Guest guest Posted August 11, 2003 Report Share Posted August 11, 2003 Hi all! I'm so glad to see a long-term post op group! I am 17 months post op. I had open RNY with no complications at all. I am at my surgeons goal weight for me, which is 168 - I'm 5'9 " - but I want to get down to about 150-155 lbs. That is my " dream " weight. In the past few weeks, I've gained about five pounds. I went on vacation and let myself eat whatever I wanted, so now it's back to reality. I don't like the feeling of my pants fitting more snugly or seeing the scale go UP instead of DOWN or the SAME. It's been very emotional because I kind of freaked out thinking all of my weight was coming back on. So yesterday I got on the protein train and I've been doing great! I'm trying to stay around 20 carbs a day which is hard considering I was eating a lot of sugar and junkie foods. I also worked out this morning and I'm drinking a lot of water and crystal lite. I hope this works and I can shrink my pouch and re-set my dumping mechanism. Sugar is my weakness and I have never been a real dumper so that's a problem. I had a tummy tuck back in March and am very pleased with my smaller tummy. It could be a little flatter - my plastic surgeon wants to do a little lipo to correct that - but I'm pretty happy not having a hanging " apron " anymore. Well, I've talked enough. Just wanted to introduce myself to the group. I filled out my profile, so feel free to read it. :0) I look forward to all of the encouragement and support that I know I'll find here! Hugs! michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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