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08-14-2008, 07:55 PM
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| | WLS Guru
Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southern California
Posts: 414
Weight Statistics 05/30/2008 Start Date:
06/30/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 1"
Height:
219 lb Start Weight:
112 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
107 lb Weight Loss:
-13 lb Lb Left to Lose:
48.8584474886 % % Lost:
05/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index41.3751679656 BMI Start:
21.1599032518 BMI Current:
23.6159634507 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I am having one of those very down days, wondering if this was all worth it, and wondering why this is so hard! I am 6 1/2 weeks out and every day is a struggle. I have had transition issues, which after a stricure dilation should be resolved, but I am not hungry!! I am having trouble planning anything to eat, and forcing myself to drink when I don't thik I can hold another drop. It is 6 PM and I am forcing myself to drink protein water to get all of my fluids ion, but my calories are only about 580 and I know that before bed I will need to fit something else in! This just seems to be so much work! I start the day off either with a protein shake or Fiber One Yogurt with Unjury, then try to get 16-32 ounces of liquid in and then it's time to try to figure out what to have for lunch. I am just coming off of pureed's so can only manage about 2 tbsp. of anything like tuna or cheese. I get that down and then it's time for another protein shake an hour later. There just aren't enough hours in the day for all of the food and liquid. Add to that constipation so bad, that I feel like I have given birth naturally to a 20 pound baby. I know some of you must have experienced this, and I really need help. I know the journey will be rewarding and that it will get easier, but right now, all I am doing is crying and wondering if I made the right choice.
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08-14-2008, 08:00 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 3,605
Weight Statistics July 10, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
271 lb Start Weight:
175 lb Current Weight:
182 lb Goal Weight:
96 lb Weight Loss:
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35.4243542435 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index43.7357667585 BMI Start:
28.2426538108 BMI Current:
29.3723599633 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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 Hang in there -- I think Kath used to tell us to "keep your eye on the prize" and it really does help get thru the tough times! It's a lot of planning and work early out coz you take in so little, it's gotta be an ongoing effort but trust me, it gets so much better and easier when your food choices get larger and you get a bit more to eat - like at 6 mos out. Be encouraged ~ you'll make it!
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08-14-2008, 08:23 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern California
Posts: 375
Weight Statistics 5/30/08 Start Date:
07/08/08 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
235 lb Start Weight:
147 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
88 lb Weight Loss:
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37.4468085106 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index40.3332519531 BMI Start:
25.2297363281 BMI Current:
25.7446289062 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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 Poor thing! Wish I could give you a big hug!
Sorry things are still rough for you. I know that getting over the stricture was a big deal, and I was hoping and praying that things were looking up for you. I don't really have much experience or know what to recommend, but have you considered a different form of protein? Shakes are too heavy for me--they made me gag. I find ready to drink Isopure, which tastes similar to a Crystal Light, to be lighter and easier to digest. You get to count them as a liquid (at least that's my surgeon's policy). Is there any food that actually sounds good? Maybe you could modify it to fit your dietary needs. I know that when you don't feel like eating, it's tough to get down something you aren't particularly fond of. Hang in there!
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08-14-2008, 09:29 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: N.Y.
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Weight Statistics June 25,2007 Start Date:
June 25,2007 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
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322 lb Start Weight:
239 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
83 lb Weight Loss:
74 lb Lb Left to Lose:
25.7763975155 % % Lost:
07/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index50.4268211183 BMI Start:
37.4286032524 BMI Current:
25.8398306973 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Maybe I shouldnt admit this but,........ I am over a year out and I dont think I hardly ever get in 60 g of protein, it may always be a struggle. I think you are doing fine and these feelings are normal. As always follow what your surg. has reccomended and "keep your eye on the prize" (tks. Kath). Kathy
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08-14-2008, 10:42 PM
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((((((HUGS))))) This is why this is no *easy fix*. It is as much of a struggle as going the conventional way, only the struggle is different. The roller coaster ride.
Take one day at a time, one thing at a time, and as Trulykath and everyone says, keep your eyes on the prize, a year from now may seem far away, but when you are there, you will be able to look back and marvel at what you have been able to achieve.
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08-14-2008, 10:53 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oregon
Posts: 300
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June 24, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
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251 lb Current Weight:
179 lb Goal Weight:
128 lb Weight Loss:
72 lb Lb Left to Lose:
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41.7640236686 BMI Current:
29.7839053254 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Gidget,
I'm so sorry to hear that you had the problems early out. I had a complication, and getting in food and fluids was/is such a struggle. My prayers for some relief for you soon. I am six weeks out and it is better than it was. I had a wound infection and kidney infection--and I had to add antibiotics to my list of things to get down 
It does get better. . . hang in there!
Becky
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08-15-2008, 01:15 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Dakota
Posts: 3,521
Weight Statistics June 11,2007, lost 36 Lb. before surgery Start Date:
September 10, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
373 lb Start Weight:
205 lb Current Weight:
180 lb Goal Weight:
168 lb Weight Loss:
25 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.0402144772 % % Lost:
2 years Goal Date:
Body Mass Index62.0636686391 BMI Start:
34.1100591716 BMI Current:
29.950295858 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I did not have any complications what so ever, but I remember that I hated food for a long time and had to force myself to eat. I did alot protein drinks to keep up my protein. My food choices at the beggining was so small and once I could eat chili, I practically lived on chili, becasuse it actually agreed with me the best and then as time went on I just added foods till they agreed with me. I remember making chicken and two bits I puked it all up and the the next morning I tried it again and just the smell of any kind of chicken or even turkey gaged me. It took months before I could tolerate chicken or turkey. Now I have no problem with chicken or turkey, actually I can eat pretty anything. Except for sandwich meats, sausage, I am thinking it is the preservatives in the meat. I have to make most of my foods from scratch, well it is healthier anyway to make things from scratch, this way you know what is in your food. I take just one bit of the sandwich meats and my pouch sure lets me know that it is a no no for my pouch, pouch starts to rumble and I have this sick pouch feeling from the sandwich meats and sausage. So to me it just is not worth thee suffering. So give it more time and it will get much better, Like Doc said, in a year you will marvel at how great you look and feel.
So hang on there, it will get better.
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08-15-2008, 02:53 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida
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Weight Statistics July 21, 2007 Start Date:
August 6, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
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287 lb Start Weight:
151 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
136 lb Weight Loss:
11 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.3867595819 % % Lost:
January 1, 2009 Goal Date:
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26.7455278408 BMI Current:
24.7971781305 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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So sorry that you are feeling this way...I hope that it does get easier for you.
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08-15-2008, 07:50 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 284
Weight Statistics August 14, 2004 Start Date:
August 14, 2004 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
220 lb Start Weight:
132 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
88 lb Weight Loss:
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Body Mass Index35.5050505051 BMI Start:
21.303030303 BMI Current:
22.5941230487 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Just hang in there, it gets better......
I only wish I had that feeling of not wanting to eat.........
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08-15-2008, 08:09 AM
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| | Big Loser
Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Poconos
Posts: 114
Weight Statistics July 25,2008 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
280 lb Start Weight:
180 lb Current Weight:
155 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
25 lb Lb Left to Lose:
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Body Mass Index45.1882460973 BMI Start:
29.0495867769 BMI Current:
25.0149219467 BMI Goal:
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I can totally relate. I'm suffering the same things right along with you. Here's hoping we both get some relief soon. Hugs
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