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Question: How do you get to post in the WLS Veteran's Forum? I know you need to at least be 18 months out (which I am). I messaged Alex but he never replied.

Couldn't find anything.

Hello all, it has been a while since I posted here. As of today I am 18 months 3 days post op for RNY. I met the goal ( and them some) that the surgeon has set for me. I was feeling great and went to my doctor and low and behold I am a full fledged diabetic again. Also, my sleep apnea went from being obstructive to being central. A huge reason that I had the surgery was to take care of these issues. When the doctor told me that I was a diabetic again the first thing she did was put me right back on metformin (I think that she should have sent me to a specialist to find out what the problem was). But that is the VA hospital for you, just give you pills and not worry about what the actual problem is. Needless to say, I have really been down in the dumps about this. I think that if I would have known that this is how it was going to be I never would have had the surgery. Don't get me wrong, I am happy that I lost 100 pounds and that I can do more than I could before, but I just don't know. I have support group tomorrow night and for the first time in 18 months I really don't want to go. OK pity party is over, I just needed to get this off my chest.

My A1C was 7.2 I believe (I left the paper in my other jacket).

My glucose was like 204 that day. I will check out that book. Thank you.

I wake up about 0430 hrs. I usually eat a protein bar at 0500 hrs and then I have a protein shake between 0800 and 0900 hrs. I have a chef salad (almost every day) between 1100 and 1200 hrs. I will have a 100 cal bag of Special K chips around 1400 hrs. For dinner I usually have a salad only (if we eat out) or a pork chop and salad (if we eat at home). Sometimes, if the wife isn't home I will have a protein bar or shake for dinner. I also have a protein bar around 2000 hrs and go to sleep between 2100 and 2200 hrs.

Thank you. I am a government employee and I have been at the contractors facility for almost a year, so yes, I am very stressed. I use the VA hospital for everything (they bill my insurance) just so that everything is in one place.

Congratulations! Keep up the great work. I know that last 30 pounds that you want to lose will probably be difficult (when you get towards the end it always seems harder to lose the weight). Just make sure that your surgeon and/or primary doctor are on the same page as you with your goal weight. Congratulations again.

I hated that stage. It does get better. Try to keep a positive attitude the best that you can. It is rough and those around you don't always know how to treat you or what to say to you after the surgery. Rumors may spread (like one of them that went around about me being "sick") but you did this for you. You should feel great about yourself and what you have done. It isn't the "easy way out" that some ignorant people will say. Be proud, and just remember that your WLS family will always be here to listen and offer advise on how we handled our new lives after WLS. Please feel better.

So Saturday we got about 4 - 5 inches of snow in Detroit. Today we are supposed to get another 4 - 6 inches. I need to retire and move South for the winters. LOL. Everyone be safe shoveling (if you live in an area that gets snow) and try to stay warm (I know that it is hard to do after WLS).

I was surfing the internet when I came across this weight loss chart. So far I have lost the weight of a new born calf. Your weight loss = 1 pound = a Guinea Pig 1.5 pounds = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts 2 pounds = a rack of baby back ribs 3 pounds = an average human brain 4 pounds = an ostrich egg 5 pounds = a Chihuahua 6 pounds = a human skin 7.5 pounds = an average newborn 8 pounds = a human head 10 pounds= chemical additives an American consumes each year 11 pounds = an average housecat 12 pounds = a Bald Eagle 15 pounds = 10 dozen large eggs 16 pounds = a sperm whale's brain 20 pounds = an automobile tire 23 pounds = amount of pizza an average American eats in a year 24 pounds = a 3-gallon tub of super premium ice cream 25 pounds = an average 2 year old 30 pounds = amount of cheese an average American eats in a year 33 pounds = a cinder block 36 pounds = a mid-size microwave 40 pounds = a 5-gallon bottle of Water or an average human leg 44 pounds = an elephants heart 50 pounds = a small bale of hay 55 pounds = a 5000 BTU air conditioner 60 pounds = an elephants penis 66 pounds = fats and oils an average American eats in a year 70 pounds = an Irish Setter 77 pounds = a gold brick 80 pounds = the Worlds Largest Ball of Tape 90 pounds = a newborn calf 100 pounds = a 2 month old horse 111 pounds = red meat an average American eats in a year 117 pounds = an average fashion model (and shes 5'11") 118 pounds = the complete Encyclopedia Britannica 120 pounds = amount of trash you throw away in a month 130 pounds = a newborn giraffe 138 pounds = potatoes an average American eats in a year 140 pounds = refined sugar an average American eats in a year 144 pounds = an average adult woman (and shes 5'4½") 150 pounds = the complete Oxford English Dictionary 187 pounds = an average adult man 200 pounds = 2 Bloodhounds 235 pounds = Arnold Schwarzenegger 300 pounds = an average football lineman 400 pounds = a Welsh pony

I will switch with you.

So it looks like we got about 8 inches of snow yesterday/last night. They are saying another 1 inch or so tomorrow. I am hoping to get my Christmas shopping done tomorrow so I hope it holds to an inch or less.

Last night we had our support group Christmas party and Bari Awards. I won an award for not missing a support group meeting. I love going to support group.

I know I really haven't been on here for a while (don't ask me why) but I just wanted to check in and say that I am still doing great. I am almost 14 months post op (RNY) and I am down about 100 pounds (I bounce between 100 to 105 pounds lost). I do still find it a struggle when I get stressed out or get bored (I just want to eat) but overall I could not be happier. My surgeon was so happy with my progress at my one year check up (I have to see him every 12 months from now on) and I still haven't missed any of my support group meetings. I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. And don't forget, even though everyone's weight loss journey is their own, we are still all in this together. We must and will still support each other.

WOW! It is hard to believe that I am less than a month away from being a year post op. The time has flown by even though it seems like just yesterday I was seeing the surgeon for my initial consultation. I haven't missed a support group meeting since the surgery, I have mentored 4 people that have had the surgery after me and I am loving my new life. My only regret is that I didn't look into this sooner.

I live in Michigan and even though it was a pretty easy winter for us I was still cold all winter. Both of my daughter's bought me smaller fleece sleep pants for Christmas (mediums which are a little big on me now) and I wear them every night. Now that the weather has been getting warmer my wife asked me if I had any sleep pants that were not fleece. I said sure I do but the fleece ones keep me warm. So last night I decided to dig out the non fleece sleep pants and wear a pair to bed. The first pair I took out were X-Large and putting them on made me feel like MC Hammer. All the others were X-Large or large and are way too big on me. I guess I need to go to the store and buy some new sleep pants (size small) for me to wear this summer. It is so funny that I keep finding clothes that are way too big for me now even after I thought I went through all my old clothes and donated them to charity. I may keep a pair of the X-Large to remind me of where I was. Not sure if I will or not.

So sorry to hear this. I am sending prayers and good thoughts your way. I hope that it works out for you.

I bought a Weight Watcher's scale on clearance at Target. It syncs with my phone. I think I paid $20.00 for it. I don't weigh myself every week anymore, maybe just once a month.

You are a cleaver one you are.

Oh and BTW, I am a guy.

"Excuse me Guys? Little help here. GUYS ONLY!!!" This is why we don't post in the guys only section. 99% of the responses are from women and then you get the whole, "Oh sorry, I didn't realize it was guys only." LOL

So, I need to get my butt in gear. This week I have fallen off the walking wagon. Ever since my RNY surgery I have tried to walk at least 10000 steps a day. Well this week I didn't make it at all. I need to get my rear in gear and start walking at lunch (again) so that I can get back on track. There have been things going on at work this week that have prevented me from walking at lunch and at the end of the day I am mentally drained and just don't feel like walking.

Alex Brecher, he owns the site.