Update to the long recovery!

Hi Everyone, I am now almost 3 months post op. My recovery was somewhat slower than I would have liked, due to a few complications. I am still dealing with the ulcer and stricture; but everyday is much better. I have lost a total of 65 lbs now; 27 I lost before surgery, the other 38 since surgery. I know this sounds like a lot; but I would be much happier if it were more. Wondering what is the average weight loss say over a month that one can lose? Oh, I have been faithful to my new exercise bike, and the treadmill; and now I am going to begin strength trainning! I went for a 3 mile walk on Sunday; and then I did 21 minutes on treadmill later, plus 15 minutes on the bike. I have hit quite a few slow loss, and no loss periods; is this normal? I am really trying very hard!!! I do feel much better already. I tried on a pair of shorts from last summer and they fell to the floor. LOL. I was just wondering when I can see lighter times ahead? I know maybe I am expecting to much? I hate the stalled times; it makes me mad enough to beat the treadmill with a ballbat. Don't get me wrong, I am greatful for every little bit of progress I make.. I just hear and read a lot about other's dramatic sucess and I wonder what am I not doing right? Anyway I am 48 now, and my goal is : before I turn 50 to be at my goal weight, have my tummy tuck, and look and feel the best of my recent life. My husband said he did not even recognize me the other day in the store from the backside. He also said he feels like he now has me to do things with; instead of my constant excuses. One day at a time. Best Wishes to you all; and thanks for listening.. Sincerely, Judy R

success is success.............dramatic or not!!!!!!!!! you are doing just great! just keep up the good work.......try to stay away from the scale......you are going to lose just fine at the rate that your body feels safe with.........so let it work with you.........this has all been a big trauma so it will take its time to feel safe and lose and not try to protect you in its old ways! i think everything you described is just great........you are doing great stuff for yourself! the weight will come off..........stay focused on you--and your behavioral change and good feelings etc!!!!!!!!!!! you go girl! hug rae

Judy... you're doing fantastic! You don't want to push yourself too much and then end up with an injury! Every day your body is changing and sooner than you know it... you'll be at your goal! I do not own a scale. I only weigh myself when I go to the doctor. Only once did I jump on the scale at work... I know I'd get obsessed with it. I measure my "loss" by how my clothing fits. That alone is the motivation I needed. Perhaps one day I will break down and buy one... but I know me... and I'll be on it every day and upset if it does not move. Keep up the good work, sister! Brandee

Hey Judy dont abuse your treadmill or the baseball bat! The stalls are not their fault they are a normal part of the ongoing process! You sound like you are doing great keep up the good work and be proud of your self! I should be so diligent about exercising!!!

Judy, Hello there. Remember that when you are on a plateau that your body is losing inches. I also lost slowly, but am 25 months out now and have lost a total of 130 #'s. I am so very thrilled and thank the Lord every day for the knowledge that he has given our surgeons to be able to do the Bariatric surgery. I had my surgery done at Memorial Healthcare in Owosso with Nathan Tomita. My husband also is on the losers bench as on May 9,2006. He has lost a total of 110 #'s. He hit some plateau's also, so it doesn't matter who you are, it happens. Keep up the great work and stay away from the scales. I only weigh in on my physicians scales. So if I want to know how much I weigh its off to his office. Remember sip and walk. Always have tha****er bottle at your finger tips. Sounds like your exercising and that is wonderful, it is over half the battle to relearn this things. Keep up the good work. Brenda and David Peterman

Hey Everyone, Thanks soooo much for all your words of encouragement; and your advise. Yes I do have a scale obsession; I know better too. I don't want to wish time away; but I want to get to the best part of my journey! It is great to have everyone here tell you that they have been there too. I sincerely appreciate all the well wishes from all of you. It is an honor to be a part of this uplifting and friendly forom! Thanks again, Judy R

You are doing great! And I am glad your husband is giving you positive feedback, that is important. I have dealt with the ulcer stuff too, it is no fun and harder with the new digestive system we now have. Keep up the good work and excersize, that is something that I am going to make my goal for summer after I heal up from the tt I just had. Wendy