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James you are right, I was used to eating a little bit of whatever I wanted and didn't gain anything. I did eventfully increase my calorie intake had no issues until now. I called my nutritionist and made a visit last week. We created new goals that were realistic to my current work situation and eating habits. I will attend the support meeting that the hospital has for current and former patients twice a month. I just don't want to slide back into my old eating ways completely. I am realizing that even though it was easy in the beginning to see the pounds fall off, that I must now focus on the stage I'm in now. Thanks for responding.

James you are right, I was used to eating a little bit of whatever I wanted and didn't gain anything. I did eventfully increase my calorie intake had no issues until now. I called my nutritionist and made a visit last week. We created new goals that were realistic to my current work situation and eating habits. I will attend the support meeting that the hospital has for current and former patients twice a month. I just don't want to slide back into my old eating ways completely. I am realizing that even though it was easy in the beginning to see the pounds fall off, that I must now focus on the stage I'm in now. Thanks for responding.

HW: 258
Surgery date: 12/20/12
Today's weight: 215

Finally lost some pounds. It's been 2 weeks.
HW 297
SW 285 10/15/12
LW 236.8
CW 232.8
HAPPY FRIDAY!

RNY 10/23
DOS 291
CW 236
TL since surgery 55#

I am 5' 3" and my starting weight was 233. I am 2 months post op and down 50 pounds. My goal was 100#. My doc thinks my goal is very realistic.

My surgeon says you only lose about 60 percent of your excess weight. I am 5 foot and weighed 218 at surgery. Meaning I had 100 to lose to be 118. My doc said 5o to 60 percent loss is national average. For me that means about 50 to 60 lbs. I am almost 5 months out and have lost almost 60. I still weigh 160. I want to lose down to 115, & I still believe I can do it. We just have to consider that we want to work harder to be above average.

It is actually going easier than I expected. My stomach is 20 ml so I get full really fast. Any food I drink I use a medicine cup to measure. They way I'm not guessing at how much I'm getting in.

1. Gall bladder removal has zero to do with dumping.
2. Dumping is generally not painful, rather a horrible feeling if being run down and weak and nauseous.
3. You don't dump if you haven't had WLS so I have no idea what you're experiencing but it's definitely not that.
- Kaylee Ann ~ Surgerversary 6/11/2012

OMG the violated me with a suppository!!! A stool softener...there is NO stool, I haven't eaten in weeks!!! I wanna go home!!!!!
HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 240

Shona you look great girlie!
SD: 10/10/12, Converted from Lapband to RNY, HW (before band) 263, HW (RNY) 230, Preop 219, after surgery 223, CURRENT... 187 YEAH!!!!

Had surgery 10/18/12. Down a total of 70 lbs this morning. Only 1 lb to go until onederland!!!

3 month checkup tomorrow! Excited!

Heeeeeeey!!!! It's been a while! I am down 46# and exercising 5 days a week and feel great!!!
surgiversary 10/09/12~235 lbs

My surgey was oct 4th and I'm down 70 pounds

I think you may get smaller then an 8!! Your doing awesome!! I have a lot more to lose but I do need to go shopping. I need shirts and bras mainly. I have 3 pairs of jeans. A size 18 that fits but is a little loose a size 16 same design and brand as the 18's that fit perfect and a size 14 that fit but is a little snug

I have to say I am doinv great! DOS 10/3/12 220 down to 169 i can wear a size 12 sometimes 10. I feel great. I shop a lot LOL! But only low prices. I am hoping to get down to an 8. I never thought I would feel this way about myself. A guy at work says I even walk differently. My husband can't keep his hands off me. Exercise is my friend now. But best of all I can wear skinny jeans and my boots zip all the way up.

well well well..ok so I was going to the restroom and decided hey let me try on those size 16 jeans my daughter gave me before surgery ( the other 16's I bought and they fit but since these were different brand etc they didn't. welllll!!! they fit!!! and not only to my surprise they are actually 14's not 16's!!!!!!

Homemade chicken soup...withoutbthe chicken, sine I can't have it yet. Put the Soup in the blender to puree it I had 8oz. How much soup do you guys usually consume? My guide says 4-8oz

I made salsbury steak out of frozen turkey patties and fat free gravy. I added sauteed onions and mushrooms. I mashed cauliflower instead of potatoes and cooked string Beans. Low fat low cal meal for the whole family. They still don't know they ate cauliflower.

Pot roast cooked in croak pot all day. meat was so tender and easy to chew. Perfect after a 6 mile hike today. Whoo hoo!

Omgosh girl.. I know what you mean.. I had my surgery Dec 5,2012 .. I stalled for 4 weeks!! So at that point i said the heck with it and started eating pizza, hamburgers ect..whatever i could fit in because I felt like the surgery failed me... I thought i should be losing weight no matter what.. Wrong! This is so life changing wether we want it or not... So I started really praying needing strength.. Then i came across this app called my fitness pal. Whoooo after 2 days of using it I was/am back on the road of losing weight. It keeps us accountable of what we put in our mouth.. It really helped me.. Maybe it will help u you too!

You guys are cracking me up with the flogging and such! It's like any group, there is always a few bad apples! I just keep scrolling and really read what might help me. Unless I become your DR, I will never consider myself an expert. But if you ask, I will tell you what I know and have been told. It always come with a disclaimer: ACWYDTIOMJAK.......Always check with your Doctor this is only my journey and knowledge! Bahm!! Should I add it to a ticker? (Ok., I'm going crazy! Started my Vitamins today!!)