Cindy B.

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L. Brown 23 years ago

Cindy, you're definetely not eating too much, but it sounds like you could use some more protein in your diet. Also, you don't say how much water you are drinking, but it's so important to get in at least 64 ounces a day. Try to add a protein shake or bar to your daily intake, or add some more lean protein (egg whites, meat, yohgurt) throughout the day. You'll see, the weight loss will continue downward. It's really not unusual for the scales to go back and forth a few pounds each day either, I know it's hard, but try not to weigh everyday, it'll just get you down.

Cindy B. 23 years ago

Hi, well I am now at 12 weeks and can't stop weighing everyday. This only depresses me because two days ago the scale said 39 pounds lost and yesterday it said 36 pounds lost and this morning it was back at 38 pounds lost! I worry that I'm eating too much and I have not found anything that I can't eat. Here is an example of my meals: yesterday for breakfast I had about 2 ounces of egg quiche, for lunch I had 1/2 of a grilled chicken breast, 1 tablespoon mashed potatoes and for snack about 3:30 I had a tablespoon of peanut butter and 2 Hershey's kisses. For supper I had about 3 ounces of steak cooked on the grill, 1/2 a small baked potatoe, a tablespoon of corn and a tablespoon of baked beans. After church I had a bowl of 98% fat free popcorn with no butter. I never once felt full or sick and can't help but wonder if I'm eating too much. Help!

Tami D. 23 years ago

Cindy, What you are feeling are pretty normal feelings. We all have failed so many times that it is hard to accept we won't do it now. But if there were lots of failures, then this surgery wouldn't be an option would it? Who would go through all of this if there was a decent chance of failure? I still get the same occasional panic myself, and I am 8 months post op. especially now that the WL has slowed down so much! BUT at least I am not gaining, and I still do lose, more when I make good food choices, less when I indulge my taste buds. I had this surgery to get healthy, to stop having to diet, and to stop worrying about my next failure. I am at peace now. I only weigh myself twice a week, and only one of them I count as an official weight. I stand on the scale on Sundays and Wednesdays. Wednesdays are just to keep myself in check. At 8 months post op, with this philosophy I have lost 108 lbs. I am happy with what I have accomplished so far, and pray that I will get the last 50 off eventually. If you honor your tool, follow common sense rules and try your best to exercise you will do fine. You CAN cheat the system and fail (grazing is one good example of how this can happen) but if you live a normal healthy lifestyle you will meet your goals and be not only healthy but happy. Most of us are stress eaters, when you spend time worrying about how fast or much you are losing or if you are going to fail, you are stressed, which leads to wanting to eat more, which leads to either doing so, making bad choices, and / or feeling very depressed because you are depriving yourself of your stress relief. Try to get to a point in your head where the weight LOSS is just a fact of life, and you are now LIVING life, not worrying about it. If you follow the rules, you WILL succeed, and if you stop stressing on the possibility of failure, it will be much easier to follow the rules. You have done great so far.. God Bless and I can't wait to hear from you each time you meet one of your goals! Tami

Cindy B. 23 years ago

I saw Dr. Babineau last Thursday. I am now 8 weeks out and have lost 36 3/4 pounds and 27 inches. I still get depressed sometime because I don't see the scales move everyday, and I want to wake up tomorrow and be thin. (Patience is not one of my better virtues!) I worry constantly if I'm eating too much and if that's why I am not losing faster, or if my stomach has already stretched and I'm not going to lose anymore. I have not had any major problems, and only 3 or 4 episodes of "dump" syndrome, and I automatically think maybe this won't work for me because I haven't had the problems some of my friends have. I am not afraid to try new foods because I know that is the only way I'll know if I can eat them or not. Dr. Babineau said I was right on track because he expects 11% weight loss at first and I'm at 13%, but I still worry. What if I've done all this for 30 or 40 pounds? Anyone else ever feel this way? How do I stop?

Carol F. 23 years, 2 months ago

Sweety, don't worry, we all go through that. But don't worry. This is only the beginning of your weight loss. It has already proven that this is working for you. So please just relax and keep the faith. You are going to do great.

Ginger R. 23 years, 2 months ago

Cindy, you may not remember me, but I used to work with you (sort of) in Brownsboro. Congratulations on your great adventure. I am hoping to join you soon. I hear great things about Dr. B; looking forward to meeting him myself and becoming a loser just like you!! Best wishes. VReeder

cindy 23 years, 2 months ago

You did it, you are now a loser, I am sending good wishes for you to have a speedy recovery. God Bless

twin94 23 years, 2 months ago

Cindy has made it over to the other side!!! I spoke with her husband Larry and he said she came thru the surgery just fine. GOD BLESS YOU CINDY.

WLS_Deb 23 years, 2 months ago

awwwwwwww you are definately not alone..... lifting up prayers for you on your journey keep us in touch on the message board *hugs*

Melissa S. 23 years, 2 months ago

My prayers will be with you as you go through the surgery and recovery. May your strength be restored; your recovery be swift and your tender heart be renewed.