Didit12262012

Hello everyone - I am 188 lbs, 33 BMi, and scheduled for surgery on 12/26/12... Sometimes I feel like I am crazy - other times I am able to rationalize this move - and then I flip flop several times throughout the day. I've tried everything... and yes during all of those crazy attempts I have lost weight. NOTHING ever stayed off once my attempt was over... be it injections, pills, WW, etc. It's been a roller coaster - and it makes me sad. I am looking for honest feedback and input - I understand that my weight is not comparable to others, but please understand that my feelings are... and my self talk is probably the same as the rest of you. We all have our own demons. Thoughts, input, caution, encouragment... all welcome.

You are in my prayers today! Walk, walk, walk, if you can around your hospital ward... it was my saving grace, and each step got easier! xoxoxox

Thanks MeganLee! I am journaling like a crazy woman, in MyFitness Pal... also walking everyday and stationary bike... logging exercise, food, Vitamins you name it. Thanks for the encouragement.

This has been super slow for me, I think I just made 10lbs, but I had surgery 12/26, my doctor recommends, between 90-100 grams protein on soft food phase with about 500 calories... I have been at 172 for 4 days now but also started menstrual on Sunday... anyone, stall during that TOM...? I suppose again, body is adapting. Wish I were losing more, but then again, I didn't want to drop it overnight - this was one of my fears, but there are still times where I feel like... am I the only person in the world this wont work for? I know I didn't have the weight to lose like others, but since we are all Low BMI'rs, responding... maybe some of you can relate? I am only 5 foot 3.

I feel the same way!!!!!!!!!!! surg 12/26 , BMI was 33... I've lost 3 lbs!!!!!!!!!! WTH, my recommended intake from the RD at my surgeon (US surgeon) was 90g Protein, under 450 calories... and I have followed that to a T, and walking 2.4 miles daily... call in with the RD today to go into soft food phase... will see what she says, and report back... I have that same feeling, am I the one person this won't work for, really? Also let me say my ticker is wrong... I have not lost 12 lbs... 3 to be exact, starrted at 178, went up 10 post op due to fluids, got back to 178 about a week ago, since then 3 lbs lost... 174.6 on the scale today...

Bought a homes ale and will weigh in when I wake up!

Thanks for the info - glad to know that I am not alone...

Caramelbaby - I hear you sister... but I just "thought" that by day 10, I would have seen some loss... I am at 420 calories,and 91g of Protein... I know that's a hellofa lot less that preop... so why isn't it going anywhere... the only thing I can think of it's because the body is still in repair mode. IDK... I wanted to hear others thoughts... and yes, I want it to come off slowly but regularly as well...

How long after your VSG WLS did you start "losing" weight? I am 10 days post op and no weight loss... immediately after surg there was a 10 lb gain due to fluids etc... YES, that came off... at day 6 but now... nothing... when did you start losing? Were you on the scale daily?

Have you started losing any weight or am I just overly anxious, surgery... 12/26. I am now at "DOS - day of surgery" weight, as it took a while for the fluids to get out...

Alright - does anyone remember how long post op they actually started losing? I am offically 8 days post op - and at 6 days post op I finally got to my DOS weight... because of the added pounds due to fluids, etc from hospital stay... since day 6 I haven't lost anything? Also, no BM since day prior to surg... thoughts?

Hahah nive one Rmeofone....

Great breakdown BoBann! Thanks for the helpful info.... way to go - and happy new year!

Officially post op.... 2days to be exact. Went well. Early days post op symptoms no regrets.

Thanks Ortega07... I will be praying for you - xo

Checking in on you? How are you feeling, how's it going.. Prayers!

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You should be very happy, God bless!

Hmm... are you 13 days post op? May I ask what's the Ricotta bake..? Thank you

Lovetennis - thanks for contributing... my story is a lot like yours, and just to touch on the killing myself slowly with all the little things... I meant diet pills, supplements, shots, etc, etc... etc... NOT twinkies. I respect everyones opinions and as much as we share here - I think only "we" truly know all the rigor we have put ourselves through only to have another failed attempt and a larger weight gain. Many prayers for all on this site - I respect each and every one of you.

Wow I don't think i was expecting that response, but honesty is respected. I think you are going to get past this feeling... but it is emotional. Praying for you.

So how did it go, any regrets???

OMG - sched for surg 12/26 and feel the exact same way... wondering if you went through with it - what you felt like - how you feel today - etc... And yes, I am soooooo with you on the "when I'm 70's" because I have every intention of wanting to live life that long and then some... my family lives long and well - my gparents still travel... I don't want to do more harm than good - I just want to be happy with my body while doing it... BMI 33

This topic is making me feel much better about surgery on 12/26.... need all the feedback I can get!

I don't really have any words to respond to your post. I am grateful to hear your perspective. It scares the crap out of me... and one of the things I have discussed with my husband is - am I lowering my life expectancy by having this surgery. The goal is to be a healthy weight - stop killing my self with substances that aren't healthy either, but at the same time - I want to be an old woman someday, and hope this doesn't shorten my time here. I know this may sound irrational lDK... Not sure that it matters but where did you have surgery? I will be praying for you. How are you now? I am so sorry again.

I just wanted to reply to everyone that posted here... Thank you for your candid responses and pure honesty. All of then information and feedback you provided has been a blessing. Just knowing people are out there listening and caring, makes me feel supported. I respect all of the opinions posted here. I'm still scared (but I think that's normal... it's surgery right?) But all in all - as stated above surg is scheduled for the 26th... so there it is - full speed ahead. I will keep everyone posted as soon as I can. I think the mere fact that folks have been posting as early as two days post op is a good sign. Best of luck and thank you all again. God bless...