November 2003 Surgery Date

New Topic

Recent Posts

markgum
on 1/13/05 6:15 am - Littleton, CO

Topic: RE: Can we still loose? For how long?

Hi; as for the pain in the left side; How is the BM?? I was having pain there and they did an ultra sound and found my large intestine had moved up under my rib cage; and the stool there was causing the pain. A bottle of the 'bowel-prep' and the pain went away. so added a fiber pill to my diet and havn't had the pain since. hope this helps. mark g.

Kristin S.
on 1/13/05 5:09 am - CA

RNY on 11/13/03

Topic: RE: WLS Goals for January

My goals for January are: Get back on track - i've been eating anything that I want and drinking soda, its time to get strict! Start exercising at least 5 times a week - I've been slacking when it comes to exercise, I bought all these new exercise machines and now its time to use them. LOL I would like to lose hopefully 20 lbs. - I have approximately 60 lbs. to go to reach my goal, I would like to reach my goal by the spring/summer. Luckily while I was being bad I didn't gain, it just made me plateau. Kristin - 145 lbs.

deborah Husted
on 1/12/05 11:47 am - painted post, ny

RNY on 11/06/03

Topic: drivers lic.

I have to tell you all a story. I went to my bank and the girl that waited on me was new so she did not know me. aShe ask to see my drivers lic. when I showed her she did not belive it was me. I had to dig out my before and after pics before she would see it really was me. I thought that was so funny a little bit of a pain but it was cool. I look so much different. My grand kids sya my old lic looks like my sister and the new one is me. Any one eles have this happen? thanks and god bless Deb

Diane Gracely
on 1/12/05 7:45 am - Ocala, FL

VBG on 11/17/03

Topic: Amazing isn't it?

My 1 year anniversary was 11/17/04. I started at 329 I now weigh 155. I was a size 26 I am now a size 10... and they are getting loose. So look out size 8 here I come. I have to stop and think sometimes.... wow this is JUST AMAZING. I do not regret it that's for SURE! I am on Social Security Disability and have been trying to get an office job. It is tough out there. Thought maybe since I am skinny now that it would be easy to find a job.... NOT! Out of 20 applications at various places and after many interviews and 2nd interviews I still have nothing. I decided since I feel so good maybe I should try getting a job and get off of disability. I used to do AP/AR and Data Entry and Customer Service. But I guess there are so many people jobless today that it is tough getting a job. I have not worked outside my home since 1996. Since then I have been on disability and running a home business part time. And then sometimes I just think well maybe this is the way it is supposed to be maybe I am not supposed to get off of disability since my disease with my feet and hands is still there but much better since surgeries and weight loss.... who knows guess GOD will steer me in the right direction. Well anyway... YOU ALL look so GREAT! Isn't this just AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy_Loser
on 1/6/05 2:39 am - Central, IL

RNY on 11/17/03

Topic: RE: First time on THIS board!

Hi Pat! We had surgery on the same day! I didn't make any resolutions this year! Always before it's been to lose weight. But I do have a goal to increase my exercise. I've been weight training for 5 months (M-W-F for one hour). And biking and walking occasionally. Tuesday I went to a pool Tummies & Thighs class for an hour and swam some laps. I think I'll start doing that on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The water is cold, but maybe that will rev the metabolism up while trying to keep warm.

Weight training (with a trainer) has made such a tremendous difference in me -- that has to be the "gold standard" in exercise. Nothing else has ever made such a difference in such a short period of time. And during that 5 months, I've gained 5 lbs of muscle while losing 60 lbs of fat. And I don't have that "deflated balloon" look -- but am getting toned. I've really come to appreciate exercise and what it can do for you -- and that's a first! Deb

oreadia P.
on 1/6/05 1:27 am - salem, al

RNY on 11/13/03

Topic: RE: Can we still loose? For how long?

Belinda, I am also 1 year out.nov. 13/03 was my date and so far i have lost 103 lbs.I set my own goal to loose atleast 110 lbs.so i'm not there yet. I was told that we can loose weight all the way up to 24 months with around 18 months being the norm.I also have been having some pain in my left side whem i eat.but its not real bad.please keep me posted,you can email me if you like-I would love to here from you.I hope everything turns out in your favor.Have a wonderful day. Oreadia Perry

Belinda K.
on 1/5/05 11:41 am - Dallas, Ga

RNY on 11/04/03

Topic: Can we still loose? For how long?

I'm still not at my goal 56lbs more to go. Went for 1 yr check up and surgeon said, "Looks like your weight loss has stalled, a tummy tuck will probably get rid of alot." He told me to watch total calories and not to eat too much protein (about 60 grams per day) Does this sound right what else can I do?? I also have a pain in my left side, started out only when I ate, now It hurts with exercise too! He ordered an abdominal and pelvic ultra sound with and without contrast ( haven't had it yet) he sounded sceptical and said if it didn't show anything he would have to go back in.???????????????????????????????? Belinda RNY 11/03/03 280/206 size 26-28 now 14-16

markgum
on 1/4/05 1:01 am - Littleton, CO

RNY on 11/03/03

Topic: RE: hunger ?????help!!!!!

yup; I know what you mean. I am HUNGRY. Since the holidays; and everyone eating all the time around me; I have been craving things. chocolate; candy; cookies; pies; cakes. I try to make things with splenda; and add protein powder to make it better for me. I find that drinking water really helps. Sometimes when I get cravings; I just help myself to a large glass of ice water. That seems to make the cravings disappear. I too fear of gaining the weight back. I don't want to undo all that I have accomplished. I believe here is where the exercise and sensible eating comes into play. We know we must exercise; and we know what we should eat. we must stick to it. Yes, we can reward ourselves now and then; but don't overdo it. hang in there. mark g.