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09-08-2006, 10:57 PM
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| Guru In Training Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: currently Texas but it's not my home
Posts: 227
Weight Statistics 08/16/06 Start Date:
08/16/06 Surgery Date:
Height: 290 lb Start Weight:
199 lb Current Weight:
166 lb Goal Weight:
91 lb Weight Loss:
33 lb Lb Left to Lose:
31.3793103448 % % Lost:
12/31/2007 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 46 BMI Start:
33 BMI Current:
26 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |  First post - new member
Hi, my name is Brenda and I just had surgery on August 16, 2006. I went in for my three week checkup and have lost 24 lbs. Although this makes me happy, I have to admit the 'soft' diet is not that great. I worry that I won't be able to get my psychological self in line where I don't always look at eating all the time. I love the taste of food. I hate to get sick and the feeling nauseous is not so great right now. I've already gone through a couple of "should I have really done this" moments. I look forward to getting to know you all as the months go by. Bren
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09-09-2006, 06:00 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,756
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
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:
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HEY BREN...I am so glad you found our site. WELCOME to the looseing side too and your off to a wonderful weight loss start. EVERYDAY will get easier. AND this tool is wonderful. I promise you all the nausesous stuff eases in time. ITS so normal to go thru this what have i done to myself thoughts. IT will get easier soon and those regrets fade. I know i had it . PLEASE keep posting and get to know the wonderful people here its awesome for all those little bumps along the road. WELCOME (((TIGHT HUG))))
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09-09-2006, 08:08 AM
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Hi r-bren, welcome to the board, thank you for joining us. I hope you'll feel at home here. Congratulations on moving to the loser's bench! Awww, (((((HUGS))))) that you're having trouble with your food stage, and adjusting to your new pouch. It just takes time, and you have to keep in mind that the pouch is a tool, and your learning to use it well and wisely is the key to your success. Everyone has had lots and lots of ups and downs. Just keep posting whatever comes to your mind, whether good or bad, and share with us, the sharing is going to help you in many ways. Everyone is in this together, and here for you. ((((((((HUGS))))))) May your journey go well.
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09-09-2006, 03:43 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC ~ Love it!!!
Posts: 2,997
Weight Statistics 4/19/06 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
333 lb Start Weight:
175 lb Current Weight:
155 lb Goal Weight:
158 lb Weight Loss:
20 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.4474474474 % % Lost:
010/19/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 50.6269463668 BMI Start:
26.6057525952 BMI Current:
23.5650951557 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |  Welcome!!! I know this is an adjustment...just take it easy. I know that you feel like you'll never be able to eat normal again...but you will... I just want to encourage you to stick with your doctors protocol...and you will get there. One day at a time!!! ok?? Stick with coming to this site...you will get sooo many questions answered...and this place will become "home" before you know it. I love it b/c it is soooo warm...and everyone is excited for everyone else...and wants you to succeed. Keep posting girl!! You are gonna do great...don't worry...everything will fall into place...just keep being honest with yourself aobut what you are feeling abou food...and if you are missing your "old life"....that was quite an adjustment for me. I'm 10 days away from being 5 months post op....and have nothing bad to say right now....check out my blog if you want the in's and out's/ up's and down 's of my surgery....I've also posted tons of pictures. Thanks for posting...come back again...we'd love to get to know you!!! 
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09-09-2006, 05:36 PM
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Hi Brenda, I too had surgery July 20th and sometimes still revert back to the blended diet. I will remember the cream of wheat....never ever thought I would love it, but I do...I eat lots of soups, seems easy to go down. But I am able to eat some fish,tuna,and trial and error. It does get easier.. Peggy
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09-09-2006, 08:43 PM
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| Guru In Training Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: currently Texas but it's not my home
Posts: 227
Weight Statistics 08/16/06 Start Date:
08/16/06 Surgery Date:
Height: 290 lb Start Weight:
199 lb Current Weight:
166 lb Goal Weight:
91 lb Weight Loss:
33 lb Lb Left to Lose:
31.3793103448 % % Lost:
12/31/2007 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 46 BMI Start:
33 BMI Current:
26 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Thank you for the encouraging words. I'm headed over to read a couple of blogs. My bariatric coordinator said this last Thursday that I should limit my Cream of Wheat and try to get more protein in. I'm wondering how much protein each day I should be eating.....
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09-09-2006, 09:27 PM
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The reccomended amount of protein for post ops is from 60-80 grams, some surgeons say even up to 120 g. Most members on this board have been instructed by their surgeons to get in at least 60. Be sure to speak to your surgeon and confirm.
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09-10-2006, 07:15 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 2,060
5/17/06 Start Date:
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Hi Brenda, I'm 3+ mos. out. I think every thing your feeling is pretty much in line with your new way of life. It does get better. Getting the protein is my #1 priority with the vits. and calcium double first cousins. My Dr. said to get 65 grams a protein and I just saw a calculator that goes by height and weight that suggested 79 grams. Hope this helps. Kat
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09-10-2006, 10:20 AM
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| Guru In Training Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: currently Texas but it's not my home
Posts: 227
Weight Statistics 08/16/06 Start Date:
08/16/06 Surgery Date:
Height: 290 lb Start Weight:
199 lb Current Weight:
166 lb Goal Weight:
91 lb Weight Loss:
33 lb Lb Left to Lose:
31.3793103448 % % Lost:
12/31/2007 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 46 BMI Start:
33 BMI Current:
26 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Thanks, at least that gives me some numbers to work with. I wasn't sure and I know when I went for my most recent visit that they said I needed to be getting more protein. Thank you all, for the valuable information. It also really helps to know that the feelings that are ping ponging through my head are customary. Bren |
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09-10-2006, 10:35 AM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Milford Kansas
Posts: 1,205
Weight Statistics 09/01/2006 Start Date:
5' 4"
Height:
254 lb Start Weight:
144 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
110 lb Weight Loss:
4 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.3070866142 % % Lost:
02/01/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 43.5942382812 BMI Start:
24.71484375 BMI Current:
24.0283203125 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Welcome from another bren. Mine name is Brenda too! I had my surgery just on September 1st, and i'm feeling much the same way. I question myself why I did this to myself. I also have the sick feeling when it comes to eating. I'm ready to  if I try to eat and also if I don't eat! Anyway I keep telling myself it will all be worth it down the road. I just gotta start doing my protein shakes more faithfully. Hope you enjoy the web site as much as I have. |
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