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I had surgery march 2010, and have been snacking and have gained 15 pounds. I do walk and get plenty of exercise but it just keeps creeping.
How could you have such a good life like me if there wasn't a God directing?
How could you have such a good life like me if there wasn't a God directing?
I live in CT and had gb in Feb 05. Who was your doctor? I had Ralph Crumb in Norwalk. I myself have been doing great up till last May where I started gaining weight. I had been fine for the past 6 years until that point. Now, i've gained 35 lbs and want to jump out of my skin because of it. Can you tell me about how you're getting the lapband after gb? i didn't know they could do that?!
Kara
NOTHING tastes as GOOD as SKINNY FEELS...
Starting Pre-Op Weight: 305 Weight On Day of Surgery: 297
Thanks
Congrats on your baby!! That is a MAJOR accomplishment for we PCOSers, and a wonderful part of life that I'm glad you didn't have to give up. Did you have a boy or a girl? How old is baby now? (They're always the baby, even when they're my age, as my mom constantly tells me ;) )
You're absolutely right about soda, and that's one worry I don't have---I have NEVER been a soda drinker, jus****er all the way. And it's great to know that there will actually be times that I don't want food--such a nice alternative to always feeling hungry!! Do you find that fat in food is a problem for dumping, or just sugar--i.e., if you want to eat something baked, is it okay as long as it's made with Splenda-type substitute, or does it still get you because of the eggs/oil/shortening it might contain? As you can tell, I'm not really fond of throwing up or being in pain, so I'm trying to learn now how to avoid that pleasant experience...LOL
If you get the chance, please post back. I'd love to know more about what life is like on the Other Side of surgery! :)
Hello All,
So, I am back. :o) Boy things have changed A LOT since this website first started up. I like the changes, but it seems harder to connect at times with folks. I am hoping to meet some people that can help me get back on track, and start losing weight again. I have maintained my current weight for about a year now, (which is what I weighed back in 2002? I think..) Anyways, that is still too much for my liking, I need to lose about another 100. I am a RNY gastric patient. 11 1/2 years post op. I had surgery when I was 18, I weighed 407 pounds day of surgery, at my heightest weight...420ish. I got down to about 187. Then, I regained about 100 back, over the years. Life happens, always does, got married, had a baby, etc. It has been good though! Never any regrets!
So, I am looking for some folks, I dont care how old, post op. pre op, male, female, etc. I am not picky. :o) Share hardships and challenges we are facing, share in joys, and accomplishments. Providing encouragement, that sort of thing. Oh, and I love opinions. hehe, and sharing mine too!
Here is what I have been doing so far this year, I am in TOPS...(The group is not as "cool" as the other Tops group, but oh well...) I have been working out using the Wii, everyday, so far. My legs are KILLING me. I am TRYING to eat healthy. I should use a food journal but I HATE writing stuff down. I am also trying to take my vitamins again, as a post op, it is really important for us to do so. Forever. I would like to lose at least another 50 pounds, and then try and get pregnant again. I have a little one who is getting ready to turn 2. Maybe I can get another little miracle...it could happen. maybe.... (Yes, I am married!)
I would like this to happen this year. It is doable. But it will take dedication. lol, (The weight loss...not the baby making.... ;o) ) I would love to hear back from others. Hear about your journey. What are your goals, dreams, etc. If you haven't guessed by now, I am a talker, I am an open book. I will answer any questions you have about weight loss surgery. I did that quite a bit, when I first was starting out. lol, I was like a poster child, back then, since I was young, and it was still sort of new back then. Best of luck to you all. Hope to hear back from someone...anyone.
~Cora
As far as surgery goes...it isnt too bad. :o) lol, I have had A LOT. The weight loss surgery wasnt nearly so bad as like the one I had that is similar to a tummy tuck. :o) BOTH are totally worth it though! With the RNY, I lost over 200 pounds. With the TT...25 pounds..(In 1 day!) They removed ALOT of extra skin. After WLS, I also had to have my gallbladder taken out. Then...I have also had a C-section. So, you see, surgery really really isnt so bad. :o) It is definately doable!
Oh, just in case you were interested, I am 11 1/2 years post op, from RNY. I have never ever regreted it. For me, I was SOOO lucky to have it done when I was young, only 18 years old. The only regret I have EVER heard from folks here, is that they DIDNT have surgery sooner. lol, well, and there is a lot of debate over which WLS is best, but I think it depends on the person, not just the procedure.
Anyways, BEST of luck to you sweetie, I am sure you will be fine. I will be thinking good thoughts for you. Take care,
~Cora
