LisaCO

Ok girls! The first pic is the day of surgery. The 2nd pic is this weekend in Las Vegas. 120 pounds lighter. I couldnt stand pics earlier now I love them. Here it is:

Anyone heard of Dr. Villalobos from Columbia?

Hey ladies I had my 6 month appointment yesterday in Denver. I am down 115 pounds. My NP & office staff was very impressed. My BMI was 53 before surgery it is now 35. I went to my firsr support group last night. It was awesome!!!! I met some of the most wonderful peiple. We laughed & talked just opened up. I was able to get questions answered. My nutrtionist class helped me so much I took notes. I look forward to losing 52 more pounds to get to my goal weight. We are not alone we have great support we can all be successful. :)

@@LisaCO, why on earth would you feel guilty about Quest bars?! ♫Let it go. Let it go!♫ Provided you aren't eating too many of them. I credit Quest bars with the 68 pounds I lost before surgery. And after surgery, I have eaten at least one a day (although sometimes at two sittings) to make sure I get both PROTEIN and FIBER in. Plus, the cookies-and-cream and white chocolate raspberry satisfy my sweet tooth (which, unfortunately, the surgery did not help). Focus on what you are doing right. A lot of us got into the position of needing surgery because we have issues of all-or-nothing thinking, perfectionism, "good food / bad food," and so on. Your new clothes are fitting? Yay! You feel better? Double yay! Yay for you! Silence that inner critic by giving your inner cheerleader a chance to "Ra Ra Cis Cum Bah" you. You deserve it. Hugs, Glenda Thank you Glenda you have made my day! I eat 1/2 a quest bar a day sometimes a whole one. Thank you

I have been so hungry lately just not satisfied. I am doing everything to stay on course. I feel like I am at a stall because this is the first time my scale has not moved. All my new clothes fit which makes me happy so I am pretty sure I am losing inches. I know I am getting in my protein. But I love the quest bars which makes me feel guilty. Im not sure why I am feeling this way. Is it normal?

Thanks sometimes I look in a mirror or window & cant believe thats me. I have 60 pounds to go to get to my goal weight.

12 hour shifts were long at first I was exhausted at the end of my shifts. Took me probably another month to get my stamina built back up. I am 5 1/2-months post op down 107 pounds & I feel awesome.

Depends what kind of work you do. I am a nurse. I took 6 weeks off. Took about 4 weeks for one incision to close.

Been gone a little while its nice catching up on everyones posts. I have noticed when my husband is home (he works out of town) I snack more & eat more. I am now weighing 225 pounds. I was thankful this morning that I lost a pound after all the cooking & baking I did this last week but to my suprise the bites of my home made chocolate cake (husbands birthday) I ate did not make me sick. He leaves tomorrow so back to the plan

I met the mile stone of 100 pounds lost 3 days ago. I am very happy about this. Plus I took a bath and realized my body dont touch the sides of the bathtub. The little things in life. I hope every one is continuing to rock there journey!

It took me 6 days. It will get better. Congratulations on the start of your new journey.

meal plan today: B: Isopure chocolate chip mint Protein (25 g) shake with 6 oz skim milk S: 2.5 oz berry pomegranate lowfat yougurt. L: 1.5 oz of roast steak S: 1.5 oz deli sliced turkey & an hour later 1/2 Quest bar (smore's) so good arrived today in the mail first time to try a quest bar. D: probably string cheese I have lost two more pounds. Down 96 pounds. 18 weeks post op.

I have been traveling the last 4 days. I have cheated eating potatoes, bread, popcorn and cheesecake all in small amounts. I did not get sick. Tomorrow I am getting back in the groove. I have to admit it felt good to try some different foods.

Well the ground hog saw his shadow. That means 6 more weeks of winter. I am already freezing!

A couple more questions is there a way to change your profile picture? How do I get a ticker?

My husband works out of town. It had been 4 weeks since I saw him last. He can really tell a difference. It is kind of a incentive for me when he leaves to see which pants I can get into by the time he gets home. Makes me feel really good especially when he compliments me. I have been reading about these premeier shakes how do they compare to isopure carb wise?

I felt like heart burn. It was a burning feeling. I started taking prilosec & it was much better. Other then that no other complications. I am 4 months post op.

Welcome to the losers bench. I think its important for you to know that there will be days in the beginning when your like what did I do to myself. I am 4 months post surgery and can say this is the best thing I have ever done for myself. There will be days when you need to vent & let it all out. This is a great site with wonderful support. Dont let the head hunger & old habits get to you. Be strong and your weight will start to disappear. This is your journey. I look forward to reading about your success.

Thank you guys! I am trying to keep the best attitude but I can feel the envy when they look at me. I am proud I made this decision and have no regrets. I want all you to know how much this site means to me. I can let it all out and its so nice to have understanding. Thank you all what a wonderful group!!!

I was told by a coworker that I need to watch what I eat because so and so lost alot of weight really quick then gained it right back. I didnt know what to say so I told the coworker that she she should look into the surgery it could help her cpap & diabetes. Then she said well another coworker did really well but she is an exception. Geez I dont know if I am wearing my heart on my sleeve but please dont compare me to other employees that had the surgery. It can be very discouraging. I have lost 87 pounds in 3 1/2 months. This is my journey.

I went to play bingo tonight it was pizza night so I had slice of pizza just the top cheese & meat. I was so worried I over done but yet I wanted another slice. Instead of another slice I asked the deli to give me a boiled egg & cheese with ranch dressing. I ate half the egg & small pieces of the cheese. I did ok but did get nauseated after I drank some water. Geez those memories of when you used to eat whatever you wanted.

I have found myself craving chili. I have been eating & making alot of green chili. I made red chili the other day. I have not dumped. It is interesting how some of us tolerate foods yet some dont. I also bought the weight watchers string cheese with jalapeno love them very good.

I too have lost half my weight to my goal weight. Makes me happy! I am 13 pounds away from losing a 100 lbs. Then I will be 32 pounds from onederland. When I hit onderland then I will celebrate. When I first started I would see posts of people at 247 & longed to be there. I am now at 245 but im still not satisfied.

I chose gastric bypass because I had recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes & had severe acid reflux. I did not ever consider the band. The sleeve can lead to acid reflux. Im happy to say my starting A1C was 7.2 and 3 months later its 5.26.

How is all you Coloradans doing. I am post surgery Oct 1st down 82 pounds and doing my best to stay focused. I have 85 more pounds to lose to meet my goal weight.