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robin91
on 2/11/09 10:30 pm
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on 2/11/09 11:41 am - Really close to Louisville, KY
Topic: RE: How are we all doing?
Kristy, I SO hear you about the scale not moving!  I had my husband hide my scale because I had lost the exact same as you - 33 pounds - at around the 5 week mark and then hit a long stall.  I got so discouraged that I decided not to get on the scale until I go for my lab results follow-up with my PCP next Wednesday.

I haven't had a problem with my energy levels, but still don't exercise as much as I should. 

I have dropped 2 sizes in pants - THAT was exciting and my first "wow" moment since surgery.  My friends are congratulating me on my weight loss, but I don't see it in the mirror - that's odd, isn't it?  I guess my perception is still of the old, bigger me.
moore37042
on 2/11/09 10:33 am - TN, TN
Topic: RE: How are we all doing?
I am 10 weeks out today. I am still recovering from a leak.  I spent 10 days in ICU after having 4 surgeries in a week. I will be on the feeding tube for atleast another month. I have lost 27lbs. I am getting 1500 calories a day in my feeding tube. For the past 10 days have had the flu! Just wanting to get better soon...real soon. I can only drink 2TBs every 2 hours. Well I hope what others get out of this is that when you think you have it bad someone else may be worse off.
   
Kristy A.
on 2/11/09 8:44 am - South Burbs, MN
Topic: RE: How are we all doing?
I've vowed not to weigh the entire month of February after getting so pissy at the scale when it didn't move enough for me.  As of 2/1 I'd lost 33 pounds. I would hope by now, it's alittle more.  I am SO excited to see what I've lost at the end of the month.  So far so good staying off the scale, thankfully it's in the basement.

I am just now starting to have alittle bit of energy.  Bought a treadmill last week and have been on every day since. Only 15 min, but it's better than nothing.  Am trying hard to make it a habit of exercising in the morning so I won't have excuses later in the day.

Kristy   (weight loss below does not include 16lbs lost during pre WLS diet)
START:  325                            Day of Surgery :309                          GOAL:  180


Kristy A.
on 2/11/09 8:38 am - South Burbs, MN
Topic: RE: Loose Skin already
Loose skin sucks! I'm about 80 pounds lighter than my all time heaviest and my inner thighs look like elephant skin. That's the worst. My under arms are icky already too, but nothing is as bad as the legs.  The boobs took a dive a LONG time ago. Is it possible for the nipple to actually turn under? I swear one day they'll be there. (Forewarned DH before surgery I'll be needing a boob job of some sort & TT at least)

Kristy   (weight loss below does not include 16lbs lost during pre WLS diet)
START:  325                            Day of Surgery :309                          GOAL:  180


antsissy1
on 2/11/09 8:19 am - FL
Topic: RE: Loose Skin already
oh yes!  And what a surprise it is!   I swear that the skin on my thighs arrives at the destination before my feet!!!  And we won't discuss what used to be my boobs.  A very sad thing indeed!


antsissy1
on 2/11/09 8:18 am - FL
Topic: RE: How are we all doing?

I am so glad that so many have responded.  It seems like we are all handling things about the same.  I understand those of you who have made some tough choices because I am fighting tooth and nail not to.  I guess I had a false sense of victory, that not wanting to eat by my old habits was just going to "disappear".  NOT!  I'm definitely going to support group in 2 weeks and listening to what others have to say.

For those up North, I apologize in advance, but today was so beautiful I went to the pool.  I wore a new bathing suit that was a size 18 (I NEVER would have written size 18 before) compared to a 24 before.  Today people noticed.  But yuck, I have to find a longsleeved, long shorts bathing suit to cover the batwings and leg wubble!!!

But when all is said and done, nothing that I wrote about is enough to get me down anymore.  I look in the mirror now.  I didn't like to do that before.
 



mleeyoung
on 2/11/09 8:02 am
Topic: RE: How are we all doing?
I am doing really well I had my RNY on Dec 31st and I am down 51 pounds I am so happy. Hope everyone else is doing good too.
brjones
on 2/11/09 7:55 am
Topic: Loose Skin already
I had surgery on 12/29, and so far I have lost about 40lbs. This morning I am getting dressed and I noticed that in a few areas on my body there is loose skin. I honestly did not think that I would have this problem so soon. I am definately going to work out more. Has anyone else noticed that their body is not as tight as it use to be?
jemma28
on 2/11/09 7:55 am - Houston, TX
Topic: RE: How are we all doing?
Let's see...8 weeks out and I was 35 down (thanks to a stomach virus) but today I am at 33 pounds down.  I am a slow loser but as long as I see the scale move every couple of weeks, i think I will stay sane.  I tend to lose one week and then stall for 10 days, rinse & repeat.
Jill


 
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