Comments on: update on me

By: Darren Stephens

Darren Stephens — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 18:29:23 +0000

Hi Bahia,

Congrats on the weight loss. Things will improve for
you everyday. One suggestion I have that may help
when your in bed, if you’re laying on your side,
support your tummy with a pillow. Should help take
some of the pressure off.

Cindy

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By: Jamey Lancaster

Jamey Lancaster — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 03:37:26 +0000

Bahia, great weight loss, and yes, this too shall pass. I think back on the
problems I had getting water down and how strong certain drinks tasted - how
I had to dilute them - and Thursday night during class I downed a bottle of
minute maid light fruit juice (low carb) with no problem. I used to have to
dilute it half and half! So all this does change. Your tastes will change,
too. They shift. Some days I love something, and then I won’t, and then I
will again!

HI Everyone,

I first wanted to say thanks for all the encouragement I received. Everyone
is so caring and very supportive…and it wouldn’t mean as much if you all
weren’t going through or had gone through exactly what I am. Its funny, I
liked to say I am not depressed anymore, and I don’t think I am but my
emotions are running ramped. I found my self crying at some of the things

people said. Like I said, my emotions are crazy right now.

Well for me I am doing better everyday. I am able to move more and healing
good. I still have trouble sleeping. Last night was my first night back
home and I move 3 times in the night..once in my bed, then to the recliner,
then back to bed…needless to say it still sucks that I can’t get
comfortable but I do know this is temporary. As far as food goes, my doctor
put me on soft stuff yesterday, so I tried my first 2 ounces of cottage
cheese. It was pretty good but my taste buds are whacked still. The crazy
part is i only finished about 2/3 of it. I couldn’t believe it. I mean I
know this was expected but you never really know whats going to happen until
you experience it. I am happy to say I can tell when I am
full..somewhat….and I find my self taking everything slow as to not
disrupt my little pouch. Well in other good news I am down 16lbs since
surgery, 21 total because I lost 5 before surgery. Needless to say I am a
happy camper about tha when I can wear the clothes that will show it and not
just my baggies.

Anyways thanks again everyone and I will updating everyone more soon.

Bahia
Post Op Dr Rusmey
11/7/03
321/300/150

By: Deanne Kourtney

Deanne Kourtney — Tue, 15 Aug 2006 18:02:36 +0000

HI Everyone,

I first wanted to say thanks for all the encouragement I received. Everyone is
so caring and very supportive…and it wouldn’t mean as much if you all weren’t
going through or had gone through exactly what I am. Its funny, I liked to say
I am not depressed anymore, and I don’t think I am but my emotions are running
ramped. I found my self crying at some of the things people said. Like I said,
my emotions are crazy right now.

Well for me I am doing better everyday. I am able to move more and healing
good. I still have trouble sleeping. Last night was my first night back home
and I move 3 times in the night..once in my bed, then to the recliner, then back
to bed…needless to say it still sucks that I can’t get comfortable but I do
know this is temporary. As far as food goes, my doctor put me on soft stuff
yesterday, so I tried my first 2 ounces of cottage cheese. It was pretty good

but my taste buds are whacked still. The crazy part is i only finished about
2/3 of it. I couldn’t believe it. I mean I know this was expected but you
never really know whats going to happen until you experience it. I am happy to
say I can tell when I am full..somewhat….and I find my self taking everything
slow as to not disrupt my little pouch. Well in other good news I am down 16lbs
since surgery, 21 total because I lost 5 before surgery. Needless to say I am a
happy camper about that. It will be nice though
when I can wear the clothes that will show it and not just my baggies.

Anyways thanks again everyone and I will updating everyone more soon.

Bahia
Post Op Dr Rusmey
11/7/03
321/300/150

By: Charley Jensen

Charley Jensen — Tue, 13 Sep 2005 07:44:23 +0000

Kristina,

That is awsome, 104 lbs in 4 months. You must feel very proud of
yourself. I had my surgery on Nov.7 and I have lost 60 lbs. I hope I
end up like you at 4 months. Good luck to you and set up that scanner
so we can see the new you.

Carrie
San Jose, Ca.
lap
nov. 7
289/226/150

By: pablo40

pablo40 — Mon, 12 Sep 2005 21:08:17 +0000

Sorry I haven’t been in touch for a while. I have been very busy working 2
jobs and everything, but I had my surgery on August 28th. and I went to my
nutritionist 2 days before Christmas and I have lost in 4 months 104 lb..
WOW!!! I was a size 22 and now I am a size 12! I have to get my scanner
hooked up so I can send out pictures. I used to weigh 260 and now I weigh
154. I never thought I would ever be this thin in my life. I have had no
complications (thank God) and have been feeling really good. (Minus the sleep
depravation that I am suffering from because I am a teacher by day and a
waitress by night) Being a waitress has sped up my weight loss because I am
running around 5 nights a week. If anyone has any questions please feel free
to ask.

Kristina
Dedham, Massachusetts
Open RNY August 28th, 2002

5′2"-260/154

By: Phoebe Tyesha

Phoebe Tyesha — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 05:05:55 +0000

BRAVO!!!! Congrats Sharon, I"m so happy for you!
Pam in Niceville.

Today was my 6 week checkup and I have lost 38 pounds. The doctor
was very pleased. So was I !!!! I also got some new foods added to my
diet - YEAH!!! Seafood and toast!!! They went ahead and gave me the
8 week foods as my next appointment is not for another 6 weeks. At 8
weeks - Chicken, Turkey and Pasta with Red sugar free sauce !!!! I
know alot of people have a hard time with chicken….I am hoping for
the best.

Thanks and I will check in soon.

Sharon
Jacksonville, FL =Open RNY 05/13/02 =Dr. Eric Thoburn Gainesville, Fl

5′9" 310/272 - 38 lbs in 6 weeks