OMG October 2013 Post-ops

[DevilBlueDress 189]

Most people know I have had bariatric surgery. I don't keep personal secrets well. I tend to blurt out the answers to anything I may possibly try to hide. I do also add on after I am asked "I basically eat raw-vegan/ paleo". This often gets me weird looks and I explain that I get inspiration to eat healthy from those groups, and I eat meat. I also add that I cannot physically eat bread, pastas or rice. I am very picky about the food that goes in my mouth, and I do allow the odd indulgent. But that is rare. I feel so supported about my decisions from my friends. So I basically, to eventually answer your question and am brutally honest with them lol. Not that I could hide it if I wanted to hehe

Raw-vegan/paleo is a great description! I've had to attend a couple of work/conference meetings lately. One I just brought my own lunch, the other the meeting planner insisted that she would order for me. I tried gluten-free and just didn't eat the gf bread. I think it would have been better if I brought my own lunch.

[DevilBlueDress 189]

I also wanted to agree with you molly about this not being the easy way out. I feel although k have lost weight, that I am more unhealthy now that I was before surgery. I have had a lot of reactions to this surgery and am having to be literally deathly afraid of trying new things. I struggle daily with nutrition, fluids, "will this cause me anaphylaxis", and am I going to be in pain today. I am suffering from this surgery, so this is in no way an easy way out. I found out recently that I have become hypersensitive to foods and medicines since surgery. My surgeon states that I am uniquely reacting to the surgery. Besides the risks of anaphylaxis, I get acute pancreatitis too. Go figure. So easy, heck no, worth it, still pondering, DO I feel so much more confident and can tie my own shoe laces. Heck ya!! ~hugs

(((Autumn Pumpkin)))- I'm do sorry to hear that you are having so many health issues post-op! Are you getting the support you need?

Molly

[AutumnPunkin 313]

(((Autumn Pumpkin)))- I'm do sorry to hear that you are having so many health issues post-op! Are you getting the support you need?

Molly

Absolutely <3. Although it is difficult, I have an amazingly supportive fiancé and family to keep me going. It could still be worse besides I am loving the new body

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Sorry ye they are sideways. Not sure why.

[DevilBlueDress 189]

Absolutely <3. Although it is difficult, I have an amazingly supportive fiancé and family to keep me going. It could still be worse besides I am loving the new body Sorry ye they are sideways. Not sure why.

You look so cute!

[AutumnPunkin 313]

You look so cute!

Thank you so much! I just bought that dress today from a store called "sirens". I is the first time I have ever worn something like that. It was a great experience. I wasn't going to shop there because the biggest size they had was a large, but I decided to see how far I had to go. I am so psyched about fitting it. I waited for this feeling for a long time, as we all have.

I love this group so much, especially the October group because everyone is so supportive here. I belonged to a couple Facebook groups and led t because they were not supportive. Everyone is so awesome, and Ai truly mean that ! <3

Flowers for my friends

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[thinndskies 52]

Autumn pumpkin,

Glad you have supportive people to help you through the hard times. You do look great. Such high cheekbones in your face. It is a nice thing when you suprisingly fit into a regular size. I felt that in February when I could wear a regular extra large sweater. Not a 1X, but just normal extra large.

[DevilBlueDress 189]

Today I made a Memorial Day cookout for my family with a few twists to make it more WLS post-op friendly. It was my first time making a rhubarb crisp with Splenda instead of sugar. It was so yummy and no one noticed the switch.

:-)

Molly

[DevilBlueDress 189]

It's been about a month since hitting Onederland and I finally feel like I won't be back in the 200s again. 193 this morning - no turning back now!

Molly

[reinangel 78]

Update with pics.

Surgery was 10/8 I have lost 113lbs . I have added a pic for comparison.

I never really saw myself as that big before.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/47595451@N04/14470972623/

Edited June 18, 2014 by reinangel

[DevilBlueDress 189]

Update with pics. Surgery was 10/8 I have lost 113lbs . I have added a pic for comparison. I never really saw myself as that big before. https://www.flickr.com/photos/47595451@N04/14470972623/

You look fantastic!

[rach1134 32]

Hi all - just checking in.

RNY was 10/21/13. Started at 256 lbs and have lost 58 lbs.

I have 28 lbs to go until I hit my personal goal.

I have about 35 lbs to go until I hit the weight my surgeon said I should easily (or certainly) reach.

I feel like a failure. I've been sitting at 198lbs for almost 4 months now. I'd say 4 months qualifies as a full-on plateau! A stall of the highest order. Haha.

My greatest fear was that this would happen. Every day feels like the "old days" of hunger, dieting, refraining from wanting to binge (and often failing). I know the requirements inside out. I know I eat Protein first, I know i need to exercise, I know I need to stay hydrated and take my Vitamins. I'm doing all these things.

I see my surgeon for a weigh-in and blood tests in 2 weeks time.

I can eat anything. I do dump mildly on some things (my son had icecream cake for his birthday. I had a small sliver - mistake).

Will chat to surgeon but I feel like ive never had the surgery. And I feel so down about my weightloss stopping.

Anyway....still living my rny lifestyle. Will perservere. I've just never seen anyone report a 4 month stall. I think my weightloss is done - sadly.

I love reading all your progress posts guys! Very inspirational. The photos are amazing. Thanks to everyone who has shared. :-)

Rach. ♡

[DevilBlueDress 189]

Hi all - just checking in. RNY was 10/21/13. Started at 256 lbs and have lost 58 lbs. I have 28 lbs to go until I hit my personal goal. I have about 35 lbs to go until I hit the weight my surgeon said I should easily (or certainly) reach. I feel like a failure. I've been sitting at 198lbs for almost 4 months now. I'd say 4 months qualifies as a full-on plateau! A stall of the highest order. Haha. My greatest fear was that this would happen. Every day feels like the "old days" of hunger, dieting, refraining from wanting to binge (and often failing). I know the requirements inside out. I know I eat Protein first, I know i need to exercise, I know I need to stay hydrated and take my Vitamins. I'm doing all these things. I see my surgeon for a weigh-in and blood tests in 2 weeks time. I can eat anything. I do dump mildly on some things (my son had icecream cake for his birthday. I had a small sliver - mistake). Will chat to surgeon but I feel like ive never had the surgery. And I feel so down about my weightloss stopping. Anyway....still living my rny lifestyle. Will perservere. I've just never seen anyone report a 4 month stall. I think my weightloss is done - sadly. I love reading all your progress posts guys! Very inspirational. The photos are amazing. Thanks to everyone who has shared. :-) Rach. ♡

(((Rach))),

I hope your surgeon has good advice for you! Is there a psychologist or therapist with your clinic that you can see, too? Will you see the nutritionist soon? Is there a support group run by your clinic?

I was told that I'll lose for up to 18 months - we are still in month 8, so not even 1/2 way there. I haven't had a long stall, but I only lose 1-2 lbs per week, so my total loss since surgery is almost the same as yours 256-194. I'm hoping for the 18 month window of loss , too.

Molly

[AutumnPunkin 313]

So I wanted to share some amazing non scale victories from today. So for our engagement anniversary, my hubby and I went kayaking. First victory, the instructor said I was quite small, and gave me a medium sized wet suit! Whoa!! I felt great!!

One lesson we had to do was capsize our boat and climb out of the Water into our boat in water that was over our head. Not only was I able to do this, I was able to do this with minimal effort!

I fit into the kayak, with lots of room.

I never have to worry about the weight capacity of a kayak ever again. I kayaked for 7 hours and Ai don't feel sore at all!!. Such an amazing day for victories. Also, I went swimming with my nephew last week, and he wanted to go down the big boy slide, he is 3. My brother and I told him that he was too little and even daddy is too big for the slide. He looks and my brother and states "you're right, daddy is huge!" A few minutes later, he looks and to me and says "can't auntie niki take me, she's not big". I love this child!!! Yay!!!

[rach1134 32]

(((Rach))),

I hope your surgeon has good advice for you! Is there a psychologist or therapist with your clinic that you can see, too? Will you see the nutritionist soon? Is there a support group run by your clinic?

I was told that I'll lose for up to 18 months - we are still in month 8, so not even 1/2 way there. I haven't had a long stall, but I only lose 1-2 lbs per week, so my total loss since surgery is almost the same as yours 256-194. I'm hoping for the 18 month window of loss , too.

Molly

I think I would definitely benefit from seeing a psychologist who specialises in food addiction and bariatric patients, because in all honesty, I do eat too much.

Im ALWAYS hungry. I eat well. I eat healthy whole foods but I do eat alot. Ive always been very surprised at how much I can eat before feeling satisfied.

Isnt the aim of the surgery to eat less because you become full and feel satisfied after small amounts?

I can eat rice, steak, chicken, all veges. .anything ahd everything. Nothing gets stuck and I can eat a full meal. I cant overeat and binge like I used to prior to surgery (no desire to, why would I) buy I eat meals like any regular woman who hasnt had surgery.

Definitely going to speak to my surgeon about that. See him in a week..

Non-scale victories to keep me going. .

Ive gone from a size 20 to a 12 in tops and size 22 to size 14 in pants.

Ive gone from a size 11 shoe to size 10 (far more selection!).

I've been shopping in regular stores and no shop assistants look at me weird like "Lady, why do you even bother walking in here?"

Feeling like I fit in and don't stand out. I just love being part of the crowd.

Happy Days everyone.

R

[AutumnPunkin 313]

So yesterday was awesome! I am finally able to wear mediums!! I am currently wearing size 14, but notice that my excess skin is preventing me from wearing smaller. Smaller gives me a muffin top!! Lol

I attached a picture of some new scrubs I tried on.

While at work yesterday, I bent over and stood up quickly, my large pants almost fell off!!

I am almost at 100 pounds lost post op! Only 4 pounds to go!

2 pounds away form being "overweight". It is sickening to be overweight still, but wearing mediums lol

But regardless of the what the scale says, I feel great!

Oh I also attached a photo of my size 14 skinny jeans! Almost no muffin top lol

Miss you all, we need some updates!