Marathongirl

Im 5 months out... I had my first pizza about 2 weeks ago. It was good, but I would have rather had something else.

About a month ago I was so tired and could hardly lift my arms! I talked with my doctor and they told me that I needed to up my B-12 to 2000mg. I would speak with you surgeon. Hope you get some energy.

That is a really good idea!

Today, I have officially lost 100lbs!!!!! I have been waiting for this day to get here, seems like forever. I feel so proud at what I have accomplished and thank you people for help along the way!

I'm sure you did awesome! Congrats on finishing!

It's nice to find another runner lover on here! I'm back up to 3.1 miles right now. I'm not paying attention to speed as much as I am distance. It feels so nice to be able to run again!

That's excellent! Keep up the awesome work girl!

Usually my friends will say, "Hey Amanda, those shorts are way too big on you!" Then I let them go. I'm still in that mindset of being 320, that I don't know when to let go. So now I have two big black garbage bags full of clothes I can't wear and the pile is growing. Went from a 26 to a 16/18. Say goodbye to those clothes forever!!

Everyone is totally different! I only lost 2 lbs per week for the longest time. I suffered from two stalls right away. It really just depends on your body. I know its hard, but try not to compare yourself to others, it will just drive you crazy! Good Luck on your journey!

I had dumping syndrome just last night and I'm 19 weeks post op. I have no idea what would have caused it, except that I woke up at 2am starving (didn't eat much yesterday) and I had a little snack. Nothing out of the ordinary, something I have eaten plenty of times before. But, I was in so much pain, broke out in a cold sweat and thought I was going to pass out. The only thing I can think of was that I ate when I don't usually eat. Otherwise it's very strange for me to suffer from dumping syndrome. Some people suffer from it, some don't. Just be careful of what you eat and you'll be okay! Good luck on your journey!

Don't you just love it! Great job

I'm so sorry you're having to go through that! I hope everything turns out okay!

If I couldn't exercise I would go stir crazy! I run 3.1 miles at least 2 to 3 times a week, spin classes, and I do strength training (trying to tighten that skin some). If you don't exercise at all, everything you lose will turn to flab, and you want muscle. Muscle burns way more calories at rest than excess skin. You're doing great by exercising 6 days a week. Just make sure to listen to your body. When it says I'm tired, then take a break. Don't listen to those nay sayers! You're doing awesome!

Congratulations!!! That's wonderful! Best of luck on your journey!

I had 2 major plateaus in the very beginning. It was sooo annoying and frustrating. Basically your body is saying, "you're starving me, I need to hold on to the fat so that I have something." Once your body gets use to your new way of how its constructed on the inside and how you're eating, it will let go. After my second plateau, I haven't stopped losing. Don't give up!

I lost 30lbs before I had my weightloss surgery, and honestly I wouldn't do anything different. I really don't miss anything in the way of food, but I do miss my coke zero. Good thing it doesn't taste the same. However, drinking a ton of it one month ahead wouldn't have made any difference to me. I'm really glad I lost those 30lbs. It helped me prepare for what was ahead of me. Good luck on your surgery. You'll do great!

I just talked to my PA about this. She said that it will usually stop around the 7-8 month mark, or when weightloss slows down.

My psychiatrist prescribed phentermine to me, and I'll tell ya that if I had to choose, I would choose my surgery over and over again. Eventually the body becomes used to medications like phentermine and it begins to not work anymore. I loose weight healthier and faster by using the tool of my surgery. Phentermine is great in the short term, but long term I think it would eventually stop helping.

Hey 50lbs is 50lbs!!! So way to go! I had gastric so I don't know much about how quickly you're suppose to lose weight on the band. I do know, that if you can exercise you should. Even just walking everyday will make a difference in your weight loss and your physical appearance. Plus, it will make you feel so much better. If you have limited mobility you can still do exercises just sitting down, by using a stretch resistance band. And, like the other poster said, DO NOT COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHERS!! I kept doing that and it made me feel crappy. I'm just happy with what I have accomplished! Continue with the great work!

I had to use antibacterial soap the morning before my surgery. But, I showered the very next day with my own body wash. My incisions were covered with some kind of glue, so I guess it wasn't a problem.

Good for you for hanging in there and not giving up! I would have been so frustrated, but you were strong and held on. Even now, you're doing any exercise you can and that is a huge achievement. You and your family should be so proud of you. I don't even know you and I'm proud of you! You have come a long way, and I'm sure that the road ahead will get easier. You're in my prayers!

I have been diagnosed with several mental illnesses. The biggest and baddest would have to be bipolar. Going through a bout of depression right now actually. The medication I take requires a 350 calorie meal in order for it to be absorbed into my body. That can be difficult sometimes. The reason I ended up at 320 lbs was because of having to take several psychotic drugs in which none of them worked. Now, I find it hard to deal with my depression and having had gastric bypass. I workout 5/6 days a week, and really hard. If i can't exercise because I can't get out of bed, I feel guilty, which there in for makes my depression worse. Depression really comes in all forms and doesn't just have to be sadness. If you decide to go on a medication, make sure you take it everyday without fail. Talk with someone, a therapist, who can help you with your own individual situation. I wish you lots of luck in your healing process.

I really don't know. It's a good thing you're going to see your surgeon. Let us know what they say!

Looking good! Keep up the great work!

So you were not required by insurance to give a two year weight history? This is standard for aetna. The other requirements I mentioned are due to insurance. The case manager is simply someone with Aetna to follow me and be a contact for any insurance issues. I am just concerned that my fluctuating weight over the last 2 years will affect my approval. No, but I have cigna insurance. So, I guess its just a bit different. I'm sorry you have to go through all of that! You would think since the CDC declared obesity as a disease, insurance companies would be willing to help. I hope that everything works out for you.