hello and a response about Curves

[Guest guest]

Hi!

I just became a 1 year graduate on 2/27. My lap RNY was done by Dr.

Brunson at Scripps in San Diego. The surgery was extremely easy for me

- no pain meds since the morning after surgery and no complications. I

am 50 years old, 5'2 " and went from 257 to 150. My bmi is still

overweight (27.4) but it has gone down a lot since last year (47.0).

The day of surgery I wore a 24/26. Today I wear an 8 in pants and 4/6

in tops. I would like to loose about 25 more pounds to get into the

normal bmi range. But I am pleased so far. I haven't been this small

since I was in the 4th or 5th grade.

Now that I am a year out I can eat most anything, unfortunately.

I try to eat mostly protein and limit my carbs but I am not

always successful. I can graze with impunity. I drink nothing but

water and coffee. My doctor (not the surgeon) is a weight loss

researcher and is outstanding. He has no problems with me drinking

coffee, even caffenated. He prefers that I get my protein from regular

food and does not recommend protein shakes, so I only use them

occasionally. My lab results are outstanding (the doctor said that I

" will live forever with results like these. " ).

My exercise routine is 45 minutes everyday. Mondays, Wednesdays and

Fridays I go to Curves. The other days I do 45 minutes on the

treadmill set at the highest incline at a 3 to 3.5 mph pace. So far I

have lost 86 " and have good muscle tone and flexibility. My doctor

does not recommend plastic surgery until at least 24 months after the

WLS. So far, my skin is gradually taking up the slack, so to speak. I

still have batwings, an apron, a droopy butt, and droopy thighs but

each week they are a bit better. So maybe in another year I may not

need surgery.

In response to your questions about Curves, I have found it to be

very helpful. I have been able to up my excercise as I have become

fitter. The commraderie of the women has been very comforting and I

look forward to going. Kind of like a support group in motion. The

machines have been instrumental in toning my flabby body and

increasing my strength and flexibility.

I have been lurking on this site for about a month now and I am

glad to now be able to join in the fun. In this current phase, I have

a few concerns. I would like to loose that 25 more pounds but I am not

sure it will happen. Some days it gets me down and I feel like I

failed to achieve my goal. I seem a bit down lately. My surgeon said

this frequently happens at this stage as the excitement of loosing so

much so fast starts to go away. Maybe so. I have leveled off and

haven't lost anything in almost two months. And lastly, my libido has

disappeared. Finally get a more firm, limber body and I don't feel

like using it (or having it used...snicker, snicker). Poor hubby! He's

been remarkable and I feel badly that I'm stuck in neutral. The doctor

said when you loose lots of weight, the loss of fat cells affects your

hormones. Add that to the fact that I am menoposal and therefore have

less testosterone, it's no wonder things are dull.

I promise not to be so long winded the next time I post. Just wanted

to introduce myself and get involved. Hello, everyone!

[Guest guest]

Hi!

I just became a 1 year graduate on 2/27. My lap RNY was done by Dr.

Brunson at Scripps in San Diego. The surgery was extremely easy for me

- no pain meds since the morning after surgery and no complications. I

am 50 years old, 5'2 " and went from 257 to 150. My bmi is still

overweight (27.4) but it has gone down a lot since last year (47.0).

The day of surgery I wore a 24/26. Today I wear an 8 in pants and 4/6

in tops. I would like to loose about 25 more pounds to get into the

normal bmi range. But I am pleased so far. I haven't been this small

since I was in the 4th or 5th grade.

Now that I am a year out I can eat most anything, unfortunately.

I try to eat mostly protein and limit my carbs but I am not

always successful. I can graze with impunity. I drink nothing but

water and coffee. My doctor (not the surgeon) is a weight loss

researcher and is outstanding. He has no problems with me drinking

coffee, even caffenated. He prefers that I get my protein from regular

food and does not recommend protein shakes, so I only use them

occasionally. My lab results are outstanding (the doctor said that I

" will live forever with results like these. " ).

My exercise routine is 45 minutes everyday. Mondays, Wednesdays and

Fridays I go to Curves. The other days I do 45 minutes on the

treadmill set at the highest incline at a 3 to 3.5 mph pace. So far I

have lost 86 " and have good muscle tone and flexibility. My doctor

does not recommend plastic surgery until at least 24 months after the

WLS. So far, my skin is gradually taking up the slack, so to speak. I

still have batwings, an apron, a droopy butt, and droopy thighs but

each week they are a bit better. So maybe in another year I may not

need surgery.

In response to your questions about Curves, I have found it to be

very helpful. I have been able to up my excercise as I have become

fitter. The commraderie of the women has been very comforting and I

look forward to going. Kind of like a support group in motion. The

machines have been instrumental in toning my flabby body and

increasing my strength and flexibility.

I have been lurking on this site for about a month now and I am

glad to now be able to join in the fun. In this current phase, I have

a few concerns. I would like to loose that 25 more pounds but I am not

sure it will happen. Some days it gets me down and I feel like I

failed to achieve my goal. I seem a bit down lately. My surgeon said

this frequently happens at this stage as the excitement of loosing so

much so fast starts to go away. Maybe so. I have leveled off and

haven't lost anything in almost two months. And lastly, my libido has

disappeared. Finally get a more firm, limber body and I don't feel

like using it (or having it used...snicker, snicker). Poor hubby! He's

been remarkable and I feel badly that I'm stuck in neutral. The doctor

said when you loose lots of weight, the loss of fat cells affects your

hormones. Add that to the fact that I am menoposal and therefore have

less testosterone, it's no wonder things are dull.

I promise not to be so long winded the next time I post. Just wanted

to introduce myself and get involved. Hello, everyone!