Hi from Sevierville, TN

[danidunavant]

Hi everyone, I'm brand new to this site but have been following via email some of the members on another site. I had RNY surgery July 27 of this year so it's only been 6 wks so far. It's been amazingly easy so far as this was my first surgery experience. I really didn't expect it to go so well. Anyway my concern is this. I'm not loosing weight very quickly at all. Now I realize the rapid weight loss is supposed to slow down but I really thought it would last longer than the first month. I currently have lost 28 lbs but at my 1 mo check up I had lost 25 lbs. That's 3 lbs in 2 wks! What am I doing wrong? I asked this question before and got a few comments such as make sure I'm getting in my 64 oz of fluids and am eating enough protein. I double checked that and think I was short changing myself in both areas so I really watched it carefully and was rewarded with my 3 lb loss but nothing since. I am not eating but my 3 meals/day and am not cheating in any way. My food is measured in the same little cups I used before as well. I'm in a stall and just feel like it's way too early for that to happen.

The other issue is that I just can't tell when I'm full. That has been since the beginning. Others say they can feel everything in their pouch but not me. At times if I eat more than my cup about 1/2 hr later I feel really full but other than that, nothing. Is that a concern or am I just making something out of nothing. Most of the time I'm neither full nor hungry. I guess that's normal. It is fairly easy to stay on this diet because I'm so grateful I don't feel hungry!

I have been exercising regularly as well. I recently stepped it up to 30 min in the AM at Curves, and 30 min in the afternoon on my Wii Fit in the form of aerobics. It's quite challenging. I work as an RN at Children's Hospital in Knoxville and work 2 12 hr shifts/week so it's not possible to exercise on those days so I average 5 days/week. I think I'm on track but would like others to respond to see if I'm at the same level everybody else is on. I know exercising builds muscle but really.......!! Any ideas.

Thanks everyone. Sorry to be so windy! Dani

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass A type of gastric bypass procedure which combines restrictive and malabsorption techniques - meaning, it reduces the amount of food a patient can comfortably eat (restriction), and also reduces the amount of calories that can be digested in the small intestine (malabsorption). This combination of bariatric methods leads to greater weight loss and the roux-en-y procedure is seen as one of the best ways to treat clinically severe obesity. See WLS Videos for animated surgery technique.

Protein One of the three nutrients that provides calories to the body. Protein is an essential nutrient that helps build many parts of the body, including muscle, bone, skin, and blood. Protein provides 4 calories per gram and is found in foods like meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy products, beans, nuts, and tofu. Proteins are an essential human nutrient, obtained from both plant and animal foods. Though their greatest commercial use is in food products, they are also employed in adhesives, plastics, and fibres.

Pouch Most bariatric surgeries restricts the amount of food a patient can eat by reducing the size of the stomach by gastric banding, stapling or removal. What results is known as the gastric pouch.

[MsJacquiiC]

First - Welcome to The Journey AND to the losers bench Dani! Do feel free to update your profile and edit your avatar.

I tell you - I think the weight loss is different for everybody - there's but one set of rules really though IMO - And I say as long as you stick within the guidelines of your phase then the weight will come off. It's a simple mathematic equation: less calories in, more calories burned = weight loss. So yeah - stay within the protein guidelines and make sure to get your liquids in and you should do fine.

I'm almost 5 months post-op from the lap rny with Dr. Boyce and I too had hit a bit of a plateau - I think our bodies each respond to the quick weightloss differently and have to kinda "settle down" a bit - then proceed again...

You had your surgery with Dr. Boyce as well? I know you are concerned - I would definitely advise you to call the office and speak with the Krystal and Kelly, as both of them would be able to ease your mind about the process. It's what they are there for and they both enjoy helping us.

Anyway - before I type out a mini-novela - I'll just again say welcome to the community. Enjoy your stay and Happy posting!

Jacquii.

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass A type of gastric bypass procedure which combines restrictive and malabsorption techniques - meaning, it reduces the amount of food a patient can comfortably eat (restriction), and also reduces the amount of calories that can be digested in the small intestine (malabsorption). This combination of bariatric methods leads to greater weight loss and the roux-en-y procedure is seen as one of the best ways to treat clinically severe obesity. See WLS Videos for animated surgery technique.

Protein One of the three nutrients that provides calories to the body. Protein is an essential nutrient that helps build many parts of the body, including muscle, bone, skin, and blood. Protein provides 4 calories per gram and is found in foods like meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy products, beans, nuts, and tofu. Proteins are an essential human nutrient, obtained from both plant and animal foods. Though their greatest commercial use is in food products, they are also employed in adhesives, plastics, and fibres.

[danidunavant]

Well maybe I spoke to soon! I've lost 3 lbs this week! YIPPEE! I was also thinking that maybe I don't know when I'm full is because I don't remember what full is like! I was never satisfied with "full"; I always had to go beyond that into the stuffed category! I'm back to charting everything I'm eating in the log book and am only getting 600-750 calories/day. Is this normal in phase 3? Maybe now with all the exercise I'm doing it will start to come off again. Thanks, Dani

[MsJacquiiC]

Congrats on the 3 pounds

I'm actually in phase 3, will likely be moved to phase 4 at my 6-month consult - I've been a bit liberal with my food amounds I think - I do not measure out everything because I know I won't continue to measure out all of my foods as I progress through the phases. I know Krystal and Kelly both advise using the journal - but I don't because I know I'm not gonna do it for the rest of my life - So - I'm trying to create habits for myself that will last the duration LOL -- I would say that I'm getting in a good 750 - 1000 calories a day, might be less on most days actually... I'm not sure if it's what you'd call "normal" for the phase - but sticking within the confines of the phase, getting in the soft proteins should do you well I think.

I ate a little much a couple meals - my pouch told me to quit! And it's the restrictive process that I think will bode quite well for me personally, preventing the overeating. But still I'm getting in the protein and liquids as advised, maybe a little more carbohydrates than I should -- But yeah - sticking with the phase guidelines, the weight won't have anywhere to go BUT off

You'll do just fine.

Jacquii.

Protein One of the three nutrients that provides calories to the body. Protein is an essential nutrient that helps build many parts of the body, including muscle, bone, skin, and blood. Protein provides 4 calories per gram and is found in foods like meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy products, beans, nuts, and tofu. Proteins are an essential human nutrient, obtained from both plant and animal foods. Though their greatest commercial use is in food products, they are also employed in adhesives, plastics, and fibres.

Pouch Most bariatric surgeries restricts the amount of food a patient can eat by reducing the size of the stomach by gastric banding, stapling or removal. What results is known as the gastric pouch.

[MsJacquiiC]

btw - Apologies for the long-winded post - I'm a writer and I'm afraid sometimes I ramble.
Typing 100+ words a minute doesn't help much either I'm afraid

Jacquii.

[Lizerd]

Welcome, and congrats on having your surgery! There was a definite stall for me shortly after surgery, I think it is pretty typical. Your body is adjusting to a lot of changes..like Jac said, keep on sipping your water and eating soft protein and it WILL come off, I promise!
AS for being full, I threw up ALL THE TIME for the first few months, I was NEVER full before surgery..Now I know what it feels like and have stopped throwing up all the time!

Protein One of the three nutrients that provides calories to the body. Protein is an essential nutrient that helps build many parts of the body, including muscle, bone, skin, and blood. Protein provides 4 calories per gram and is found in foods like meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy products, beans, nuts, and tofu. Proteins are an essential human nutrient, obtained from both plant and animal foods. Though their greatest commercial use is in food products, they are also employed in adhesives, plastics, and fibres.

[Marquita]

I had my surgery 9 months ago and I average 2-3 pounds a week. Very few times have I last more then 3 pounds a week. I have lost 102 pounds in 9 months and happy with that. I figure its better for me then losing more. Well thats what they say. As for feeling full. I only eat 1/2 cup at a time and get full still. I can't eat a cup until I am post op a year.