out of control

[Guest guest]

Hi! I'm TJ and I live in VA, too. What part of the state are you

from? I agree with the person on the board who said to drink the

protein drinks. I drink at least 3 a day. Whenever I get that " I'm

so hungry I've gotta find something to eat NOW " feeling I drink

protein and that helps curb my appetite. I keep a jar of the

powdered protein at work to mix with water and drink it instead of

hitting the machines. LEt me know how that works for you. I'll be

glad to help if I can. I'm only 10 1/2 months out from wls, but

I've lost 121 pounds...only 19 to go until I'm at goal. The protein

drinks have been the answer for me. Good luck! TJ

[Guest guest]

Also remember that our doctors said its normal to occasionally

plateau - our bodies are just catching up so to speak. Alot of

times we won't show a loss on the scale but we are losing inches.

My nutrionist reminds me that muscle weighs more than fat so we need

to have patience even on those weeks when we don't show a loss. (I

know its easier said than done . . .)

Hang in there!

Bridget

> Hi! I'm TJ and I live in VA, too. What part of the state are you

> from? I agree with the person on the board who said to drink the

> protein drinks. I drink at least 3 a day. Whenever I get

that " I'm

> so hungry I've gotta find something to eat NOW " feeling I drink

> protein and that helps curb my appetite. I keep a jar of the

> powdered protein at work to mix with water and drink it instead of

> hitting the machines. LEt me know how that works for you. I'll

be

> glad to help if I can. I'm only 10 1/2 months out from wls, but

> I've lost 121 pounds...only 19 to go until I'm at goal. The

protein

> drinks have been the answer for me. Good luck! TJ

[Guest guest]

Hello TJ! I'm and I live in Chesapeake. Thank you for your

response. The Atkins shakes cost more than I anticipated however I

found a protein powder by Met-Rx that you mix with water. It has 40

grams of protein but I see that it is 260 calories (25 from fat) and

6 grams of sugar with 19 grams of carbs. What do you think? What

brand works for you. I must say that since I have discovered this

support system on-line and valuable information I have started

exercising again. I walked 3 miles today. Drinking lots of water.

I found out too that I need to do more than just a multi-vitamin.

(B12, iron, calcuim, folic acid). I'm excited about the information

I have gained and I want to say THANK YOU to EVERYONE. I don't feel

so out of control. What is a typical meal plan for you during the

day? I'm on a roll!! BJ

> Hi! I'm TJ and I live in VA, too. What part of the state are you

> from? I agree with the person on the board who said to drink the

> protein drinks. I drink at least 3 a day. Whenever I get

that " I'm

> so hungry I've gotta find something to eat NOW " feeling I drink

> protein and that helps curb my appetite. I keep a jar of the

> powdered protein at work to mix with water and drink it instead of

> hitting the machines. LEt me know how that works for you. I'll

be

> glad to help if I can. I'm only 10 1/2 months out from wls, but

> I've lost 121 pounds...only 19 to go until I'm at goal. The

protein

> drinks have been the answer for me. Good luck! TJ

[Guest guest]

Hello, My name is and I just wanted to say Thank you for your

support. It has been very beneficial. I feel like I'm getting back

on track. I have a protein drink through Met-Rx that you mix with

water that I'm trying. I started my day with 9oz of water, a 3 mile

walk, 9oz of water, then an omelet with one egg, one single american

cheese slice and 2ozs of turkey sausage. I'll do a protein drink

between breakfast and lunch, then between lunch and dinner. Lunch

is a salad, dinner is homemade chicken vegetable soup. I may have to

do a protein drink between dinner and bedtime if I feel hungry. I

hope that I'm on the right track. Do you have any suggestions?

> Good Luck!

> Let me know how it goes. You can e-mail me every day and tell

me what you

> ate and how it's going.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

> Hi! I am 44 years of age and I had a gastric by-pass in 1995.

> There wasn't a whole lot of information out then so I was not

> instructed on a continued life style. I was 315 lbs. and got do to

> 148. Today I am 190 and I can't seem to get back on track. I

still

> can only take in a little bit of food (solids) but I frequently. I

> feel hungry all the time and tend to eat until I am miserable.

> Anyone have any suggestions as to how I can gain control to lose

> weight without feeling deprived? Help!!!! I don't want to go back

> and I presently have no health insurance. Where can I obtain

> further information that would be helpful. Please share!

>

> Desperate in Virginia

I can relate totally to you and what you are feeling. I had mine in

l991 and have done fine but gradually climbing. I would love to talk

more about this............I started out at 270 and got to 140 now

about 195. Please I hope and pray you read this posting.

jan

[Guest guest]

I had mine in 1990 and in the same boat as you. If insurance or money

was no object, have any of you found out if you could have an second

operation? Also would the same doctor would do it for you? I would

appreciate it very much. / northern California

Re: Out of Control

> Hi! I am 44 years of age and I had a gastric by-pass in 1995.

> There wasn't a whole lot of information out then so I was not

> instructed on a continued life style. I was 315 lbs. and got do to

> 148. Today I am 190 and I can't seem to get back on track. I

still

> can only take in a little bit of food (solids) but I frequently. I

> feel hungry all the time and tend to eat until I am miserable.

> Anyone have any suggestions as to how I can gain control to lose

> weight without feeling deprived? Help!!!! I don't want to go back

> and I presently have no health insurance. Where can I obtain

> further information that would be helpful. Please share!

>

> Desperate in Virginia

I can relate totally to you and what you are feeling. I had mine in

l991 and have done fine but gradually climbing. I would love to talk

more about this............I started out at 270 and got to 140 now

about 195. Please I hope and pray you read this posting.

jan

[Guest guest]

Have you tried to go back and follow the eating program that you were on

right after surgery? Go to the gastric bypass web sight and read the article

" Pouch rules for dummies " This should put you back on track. Also instead of

eating real food constantly try sucking on a sugar-free mint. I buy the bags of

lifesaver butter toffee and the Baskin Robbins fruit flavor or chocolate mint

{taste like Girl Scout thin mint cookies} Hope this will help you.

A. B.

Lap 3/22/03

Dr. Steve Weinstein

Mobile Infirmary Medical

386-251-135lb

BMI 65/42

[Guest guest]

Jan, I never thought I would be struggling again with my weight. I

got alot of advise from reading messages but it's as if I never had

the surgery because I'm struggling with hunger....... What do we do?

> > Hi! I am 44 years of age and I had a gastric by-pass in 1995.

> > There wasn't a whole lot of information out then so I was not

> > instructed on a continued life style. I was 315 lbs. and got do

to

> > 148. Today I am 190 and I can't seem to get back on track. I

> still

> > can only take in a little bit of food (solids) but I

frequently. I

> > feel hungry all the time and tend to eat until I am miserable.

> > Anyone have any suggestions as to how I can gain control to lose

> > weight without feeling deprived? Help!!!! I don't want to go

back

> > and I presently have no health insurance. Where can I obtain

> > further information that would be helpful. Please share!

> >

> > Desperate in Virginia

>

> I can relate totally to you and what you are feeling. I had mine

in

> l991 and have done fine but gradually climbing. I would love to

talk

> more about this............I started out at 270 and got to 140 now

> about 195. Please I hope and pray you read this posting.

>

> jan

[Guest guest]

Hello , I would have the surgery again today if I could, with

all the information that's out now but I have no insurance right now

and job hunting because of a layoff on my job. (Cut backs). I'll be

willing to donate my body for an experimental procedure but I can't

go back to 315lbs. I'm struggling right now with hunger all the

time. I still can only eat small amounts of food but chips and

cookies I can consume alot. I have quit drinking soda's and only

drink water or crystal lite lemonade but that's not helpful when

I've eaten 10 oreo's. Are you gaining too?

> > Hi! I am 44 years of age and I had a gastric by-pass in 1995.

> > There wasn't a whole lot of information out then so I was not

> > instructed on a continued life style. I was 315 lbs. and got do

to

> > 148. Today I am 190 and I can't seem to get back on track. I

> still

> > can only take in a little bit of food (solids) but I

frequently. I

> > feel hungry all the time and tend to eat until I am miserable.

> > Anyone have any suggestions as to how I can gain control to lose

> > weight without feeling deprived? Help!!!! I don't want to go

back

> > and I presently have no health insurance. Where can I obtain

> > further information that would be helpful. Please share!

> >

> > Desperate in Virginia

>

> I can relate totally to you and what you are feeling. I had mine

in

> l991 and have done fine but gradually climbing. I would love to

talk

> more about this............I started out at 270 and got to 140 now

> about 195. Please I hope and pray you read this posting.

>

> jan

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I Thank GOD for this web site because I had a hard time obtaining

information since It's been so long since my surgery. I was given a

booklet of sample meals for a diabetic but they where not broken

down in protions to accommodate the pouch. It was information for a

diabetic patient and it had nothing to do with a gastric by-pass.

But I will go to the web site you mentioned and get the candy. It's

funny that you mentioned that because I buy them for my mother

that's in a nursing home. She loves them, I never tried them.

Thanks.

> Have you tried to go back and follow the eating program that you

were on

> right after surgery? Go to the gastric bypass web sight and read

the article

> " Pouch rules for dummies " This should put you back on track. Also

instead of

> eating real food constantly try sucking on a sugar-free mint. I

buy the bags of

> lifesaver butter toffee and the Baskin Robbins fruit flavor or

chocolate mint

> {taste like Girl Scout thin mint cookies} Hope this will help you.

>

> A. B.

> Lap 3/22/03

> Dr. Steve Weinstein

> Mobile Infirmary Medical

> 386-251-135lb

> BMI 65/42

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

what works for me is the water loading & whey protein shakes to curb

the cravings (esp the * & ^#@ carb hankerings).

lori h.

23 grateful months post-op

> I never thought I would be struggling again with my weight. I

> got alot of advise from reading messages but it's as if I never had

> the surgery because I'm struggling with hunger....... What do we do?

>

>

[Guest guest]

Try this address. I copied and pasted off my browser when I went get address

for you. or go to yahoo.com and click on groups and then choose

Gastric_Bypass_Family

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Gastric_Bypass_Family/?yguid=138301827

Hope this helps, let me know

A. B.

Lap 3/22/03

Dr. Steve Weinstein

Mobile Infirmary Medical

386-251-135lb

BMI 65/42