I'm Joining The Fun - and the Challenge

[Baileymouse]

Good Morning Everyone,

Hi! Usually I can be found on the rewards board, but everyone here looked like they were having so much fun getting healthy I figured I'd join. I'm Adele, and on June 11th I had gastric bypass surgery. It was a tough decision and I'm glad I did it.

I always hear about people who had the surgery and lost 100 lbs. in 6 mos. or less - I am not going to be one of those people. I have a slow metabolism and I am on the bottom half of the losing curve, but I'm losing. I stick to a low carbohydrate diet. Our mantra is protein, protein, protein. This is a good point for anyone on Atkins, SO. Beach, or any other low-carb program - make sure you are getting 60-75 grams of protein a day. If you do that, and drink the water, you'll see a definite weight loss. I drink 64oz. minimum every day.

I have lost 39 lbs. so far. I'm looking forward to having more energy on my next Disney trip which will be Oct. 30 - Nov. 4.

Take care,
Adele

 

[TigH]

Hello and welcome, Adele!

WOW, congrats on your weight loss! That is fantastic! Thanks for introducing yourself and explaining about your surgery/your experience. Looking forward to seeing you post alot on the board!!!! Make yourself at home!

 

[RaySharpton]

Congratulations and welcome to the WISH board.

You can do it.

God bless, best wishes, and encouragement, RaySharpton

 

[disneyeveryyear]

Welcome aboard, Adele.

I will be intrigued to watch your progress (I don't think almost 40 lbs. in almost 2 months is slow!)

I don't think we have many gastric bypass patients here, so we will all be watching to see how you are doing and hoping for your continued success.

I had also contemplated surgical intervention, but I decided to give Atkins a try, and so far so good. I was also a little too scared to do it.

Good luck and keep up the good work!

 

[Baileymouse]

Thanks, everyone! I'll keep everyone up on what I've been doing.

When I joined Curves they took measurements, and it's fun to see the inches drop off monthly. My July measuring showed a loss of 17.5", which was more amazing than the weight. I'm looking forward to Monday's measurements.

Take care,
Adele

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Adele, Welcome! I wish you continued success on your quest. I admire your daring in going for surgery. I too will be very interested to hear from you. I have a couple of people I know that are considering the surgical intervention. It scares me that does.

This is a great place to be for sure! There are so many different people here and all are helpful.

Good luck and keep posting!