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auntlorlee
on 8/3/06 5:23 am - Bellingham, WA
Topic: RE: Have you met your 1 year expectations?
Toya sweetie! I emailed you! I hope my suggestions will be helpful. Lori
Torrey
on 8/3/06 4:59 am - Houston, TX
Topic: RE: Have you met your 1 year expectations?
Hi Toya, thanks for responding. I don't know that I have any advice. I'm trying to make this one year anniversary, a recommitment. Like many people, I'd started grazing. Making poor choices. Etc. I'm not sure how you tell if your pouch has stretched. I know I can't eat a whole Lean Cusine. I usually eat all the protien and half the carbs in one. I do try to get over 85 oz of water and 85 oz of protien. The only way I get that in is by using the Profect Protien vials. I hate the shakes. However, 74lbs is still amazing. I bet you feel so much better. Heck, I can't even lift 74lbs. We were all made different, and maybe, by losing slow, you'll end up in better shape than those that have lost 150lb plus by now. Torrey (281/186/160)
mccalles
on 8/3/06 3:02 am - Virginia Beach, VA
Topic: RE: Have you met your 1 year expectations?
Hey Torrey, Great Question!!! I'm thrilled to be where I am. I am down 128 pounds since surgery, but was really hoping to be under 200 (ahhhh.... onederland) by my anniversary on 8/24. Guess I will try to shut off the carbs for a few weeks and really stick to my new life-style and cut out the snacking. I have been at the same point for 3 or 4 weeks now and should have another drop soon, so I will try to make it a big one. If I never lost another pound, I would still be thrilled. I can fit into an airline seat, cross my legs, and walk up stairs without being totally out of breath! For the first time in years I can buy clothes in 'normal' sizes. I am overwhelmed by the number of choices I have in stores now days. I also need to kick up the exercise, which is really hard in the heat we have been having lately! Will keep on working on it though! Good luck to everyone out there. Eileen 337/209/160ish??
mccalles
on 8/3/06 2:49 am - Virginia Beach, VA
Topic: RE: Plastic Surgery Anyone
I definitely want PS also. Huge flabby arms.... I hate them. Always have been big in the arm, but now the skin just hangs. Tummy tuck is a yes also. I want the breasts done also, because they hang down to my waist almost. I have always been large in the bust. My husband says I used to look like I had cantalopes, now I look like I am smuggling tangarines inside a stocking! The butt and legs could use lose skin removed, but I don't think I am going to go that route though. My Dr. told me on last visit that most insurances won't even consider covering PS until 18 months after RNY. So, need to wait approximately 6 more months. I have my 1 year appt on 24 August and will be asking more questions then. I have also talked to my Primary Care Manager(Dr) regarding PS since the skin on my arms has caused me shoulder issues. I would still like to lose about 40 pounds more before getting PS, so still working in that direction. Eileen 337/209/270ish?
misstboop
on 8/3/06 2:33 am - Inkster, MI
Topic: RE: Have you met your 1 year expectations?
Hi Torrey, My one year anniversary is today, I am sooooo depressed I don't know what to do. I weighed in this morning at 210, I started out at 284 that means I've only lost 74 pounds in a year. I think I have been at this weight for at least six months. I kind of knew that I would not make 100 pounds. My daughter says that it's not over yet, but I feel as though it is. I've struggled the whole year just to make 74 lbs, talk about feeling like a failure. The lady down the street had surgery three days before me, she is down to 147, her daughter is in a size six we wore the same size. Boy makes me feel as though I've failed miserably. The ladies daughter down the street says that she thinks that it is over for me. I guess since I have been this size so long after the surgery. My sister had the surgery two years ago and only lost 50 pounds. We both feel that we truly failed. I don't know what I am doing wrong. I thought that I was eating right, but I guess not. I take my vitamins pretty much faithfully. I feel like taking a diet pill and starting back smoking. I remember a time when I would starve myself to lose weight. I get so hungry since surgery that I can't even do that. I want to not eat protein(chicken, beef, fish, etc) and just drink shakes to kick start the weight loss again, I can't even do that. I need all of your help. I don't know what to do. Can you all give me some advice, on food or what ever you think that would help me (prayer). Here is an example of what I eat, and I'm going to be real honest. scrambled egg with cheese( I cook two but end up eating less than half), 3 slices of bacon maybe a 1/4 cup of instant grits Lunch: hamburgar patty with cucmbers and onions or left over dinner like 1/2 c. rice w/ baked or fried chicken( one piece). Dinner: chicken, beef or fish with cucumbers, sliced onions, 1/2 c. rice some times gravy and potatoes and most of the time broccoli. Boy as I type this it really seems as though I eat alot but I don't eat the whole meal, but sometimes I can. I also drink while I eat, has been a habit that I can't seem to break. I think that my pouch is streched. I haven't been back to my doctor in at least 4-5 months, insurance seems not to be covering too many things; things that I thought would be covered. Well I guess I have vented enough. Don't think that I am not proud of every one of you, because I am. I'm just feeling a little jealous and depressed that you have all done so well and I haven't accomplished the goals that I've set for myself. Love You All Toya 284/210/wanting to be 165
Lisa B (in SD)
on 8/3/06 12:40 am - San Diego, CA
Topic: RE: Happy re-birth to Me
congrats to you! you look great! enjoy life! Lisa B 226/142/???
Lisa B (in SD)
on 8/3/06 12:39 am - San Diego, CA
Topic: RE: 1 yr Today!!
congrats to you, kristin! you look amazing! keep up the good work! Lisa B 226/142/???
Torrey
on 8/2/06 10:05 pm - Houston, TX
Topic: RE: Plastic Surgery Anyone
Both the surgeons I talked to about RNY said I had one, then my GP confirmed it. It's very small and doesn't bother me. Cheers, Torrey
Kgirl
on 8/2/06 9:43 pm - Birdsboro, PA
Topic: RE: 1 yr Today!!
P.S. New pic on profile
Kgirl
on 8/2/06 9:39 pm - Birdsboro, PA
Topic: 1 yr Today!!
Wow..What an emotional day for me.. Its been 1 yr since surgery. This time last year I was quite nervous but looking forward to waking up and feeling like a different person. Alot has changed both physically and emotionally. I've lost 114 lbs and have gone from a size 18/20 to fitting in size 4's. From 251lbs to 135-140 lbs. For a whole year I was dating the wrong man and I finally realized that maybe he was there to help me though all the emotional things I would be going through. As hard as it was to let him go I knew that I was just settling and I don't ever want to feel that again. I have now met the man of dreams that I've been in love with for the past 5 years and I couldn't ask for a better relationship. This surgery has changed me in soo many ways its hard to describe. I'm a new person with a new outlook on life. I love life now. I love going out and doing things I want and holding my head high. When I walk into a room people focus on me and I don't ever feel like I'm the biggest person in the room. For those still considering surgery and waiting for your surgery date you will not regret this.. Thanks Kristin
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