[HEATHER HANNAH]

IT SEEMS LIKE I AM NOT LOSING AS FAST AS THE REST OF YOU, AM I DOING SOMETHING WRONG? I HAD MY SURGERY 10/3/06 AND AM DONE 30 POUNDS. ANY ADVICE WOULD BE GREAT.

Originally Posted by pugmama

Vic... welcome to the "group". I'm only 2 months post op and I have two ways of thinking.
1. when my hubby is eating junk... I want junk... specially a sub. For some reason I'm craving a sub like nothing else!
2. Then I think... "nothing tastes as good as thin feels"... and say. don't need it... don't want it" and I'll do something to preoccupy my time.

We really have to change the way our minds process thoughts as our body learns to process the foods. I can't really eat solids yet so I'm not at your point... but do with you the inner strenght to overcome those old NASTY habits.

Good luck and again, welcome.

[pugmama]

everyones rate of losing is different. I was worried I was lossing too fast!! I'm also a big over acheiver and set goals all the time for myself to keep on track. As long as you are given the thumbs up by your dr, you'll be fine. Besides, my doc said it was normal the first few months to lose 1 lb a day... 10/3 - 11/7 at 30#s is just about that. Drink your water and take walks... you'll be fine
Welcome to the board

[FemmeMode]

What Am I Doing Wrong?
IT SEEMS LIKE I AM NOT LOSING AS FAST AS THE REST OF YOU, AM I DOING SOMETHING WRONG? I HAD MY SURGERY 10/3/06 AND AM DONE 30 POUNDS. ANY ADVICE WOULD BE GREAT

Hey there HH~
I saw you post on "the new guy" thread and thought I'd welcome you...and tell you you are doing great!!

You've only been a little over a month post op...and you've lost 30#!! WOW....that is awesom. Some have lost 20# some loose 30# I think at that time I'd only lost about 32# - so I think you are right on track!! It is sooo early in your game...but the surgery will do the work itself for the first few months. It will work itself out ~ really, trust me! The only "job" you have that I can think of is the following:

• Get in your water
• Get in your protein
• Get in your vitamins
• Exercise
• Work on your emotional baggage

These are the only things I can think of that you need to "DO" - or that you can do!! (Hey everyone...if I'm leaving out anything important??)

THIS website is an amazing SUPPORT GROUP!! You will find all you need here as far as that goes...AND....we'd love love love to get to know you and support you any way we can!

[DocSanae]

Heather Hanna, welcome to the board, thank you for joinig us.
I have split your post and started a new intro thread for you.
Everyone deserves an independent thread.
As for your weightloss, congratulations, you are doing very well!!
When was the last time you lost 30lb in a month, if ever?
I am sure, you know from your pre-op research that the weightloss is not instantaneous. It takes 18-24 months for any to reach goal.
Your body will keep the pace that is right for you, not someone else's pace.
Trust in yourself, trust in what your dr says, and you will be fine.
(((((((HUGS))))))) May your journey go well.

[fr1endly2]

YOUR DOIng fine!!

Just follow the pouch rules and the weight WILL fall off!
DONT COMPARE we all loose differently.

I created a thread of mine and shelleys weight losses to show folks how
two people started the same month but lost totally different. Were i stopped
looseing a while ago she has kept looseing and caught up. I wanted to link
my post but its not working.

http://www.renewedreflections.com/fo...ght+comparison


YOU will get there at your bodies own pace and SHELLEY can back that up totally from her experience.

HUGS

[bren]

YOUR doing great, you are averaging a lb a day and thats wonderful!!! Don't get discouraged please. Just drink, walk, and take vitamins!!

[mike]

HANNAH, FOR THE FIRST MONTH OUT I THINK THAT IS EXCELLENT. THINKIN BACK, I DON'T THINK I LOST THAT MUCH MY FIRST MONTH. CLOSE, BUT NOT THAT MUCH. YOU KEEP PLUGGIN ALONG AND BEFORE LONG YOU WILL REALLY REALIZE HOW MUCH OF THAT INSULATION YOU ARE REALLY LOSING. YOU MUST ALREADY, WITH THE 30 POUNDS OFF, NOTICE A CHANGE IN THE BODY. JUST REMEMBER, HANNAH, THAT IS WHAT THIS SITE IS FOR. TO COME ON AND VENT OUT ANYTHING THAT IS ON YOUR MIND. YOU WILL BE SURPRISED THE SUPPORTERS YOU DON'T HAVE ON HERE. YES, INCLUDING ME. LOL HOPE WE CAN GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER THROUGH THIS AWESOME SITE.
mike

[HEATHER HANNAH]

thanks for all the words of encouragement. I go to the gym everyday to try and exercise, well almost everyday. I have 3 boys and they keep me moving. I have noticed that I get cold alot more now. Has anyone had problems with different meats? It seems like if I eat pork, I get sick. Any suggestions?

[fr1endly2]

hey HH!
as far as getting cold! LETS just say im always freezin, winter time is hard and the only time i wasnt cold was this summer when the temps in my house hit 94. My family hated me cause i didnt want central air on for the first time ever! GO FIGURE

for meat is giving me horrible times always has. FOR one thing if my meat is precooked in advance! NOPE wont stay down. JUST tested that with a stew that was cooked on sunday served last night got evil sick on that. AND this time i cant say it was me not chewing well cause the meat was fall apart tender.
I am getting frustrated with me and meat lately. BEcause the junk dont get me sick but the meats get me. I dont know do i not chew well do i eat fast i dont know, but dont worry its to be expected. I do keep my protein up with my protein shakes, puddings, cheese and bars.

[HEATHER HANNAH]

i can eat chicken, fish, with no problem. but i tried a piece of steak and some ham, forget that. I am in the process of trying to find some other sources of protein, like shakes or bars, any suggestions???