WHY?????

Why is the board so quiet lately?? I know the post ops are out running around.. LOL but where's the newbies?? This place used to be busy and hopping all the time and now it's so quiet I can hear an echo when I type.. If your a lurker and you know who you are!!!! Please say hey and share with us.

Ok I'll talk. I lurk here every night. I had my surgery 6/5/06 . My heavest I was 440 lbs. 382 at surgery. my six week check-up 342. I only get weighed at my apptments. My next one is September 17. 3 month. I am still figuring out what I can and cant eat. I have alot of head hunger. wanting to graze. Its a daily battle. I try to walk every day. I am up to a little over a mile now. Wow is this too much info. I blabbed my mouth off. Donna

I'm a lurker, too. I had WLS June 5, 2006. I was 469 at my highest and 450 at surgery. I am 375 now. My next appt is in December. Like you, I am trying to figure out what I can eat and cannot eat, too. The head hunger is enough to make you crazy. some things that I have found that help is to stay away from the tv. I have a snack at night (planned) and that helps, too. I also found that exercise not only keeps me busy, but also is an appetite suppressant. I always heard that, but I am surprised to find out it really is true.

Hi girls, I've been lurking too. I had sugery 7/17. Weighed 434 in May when I started pre-op diet. I had lost 32 lbs total on August 3rd. Waiting for my new scale to get here so I can weigh myself. I thought that if I did not have a scale i would not obsess. WRONG. I'm pretty much obsessing about everything. Am I eating too little? TOO much? Not enough protein... etc, etc. I feel really good, though. I have tons of energy. Or at least tons for me. I better be darn well under 400 lbs when I weigh, or there will be hell to pay. Julie in WA

I have a question, It seems like several ppl dont know if they are eating/drinking enough. Did your surgeons give you any instructions on what to eat post op? Mine gave me very detailed instructions and we had to sign that we would follow them for an entire yr post op without any deviations. Ive lost 70lbs since July 12th. I can share my drs diet with anyone would like to see it. I had the RNY lap. If this helps anyone. I would suggest ppl follow their own drs directions but Ive talked to three other ladys tonight that had no pre op teaching and no diet to follow after surgery and that seemed so far out to me. I had to spend an entire day in pre op teaching before my dr would even do my surgery. Im going later today for my second post op check up. I hope they measure me so I can see how many inches Ive lost. Ive went from a tight 32 and Im in a 28 now in my pants and even smaller in my shirts. Mariah I follow the yellow pages on this link http://www.wlsindy.com/planphases.htm

Hi Everybody, I have been a semi-lurker..but I've been wondering "Why???" myself lately. I know that when I was pre-op and in my newbie status, I had so many questions for you guys. There was so much happening on this board,that I hated to miss a day cause I'd miss out for sure. Now I am 9 months out from open RNY and I just don't know what to say sometimes. I am so caught-up in this new life and new lifestyle that I have in a way deglected you guys...I'm talking about the "oldies" and certainly the new folks that come here to find out if there really is life AFTER wls after all. I can tell you that life does go on after wls...but it also brings with it new challenges such as feeling inadequate, obsessing about weight loss..aka so-in-so, who had their surgery the same day has lost 50 pound more than me....whining and whining...but all part of the emotional roller-coaster. Please everybody don't be afraid to share. I have learned so much from each person that posts here. It helps me feel that we are all in this together and we aren't alone at all on this crazy journey. Hugs to all, Ginger in Arizona

hi im still pre op my surgery is scheduled for oct 30 I cant wait to dtart losing i am currently at 350 an my goal is 150 that seems so far away. I have been have so many emotions lately that I just dont know what to do. I caught myself crying today and I dont know why. Just need a friend feel so alone right now stephanie

Hi Stephanie, Welcome to the board. Waiting for the surgery is certainly a stressful and emotional time to go through. You are going through a very normal process...fear of the unknown. Last year at this time, I went through some of the very same feelings. I had a very long approval process, but my biggest fear of all was what if..I didn't get approved to even have the surgery. You have 2 good months to prepare. In the meantime, stick around for support and add any questions you might have to your fellow SMO's we are here to support each other. E-mail me if you wanta talk. HugsGinger

It is quiet! I've been so busy with guests that today is the first day I've had a chance to get on for a week! Hope everyone is doing well I would say more but I'm exhausted - lots of late nights chatting with old friends have worn me out!

I am guilty as charged , i lurk here everyday and you ladies inspire me!!!! HEY!!! I just got a date !! It will be 9/26. I get 1 mo to get myself in order. I am starting with my vitamins now as well as protein so that I can have a speedy recovery! I am so excited!! I started at 470...now at 430... still working to lose before surgery and beyond!!!