Txsmama

Before surgery @215 a current pic @130 (10 months pst op)

I just moved to Manassas from Texas. I had my surgery in San Antonio last April. Do you know of any good support groups in the area? How are you doing since surgery?

I have started using soy milk in my protein shakes. I figure this way I am still getting my protein and the soy benefits as well. :-)

Is soy protein as good as whey protein? I jave heard lots of good stuff about soy protein use for women. Has anyone heard good or bad?

Just be patient, you will lose the weight. You just had surgery and your body is still swollen and full of alot of Fluid and air. It really is amazing how quickly the weight comes off!

Thanks, Thats what I have heard also, 18 months. I'll ask my doctor at my follow up.

I am 6 months post op, I have lost 70 lbs thus far. My question is how long will the weight keep coming off? I know there is a point where the malabsorption isnt as effective. I only want to lose about 15 more pounds.

Thanks! I am down 60 lbs. I either walk 4-5 times a week or do the elliptical. I also do strength training 3-4 times a week.

You look awesome!

I usually drink a protein shake first thing in the morning. It gives me 20+ grams of protein and 8 or so ounces of liquids. Then I usually have a small snack around 10 a.m. Hope this helps!

Try taking Devrom, It's an internal deodorant. I bought some from Amazon.com. Hope this helps!

Unfortunately I had the same thing happen to me last night. I am 5 weeks post op. I was eating a chicken burger and took too big of bite. I felt awful for almost an hour until I could finally throw it all up. but boy did I feel better after! Like you said "lesson learned".

I am also concerned about hair loss. I have already been losing hair due to my thyroid. I asked my surgeon about hair loss before my surgery and he told me it was normal to start losing hair about 3 mos post op. Unfortunately it can last until 9 mos post op. he did say start taking Biotin and selenium.

You look great diddle!

congrats vamp!

I am afraid of failing also! I lose weight, then to just put it + plus back on. I am thankful for losing the 28 lbs that I have, I don't want to sound greedy. Maybe I will start using the elliptical and see if that makes a difference. Good luck Panda!

Hi Panda Have you taken your measurements? I have stopped losing as quickly as I was, but I have lost inches. I walk 5 days a week and am starting to get frustrated that I haven't lost anymore weight. But I know I am just impatient! lol

I am 22 days post op and down 28 lbs (12 pre-op).

I can totally understand, I started at 215, now 3 weeks post op I am 187. Everyone has their own reasons for the surgery. None of my in-laws understood why I had surgery, they all said that I wasn't That big.

I had acid reflux and was on nexium prior to surgery, my surgeon said I probably won't have acid reflux anymore either. But he put me on Nexium powder for 1 month after surgery to protect my pouch. Good luck without the meds! Hopefully I can stop taking those meds too!

I feel ya. I am 3 weeks post and have only lost 1 pound this week. I knew the weightloss would slow down down, but geez! I get my protein in and my Water and I walk 1 to 1 1/2 miles 5 days a week. It's frustrating, but I am still working at it. :-)