Hi Sandie.... Well it has been about 10 weeks or so. I am doing good. I still can't eat much but am trying to keep up with the protien drinks and water. I have lost 50 pounds and about 38 inches. The weird thing is that I don't see it when I look in the mirror. I have bought a few new things...bras mostly. I don't want to buy too many new things cause I will just shrink more. I wish I could see it though. I can start salads now, I can only eat a few bites of anything at a time, so it is hard to eat out. I am not short of breath climbing stairs anymore, I am off all meds and I can get up off the couch without my hubby helping me...little things like that. I need to up the exercise though. My surgeon wants me to get the other 50 or so pounds off in the next 3-4 months....it doesn't seem possible...we will see. Thanks for the note. Mikey RN

Sandra, Congratulations! Best Wishes! WooHoo! I know that you are ecstatic. You will soon be on the losing side. You're on your way Sandie

Dear Sandie, I'm glad to share in the hopes it helps you or others. My feeling of satiety? Give me a 1/4 - 1/3 c of solids (fish - tilapia tonight) and I'm full for 3 to 4 hours. I'm trying to drink up to 15 minutes before eating and then not drinking for an hour after eating. The shakes I treat as fluid - but they do fill me up. I drink an 8 oz shake in about 15-30 minutes. I've been a bit of a clock watcher to keep my nutrition going... I could probably go 6 hours without feeling "hungry" for now. The only headaches I had were with the DuoNeb updrafts scheduled q6h in the hospital. Boy - those were real head splitters. I fineally caught on... I had thought it was due to my absence of beta blocker med which I take for migraine prevention. But - declining the updrafts brought me sweet relief in about 6 hours. I don't feel moody at all. I've got such an attitude of gratitude for this miracle that it's hard for me to be anything but joyous! My energy is a little less today than yesterday. I had a B12 inj. at the Dr. office yesterday - to "ward of fatigue" and so now... I'm fatigued! Talk about suggestable!!!! But, I've taken a nap today - walked my mile, planted a few peppers in the back yard... gotten in my protien and fluid. I know tomorrow will be a new day! I wonder what is the benefit to being soley on liquids for 6 weeks post-op? It was scary to eat real food - even in the hospital - but I think that's part of what is keeping my metabolism cranked up and my energy level high. (That and Juice Plus caplets daily...) Yes, aromatherapy is wonderful - the lavander neat I had pre-op was the great indulgance and highly theraputic for me. I'm happy to share - if you have any other questions, don't hesitate to ask! Peace, Angela in Ok Lap RNY 5/23/05 288/265/?

WTG Pam!!! I didn't have to have an upper GI, just an EGD. We are on our way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Mikey, You are now more than 2 mos post-op how're things going? I hope you're still on the message board. Every step of the way I'm sure has its challenges. How about a little update for those about to step to the other side? Sandie