jenlynlin

I am 2 years out also. I initially lost 73 pounds - nowhere near my goal - and now I've put 15 back on. At this point, I really wish I would have gone the gastric bypass route.

I've been stuck right at 258-260 for the last 6-8 wks. I'm getting really nervous that I'm running out of time! If I don't start losing weight again I'm afraid this is where I will stay. Anyone else feel like this? SW: 318 CW: 258

I am almost 4 weeks post op now..and feeling great. I am over the hump I think...sometimes I wonder if they did anything (if not for the fact that I can only eat tiny amounts)..because I haven't thrown up once, only been nauseated once or twice..and am eating darn near everything (with common sense)...I eat grilled chicken breast, grilled veggies, rice, potatoes, Jello, pudding, eggs, cheese, ice cream, heck..even had some pizza toppings (no crust)..I seem to tolerate everything..but the key is that I eat very small amounts..and I chew it well..takes about an hour to finish about a cup of food. I am getting in around 70gms of Protein with only one supplemental shake...taking in an average of 600 calories a day..have lost 28lbs thus far and am fitting in to clothes I havent' worn since before getting pregnant..and now that I can actually eat some stuff, the social part of this isn't so bad either. We went to Red Lobster on Memorial Day and I ordered the kids garlic grilled shrimp meal with veggies...ate about 75% of it...and felt very happy. Those first couple of weeks just really suck...hope all you other May sleevers are doing well!

How do you get away with ordering off of the kids menu? Do you just explain to the waitress that you had surgery?

Jenlynlin! I'm from the Wichita area too!! My surgery is Friday! How are you feeling since yours? Any advice? I would love to be able to talk sometime!! Linda

I'm feeling great!! So great that sometimes I wonder if it even worked? LOL!! My only advice is to take it slow. It's crazy how normal you feel after surgery. I feel like I could eat a cheeseburger, but I have to remind myself that if I take a bite of anything it's gonna get stuck! Also - make sure you drink your water! I went to Walmart yesterday and almost passed out. 400 calories + not enough Water + Kansas humidity does not mix!

I'm from the Kansas City area. Any other May people from around here.