Fabulous February Post-Op's

[monken 135]

Anyone else feel nauseous every time they eat or drink? I had a scope done a few weeks ago because of it (thought it was a stricture) and found out its an ulcer. I'm on protonix and carafate 4x a day' date=' and I feel like for every 1 or 2 days of feeling good, I feel crappy for 3. Even Water makes me nauseous.[/quote']

Sorry to hear....I've been on protonix since day after post OP for 3 months

To phen off any GERD and ulcers.

I Hope you start to feel better...

[monken 135]

Today I wore the same outfit to church as I did last Easter. The minute my Mom saw me she said' date=' I can't believe how much different you look. (In a really good way...lol) I don't see it as much, but I could feel how much different the skirt fit. Some of my favorite clothes that just didn't fit well, are fitting better. That makes me feel really hopeful.

Just thought I would share because I know many of you understand.

HW 344, DOS 320, Surgery Date 2/20/13, CW 291.1 Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk[/quote']

Congrats it builds confidence....Funny thing I see myself everyday and don't notice as much change as my family does,.but it feels good anyway...whoo who

[simplypearl 1]

I had surgery on Feb 1' date=' starting weight 241 and am now at 211. I am happy with my 30lbs gone forever! This weekend I had someone say to me "you should have lost at least double that by now". I brushed it off at the time, but then felt so discouraged. I felt like awful! I know that I am getting in at least 60g of Protein a day, and walking at least 10,000 steps a day with strength training as well. I woke up this morning and realized after reading the forums here that everyone loses at a different pace. I don't have lots of extra skin (right now) and have lost many inches so I think I am going to just feel good about the 30 lbs and not worry about what others think.

Thanks for letting me vent![/quote']

You're doing awesome when you start out at a in the mid 200's your gonna lose slower. That's what I was told. I have lost 28 and my surgery was Feb 20. And I was 270 that day. Don't be discouraged the person doesn't know what the deal is. Hugs

[clt 3]

I love reading about everyone's weight loss journey. It gives me hope! I had surgery on feb 26th , and in the first two weeks I lost 40 pounds. I know that is a huge number, but ever since then I have not lost any more. I know that some people have stalls, but it seems like mine is going on forever. I can tell I'm losing inches because my clothes are getting bigger and bigger. What is going on with me. I am doing everything that I am supposed to be doing. Has anyone else had anything like this happen to them. Should I call my surgeon? I need advice, I am do confused .

Surgery date 2/26/13

[gra5u5 30]

I've read a lot of people stall out at week 2 or 3. It's just your body getting used to your major procedure! I am 6 weeks out and have lost about 4 pounds a week. No stalls (yet), but no big drop like you had! Just be patient, follow your doctors instructions, drink lots of Water and get your Protein in! You're doing great!

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

I've lost like a pound or pound and a half in 3 weeks. Put on a shirt that was snug 3 weeks ago and it swallowed me....my coworkers swear my boobs are enormous now???? Perhaps my fat is just all rearranging to better places???

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

12 grams of Protein, 70 calories, mix with BOILING water....someone please tell me you've tried this and it really isn't a horrible nasty protein after taste?!?!?!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225

[ECUJenn 116]

12 grams of protein' date=' 70 calories, mix with BOILING water....someone please tell me you've tried this and it really isn't a horrible nasty Protein after taste?!?!?!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225[/quote']

I haven't had that one, but I order hot chocolate from bariatric pantry. It is 15 grams of protein, don't mix it with Water over 140 or it will curdle and I drink it every day!

HW 344, DOS 320, Surgery Date 2/20/13, CW 291.1 Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

I haven't had that one' date=' but I order hot chocolate from bariatric pantry. It is 15 grams of Protein, don't mix it with Water over 140 or it will curdle and I drink it every day!

HW 344, DOS 320, Surgery Date 2/20/13, CW 291.1 Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk[/quote']

That's why I'm intrigued with this one!!!! I like my hot cocoa and coffee HOT....140 doesn't cut it for me...I'll sip a little but end up dumping most of it....so wanna try!!!!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225

[monken 135]

I love reading about everyone's weight loss journey. It gives me hope! I had surgery on feb 26th ' date=' and in the first two weeks I lost 40 pounds. I know that is a huge number, but ever since then I have not lost any more. I know that some people have stalls, but it seems like mine is going on forever. I can tell I'm losing inches because my clothes are getting bigger and bigger. What is going on with me. I am doing everything that I am supposed to be doing. Has anyone else had anything like this happen to them. Should I call my surgeon? I need advice, I am do confused .

Surgery date 2/26/13[/quote']

That was me I dumped 27 pounds first two weeks then nothing for 2 weeks then it started again.. My hubby was suprised so was i. No worries it happens to most of us. I think depending on how much you need to lose. I carried my weight all over not all on one area so most people that knew me didn't know why I did bypass. My bands were a disaster and I still had an extremely high bmi with impending diabetes.

Slow is better anyway...The first six months is when you see the most weight loss...keep positive

[ECUJenn 116]

That's why I'm intrigued with this one!!!! I like my hot cocoa and coffee HOT....140 doesn't cut it for me...I'll sip a little but end up dumping most of it....so wanna try!!!!

HW 312' date=' pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225[/quote']

Ah...then I can't help you...lol. Let me know if it turns out

HW 344, DOS 320, Surgery Date 2/20/13, CW 291.1 Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

[gerrykayred 13]

So decided to try Eggface's famous bites' date=' had leftover ham so did the ham and cheese bites....kicked my butt and came back to haunt me! So, no more eggs for a couple weeks!!!! I can't believe it's been almost 2 months since surgery. CRAZY!!!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225[/quote']

I have not been able to tolerate eggs at all.

[babs963 201]

Today I wore the same outfit to church as I did last Easter. The minute my Mom saw me she said' date=' I can't believe how much different you look. (In a really good way...lol) I don't see it as much, but I could feel how much different the skirt fit. Some of my favorite clothes that just didn't fit well, are fitting better. That makes me feel really hopeful.

Just thought I would share because I know many of you understand.

HW 344, DOS 320, Surgery Date 2/20/13, CW 291.1 Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk[/quote']

Thanks for sharing.. I wore a pair of jeans today that I haven't worn in a year ( and they were new a year ago) it felt good to not wear yoga pants! I'm so looking forward to when I get to the point of needing to shop got some new clothes!

[babs963 201]

I love reading about everyone's weight loss journey. It gives me hope! I had surgery on feb 26th ' date=' and in the first two weeks I lost 40 pounds. I know that is a huge number, but ever since then I have not lost any more. I know that some people have stalls, but it seems like mine is going on forever. I can tell I'm losing inches because my clothes are getting bigger and bigger. What is going on with me. I am doing everything that I am supposed to be doing. Has anyone else had anything like this happen to them. Should I call my surgeon? I need advice, I am do confused .

Surgery date 2/26/13[/quote']

Yeah we're surgery sisters! I'm 2/26 and have lost 34 so far .. I seem to have stalls that last 5 days then I loose like 3-4. It gets frustrating especially this Sunday I walked 3.5 miles in 25 mph winds and ate 65 gm of protein... Weight loss zero. I'm bored with my diet right now. I see my dietician Wed and will move to soft foods which will give me a few more options. I'm going to try and increase the Protein to 85-100 gms for a few days and see what happens

Good luck Girly!

[ArmyWife&Mom 24]

I have been trying to get 80g Protein everyday for about a week, that along with 1hr walk, jog, sprint workouts is paying off. I lost 15 my first post op and 3 weeks later only 4 lbs ;(!! But so far from my appt Last Friday I am down 6 lbs!!!! Thanks to all you guys for your support and encouragement!!! I just needed a swift kick in my behind. This weight loss is not as easy as I originally thought, I have to work hard for every pound lost!

Surgery 2/14-217 , CW 197 GW 140