What's the weight loss really like . . .

[ravelling]

Unlike many here, there are lots of things I still can't eat, even though I am nearly a year out from my op. I can't eat a Sunday roast or fish and chips. I can eat a small portion of meat if it's in gravy and a small amount of veg with it. I can eat a small amount of fish, but not the batter. I do have quite marked restriction most of the time, but enjoy the food I do eat. I go for taste now, rather than volume.

To be honest, Kevin, these days I don't really focus on food in the same way as I did in my pre-op life. It's much more a case of eat to live rather than live to eat. And I was a total foodie!

Before my op, I worried that these kind of changes would have a negative impact on my life, but they don't. I still go out to eat with family and friends. Everyone is used to my eating now and no-one says anything

I do have a glass of wine at least once a week, but I have to sip it really slowly as it goes straight to my head (and probably, my liver!). I'm a really cheap date these days.

However big these changes are, I wouldn't swap my bypass for anything! I'm a 'normal' weight, I wear size 10-12 clothes, I'm fit, healthy, look good and I'm happy. Hopefully, I'm going to live longer than I would have done and get good use out of my new body.

Enjoy the journey!

Gill x

 

[Bev]

Hi Kevin,
I'm only 6 wks out but finding my taste buds are awakening...

I had visitors over the weekend and they all wanted a take away curry... I tried chicken kurma as I'm not brave... I mashed the chicken in the curry sauce and managed to eat this with no ill effects.. around 3 lumps of chicken and I couldn't eat rice or garlic nan... too heavy and I avoid heavy things... it's early days and feels like I've swallowed a brick.

But little meals and often seem to really help I have a small roast dinner with half a boiled potato and can't eat Yorkshire Puds yet but look forward to a tiny one later on.

The pre op was the toughest for me... I'm enjoying being around 2 stones lighter in 6 weeks post op and looking forward to sampling little tastes along the way... I still love my cup of (green) tea and feel very pleased with the way it's all going... plus... my diabetes is in remission!

Good luck, love and hugs xxx

 

[Kevin1708]

Also Kevin dont worry about the op I was the worst as you saw from my posts I was physically shaking laying on the operating table then the anaesthetist worked his magic then I was awake on the ward with my hubby waiting, I don't remember being in recovery but I must have been awake for then to take me to the ward lol

Again thank you guys .... I am looking forward to the 5th November not because it is Bonfire Night but I will be 6 months post op by then xx

 

[Pookiedoodle]

Hi Kevin.

If I were to put all the good points of my surgery I would be here all day, so I'll make it brief.

It's the best thing I have EVER done in my life. I am a completely different person physically and mentally. I have never been happier than I am right now.

I've lost 10 and a half stone, by BMI is well within the normal range & I've gone frmo a size 28 to a size 12.

I can keep up with my children, I can buy clothes from normal shops, I don't have the fear of people staring at me when I walk down the street, etc etc etc. I absolutely love my life that my surgery has given me.

My obsession with food hasn't left me though. I think about food, it feels like every minute of every day. My passion for baking & cooking is still with me & I make goodies for my family almost every day.

I am constantly having to work really hard on making the right choices, which is bloody hard, let me tell you. But I am so determined that this will work for me, I will stay slim!!!!!

I wish you the best of luck with your surgery & if it brings you even half the happiness it's brought me, you'll be a very happy man.

xxx

 

[blueeyes]

I am only 3 months out of surgery, and already the benefits are plain to see and absolutely amazing. I've lost nearly 5 stone now. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I could do that (before I considered surgery). I had almost made peace with the fact that I was going to be fat forever, and die young. At 380 lbs, the thought of starting yet another diet is so incredibly overwhelming and depressing.. no way could I attempt it (yet again) without the help of surgery.

Today I feel a million times healthier, happier, am starting to get more confident, my blood pressure is normal (it wasn't before), I feel fitter and can walk longer, I can cross my legs, I can have a conversation whilst walking up the stairs at the station... the list goes on and on. And this is only the beginning!

As for my diet, it's a work in progress. I can eat a large variety of things, but I am still learning what works and what my new stomach doesn't like. And I'm enjoying the ride ;-) I'm not saying there are no downsides, or moments where I didn't feel so good, or I didn't tolerate certain foods and had an upset tummy... but all of that is outweighed by miles by the joy of losing weight and feeling better in myself.

All the very best for your journey!

 

[Bev]

Well done love, so glad you are feeling so many benefits... I agree entirely, it's having the same effect upon me.

Love and hugs xxx

 

[hsmel]

I love a curry still . . . . oh, and Chinese . . . oh and I forgot Thai too - and did I mention my Sunday Roasts!?? Not to mention the fact that I still have a vino or two . .

Kevin your worries are EXACTLY the same as mine were. I was worried I would become a social outcast as I could no longer socialise in the pub, or by going out with friends for a meal. I still do everything I ever did before - I eat more or less exactly the same (not sugary puds tho!) but just less. The same applies to drink.

I am nearly 6 stone down in as many months and feel fab. No one other than people I have told know about my op and no one has questioned my eating or drinking habits. RESULT!!!!

 

[donnaahmadyfar]

i had the btpass 4 wekks ago but before that i had gastric balloon to reduce my weight over all since last april i have lost 7 and a half stones i am so much fitter i can go to the cinema not worry about sitting in chairs in restaurants i feel more confident i am just a different person i still have 10 stones to go and in the last 4 weeks with the bypass i have lost nealy 2 stones but i would def go for it