Christi85

I had Gastric Bypass in December of 2013. My starting weight was 375 lbs. I am now 170 lbs. I stalled about 2 years ago and could not get under 200. I can't seem to stop losing weight now and I am almost 6 years out. I will be honest and say that I do not watch what I eat. I do not follow any of the 'rules' that were laid out. I do avoid things that make me feel terrible - I can't drink milk and certain things with too much sugar make me feel sick so I don't even want them. I can only eat small amounts at a time still. I was just wondering if anyone else who is this far out deals with the same things. It almost freaks me out a little as if something is wrong with me. Maybe it's just my anxiety but I am looking for people who are this far out who can shed some light as to their journey thus far.

I discovered on Easter that candy doesn't really make me sick. I've never 'dumped'. I do end up feeling icky just because of eating junk but nothing like what I've heard of dumping. This is a problem. My kids have a ton of candy left from easter and I've been eating pieces here and there. The struggle is hard.

I have noticed my skin and scalp have become very dry lately. I am wondering if this has anything to do with my limited food intake (like reduced fats and carbs, not enough Protein, or possible signs of dehydration??), or if it is just a coincidence? Has anyone else dealt with this? I am about 2.5 months post-op (surgery 12-09-13).

Thanks!

Sara

I have terribly dry skin now. Never had the issue before surgery. I itch constantly. I'm not too sure why this is happening. I use moisturizing body wash and lotion for extremely dry skin and it doesn't seem to help.

*after

FINALLY ad err 3 weeks of not losing, the scale moved down 5 pounds... FINALLY!

I have a HUGE concern that I hope my fellow December 2013 surgery buddies can help me with.... I had my surgery 12/19/13 and since then I have only lost 25 lbs ! I put my beginning weight as the weight I was when I began the program in June 2013, I lost around 60 lbs in those six months before surgery and now since my bypass I am going NOWHERE !! The losses come in spurts where I stay the same for about 2 weeks then drop 5 lbs then stay the same and drop again !!! This is maddening ! I feel I HAVE to be doing something wrong. My Nuts. said we should have 75g of Protein a day and at least 800 cal. I am ALWAYS around 80g of Protein a day and about 900-1000 cal. (She said keep it between 800-1200). I walk about 3xs a week. (I was sedimentary) and am increasing my exercise to include Water aerobics and swimming. Why am I not dropping the weight ??? Is it because I lost before the surgery??? I feel like I am doomed for failure, I have ALOT to lose and can't be petering-out already ! HELP !!!!

I had my surgery on 12/16 and I've only lost about 35 pounds. I have the same concerns. I haven't seen my scale move in weeks.

What are your grocery shopping 'staples'? What things do you ALWAYS keep stocked to eat since surgery?

I've been struggling to find Protein rich foods I can tolerate. Tonight I bought a regular sized can of boiled peanuts. 24g of protein for the can. I was able to eat and tolerate it! Yay for something I love and that's rich in protein! Also, Peanut Butter crackers have been a blessing!

Y'all are scaring me with all the talk about puking and dumping. I'm 3 wks post op yesterday and haven't been sick yet. I eat only 1/2 cup of full liquids, pudding, Soup etc and have not had issues. I worry about my next stage, is it inevitable that I will be sick trying to advance?

I am 6 weeks out and have not experienced dumping. I puked once because I ate too fast.

I've been struggling because I would just rather not eat anything than deal with eating the same tiresome things or risk hurting or getting sick. I feel like it's not worth cut to cook when I probably won't be able to eat it anyway. I have found that Pork rinds have become a great substitute for potato chips. Really trying to find things I like to eat instead of not eating at all.

I have no idea what to cook tonight since for the first time in forever it's just me! Maybe I'll just eat some yogurt and watch movies :-P

Yogurt is always my go-to...

Taco salad

How do you make yours?

Me too! I was 190 surgery day and now 3 wks later I'm 176....slow! My sugar levels run 60-70 and when I googled that your supposed to be in the 80s to be in burn mode, makes ya wonder if our body is holding. I only get about 500 cals a day, doc still has me on full liquids for 3 more weeks

Same story here. My Doctor said I need 1000 calories a day which is not happening... Not even close. I went into surgery on 12/16 at 325 pounds... I just hit 290 today. Feel like I should have lost more by now.

No. She didn't say. I would assume the change in hormones would contribute. However, my initial thought was that after the weight is gone I'd be more eager to get it on... lol... but I'm not there yet... guess I'll see...

How has surgery changed your sex life? Just curious. I have a friend who said she lost all desire. I'm still early out so I haven't noticed any changes.

I ate the top off of a small slice of pepperoni pizza...

So this happened today....no clue how I made it 30 minutes LoL. I haven't been to the gym in FOREVER!

Yay! Good for you! I need to get my butt in gear!

Ok it's official I hate everything today tried Mahi Mahi, chili, Peanut Butter, tuna either it hurts or I hate it after one bite

Why does it seem like my ability to tolerate food is going backwards? I ate all of the above before without any issues.

Finicky a-- pouch! Sorry had to vent

I have had the same issue. Everything I could eat before is a no go. It's miserable.

When I'm having trouble getting my Protein in I find shrimp cocktail always goes down easy!

I'm going to have to try it. Everything seems to be hard for me right now.

How much weight are you losing on average a week? Just curious. I had my surgery on 12/16. I've lost 30 pounds since surgery (50 since the pre op diet). So I'm averaging around 6 pounds a week. Feels like it's coming off so slowly.

Yummmmmmmy...

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I had RNY Dec 16. My Doctor told me I need to be getting at least 1000 calories in a day. I'm doing good if I get 500 in. Anyone figure out how to do this? Not getting my Protein in either. Blah.

I'm 3 weeks post of and I am red around only one of my incisions. No drainage. Doesn't hurt. Just red. The others are not red. Is this normal?

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I have dreams every night since surgery that I over eat. I dream of food. So weird. I never really realized how addicted to food I am... I never ate to survive... I ate for a 'fix'...

My Doctor had bariatric surgery and so did his nurse. They also had a nurse who had bariatric surgery whose job was solely to visit us in the hospital and make sure our questions were answered before we went home. She gave me her email address if I have questions or need advice.