March 2013 Post Op "A New Life 2013"

[nhnurse1 108]

Thanks everyone. Aside from my setback last week (being in the hospital with a large bleeding ulcer), I am feeling wonderful. I need to wait a couple more weeks until I can get more calories in before I start exercising heavily like I was before. It is really a bummer because I feel like I am losing so much muscle but, I am sure it will be better in the long run. Us Marchies are all doing so well!!!

[hvaughn 3]

Hello All.. Almost 3 weeks pre-op 6/12/13 was my big day. One of my worst days today for nausea, sick all day and it was my first day back to work, so glad it was only half day. Other than that the weight is coming off, I think slower than it should but since I am so nauseous all the time it is so hard to get my liquids in. Sometimes the thought of drinking, chewing my pills and eating just sickens me.. I know this is just a phase and it will get better, just venting and feeling sorry for myself.. So happy I found this App, it is nice to know I am not alone..

[LilBoo007 491]

Well I just wanted to give everyone an update... I my high weight was 216 or so and today I am 159. My goal weight is 120 so I still have a ways to go!

Before surgery

Me 2 weeks ago around 166 lbs

[Gibbys Goddess 31]

You look freaking awesome!!!

[ElleG 394]

Well I just wanted to give everyone an update... I my high weight was 216 or so and today I am 159. My goal weight is 120 so I still have a ways to go!

Before surgery

Me 2 weeks ago around 166 lbs

You look great!!!! I hope my tummy flattens out like yours lol. Your doing awesome!!!

[LilBoo007 491]

Thanks everyone!! I still have lots of moments where I feel fat or can't judge how I look to others like if people will think I look normal weight or far or chunky and I still have about 40lbs to go but I feel lots better now that all the weight is going away. I'm in an 8 petite or med dress and a med shirt!!! A lot different than a 2x !!!!

[hvaughn 3]

Way to go LilBoo007.. Keep up the good work.

[mamafine23 101]

I am 4 months post op , surgery weight 282, current weight 206.4... I have just started getting 60 grams of Protein , of course it's mostly from Quest protein bars... I haven't had much of regular food because up until 3 weeks ago I was diagnosed with an ulcer and had to take meds ...I'm still happy with my decision to have the surgery, just having a hard time with watching people eat at bbq's...

I love the weight loss and I'm wearing size lg in shirts which I don't think I've worn since elementary school , but I've lost my boobs and the sagging skin is only starting to get annoying but I knew about it going in and I'm healthier... Losing my hair so not very happy about that...hopefully it stops

[LilBoo007 491]

My Hair loss is getting better !!! It's been about a month and a half of very bad hair loss but it seems to be getting better! Hope yours stops soon !

[just4me 6]

My Hair loss is getting better !!! It's been about a month and a half of very bad hair loss but it seems to be getting better! Hope yours stops soon !

I'm an April girl and hair loss just hit last month!! Thanks to hAving a lot of hair, not noticeable to many but me! I've been taking vits.,biotin, and GNC wellness pill. STILL losing hair. How long was is before regrowth was seen? Hope soon, losing it by handfuls. (((

[2bhealthy 45]

Th Hair loss is getting out of control. I pray it stops soon. Prior to surgery I had hypothyroidism hair loss, and it was starting to come back and now this. Pretty soon, I won't have any hair left at all. I'm a MOH next month and I hope I have enough hair for the pictures.

Next problem: what is everyone doing for Breakfast? I drink my coffee, so I'm too full to eat, but am usually ready to eat an hour later, but I'm on the go by then. Aside, from Protein bars/shakes, anyone have any suggestions?

[Samis 0]

To continue the packing ideas...Listerine strips' date=' soft jammy pants, a sweatshirt jacket in case I'm cold, ear plugs (I can't sleep w/ noise!)...other suggestion?[/quote']

Belive me you gonna sleep whit the pain killers my case was morphine don't talk you don't wan't gases, walk around the floor the hospital as soon you can I did it after 3 h first 2-3 days is a bit painfully

[ElleG 394]

I eat weight control oatmeal for breakfast rarely a Protein Shake but I will if I'm on the go and can't eat my oatmeal

[Montage 87]

Sorry to hear about the Hair loss. Really hope to not have any loss except for my weight! Only at 66lbs down now. But still very happy, & healthy. Smaller clothes, and I can look at myself in the mirror.

[nathaly 57]

Hello fellow marchers! I am too, faced with Hair loss now. It has been falling out in chunks specially in the front. I am also getting worried about slipping back into old habits. Eating junk, drinking, not getting in Protein or Vitamins. Drinking during meals. I keep trying to remind myself why I did this and trying to curve my habits. But after a month long stall, I find myself thinking "if I am not gonna lose anything I might as well eat junk". If I eat healthy I don't lose, if I eat junk I don't lose...

I am going to a local support group tonight and remake my commitment to my new healthy life style. I hope you are all doing better than me!

HW 283. SW265. SD 3/22/13! CW 209