sacto

I am now 63. Last November 2013 I weighed 295 lbs. and finally decided to do something about my weight. I started by going to my surgeon who had me start on a diet, that is, just cutting back. I only lost a few pounds and the doctor suggested that I go on a medically supervised diet before my rny surgery. By June I was down to 225. I had my surgery. Now, 3 1\2 months later I am 178 lbs. So far it hasn't been too difficult though I still eat too fast and need to chew better. My original goal weight was 175. Now I am hoping for 170. A new challenge has come up - - grazing. I have to get back on track and have started a new food and exercise diary. Given what I read in the forums, I am optimistic! You should be too. You can do it! With everyone's support, we all can have success stories. Sacto

The posts show you how different we all are, even with the same type of surgery or weight loss effort. Just like in dieting, when you have a lot to lose, the weight seems to come off rapidly at first but then your body seems to adjust to what you are doing and the loss slows down. Then you have to kick start it with exercising more, eating less, or whatever. I am now six weeks out from rny and have lost just over 25 lbs. When I went on my formal presurgery diet I was at about 285. Before that I weighed 295 but was dieting piecemeal when the doctor told me to get serious. I was 225 on the day of surgery. I am now in Onederland but it now seems things are slowing down. However, I am so happy with what I have already accomplished any additional weight loss (and I expect to lose more) will be the icing on the cake. Keep up with your efforts. You are doing fine. Take time to look at what you have already accomplished and relish it. Each one of us will share in your difficulties and your SUCCESSES. Hang in there!

I am now 4 weeks post op and have lost a total of 25 lbs. Remember,you probably will have excess skin but slow weight loss lessens it. My challenges include getting enough Water and Protein. Right now most sweet tasting protein sources really put me off. Anyway, finally beginning to feel stronger and will restart treadmill today. Good luck to all of us! Sacto