December 2012 Post Op Group

[Nicole K 352]

You are all so inspirational! I dropped the balls ages ago' date=' have lost twenty five kilos, about fifty five to sixty pounds. Feel pretty good, only want to lose about fifteen kilos more. (thirty five to forty pounds).

Does anyone else still struggle with head hunger or thirst verses real hunger? Pretty sure I've stretched my pouch, but I'm not gaining so I'm happy for now, but would like better control on intake at times.

I have had times where I've had dumping syndrome, very few, as they take too long to overcome to be honest, so I avoid them like the plague! Struggle big time with bread so don't eat it, have had a little success with burrito wraps or mountain bread, lots of salad and a bit of chicken or ham. Once a week is enough for me and my craving for bread is dealt with with that.

On the whole am very happy with the bypass surgery, verses lap band which I had first, and it almost killed me after eight years, causing so many problems I was virtually forced into the bypass, I was terrified, but I am so very very grateful now. My life is better, I'm healthier, happier, I wear a size sixteen to eighteen Australian sizing, I have a lot of excess skin which I'm looking into having it surgically removed from my belly to be honest, it just hangs there and no amount of dieting will remove it or make it go away, and I'm sure many of us are the same? I'd like to tighten up other areas, but on the whole, have the tummy apron removed will make me feel very happy.

Something else that makes me feel very happy? Seriously? Knowing you are there for me to contact should I have a question. Or I just need to share a victory, or just need to know someone is listening. I know most of you are in America, and I am in Australia but we have all started this journey together, at the same time. We have all struggled with weight issues, with the bypass surgery, some have blitzed it afte the surgery, or some were like me and had five or more surgeries or more to correct closures and needed stretches done to reopen them, you have all been there for me, and I'm thankful for that. I'm thankful for each and every one of you, for the support you offer to me, the joy you share with me too, and when I struggle, you listen and offer ways to overcome. I'm very thankful you guys are there at the end of the forums and answer my needs and questions. I have lots to be thankful for.[/quote']

And thank you for your support as well. It totally got me through all of the ups and downs. continue to do your best and lean on us as often as need to. you will continue to lose. Time and patience. There is no rush. One day at a time.

Nicole

[wonderwoman75 118]

Totally true. It's amazing how supportive everyone is here. It's really been a blessing. Even when we may have something we shouldn't. We get support even then.

[one4ozzie 434]

Really freaking out!!! I am down to 160lbs and have been here for over 1 month! I have went down in inches but still stressing over it not going down in numbers! Will this ever stop!

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I seem to go down in measurements over a month time. Then I'll drop 5 pounds the first week after stall breaks. Then I stall again. CW: 135

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[one4ozzie 434]

Hey guys so sorry it's been so long since I posted... I'm doing great I've never felt this good in my life... I've lost 192lbs... I started at 376 and I am currently 183... I bike 25-30 miles at a time 3-4x a week because I LOVE it... My job (I own a feed store) is sooooo much easier now... I can deliver twice as much in a day... My marriage is stronger than ever... I'm a better father to my daughter than I've ever been... I've never been this happy in my life... I hope all the December peeps are doing as well as me... Had my 6 month dr appt last week and he called me a poster child for the desired results from this surgery... Don't want to brag but if anyone is struggling remember follow the rules and work hard everyday and you can be exactly where you want to be....

That's awesome. All of it. Congrats :-)

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[one4ozzie 434]

Well this is the new me. I think I've lost almost all I'm going to without surgery. I'm happy w my weight - 135. I have started the head hunger about a month ago, hate it. If I dare to eat too much I definitely dump, not fun.

Congrats all on your accomplishments and thank you for being here through all that I've went through and continue to go through in my personal life. I see no end w settling our estate w the ex. I'm totally stressed out everyday and its taking its toll on me. :-(

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[kraney 219]

Well this is the new me. I think I've lost almost all I'm going to without surgery. I'm happy w my weight - 135. I have started the head hunger about a month ago' date=' hate it. If I dare to eat too much I definitely dump, not fun.

Congrats all on your accomplishments and thank you for being here through all that I've went through and continue to go through in my personal life. I see no end w settling our estate w the ex. I'm totally stressed out everyday and its taking its toll on me. :-(

Gen :-) 12/15/12[/quote']

You look amazing! I hope everything else starts to work out for you.

HW 229, SW 214, CW 164 RNY 3/14/13

[jessiegirl22 91]

Well this is the new me. I think I've lost almost all I'm going to without surgery. I'm happy w my weight - 135. I have started the head hunger about a month ago' date=' hate it. If I dare to eat too much I definitely dump, not fun.

Congrats all on your accomplishments and thank you for being here through all that I've went through and continue to go through in my personal life. I see no end w settling our estate w the ex. I'm totally stressed out everyday and its taking its toll on me. :-(

Gen :-) 12/15/12[/quote']

You look amazing! What was your starting weight? I worry about it all. Like am I doing something wrong, is all my hair gonna fall out before this is over and why am I not losing when I really should be? Its so confusing.

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[one4ozzie 434]

You look amazing! What was your starting weight? I worry about it all. Like am I doing something wrong' date=' is all my hair gonna fall out before this is over and why am I not losing when I really should be? Its so confusing.

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My highest weight was 267. But I started a diet and lost 20 lbs before starting the 6 month wait for surgery. I then lost only 10 in the 6 months. At surgery my weight was 237.

If you get your Protein in you shouldn't lose hair. My usual protein intake is between 80-100g/day.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[one4ozzie 434]

You look amazing! I hope everything else starts to work out for you.

HW 229' date=' SW 214, CW 164 RNY 3/14/13[/quote']

Lord knows I do too. My boyfriend will move back up here. We were friends in HS and he is retired military that resides out of state. Hopefully by October or even September he will be here with me.

As for ex, he is just trying to run me into the ground. Stealing things from me. The latest is my travel camper, last week. I filed a police report but not sure if the prosecutor will proceed w it. I hope he does or else ex will just keep it up due to no consequences. Other than that there is a financial battle going on due to ex owing well over 30,000. He drained our retirement account against court orders.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[Momof4boys 46]

Well this is the new me. I think I've lost almost all I'm going to without surgery. I'm happy w my weight - 135. I have started the head hunger about a month ago' date=' hate it. If I dare to eat too much I definitely dump, not fun.

Congrats all on your accomplishments and thank you for being here through all that I've went through and continue to go through in my personal life. I see no end w settling our estate w the ex. I'm totally stressed out everyday and its taking its toll on me. :-(

Gen :-) 12/15/12[/quote']

You look so great and tiny! I hope you can settle everything and move on with less stress. Not easy : (

[Nicole K 352]

Well this is the new me. I think I've lost almost all I'm going to without surgery. I'm happy w my weight - 135. I have started the head hunger about a month ago' date=' hate it. If I dare to eat too much I definitely dump, not fun.

Congrats all on your accomplishments and thank you for being here through all that I've went through and continue to go through in my personal life. I see no end w settling our estate w the ex. I'm totally stressed out everyday and its taking its toll on me. :-(

Gen :-) 12/15/12[/quote']

Looking good Gen! Hope you can resolve the EX issues.

[jls2012 41]

Just a quick update:

I am feeling wonderful!! I am down to 147 pounds....that's so mind blowing to me...im wearing s/m shirts and 7/8 pants...this has been a trying process...the stalls and the head hunger, the emotions, the whole unknown....but it has been worth every struggle I have had! I would go thru all of it all over again if I had to I hope everyone is continuing to do great and feel good my original goal was 125 but I worry that may be too small for my frame so I have adjusted to 135- that puts me 12 pounds from goal in 8 months!!! I am so excited for me as well as everyone else!

[one4ozzie 434]

Just a quick update:

I am feeling wonderful!! I am down to 147 pounds....that's so mind blowing to me...im wearing s/m shirts and 7/8 pants...this has been a trying process...the stalls and the head hunger' date=' the emotions, the whole unknown....but it has been worth every struggle I have had! I would go thru all of it all over again if I had to I hope everyone is continuing to do great and feel good my original goal was 125 but I worry that may be too small for my frame so I have adjusted to 135- that puts me 12 pounds from goal in 8 months!!! I am so excited for me as well as everyone else![/quote']

125 was my original as well. I changed it to between 130-140. I'm at 133 as of today. I really didn't want to lose more weight but stress :-(

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[jessiegirl22 91]

I am so happy today! I finally lost 4lbs. As of today I am 156lbs. It has been a long 1 and half month stall! So glad to finally be a loser again! Only 20lbs more!

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[jessiegirl22 91]

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Me 2 days before surgery and then today! 100lbs gone forever!

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This picture is my face the day of surgery, 2 months out, 4 months out and then today!

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