April 2013 Post-Op Group

[Dorian 683]

You know what I realized today...I know I have loat weight & am wearing smaller clothes but I don't feel smaller or see myself as smaller in the mirror. Maybe that's because before surgery I didn't "see" that I topped 300lbs either? I still have to lose 15 lbs to be "overweight" and 53 to be at a "normal" BMI.

Being tall sucks!

I still sometimes look in the mirror and say oh my gosh! Even 100 lbs down I still see the fat person and every roll! My 18 yr old gets so mad at me and says she doesnt understand what I am seeing!

How come I didnt "see" that I had topped the 340 lb mark? Our self perceptions are so askew its not funny!

I am stuck around 238 right now. Would like to get to at least 170. Lower would be awesome of course, but as long as the spine surgeon is gonna help me, the numbers dont really matter to me. I just want to be pain free!!! And anywhere I end is better than 340 where I started!

[califmomto4 84]

I still sometimes look in the mirror and say oh my gosh! Even 100 lbs down I still see the fat person and every roll! My 18 yr old gets so mad at me and says she doesnt understand what I am seeing!

How come I didnt "see" that I had topped the 340 lb mark? Our self perceptions are so askew its not funny!

I am stuck around 238 right now. Would like to get to at least 170. Lower would be awesome of course' date=' but as long as the spine surgeon is gonna help me, the numbers dont really matter to me. I just want to be pain free!!! And anywhere I end is better than 340 where I started! [/quote']

Today I am 218. That is the high weight for some people. According to the dr and BMI chart I need to be at or less than 165. I think the range is 125-165. That seems so unrealistic right now. I will be super excited to make it to wonderland. Haven't seen that in 19 years. 175 would be amazing. I don't know if I should have a weight goal or size goal. I'm positive sizes have changed so I don't know what that goal would be.

[Dorian 683]

Today I am 218. That is the high weight for some people. According to the dr and BMI chart I need to be at or less than 165. I think the range is 125-165. That seems so unrealistic right now. I will be super excited to make it to wonderland. Haven't seen that in 19 years. 175 would be amazing. I don't know if I should have a weight goal or size goal. I'm positive sizes have changed so I don't know what that goal would be.

I am amazed how some people on here have surgery with their high weight being where I am now! I am at 238 but feel ok here. Size 18 is ok for me. Sure id like to be smaller and will be I think, but I feel comfortable here.

I feel good at a weight were other people are having surgery. I know height has a part but it still amazes me.

I think I would want to stop around 170 or 180.

[mzshay35 215]

I am amazed how some people on here have surgery with their high weight being where I am now! I am at 238 but feel ok here. Size 18 is ok for me. Sure id like to be smaller and will be I think' date=' but I feel comfortable here.

I feel good at a weight were other people are having surgery. I know height has a part but it still amazes me.

I think I would want to stop around 170 or 180.[/quote']

Yea me too ill take 230 anyday

Mz Shay

[Dorian 683]

I was doing some research and came across this article. I thought id share since we will be all entering the 6th month post op soon. I thought it had some interesting stuff in it!

http://gastricbypasstruth.com/life-after-gastric-bypass/the-first-6-months-your-honeymoon-period/

[Krystal7k 243]

Cant wait until the 23rd. My back pain is back and not feeling well. I cant even stand up straight today. I feel a catch in the bones. It feels like they are stuck when I try to straighten up. Sitti g with ice and pain meds. Not a good day!

Plus I tried tilapia again and it is gonna come back up any minute.

That sucks dori

[ajustice 484]

Cant wait until the 23rd. My back pain is back and not feeling well. I cant even stand up straight today. I feel a catch in the bones. It feels like they are stuck when I try to straighten up. Sitti g with ice and pain meds. Not a good day!

Plus I tried tilapia again and it is gonna come back up any minute.

Makes me sad u feel so bad. I hope the time flies and u can hurry and see the doc. Pain sucks!!! Try a warm bath. Feel better friend!

[Dorian 683]

Thanks guys! On a positive note the tilapia stayed down this time so I got the benefit of the 20 grams of protein! Woohoo!

[hockeymumzie 181]

I am amazed how some people on here have surgery with their high weight being where I am now! I am at 238 but feel ok here. Size 18 is ok for me. Sure id like to be smaller and will be I think' date=' but I feel comfortable here.

I feel good at a weight were other people are having surgery. I know height has a part but it still amazes me.

I think I would want to stop around 170 or 180.[/quote']

200 is my goal weight and I tell you what I looked pretty dam fine years ago at that weight. Sure I can get to 175 but for my frame it's to small.

HW 358 SW 344 CW 255 RNY 4/11/2013

[Tamisa73 17]

Cant wait until the 23rd. My back pain is back and not feeling well. I cant even stand up straight today. I feel a catch in the bones. It feels like they are stuck when I try to straighten up. Sitti g with ice and pain meds. Not a good day!

Plus I tried tilapia again and it is gonna come back up any minute.

Hope ur feeling better soon...I so understand ur pain..I also have degenerative disc disease and a herniated disc. I have sciatica in both legs and the pain is now affecting my feet..I often have days were im barely walking.

[hockeymumzie 181]

Well tried flax seeds and they gave me stomach pain. I've been taking two flax seed oils pills and still does not help with the plumbing.

HW 358 SW 344 CW 255 RNY 4/11/2013

[jaye1464 70]

Lol mama!! Give that girl a sibling

My son is shocked for sure. He says he's happy but will never ever change a diaper lol I feel like I'm at a never ending battle with food now. meats make me deathly ill smelling it cook. No cheese of yogurts settling well...pretty much pickles & saltines are about the settling grace I've started taking my prenatals at night and that's helping some with the nausea. 5pm on seems to be the hardest times. I want to eat anything my brain can think of but don't want nothing if that makes sense.

Too funny! I will be 49 in November, and she will be 26! I'm still trying to get her over it and on her own, the last thing I need is another baby. About 10 years ago, I would've jumped at the chance to have another baby, but that was after my divorce. I even considered having a baby with one of my closest friends who will never marry but wanted a child. We could never get it together, then I got old!????

[jaye1464 70]

Wow it's amazing how much younger you look !!!

Thanks, people have started saying that. I'm still trying to get used to the physical changes, this is a total trip! But I love it!!!!!

[Dorian 683]

Hope ur feeling better soon...I so understand ur pain..I also have degenerative disc disease and a herniated disc. I have sciatica in both legs and the pain is now affecting my feet..I often have days were im barely walking.

Not fun huh? It's nice to know I'm not alone!

[Dorian 683]

Well tried flax seeds and they gave me stomach pain. I've been taking two flax seed oils pills and still does not help with the plumbing.

HW 358 SW 344 CW 255 RNY 4/11/2013

I'll send some of my mother in laws homemade pinto Beans. Haven't had a problem in a few weeks!!