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Kaj, On my program staff's advice, my Wellbutrin was changed from extended release to regular. Same for Effexor XR. But Effexor tastes as bad as liquid codeine (tho it's a tablet).

I love this thread. We teens of the 1960's are still behaving radically and shaking up the status quo by having WLS "at our age." And as one kind member reminded me, we still have 30 years to go!

my surgeon is a man of very few words. But when he speaks, I listened. brief and to the point he said, ' Carbs got you to put the weight on in the first place. Exercise is how you will keep it off.'

I thought it only fair to give everyone an update. My surgery was August 5th 2013. up until the day of my surgery, I gave myself permission to back out anytime.
my surgeon was excellent, my recovery was flawless, and I managed to stay on the ridiculous trail of liquid mushy hat we must all consume so that our stomachs will heal
around months four, which coincided with my ability to eat normal food, my weight loss stalled. Well,.l not exactly a stall more like a stop. I enjoyed being able to eat again
then around months 7 I realized my 1 year was approaching faster than I had anticipated.I panicked that I was sacrificing my window of opportunity to lose wt for sense pleasure. once I started eating Protein, drinking enough Water at only the appropriate times as well 20min walks until I started to sweat, I dropped more wt in 10 days than I had durinf the prior 3 mos. Once I saw the magic returning, I really committed. I believe our journey requires us to reconnect many times along our path. Today I had 1/2 a slice of Apple pie. when I eat too fast and forget I have a small stomach., my stomach actually hurts. I have been tolerating a sore stomach for so long that I figured that's just the way it is. but when I followed the ritual of Protein first then fuits or vegetables, and pay attention to my stomach, I don't overeat and I don't have pain. Oh, I have released 80 # from the start of my journey. 60# since surgery, and hope for 10 to 15 # in tje next 3 mos and will be satisfied.

I love this thread. We teens of the 1960's are still behaving radically and shaking up the status quo by having WLS "at our age." And as one kind member reminded me, we still have 30 years to go!

I thought it only fair to give everyone an update. My surgery was August 5th 2013. up until the day of my surgery, I gave myself permission to back out anytime.
my surgeon was excellent, my recovery was flawless, and I managed to stay on the ridiculous trail of liquid mushy hat we must all consume so that our stomachs will heal
around months four, which coincided with my ability to eat normal food, my weight loss stalled. Well,.l not exactly a stall more like a stop. I enjoyed being able to eat again
then around months 7 I realized my 1 year was approaching faster than I had anticipated.I panicked that I was sacrificing my window of opportunity to lose wt for sense pleasure. once I started eating Protein, drinking enough Water at only the appropriate times as well 20min walks until I started to sweat, I dropped more wt in 10 days than I had durinf the prior 3 mos. Once I saw the magic returning, I really committed. I believe our journey requires us to reconnect many times along our path. Today I had 1/2 a slice of Apple pie. when I eat too fast and forget I have a small stomach., my stomach actually hurts. I have been tolerating a sore stomach for so long that I figured that's just the way it is. but when I followed the ritual of Protein first then fuits or vegetables, and pay attention to my stomach, I don't overeat and I don't have pain. Oh, I have released 80 # from the start of my journey. 60# since surgery, and hope for 10 to 15 # in tje next 3 mos and will be satisfied.

I am 62 and had my surgery a week ago. I needed a little coaxing the day of. My recovery is going well. I asked for enough anti nausea and pain Meds so that I was walking around the unit within 4 to 6 hrs (narcotics blurred my memory). I amped up my walking 2 weeks prior to my date and think it helped. Not one post op person I know said they had regrets and this gave me comfort to take the leap. And that boosts my feelings about myself.

my surgeon is a man of very few words. But when he speaks, I listened. brief and to the point he said, ' Carbs got you to put the weight on in the first place. Exercise is how you will keep it off.'

I love this thread. We teens of the 1960's are still behaving radically and shaking up the status quo by having WLS "at our age." And as one kind member reminded me, we still have 30 years to go!

I've read that weight relapse can happen between years 2 and 3. I am coming up on my second anniversary.
We'd all love to be 5 # less than we are, and that is true for me as well. One year ago I was careful. to lose weight before my one year weigh- in and so I got down to 148. Since then, I bounce between 152 and 154. The only way I know that is because I weight myself every day. Now, OA used to discourage weighing in more than once a month (or, was it once a week?) But, I got fat from going unconscious about my weight.
Truthfully, I do feel a bit of fear / terror that I will step on the scale and be 155. Wow, that does look crazy once I put it into writing! But, that is my drop dead highest weight, Spirit willing.
When I eat several days of carbs, I can guarantee a 1-2 # weight gain. I used to track calories (like around 1200 a day kept me stable). But, I'm going to add tracking my volume of the food I eat as well.
The absolute hardest thing for me is not drinking at meals. I certainly don't gulp, or drink a cup of Water, but I usually take meds with meals so add another 1/3 of liquid to my meal. I don't get to support group much due to schedule conflicts, but am active on my Discussion Group. I am writing just to check in and keep myself accountable.
BTW: I am 64 and take meds for hypothyroid and depression. I walk to the grocery store 2 - 3x a week as my exercise, and walk with friends when I can. Start weight 243, SW 214, CW; 154.3
Love to you all, TJ

I've read that weight relapse can happen between years 2 and 3. I am coming up on my second anniversary.
We'd all love to be 5 # less than we are, and that is true for me as well. One year ago I was careful. to lose weight before my one year weigh- in and so I got down to 148. Since then, I bounce between 152 and 154. The only way I know that is because I weight myself every day. Now, OA used to discourage weighing in more than once a month (or, was it once a week?) But, I got fat from going unconscious about my weight.
Truthfully, I do feel a bit of fear / terror that I will step on the scale and be 155. Wow, that does look crazy once I put it into writing! But, that is my drop dead highest weight, Spirit willing.
When I eat several days of carbs, I can guarantee a 1-2 # weight gain. I used to track calories (like around 1200 a day kept me stable). But, I'm going to add tracking my volume of the food I eat as well.
The absolute hardest thing for me is not drinking at meals. I certainly don't gulp, or drink a cup of Water, but I usually take meds with meals so add another 1/3 of liquid to my meal. I don't get to support group much due to schedule conflicts, but am active on my Discussion Group. I am writing just to check in and keep myself accountable.
BTW: I am 64 and take meds for hypothyroid and depression. I walk to the grocery store 2 - 3x a week as my exercise, and walk with friends when I can. Start weight 243, SW 214, CW; 154.3
Love to you all, TJ

I have gained 40 pounds since I was sleeved 2 1/2 years ago. Part of it is my own fault and part of it is new cardiac medication that I was put on. Fortunately my insurance considers that a complication of my sleeve and has approved me for gastric bypass which I am scheduled for next Wednesday, July 29 at Cleveland clinic Florida

Hi all,
I am 13 months out. Still trying to drop "a few more pounds." (aren't we all?) I was living it up with carbs, I mean serious carbs every day. Like twice a day. Like I used to eat. And I stopped logging and weighing myself. I shouldn't have been surprised that I gained 4 pounds in 1-2 weeks. Gadz, that frightened me. So, I've been pulling away from the carbs and
going through a bit of withdrawal, which I know will only last 3 days. Mostly get lethargic and depressed. (So what else is new?)
What works for me is to focus on losing ONE POUND. After I get that going, I focus on the next ONE POUND. That feels reasonable, doable, and achievable. But,I would feel ashamed and defeated if I focused on trying to lose 4 pounds.
Just a thought.

Hi all,
I am 13 months out. Still trying to drop "a few more pounds." (aren't we all?) I was living it up with carbs, I mean serious carbs every day. Like twice a day. Like I used to eat. And I stopped logging and weighing myself. I shouldn't have been surprised that I gained 4 pounds in 1-2 weeks. Gadz, that frightened me. So, I've been pulling away from the carbs and
going through a bit of withdrawal, which I know will only last 3 days. Mostly get lethargic and depressed. (So what else is new?)
What works for me is to focus on losing ONE POUND. After I get that going, I focus on the next ONE POUND. That feels reasonable, doable, and achievable. But,I would feel ashamed and defeated if I focused on trying to lose 4 pounds.
Just a thought.

Hi all,
I am 13 months out. Still trying to drop "a few more pounds." (aren't we all?) I was living it up with carbs, I mean serious carbs every day. Like twice a day. Like I used to eat. And I stopped logging and weighing myself. I shouldn't have been surprised that I gained 4 pounds in 1-2 weeks. Gadz, that frightened me. So, I've been pulling away from the carbs and
going through a bit of withdrawal, which I know will only last 3 days. Mostly get lethargic and depressed. (So what else is new?)
What works for me is to focus on losing ONE POUND. After I get that going, I focus on the next ONE POUND. That feels reasonable, doable, and achievable. But,I would feel ashamed and defeated if I focused on trying to lose 4 pounds.
Just a thought.

How's everyone doing?! Here's an update. 8-6-13 I weighed 302 today I weigh 174 . My Hw was 350lbs . Went from size 24/26 pants 3/4xl shirts to size 8/10 pants and medium shirt. I have about 30lbs of excess skin trying to tighten but happy where I've came

Hi all,
I am 13 months out. Still trying to drop "a few more pounds." (aren't we all?) I was living it up with carbs, I mean serious carbs every day. Like twice a day. Like I used to eat. And I stopped logging and weighing myself. I shouldn't have been surprised that I gained 4 pounds in 1-2 weeks. Gadz, that frightened me. So, I've been pulling away from the carbs and
going through a bit of withdrawal, which I know will only last 3 days. Mostly get lethargic and depressed. (So what else is new?)
What works for me is to focus on losing ONE POUND. After I get that going, I focus on the next ONE POUND. That feels reasonable, doable, and achievable. But,I would feel ashamed and defeated if I focused on trying to lose 4 pounds.
Just a thought.

I'm one month out from surgery. I'm currently losing 5 pounds a week. Even if that goes down to 4 pounds, I'll reach my goal by the end of the year.

Congrats for getting the 10 off! Thats the fight for sure. I could lose 10 more and be happy about it, but staying at my current weight is where I am finding my success right now, and I am so happy to be able to do this. I am fine where I am right now. Will I ever lose that 10 pounds? It is MUCH more important to me to maintain where I am than lose more.

my surgeon is a man of very few words. But when he speaks, I listened. brief and to the point he said, ' Carbs got you to put the weight on in the first place. Exercise is how you will keep it off.'

You've done great and your post illustrates why maintenance is a who new ball game sometimes. I do want to comment about "full". My NUT stressed to me that eating to absence of hunger rather than aiming for "full" is a key long term strategy. I am only 2.5 years post op so only time will tell but I never seek that "I am so full I can't have one more bite" feeling. It is like retraining my brain about how it should feel when it's time to stop eating.

Kitt3000 I do spend more time online. I read ferociously when it comes to bariatric pal posts. I am addicted to checking the time, but mostly because of the restriction of drinking around Meal Time. I am NOT drinking more caffeine before pre op, but I do have one cup per day postoperative. And finally, my addiction to dogs is intense and I have no plans to give it up. There is nothing like rubbing the belly of a dog or scratching their head behind the ears.

I miss club soda. However I think I drank it because I had GERD and did not know it. It helped settle my stomach. I miss being able to eat extremely fast, and eat so much that I fall asleep. I notice now I am more sensitive and my feelings are more easily hurt. Guess the armor of my fat served a purpose after all. I would do the surgery over in a second.

I love this thread. We teens of the 1960's are still behaving radically and shaking up the status quo by having WLS "at our age." And as one kind member reminded me, we still have 30 years to go!