So it's been a year, some musings

ps I rambled a lot in this post, kind of long sorry Saturday was 1 year out from surgery for me, kept thinking all day if I might want to post anything somewhere on OH but really just couldn't think of anything mind blowing, witty, or full of revelations to say so I held off. Still don't think I have anything too amazing to say but will put something out here anyways One thing that was interesting for me in this past month was that I went from 163 to 169 and was trying not to get frantic over it but was worried, I wasn't eating more calories or doing anything differently than normal. Before this last month I also had never really stalled or plateaued in my journey either. I always read about people losing inches and not lbs but never related to it much as it wasn't affecting me at the time. But I'm glad I remembered because even though I'm now back to 164 I lost a pant size through this month. Last month at 163 I was comfortably in a size 12 pant, they are falling off me now and I'm in a size 10 now in comfort but weighing the same, well even 1 lb more so go figure! I guess I did lose some inches during this weird weight gain/loss thing recently. I really can say that I don't regret having the surgery even though I've had some struggles, it's still better than the life I was living before wls. I did have some vitamin deficiency issues 1/2 way out and needed to research the boards here on my own to figure out what I should be taking which is WAY more than my surgeon recommended. Still never been given a nut, asked my own pcp for a referral and the one they sent me to had never in her life had an rny or wls patient before. So everything I learn about food and nutrition I depend on the OH boards for, thank god for this site. I dump like crazy and never eat sugars/sweets and that is ok with me now. If I have a rare craving I'll have one of those sf 10 cal jello cups with a little dollop of sf cool whip. I still struggle with eating enough and my therapist thinks I can't eat enough because I secretly love having this new control over food as I think I'll always fear how out of control I used to feel with food. I've also dealt with a transfer addiction issue but can't post about it but have tried to PM w/others if I see them post about it to help and share what I've gone through. I've never posted before or after pics yet, my avatar is from a weight of about 240, I'd really like to share/post pics one day but keep never getting to it for some reason, I'll try. I also wanted to let you all know I've been reading the posts where you say what you eat every day on the graduates board here for a long time and have found them to be super helpful in letting me know where I'd like to be able to get to with food. Thanks for letting me share!

Melissa.... Happy 1 year!  You know when I hit one year, I thought I had stopped losing too. I went out and bought a ton of new clothes. I really could kick myself too...because even though the lose slowed down...I still went down a  few sizes...and then at the very end went up five lbs and that made a little difference in fit too. It's amazing how 5 lbs affects a size. 5 lbs used to be the difference of eating dessert with dinner or not Pre Op!  Now it's almost a size on me.  You probably still have a few good lbs that you will lose without much effort.  But as you have realised it is almost that time to take full control and be in charge of  which way you go... I'm glad you felt like sharing. Every experience is similar but we are all still learning these unchartered waters...and as you may have noticed...many of us have our demons with this surgery...So when you want to share more...you will find that people can relate and if not, they can sympathize...and support you and...they may have some good advice that may help you!  Congrats again...and glad you joined us!  Hugs Anita 

Congratulations on your first surgiversary! Welcome to the graduates board. It is a great place to get support and information.

All the best for your continued success.

 

Sher

Melissa, Congrats on your 1 yr anniversary. I just passed my 3rd...the times just flies by. I'm glad you decideded to jump on the board...this forum is where I come when I look for an answer to a WLS issue. I have found most nutrionist can't help me due to food  allergies so I had to feel my own way around and I managed. I went to look at how much weight I had lost by 1 yr. I was at 140 from 213, I lost another 15 afterwards but nothing since and I really restrict myself. So don't fret I think my surgeon told me there is a 1-1/2 yr window. Then I see people still loosing afterwards so I  don't know if they know for sure. I just work hard to maintain but I do  go up 5 or down 5. I just make sure to weigh daily and adjust my day according.  I think journaling my  food lets me really see what I am doing, keeps me on my toes. I hope we have been of some help to you.

Congrats on your anniversary and welcome!  Hope to see new pics of you soon! You'll find that the learning about our bodies & postop nutritional needs does not stop after the first year...in fact at 3 years out, I sometimes think I put more time & energy now into my eating, taking supplements, etc, than what I did the first 12-18 months.  Wishing you continued success!

Thanks everyone for your well wishes and support. I will always value the rny board as it really saved me through my first many months early post op, the people are generally so nice and helpful there, and it answered so many questions I had and hopefully I contributed as much as well. Lately though I can't relate to a lot there any more as it is mostly newbie stuff and I am past that, but I'll still try to contribute some to keep giving back over there but this board is where I feel like is going to benefit me most in my journey right now. I've been lurking here  alot over the last couple months and found it helpful. I still get too embarassed at times to post on the what did you eat today threads here as many days I feel like I'm eating like a 4 week fresh post op and I know what I'm doing wrong, not exactly sure how to remedy it, so I just read others posts and try to learn from that and use it to gradually work on myself. Maybe I'll try to post on those threads anyways and take my licks, I'm here to learn and get well and being quiet won't solve that for me. Thanks again, and some day soon I'll get to those darnded pics!

Melissa, it's nice to see your little smiling face again. Congratulations on all your success. The same thing happened to me with my weight. I'm actually up a few pounds (I'm about 127 now instead of 124), but my clothes are looser. I think it's because I've intensified my workout and gained a little muscle ?? Not sure, but I hate seeing those pounds on the scale. It's a shame you never had the advantage of a good nut. Mine moved away around my first anniversary, and I felt like somebody had put me out on the side of the road. You can get a lot of advice here if you run into problems though.

Melissa, What a great message. I am new to this board as I had my one year surgiversary yesterday. Congrats on your success. Pat Delany