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April 2013 Post-Op Group

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cathym6777    4

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What were your symptoms ? I'm having severe stomach pain..

It started constant dull pain right side right below rib cage, then got worse with bending down and to push in on that area. Had to get two different tests before they ruled it my gall bladder. I hope this helps good luck!

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Dorian    683

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Had my rny on april 26 th so it took about six months for my gall bladder to take a dump. Had it out three days ago

Yikes! Hope u feel better now that its gone! It's a much easier surgery than rny so you should be on your feet in no time! ;)

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Janice's Journey    3

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How is everybody doing?? Happy 6th month Anniversary to all. My 6 month anniversary was 10/29/13. Went to the doctor's for my 6 month checkup. He said I was on schedule for my weight loss, maybe a little on the lower end. I am at a plateau. I haven't lost anything in about 7-8 weeks. Very discouraging since I am only eating about 1000 calories a day, getting about 60+ grams of Protein a day, drinking all my Water and taking all Vitamins. Not to mention all the time at the gym. The doctor said he thinks I will lose another 10-12 lbs by my one year visit in April, and he doesn't think I will lose much more than that (without a superhuman effort). I want to get to Onederland, but I have been at a stall. I had really wanted to get to at least 175 lbs, but the doctor seems to think I've maxed out with my weight loss. My labs were all good, except my protein was low. I am still in the "obese" range on the BMI chart. Has anyone else slowed down or stopped losing weight? I try not to be discouraged, knowing how far I've come, but I can't help wish that I could lose another 25 lbs. But I won't give up trying.

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Janice's Journey    3

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ajustice    484

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How is everybody doing?? Happy 6th month Anniversary to all. My 6 month anniversary was 10/29/13. Went to the doctor's for my 6 month checkup. He said I was on schedule for my weight loss' date=' maybe a little on the lower end. I am at a plateau. I haven't lost anything in about 7-8 weeks. Very discouraging since I am only eating about 1000 calories a day, getting about 60+ grams of Protein a day, drinking all my Water and taking all Vitamins. Not to mention all the time at the gym. The doctor said he thinks I will lose another 10-12 lbs by my one year visit in April, and he doesn't think I will lose much more than that (without a superhuman effort). I want to get to Onederland, but I have been at a stall. I had really wanted to get to at least 175 lbs, but the doctor seems to think I've maxed out with my weight loss. My labs were all good, except my protein was low. I am still in the "obese" range on the BMI chart. Has anyone else slowed down or stopped losing weight? I try not to be discouraged, knowing how far I've come, but I can't help wish that I could lose another 25 lbs. But I won't give up trying.[/quote']

Hey Janice!!! Haven't heard from u in awhile. Don't give up! Anything is possible!! Haven't had my 6mo visit yet so not sure of my stats etc I had surgery the day after u. I slowed down a lot then the pregnancy being so sick I lost more in a month that since my 1st mon post op. Now after losing the babies I'm stalled. I think u have done great and I will always be your cheerleader! Don't give up!! I want u to prove then wrong :) u got this

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Janice's Journey    3

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Hey Janice!!! Haven't heard from u in awhile. Don't give up! Anything is possible!! Haven't had my 6mo visit yet so not sure of my stats etc I had surgery the day after u. I slowed down a lot then the pregnancy being so sick I lost more in a month that since my 1st mon post op. Now after losing the babies I'm stalled. I think u have done great and I will always be your cheerleader! Don't give up!! I want u to prove then wrong :) u got this

So, so sorry to hear you lost the pregnancy. I was just reading through older postings and read that sad news. Take care of yourself and keep healthy. I wish you all the best.

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ajustice    484

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So' date=' so sorry to hear you lost the pregnancy. I was just reading through older postings and read that sad news. Take care of yourself and keep healthy. I wish you all the best.[/quote']

Thank u. Staying pretty busy. I hope to get back in track soon.

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Dorian    683

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How is everybody doing?? Happy 6th month Anniversary to all. My 6 month anniversary was 10/29/13. Went to the doctor's for my 6 month checkup. He said I was on schedule for my weight loss' date=' maybe a little on the lower end. I am at a plateau. I haven't lost anything in about 7-8 weeks. Very discouraging since I am only eating about 1000 calories a day, getting about 60+ grams of Protein a day, drinking all my Water and taking all Vitamins. Not to mention all the time at the gym. The doctor said he thinks I will lose another 10-12 lbs by my one year visit in April, and he doesn't think I will lose much more than that (without a superhuman effort). I want to get to Onederland, but I have been at a stall. I had really wanted to get to at least 175 lbs, but the doctor seems to think I've maxed out with my weight loss. My labs were all good, except my protein was low. I am still in the "obese" range on the BMI chart. Has anyone else slowed down or stopped losing weight? I try not to be discouraged, knowing how far I've come, but I can't help wish that I could lose another 25 lbs. But I won't give up trying.[/quote']

My surgeon said there is really no way to say if you will lose more or not! Dont give up as there are ways to get there. Change up your routine once in awhile works from what I hear. I went back to liquids for a few days and have lost some more but it is definitely slowed down. I was at 67% of excess weight lost at my 6 month so I assumed I was almost done. Ive lost some since then so you never know. Good luck girl!

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ajustice    484

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Have I told u guys just how much I love y'all? We got the best group of folks for April!!

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Dorian    683

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Have I told u guys just how much I love y'all? We got the best group of folks for April!!

Why yes we do!! ♥♥

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Dorian    683

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First pair of 16's and 1 pond from onerderland!!!!!

You look awesome! Congrats girl! Yay!

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califmomto4    84

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First pair of 16's and 1 pond from onerderland!!!!!

Those are cute. What brand/store. I need to find so something besides mom jeans!

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ajustice    484

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First pair of 16's and 1 pond from onerderland!!!!!

Looking good!!!

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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

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        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

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        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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