ROLL CALL

I was waiting yesterday for someone to post this... lol. So, I just went ahead and did it myself today. Give us your stats, please!?!

I had my open RNY done by Dr. F. Obeid at Hurley Medical Center in Flint, MI on October 13, 2003. To date I've lost 82 lbs. I still have 40-50 more that I want to lose and I'm not losing as fast as others but I feel wonderful! Wearing XL pants & shirts and no longer snore or have to take meds for diabetes or high blood pressure. I am still tired a lot but i still feel better than before WLS that's for sure!

I had my open RNY on Oct. 24, 2003 and have lost 97 pounds! I have gone from a size 24 pants to a size 10...well, almost if I don't wear them in public. But hey...I have them on an zipped...LOL I have tons of energy and would do this all over again in a heartbeat! I am about 15 pounds from my goal...I am so close, I can taste it. I had a few weeks with no weight loss but, this week, I have lost 2 pounds, so, hopefully, it is starting up again. Congrats to all of us "losers"...!!! Deb 250/153/almost there

Hello! I had my surgery 10/13/03. I have lost 105 lbs. I have gone from 259 to 154.I have gone from a size 20-22 to an 8. I have gained self respect, self esteem, self confidence......life is great. I am such a Happier person and most important an Healthier person. My Diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol are normal now. This surgery has been the best thing I could do for myself! No regrets here! Hugs to all! LaDena

Hey LaDena, we had our surgeries the very same day! Way to go on the 105 lb loss.. I am trying my best to get to 100... but having a tough time. What's your secret??? LOL Pam

Thanks Pam, I really don't have a secret.......I did toning beds for about 6 Mo., now I do Pilates.....not as often as I should though. I eat what I think are about 6 oz. of food.......Consisting of some form of meat and usually a small baked potato and a veggie. I also snack on nuts, beef jerky, gold fish crackers, animal crackers, protein bars, SF fudge pops, spoonfull of low fat peanut butter and also low fat popcorn. Today I ate a peanut butter chewy......and never again......it was so good, but I felt like crap and felt like I needed to throw up! It was not a good thing! My weight has only come down 5 lbs. in 2 mo. so it is slow, but I have lost inches during that time. I often look at some of my friends at support group who weigh less than me and think OK.....what am I doing wrong....but, everyone loses at different rates. You also have to consider starting weights and height! My Doctors goal for me is 150. I would love to be 135, but I have to be realistic! I still haven't decided about a tummy tuck yet. It would be nice to have a flat tummy......but my health and quality of life are the things that really matter. Hang in there......you will make it!! LaDena

I had my RNY on October 13, 2003. I was 332 lbs. at the time of surgery. I am 5'6" tall. I have lost 125 lbs., and currently weigh in at 207 lbs. Truthfully, I'm just now getting "back on track". I did really, really well the first 8 months post-op. Then, I decided to take a break. I started eating more often during the day and evening, and eating more high carb/high fat foods. I did that for almost 3 months. I actually gained back 5 lbs., as my lowest weight was 202 lbs. at the 8 month post-op mark. I have learned so much! I discovered I *can* eat sweets, but I really don't feel very well when I do so. I feel much better eating complex carbs in moderation and focusing on protein followed by veggies. I now eat three meals and three small snacks. My meals consist of about a cup to a cup and a quarter of food. I try to do mostly protein. One of my snacks is a protein shake. The other two are fruit or veggies or a protein bar. I drink plenty, and I do drink diet soda. It doesn't really bother me... though I am a bit gassy. No big deal. I would advise others to try to work their program as diligently as possible without stressing over it to the point of obsession. While I was "off track" I found myself feeling guilty again... feeling fat... feeling bad about myself. It was definitely NOT WORTH IT. I feel much better, in all ways, eating right and getting in some exercise. When I was grazing all day I didn't feel like doing much besides sleeping. I also found I dumped and threw-up much more often. Yuck! I am doing so much better now, and I don't wonder "what if I...?" I now know how people gain all of their weight back. I have resolved not to join them. Catherine Johnson

Hi Catherine... I'm glad you're back on the wagon, so to speak! I know what you men about feeling crappy. We had a pizza party here at work Tuesday and I ate one piece along with a salad and sopped that bread in the ranch dressing from the salad and I felt like crap that whole afternoon. That was more carbs then I had eaten in a long time. I am feeling poorly today, not sure what I ate to make me feel this way but I have been tired a lot lately too. I go for some blood work next week so hopefully something will show. Good Luck with the rest of your journey! Pam

Hi all, I had my RNY on 10/24 and to date have lost 122 pounds. I went from 325 to 203 and size 32 to size 14. I still have about 50 pounds to go and then I will visit with a Plastic sergeon to help me rid myself of all of this excess skin and well as put the "girls" back up where they belong. I do not regreat for a moment my decision but that is not to say that once in a while I wish I could eat to my hearts content. Luckly for me that is a fleating thougt not really related to hunger but desire. Congrats to all of you! You all are doing just fab. And Pamela, thanks for starting this months roll call. I was not online yesterday much. Tanya -122

Hi Everybody! I had my Open RNY Surgery on October 1st, 2003. At that time, I weighed 362lbs. I have lost 155lbs. in 11 months! Never in my wildest dreams, did I ever thought that I would be thin and healthy. I have always been overweight. I eat three meals a day, and two snacks. Once in a while I eat something with too much sugar, but I pay for it! I love my life, and I love that I am in control of what I put into my mouth, now! I belong to Contours Express, which is a workout gym for women. I do weight resistance training, and a little aerobics, too. I only have 7 more pounds to lose, to reach my year goal. And, I have 45 more pounds to lose, to reach my ultimate goal! I'm very proud of what I have accomplished, this past year. We should all be proud of our courage to be healthy! I LOVE YOU GUYS! Your WL Buddy, Jane 362/207