolutely knew I could eat sweets, I would eat sweets.  I know I can eat fruit so sugar is probably fine but I like to pretend it will make me sick.  :-)

Thanks for pulling the 07/08 crew together!  I had lap RNY on 23 July 08 and all went well for about 3 weeks.  Then I started feeling so nauseated I had to get meds.  At the 3 month check-up my chem was a mess due to lack of nutrition, although I was walking a mile or so a day.  Still nauseated and having chems/labs checked by PCP now as well as surgeon.  I'm going to try switching to soy protein; can't get enough of anything.  On the great news side, I've lost 65% of the excess weight already and plan to continue losing--hopefully in a more healthy style when this nauseousness passes.  Right now it seems like it never will!  All the best to all of you!

I am so glad that several people posted. I think it is important to talk to people that are about in the same time frame you are in. It looks like we are all pretty happy with our results.

I dont know about you, but I feel so much better about the way I look and feel. My brother keeps telling me that I look hot! I have not heard this in a very very very long time. I work with him so he sees me all of the time.

I actually had a guy flirt with me the other day. Wow, that has been something that I have not had in a long time too!

You guys keep posting on this board so we can all keep in touch!!

Laura

LAURA, I feel and move so much better--and my husband loves the new look.  I actually weigh less than I did when we married.  The best surprise was my 20 year old daughter telling him "nobody better hit on Mom when we go to the mall!"

That is so cool! It feels so good to have someone you love say things like that.

WE ROCK!