New Here & 4 Yrs Rny Post Op

[veronicav75 35]

I had my Roux en Y on March 10, 2008. My starting weight was 260# and have maintained 148-150# since Nov 2008. I have done many exhilarating activities since the weight loss. Since. August 2010 I have taken up running. On March 6, 2011 I completed a full Marathon (26.2 miles), and since then i have completed a half Marathon, a 10k and 2 Half Marathons. Now I have taken on a new challenge for Sept 2013...Tahoe Tough Mudders

[Misty 9]

That is awesome! One of my goals on my "to do list" after wls, is to zipline. I like outdoor adventures.

[2ndTimesTheCharm 68]

Wow! Congrats on all your accomplishments! and welcome

[veronicav75 35]

That is awesome! One of my goals on my "to do list" after wls' date=' is to zipline. I like outdoor adventures.[/quote']

I wanna do that next but no one wants to go with me. Oh and parasail Lol! I was lucky an old friend was dating enough to go skydiving with me.

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

I had my Roux en Y on March 10' date=' 2008. My starting weight was 260# and have maintained 148-150# since Nov 2008. I have done many exhilarating activities since the weight loss. Since. August 2010 I have taken up running. On March 6, 2011 I completed a full Marathon (26.2 miles), and since then i have completed a half Marathon, a 10k and 2 Half Marathons. Now I have taken on a new challenge for Sept 2013...Tahoe Tough Mudders [/quote']

Hello when did you start feeling normal? Have you regain or your faithful in your diet & never cheated? How are you feeling? Do you still chew chew chew?

[atcgoddess1 37]

That is unbelievable. A marathon seems almost impossible to me. Right now my goal is a 5K. Congrats to you!!! You should be so proud!

[veronicav75 35]

Hello when did you start feeling normal? Have you regain or your faithful in your diet & never cheated? How are you feeling? Do you still chew chew chew?

I pretty much felt normal within the first month. But getting into exercise took a little while because I was still getting winded. I give myself a cut off...if I creep to 150, I go back to post op basics. liquids for 3 days and Proteins only for a week. That brings me back to 148. Then regular meals. I won't lie, we are all human and yes I do cheat. I gauge myself sweets intake with bite/snack size snickers. If I can eat 2 snack size snickers with out feeliking icky, I know I need to detox from sweets. I cut all refined sugar for a week and my tolerance goes back down. I have put away ALL regular sized dishes and only bring them out when company is over. Otherwise my kids and I use salad plates as our dinner plates. It works wonders in keeping the Portion Control monster in line. I forget some days to chew chew chew and trust me my tummy reminds me of it. Hahaha!

[veronicav75 35]

That is unbelievable. A marathon seems almost impossible to me. Right now my goal is a 5K. Congrats to you!!! You should be so proud!

A 5k is a great start...Trust me! I was challenged to a full marathon as my first, and I usually never back down from a challenge. Hehehe. When you decide to train for a 5k or higher, let me know. I have an avid marathoner buddy that would be more than happy to put something together for you. I love her plans cause they are simple and make sense to me.

[ChatCat 24]

Congratulations! What wonderful accomplishments, the weight loss and maintenance and the running! You inspire me

[kiwiladydee 402]

He Veronica!!

Wow congrats to your success. What things do you have trouble eating? Did you run into any Vitamin issues? Do you still have dumping syndrome?

[DLCoggin 1,788]

Congratulations Veronica and welcome to the forum. I absolutely love your cutoff and detox ideas! Thanks so much for sharing with us. It's always so cool to hear about experiences from someone that is years instead of days, weeks or months post-op.

[veronicav75 35]

Congratulations Veronica and welcome to the forum. I absolutely love your cutoff and detox ideas! Thanks so much for sharing with us. It's always so cool to hear about experiences from someone that is years instead of days' date=' weeks or months post-op.[/quote']

You are very welcome that's what we are all here for. To share stories, ideas, support and as inspiration ) Some things may work for some and not or others, that's why a forum like this is great. We can read an try everyone's ideas and him on to the ones that work. How far out are you?

[veronicav75 35]

He Veronica!!

Wow congrats to your success. What things do you have trouble eating? Did you run into any Vitamin issues? Do you still have dumping syndrome?

Thank you! If I have broccoli, cucumbers, or onions...I bloat so bad. I have to be careful witj pork, my tummy doesnt do too well with it. I became lactose intolerant at 9 months post op. K still have dumping syndrome, I think that's because I work hard to not let myself get used to my demons for too long. I do ok with Vitamins, although I bought Calcium Carbonate bh accident instead of calcium citrate....oh boy I learned really quick what it's like in the world of kidney stones. I didn't make that mistake a second time.

[DLCoggin 1,788]

You are very welcome that's what we are all here for. To share stories, ideas, support and as inspiration ) Some things may work for some and not or others, that's why a forum like this is great. We can read an try everyone's ideas and him on to the ones that work. How far out are you?

36 weeks tomorrow! Currently 171 and down 114 from starting weight of 285. What a ride!! LOL

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

I pretty much felt normal within the first month. But getting into exercise took a little while because I was still getting winded. I give myself a cut off...if I creep to 150, I go back to post op basics. liquids for 3 days and Proteins only for a week. That brings me back to 148. Then regular meals. I won't lie, we are all human and yes I do cheat. I gauge myself sweets intake with bite/snack size snickers. If I can eat 2 snack size snickers with out feeliking icky, I know I need to detox from sweets. I cut all refined sugar for a week and my tolerance goes back down. I have put away ALL regular sized dishes and only bring them out when company is over. Otherwise my kids and I use salad plates as our dinner plates. It works wonders in keeping the Portion Control monster in line. I forget some days to chew chew chew and trust me my tummy reminds me of it. Hahaha!

Thankyou very much for replying to me. It gives me hope when I hear from someone that been at this for a few years. Gives me hope. I'm going to be 4 weeks,and I can't keep food down. I'm trying but it seems as if I'm getting a joy out of vomiting. I don't feel good until my tummy is completely empty. Oh well... Going to call my doctor but the last time I told him he said it's all normal. Also his medical assistance had the RHY one day before me,and she is also having trouble keeping things down.