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JLR12679 · 03-06-2007, 07:56 PM

I know I have been know where around these last few months. Well Its been because Ive been so busy. I have been helping my work out with extra hours and by the time i get home its like okay time to watch tv and then off to bed to do it all over again. I made the 5 month post op mark on this past saturday. I took some pics but havent up loaded them yet. As of today I am 184.5 lbs I have lost 104.5 lbs since surgery and 129.5 sine the start. One thing that has happened is that I can eat more things now. I used to feel obligated to have soup every day. Now thats changed. I only have it when I want it and can eat other things. Like cooked veggies.... I dont no when it happened but its been within the last few weeks. I can also eat more then the 2 oz. I used to eat about 3 oz and be done, now I am eating about 8 oz meals 3 times a day and 2 snacks of 4 oz a day. I am doing great I feel. But the weight loss has definitly slowed down. Im scared its gonna stop but I hope not yet. My hubby and I booked a cruise for October out of NY to southern Caribean. I cant wait because its just after my 1 year surgiversery. also I have one other improvement..... salad!!! I can eat it! its been so long now i cant get enough.

But I do have one question, I know its possible to streach your pouch back but is it possible to streach without forcing your self to eat? I just find it strange that one day i was eating so little and stoping quick and today I can eat a small whole meal... Like 6 or 7 year old size.... I dont get it.

Thats all for now. Talk to you all soon

Kat · 03-06-2007, 08:12 PM

I don't have any answers but I can tell you that some days I can eat more then others. Some days I feel as though I have to make myself eat and other days I feel like I'd be able to eat like the "old" days. As long as I do the protein fist rule and drink my water, I'm OK.

beckamarie · 03-07-2007, 02:36 AM

I dont have answers I just wanted to say WO you are doing an awesome job

DocSanae · 03-07-2007, 03:10 AM

Hi, looks like you are getting used to your pouch, and congratulations on your weightloss.

Okay, a few points.
You do need to start watching what you eat now, the balance and amount.
About 6oz is the average, and 6-9oz is the max limit your pouch will stretch naturally post op. So, if you are eating 8oz meals plus snacks, that may be a little bit more than wise. You may need to cut down on your snacks.
Try FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal to keep track of what you are eating, both nutrition-wise and calorie-wise.
Also, are you taking liquids with your meals? That will make you eat more, because the liquids will flush the food out from the pouch, and make you hungry earlier than is best.
If you haven't yet, please read through the Pouch Rules that LisaMarie posted. It is long, but the article should give you the idea of what you need to do, to stay on track, and for your weighloss to continue.
Learn to use your pouch wisely, and your success will be assured throughout your life.

((((((((((HUGS))))))))) May your journey go well.

fr1endly2 · 03-07-2007, 05:50 AM

CONGRATULATIONS on a fabulous weight loss...
i wouldnt worry your not done looseing!
JUST stick to the rules and all will go fine for you.
ITS normal to have a little stall/ plataue were you
are but it will kick in and go again!
KEEP up the great work and glad to here
your able to eat more and more things! IT
is normal as we go to be able to eat more...
we all go thru it....its scary but its the fact.
JUST need to make the healthy high protein
healty carb choices to maintain success!

CANT wait to see the photos!!! I bet
there amazing!

03-06-2007, 07:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
JLR12679 Big Loser Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 155 Weight Statistics 7/26/06 Start Date: 10/3/06 Surgery Date: Please Enter Height: 314 lb Start Weight: 145 lb Current Weight: 145 lb Goal Weight: 169 lb Weight Loss: 53.821656051 % % Lost: 10/3/07 Goal Date: Body Mass Index 52 BMI Start: 24 BMI Current: 24 BMI Goal: Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass	just checking in I know I have been know where around these last few months. Well Its been because Ive been so busy. I have been helping my work out with extra hours and by the time i get home its like okay time to watch tv and then off to bed to do it all over again. I made the 5 month post op mark on this past saturday. I took some pics but havent up loaded them yet. As of today I am 184.5 lbs I have lost 104.5 lbs since surgery and 129.5 sine the start. One thing that has happened is that I can eat more things now. I used to feel obligated to have soup every day. Now thats changed. I only have it when I want it and can eat other things. Like cooked veggies.... I dont no when it happened but its been within the last few weeks. I can also eat more then the 2 oz. I used to eat about 3 oz and be done, now I am eating about 8 oz meals 3 times a day and 2 snacks of 4 oz a day. I am doing great I feel. But the weight loss has definitly slowed down. Im scared its gonna stop but I hope not yet. My hubby and I booked a cruise for October out of NY to southern Caribean. I cant wait because its just after my 1 year surgiversery. also I have one other improvement..... salad!!! I can eat it! its been so long now i cant get enough. But I do have one question, I know its possible to streach your pouch back but is it possible to streach without forcing your self to eat? I just find it strange that one day i was eating so little and stoping quick and today I can eat a small whole meal... Like 6 or 7 year old size.... I dont get it. Thats all for now. Talk to you all soon __________________ Jessica Surgery date 10/3/06 My before pictures http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/JLR12679/ Follow my WLS journey here: http://tazdevil12679.blogspot.com/ My myspace website http://www.myspace.com/jess12679

03-07-2007, 02:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
beckamarie Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hawaii Posts: 3,449 Blog Entries: 8 Weight Statistics 07/23/2007 Start Date: July 23, 2007 Surgery Date: 5' 2" Height: 230 lb Start Weight: 123 lb Current Weight: 125 lb Goal Weight: 107 lb Weight Loss: -2 lb Lb Left to Lose: 46.5217391304 % % Lost: June 23 2008 Goal Date: Body Mass Index 42.0629552549 BMI Start: 22.4945369407 BMI Current: 22.860301769 BMI Goal: Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass	I dont have answers I just wanted to say WO you are doing an awesome job __________________ http://beckasworld.blogspot.com/

03-07-2007, 03:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
DocSanae Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 8,692 Blog Entries: 2 5' 5" Height:	Hi, looks like you are getting used to your pouch, and congratulations on your weightloss. Okay, a few points. You do need to start watching what you eat now, the balance and amount. About 6oz is the average, and 6-9oz is the max limit your pouch will stretch naturally post op. So, if you are eating 8oz meals plus snacks, that may be a little bit more than wise. You may need to cut down on your snacks. Try FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal to keep track of what you are eating, both nutrition-wise and calorie-wise. Also, are you taking liquids with your meals? That will make you eat more, because the liquids will flush the food out from the pouch, and make you hungry earlier than is best. If you haven't yet, please read through the Pouch Rules that LisaMarie posted. It is long, but the article should give you the idea of what you need to do, to stay on track, and for your weighloss to continue. Learn to use your pouch wisely, and your success will be assured throughout your life. ((((((((((HUGS))))))))) May your journey go well. __________________ "In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun." Just a li'l bit 'bout myself

03-07-2007, 05:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
fr1endly2 Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY Posts: 6,756 Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date: Please Enter Height: 310 lb Start Weight: 167 lb Current Weight: 159 lb Goal Weight: 143 lb Weight Loss: 8 lb Lb Left to Lose: 46.1290322581 % % Lost: Body Mass Index 51 BMI Start: 27 BMI Current: Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass	CONGRATULATIONS on a fabulous weight loss... i wouldnt worry your not done looseing! JUST stick to the rules and all will go fine for you. ITS normal to have a little stall/ plataue were you are but it will kick in and go again! KEEP up the great work and glad to here your able to eat more and more things! IT is normal as we go to be able to eat more... we all go thru it....its scary but its the fact. JUST need to make the healthy high protein healty carb choices to maintain success! CANT wait to see the photos!!! I bet there amazing! __________________ LISA http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/ LAP RNY Gastric Bypass

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Kat Seasoned Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,973 5/17/06 Start Date: 5' 6" Height:	I don't have any answers but I can tell you that some days I can eat more then others. Some days I feel as though I have to make myself eat and other days I feel like I'd be able to eat like the "old" days. As long as I do the protein fist rule and drink my water, I'm OK.

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