Anyone having surgery in September? Just got my date and overwhelmed with emotions!

Hi! I had my RNY on 9/22. I'm down 55 pounds. I stalled from Thanksgiving to about two weeks ago. I finally started to lose again. I began exercising and tracking my food. I seem to be able to eat as much as I want and only stop because I know I shouldn't. I'm never physically hungry but battle my head hungry chronically. I'm tracking calories, exercise and protein, mostly without denial. It amazes me how I can try to fool myself about portion sizes and grazing doesn't count. When I really track, portions and every morsel that enters my mouth, I'm good. This surgery truly has been a gift from God for me, but it hasn't cured my obsession to food. I'm working on that one day at a time.

Great job on the 55lbs.

I had a problem with hungry and my doctor told me that she wasn't increasing my calories (still eating 700 a day) u ntill i eat at least 70 grams of protein a day, i eat 80g now. And that did the trick! I'm not hungry any more and i don't go over 700cal.My trick- i eat shrimp or chicken for breakfast, lunch and dinner with lots of veggies a few crackers and lots of water.

I hope that helps!

Edited March 1, 201511 yr by Ramuse

Oh, how I love reading these updates! You guys are doing a fabulous job! Way to go!

How is everyone doing now? I've been at a stall, but still close to my goal.

Doing great! Weightloss is slowing down but still adding up. I am 12 lbs from goal and 5 lbs from reaching the 100 down mark. I'm eating more calories than i thought I would be by now, but also exercising pretty heavily.

Happy 10/11 month surgerversary! As of today, I am down 125lb and I just reached ONEderland! The weight loss has definitely slowed down, but I have seen great result with loosing inches, as I maintain my gym regiment. It is so amazing how much my life has change (for the better) over these past 11 months! I am enjoying being active with my kids and finally not having to pay extra for Plus sized clothing! YES! I know that I won't be at my goal weight by my 1 year mark, but I know that I will get there!

Alright September 2014 folks, what's going on? Post your updates!

Hey everyone! Wow 11 months! I'm so happy to be on this side of the weight loss journey. I am now 177, 27lbs a way from my goal. I started at 300lb and surgery weight was 265. I am losing my weight very slowly now and eating about 1,000 cal a day. I was working out like crazy and then wasn't sleeping. Now I workout 5 days a week and I feel much better.

I was approved for skin surgery so that will be my next goal. Meeting with the plastic surgeon in a few months.

I'm proud of everyone here; keep up the great work!