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Topic: RE: Underweight...
Oh how I wish I had your problem. But I don't. If you have a hard time with meat, are you drinking your shakes? Maybe you could add Ensure? What does your Dr say?
Nona
Topic: Underweight...
Hey everyone. I am sorry it has been so long since I have been around. I am doing fine except I have lost too much weight. Has anyone else had to struggle to keep weight on? I have been trying really hard to maintain at 140 lbs and then I dropped another 10 lbs. This puts me at 18.1 for my BMI and I look like a tall skeleton. I feel fine, I have enegy, skin tone is good, and I never even lost any of my hair. I did go back and see my nutritionist in December and she advised me to begin eating 5-6 times a day.. essentially "grazing".. I try, but it is hard to keep meat down so I am finding that I only want to eat soft foods and soups..
Any advise??
Topic: RE: Question for you ?
Elaine~
I am guilty of the ole' "Monday I'll get back on track" thing too. I know exactly how you feel. I've never had any problems with sugars from the start, so I've always had to be careful. When I get a sweet tooth I buy the sugar free candies, they sell most everywhere.
I find I am much hungrier these days and can definetely eat much more than before...least I feel like it's much more. I have started jogging to compensate for the added calories though. I have not lost a pound in the last month...which is my first month since surgery of having no loss. I am 20 lbs. away from my goal and am afraid the window is going to slam shut soon.
Try not to beat yourself up over this, remember we are all on this journey together. Thank you for sharing, I thought I was the only one who's been back sliding.
Take care,
Diane
393/336/183/160ish
Topic: RE: Question for you ?
Here I am. Yep, doing just that. I can eat sugar now with no problem. So I have been. I guess so much stress leads one to bad habits, at least it does me. I've gained about 3lbs and can't get it off, but I'm not eating right or exercising. I just can't find the time to exercise. I work 12 hrs, 4 days a week, then on Friday's it's errands, shopping and my daughter's needs. Saturday, its cleaning and housework. Sunday, it's finish cleaning, cooking for the week and my daughter. I am on the go from 7 to 9 all weekend and am totally exhaused. I spent this past weekend, though, on the couch, ill with FM, doped up on Vicodin. Not a pleasant weekend. Still no excuse for eating icecream and chocolate.
Nona
Topic: RE: Question for you ?
I feel like I'm falling into old habits again but not really for the same reason. I weigh 118 which for a 5'5" frame is pretty thin and about 10 pounds below my surgeon's goal. I don't want to lose anymore, so I've been adding more fruit to my diet.....like a banana or orange or 1/2 apple. I can eat 1/2 a small pancake and a sugar free peanut butter wafer cookie now and then. Before WLS, carbs were my downfall......I'm scared of old habits.
LuvitsunnyV
B~lo/goal


Topic: Question for you ?
Hi Dec. Post ops.
I was wondering
Is anyone else falling back into a "Ok, I'll start my diet again on Monday routine?" I've been finding myself "treating" myself on the weekends and then that old I'll be good on Monday focus kicks in..
I would like to lose 25 more pounds and feel like I havent used this surgery to take it the whole 9 yards.. I even thought about joining Weigh****chers with a friend of mine... It feels like an old pattern and it's troubling me a little.. anyone else having these thoughts ?
Enjoy your Sunday
Elaine


Topic: RE: OK
Hi Ruthanna
Glad your test turned out ok.. Hope the gall bladder issues work out for you... You look fabulous!
Have a great day
Elaine

Topic: OK
I had an endocscopy yesterday and my pouch is ok. There is no hernia, stricture or even narrowing. I guess that means that the gallstones, even though small, are causing my nausea and vomiting attacks. Thank God, there is nothing wrong with "the pouch".
Topic: Long time
Hello everyone been so long since I posted. Kind of feel like I have neglected everyone. Working now so time is something I dont have alot of.. Hope everyone is doing well .. I know I am! Miss u all.. 14 pounds to go to GOAL!

Topic: RE: Long time no post!!!
Hi Jesi, it's good to hear from you. I broke down and bought a wig yesterday. My hair is so bad, thin and brittle, I just couldn't do anything with it. So, I got a wig. My DH Joe says it looks great!! So do my co workers. I matched my own hair color to perfection. I got it at www.paulayoung.com It is a synthetic and was only 20 dollars!! I'm thrilled with the result. My daughter stood up for the first time on Sunday. I do believe she just may walk again. What a joy to see her up. I know she'll never be complete, but just to see her stand...........I get teary eyed just thinking about it again.
Nona