6 Month Update

[Johnny2Thumbs 29]

Just a little over 6 months since my surgery and I'm down 125lbs and there have been several weeks that I've stalled and weight loss didn't resume for 2-3 weeks. In fact, throughout the second month after surgery I actually gained 10lbs when I started eating solids. While I certainly haven't reverted back to my old eating habits, I admit I don't follow the strict Protein to carb to fat ratio. I just simply don't eat as much.

Dumping isn't a problem as I don't get that despite indulging in limited sugar now and then. But I've read that only around 30% of bariatric patients actually experience it anyways. I can eat pretty much anything but I haven't even tried bread or Pasta and don't intend to. I've had limited rice with no problems. As long as I chew thoroughly, I've had no problems with food getting stuck. However, I find I have to be very careful with beef Jerky. It was the tough kind and I didn't chew it enough and it did get stuck and made me quite nauseous. It lasted several hours but I actually felt it pass through the pouch and the gurgling noises started and I immediately felt better. Papaya enzyme tablets help with the breakdown of any Proteins, like meat, that may get stuck.

Energy levels have risen greatly and I'm off my Type II diabetes, blood pressure and cholesterol meds. I've had to adjust my CPAP settings down and I've actually slept without the CPAP without any resulting grogginess or depleted energy. I can probably go off it at anytime but I'd like to have another sleep study before I stop.

Lunchables are a perfect meal size for me and I'll eat those quite frequently as well as the Ore Ida egg cups that have some pouches and you just add the eggs and microwave them. Oddly, I only have a BM every 3-4 days.

I could go on but just wanted to post this as encouragement for others out there. When I first had my surgery I was filled with regret as I was going through all the junk food withdrawals. I don't regret it for a second now....and you won't either.

[GreenTealael 25,430]

Congrats!

[Shoelace 63]

So wonderful! And only 40 lbs to goal in 6 months..wow! I'm curious what your CPAP setting is now and what is was pre-surgery? I have a machine as well and my settings are around 12 now. Keep up the great work!

[elcee 3,341]

Sounds like you are doing well

[harmony love 22]

Yes thank you for that. I just got word that my insurance approved my 11/15 bypass and it feels more real.

I'm kinda freaking out. I'm arranging work and home and the not knowing whats going to happen. Will I be strong enough not to slip up, eating properly. Energy level, working full time at work and home I have 2 toddlers. But regardless I know this will help me to become healthier. I have uncontrollable high blood pressure. I don't know anyone who's done WLS so I really depend on everyones post. The good and bad everything. I have gone to support meetings but its hard with work. Any in a nutshell your post is very encouraging. I'm going try to remind myself its worth it at the end

[johnsons13 359]

Congrats on the hard work and amazing loss. We are surgery twins. I had my surgery the same day. I know all about the beef Jerky. Whew it's rough. I have issues with red meat and I'm technically not supposed to have any. My nutritionist said it was ok for deer meat and I tried that tonight with no success. I had to just eat my asparagus with parmasean.

[FluffyChix 17,415]

Yay!!! WTG!!!! 125 in 6 months--amazing!

[GettinSkinnywithit 180]

Thank you for your post. I’m 18 days out and feeling nervous and cold feet. Your post is encouraging.

[Twism44 94]

Congrats!