3 Months Post-Op (boring, but with pics :)

stewiesmom
on 2/6/10 11:34 am - Centerville, MN

That makes me feel a lot better! Thanks, Sarah!

Peace,

Joanie

(deactivated member)
on 2/6/10 1:21 pm - Canandaigua, NY

Hi Joanie - I just wanted to chime in with my experience in case yours is different from Sarah's. I had lost about 30 lbs by 3 weeks out (that liquid/pureed diet does wonders), but then I STALLED OUT big time! I stayed within a few lbs of the same weight (up and down) for WEEKS! I tried to stay fairly calm, because I'd read so much about stalls, but that little voice in my head was freaking out - did I break my DS? Is this all I'm going to lose? How could I be stalled at only three/four/five weeks post-op? WTF?!?!?!? But then I started moving again, and I've lost almost 8 lbs in the last week. Go figure! So, I just wanted to share in case you end up more like me than Sarah..... Don't freak out - the DS just works in its own time - but it DOES WORK!!!

stewiesmom
on 2/7/10 1:38 am - Centerville, MN

DS on 01/15/10

Thanks so much for replying, Laura. It's really helpful to hear other's experiences. I was weighing every day the first couple weeks, losing at least 1-2 pounds per day (one day I lost 3 pounds!) and thought this is great! Then for 5 days now, I haven't lost any weight. I decided to start weighing once a week on Sundays. I weighed this morning, still no loss. Just like you, I've been thinking what am I doing wrong? Why is this happening so soon? So, I will take your advice, stay calm and try to quit obsessing about it. Thanks again!

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Peace,

Joanie

Crazeru
on 2/6/10 3:06 am

DS on 04/17/08

Sarah,
You really do "boring"! You look terrific, you are rockin your DS. It just keeps getting better.

Chris
HW/225 - 5'1" ~ SW/205/after surgery 215 ~ CW/145~ BMI-25.8~Normal BMI 132 ~DS Dr Rabkin 4/17/08
Plastics in Monterrey - See Group on OH Dr Sauceda Jan 13, 2011
LBL, BL, small thigh lift, arms & a full facelift on 1/17/11 UBL 1/21/13
Love my Body by Sauceda

Sarah B.
on 2/6/10 9:51 am - Plymouth Meeting, PA

DS on 11/04/09

Thank you!!!! I'm doing my best to keep rocking till I reach my goal!

Century Club: 3.14.10 ~ ONEderland 4.28.10 ~ Normal BMI & 150 Pounds Lost: 7.25.10

(HW 317 / SW 301 / GW 169 / CW 144 & LOVING my DS! / 5' 9")

Ginger R.
on 2/6/10 3:48 am - Blue Bell, PA

DS on 08/05/09

Totally NOT boring! You look great!

It amazes me to see how quickly people's appearance can change.

You are rockin your DS girl! Keep up the good work.

Onderland reached 2/21/10
*MY* goal weight 9/14/10 I'm just holding on tight and going with with the flow!!

Sarah B.
on 2/6/10 9:54 am - Plymouth Meeting, PA

DS on 11/04/09

Thanks Ginger! It is fun seeing everyone's transformations. I never saw your before pics until after I had met you in person, and I couldn't even believe you were the same person! You look amazing.

Let's keep rocking!

Century Club: 3.14.10 ~ ONEderland 4.28.10 ~ Normal BMI & 150 Pounds Lost: 7.25.10

(HW 317 / SW 301 / GW 169 / CW 144 & LOVING my DS! / 5' 9")

Fade2Pink
on 2/6/10 8:52 am - Salt Lake City, UT

DS on 04/29/09

Looking good, young lady! Love the colors and pattern in your new scrubs, they look very cute on you! Congrats on a boring and very SUCCESSFUL 3 months!

Duodenal Switch 4/29/09
Loving my DS!!