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 Member Since: 10/12/10 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/29/12 5:13 am Last Edit: 1/29/12 5:18 am This Week's Stats (lbs): 506.5: All time high 9/9/9 (WW start) - BMI = 63.3 492.4: Tufts Medical Center Program Start 9/20/10 462.5: Lap RNY Surgery day 2/7/11 313.2: Last Week 1/23/12 312.0: This Week 1/29/12 --> 1.2 Pounds Lost this week - BMI = 39.0 194.5 lbs Total Weight Loss Well, it was a great week to be a Pats fan. Superbowl baby!! Saw Brady on the cover of SI. Hope that isn't a jinx!! I'm really thinking he's got something to prove this time so it should be an amazing game. I just want it to be here already!! Anyway, I didn't run as much this past week as I have for previous weeks. Tried to pu**** a bit on Tuesday and ended up with a little knee pain. This really frightened me as I hadn't had any pain running yet and didn't want to sidetrack any progress I've made so far. I took Wednesday off and did an easy run on Thursday which seem to go much better. I don't have any pain now so hopefully it was just too much too soon and I didn't do much, if any, damage. After I get motivated I'm headed to the gym today for an easy 4 mile run. I'll know better after that. As far as eating its been going a little better. I have been making a concerted effort to not graze when I get home from work which has been my downfall. As long as the chips and cookies aren't around or in sight I'm usually pretty good. I have introduced more fruit into my diet over the past week. Believe it or not I hadn't had an apple since surgery. Not sure what I was thinking but it was the best darn apple I'd ever had!! Back to the basics for the diet. I have been also trying real hard to get my 64 oz of water and alternating between coffees at work (which I think I've transferred my food addiction to). I'll work on one thing at a time. Just got to make sure that the coffee is not loaded with cream! Sports for my girls are now in full swing. We've got softball skills clinic one night a week. I don't really do much there except help soft toss some balls during the hitting portion. I also bring my oldest daughter to pitching clinic one night a week as well. Here is where I get my work out. The girls all line up and continually pitch to all of the parents doing various drills for an entire hour. So I am catching and throwing for an hour straight. After the first week I was complaining to my wife that my throwing arm was killing me and that I thought I had somehow reinjured an old broken bone. I didn't connect the fact that I was throwing softballs for an hour the night before to the pain until the second week. Duh!! Felt much better after the third week so I don't think it was an injury, just old unused bones and muscles!  I also got wrangled into coaching basketball as well for my two daughters teams. Wasn't planning on it but the coach needed help and I was there. Its all good and I could use a little more exercise on the weekends!! Never coached basketball before but have always played recreationally. Its nice to be able to jump on the court and do this now. Last season I was sitting in my folding chair on the sideline, out of breath from walking in from the parking lot. What a difference a year has made and it's not over yet.I've got some of the guys from work that I walk with who are planning their spring hikes in New Hampshire and am seriously thinking about trying to do one of them. Funny how in the past I would just listen to their mountain top hiking adventures, wanting to do something like that but just resolved to the fact that I would never be able to do that again. Well, ain't life funny, just when you are mentally down and out a new door opens and you are able to walk right through it to better things! Thanks to WLS I am literally reborn and nothing is impossible any more. And of course, a great big THANKS to my wife and kids for their support and putting up with my sometimes crazy mood swings. Well, I've babbled enough for this week. I hope everyone has a great "SuperBowl" Week and Go Pats!  9/9/09: Highest Weight: 506.5 lbs 9/20/10: Tufts Start Weight: 492.4 lbs 2/7/11: Surgery Wt: 462.5 lbs. 5/13/12: Current Weight: 291.4 lbs. 4/15/12: First 5K - BAA 5K - PR 34:59 |
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 Moorhead, MN Member Since: 01/18/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/29/12 5:50 am Hw:470 Current:382 I'm feeling great. Tomorrow will be a month since surgery, about 30 lbs down since surgery date. Almost 90 since i started the whole process. I go in on the 7Th and I should be cleared to Really start exercising. Not having really any problems getting food and liquids down.  “Victory is won not in miles but in inches. Win a little now, hold your ground, and later, win a little more.” Louis L'Amour quote |
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 Member Since: 03/07/08 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/29/12 6:28 am 331.0: All time high 3/10/08 321.0: Surgery day 4/7/08 184.0: GOAL!! 1/13/09 173.0: 1 yr Surgiversary 4/7/09 and at 18 months 171.5: 2 yr Surgiversary (Dr. scales) 175.5: 3 rd Surgiversary (his scales in shorts and t-shirt) 168.0: Last week 167.6: This week Coaching the young ones sounds like fun. They don't cause problems - its the parents!! Never seen a video of a young player smacking the refs. It was Mama or Daddy. Despite tweaking of my schedule at work managing to get some more walking in. Unusually mild winter for us so that working in my favor also. As to the game next Sunday - I'm only watching for the commercials. Never, and I mean NEVER, trust a fart!! |
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 Eastham, MA Member Since: 07/17/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/29/12 6:45 am Stats:   |
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 Houston, TX Member Since: 08/26/03 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/29/12 6:56 am Highest: 407 lb Surgery: 5/17/10 Last week: 177.6 lb This week: 180.0 lb Weekly fluctuation: +2.4 lb Total loss: 227.0 lb I' actually happy to see the two pound gain this week. Over the past two weeks, it seems that I had been losing again. Not much, down from the 180-185 range to the 175-180 range, but I still have some concerns about my overall health and losing more, I was afraid, could signal an issue. We still have not figured out the anemia and blood loss from a few weeks ago. It appears that whatever it was, is at least for now, over. I am holding my HGB count and have had no further blood in the stool. Although the doctor has done more tests, all are normal. I'm not sure where we go next with this. While I am doing fine now, I obviously have something that has cause the anemia twice. And, until we figure it out, I am concerned it will happen again ... And believe me, it wasn't fun. Fortunately, I feel good and have decent energy, although not at peak. And, while I know this sounds foolish, I had planned to do plastics for my lower body next month (ok, it's a guy-vanity thing -- I was looking forward to a flatter stomach and sucking the fat from my groin which would, as the plastics guy said "restore my normal physique." what he meant was that my peepee would look bigger.) Anyway, with the other issues, that has to wait I guess. Oh, and Mike, I totally understand the coffee thing. I'm drinking a tremendous amount of coffee. At least I switched to decaf most of the time so I could count the fluids. And, by the way, Starbucks make a skinny decaf mocha (extra hot, please) that is exceptional -- and I do not do any artificial sweeteners of any kind whatsoever. Have a great week guys. KenHud RNY 5/17/10 highest: 407 lb - maintaining at 180-185 lb |
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 AZ Member Since: 06/02/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/29/12 7:00 am Last Edit: 1/29/12 7:01 am Highest weight: 428 Surgery weight 11/3/11: 386 last week: 340 today: 336 Loss - 4# Another good week, so I guess I've either beat a stall or worked my way around increased sodium/water retention. My guess is the later, but it seemed like I was in the 340's FOREVER! Good bye 40's, don't get too comfortable 30's cause you're out of here soon. Exercise is good and can already feel the testosterone after 2 shots. The walks are stronger even with longer distances (3.5+ miles in faster than 3mph), and the resistance training is harder. Starting to feel the muscles re-forming under the flab again. You may have to rest the cartilage for a couple of weeks if the pain persists Mike. Maybe throw some glucosamine in if you're not already. The challenge is to work on other things and not let your exercise mojo wane. swimming maybe? it takes gravity out of the picture. whatever you do be smart and keep the long-term picture in mind. keep up the good work losers. Doc "Future's so bright, I gotta wear shades!"   highest weight : 428 Banded 11/3/2011 surgery weight : 386 |
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 Member Since: 12/05/10 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/29/12 7:37 am 429: All time high 12/1/10 380: Lap VSG Surgery day 8/30/11 284.4: Last Week 1/22/12 2.6 LBS LOST LAST WEEK 280.2: This Week 1/29/12 4.2 LBS LOST THIS WEEK 99.8 lbs Lost since surgery 148.8: Total Weight Loss WOO HOO!!! Down this week. After the stall last week, the scale is moving again! I am not .2 lbs away from the 100lb loss since surgery. (Was actually down .2 yesterday, but Sunday is the official weigh in day and today I am back up .2) Overall a great week. Was able to get alot of walking in at work this week. Was able to get everything done that I needed to, and several things I didn't have to. Replaced the garbage disposal last sunday in my kitchen, and yesterday I replaced the dishwasher. Both times required me to contort myself under the sink and was able to do that both times without problem. Overall, great life!!! Think I may head out to the Houston Car Show today and look at a bunch of things I can't afford.  HW: 429 SW: 380 Height: 5'08" |
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 Canada Member Since: 07/26/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/29/12 8:57 am 30-Jan-12 339 : Highest 299.8 : Day of Surgery (10/19/11) 261.75 : Last week 255.25 : This week 6.5 : Difference Best Weight Loss week yet. After weeks of losing a pound or two per week I finally made a big jump. 6.5 pounds down in one week. I feel great. A lot of it is because I have been really really busy. I had two hockey games to work at and staff who were sick so I had to teach their classes. Teaching can be really active and moving about the way I do it. It is amazing just how good I have been feeling. I really like this. So basically I am very happy, staying away from the dreaded carbs and looking for more ways to get in protein. Have an excellent week gentlemen and enjoy the game next week. I am not sure who to cheer for but it should be a fun game to watch. |
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 Member Since: 08/26/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/29/12 9:01 am 353: The high 340: RNY 9-12-11 292: 10-23-11 274: 12-04-11 259: 01-22-12 257: 01-29-12 96 LBS Total Another 2 lbs!! I really wanted to hit the big 100, but it just wasn't in the cards. Im OK with that though, I am very happy with my progression so far. Eating is getting better for me as I am beginning to be able to eat a few additional foods without throwing up. Had a wonderful weekend snowmobiling and staying up at a friend's cabin. It snowed about 16" the past week. My boys and I shoveled the deck and I didn't even get short of breath!!! That was awesome. Also very cool to see how flexible and nimble I am when I ride my snowmobile. It's time for a new pair of snow bibs as my kids laugh at me and say they could fit in the bibs with me!! It was a great week of farts. Bill  |
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 MA RNY (04/23/12) Member Since: 01/07/12[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/29/12 9:10 am Hi Fellas, Can I do the weigh in if I haven't had my surgery yet? I had a few questions and maybe you guys can guide me. High weight: 296 Weight at initial consult 1-19-2012: 269 Todays weight: 261 The surgeon told me to lose 10 lbs before she would schedule surgery, I jumped into a pre-op diet I found on her website last wed. which consists of protien shakes, no-cal fluids and greens/ chicken for dinner only. I followed this during the week and on the weekend I have done protien (eggs, lean meat, veggies) for breakfast, fruit and fluids during the day and the greens/ chicken for dinner. I looked at total calories and am running under 1000 each day, this explains the 8 lbs lost in 4 days... Is this the wrong approach? I miss my coffee and carbs! I like the weight loss and by the 6th when I see the NUT she will think the scale is broken... Or am I right in thinking that there is no time like the present to relearn my eating habits? |
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Member Since: 12/05/10 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/29/12 10:25 am Of course you can do the weigh in before surgery. Great job on getting on the 10lb weight loss. You are exactly right, you have to re-learn everything and stick with the new habits you are forming to be successfull long term. As to the 8lb loss in just a few days, I read a great post by "Cabin111" a couple of posts down that will help explain why you dropped so much so fast. It is a repost from DX. Here is the link: http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/men/4495345/Weight-Stall/ Go down to his post and read it. It explains about glycogen and the associated water that is stored with it and how you drop 10lbs quickly by using it up. Also helps explain why your weightloss slows or goes up after a while, due to your body storing up glycogen and water again. Best of luck!!! HW: 429 SW: 380 Height: 5'08" |
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MA RNY (04/23/12) Member Since: 01/07/12[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/29/12 11:43 am Hey Crijguy, I knew this drastic change would result in a quick loss the first week, i now have to stay the course! I read the repost when it was posted, the board lost a good one when DX left, we are fortunate his posts stayed! Thank you for your input! |
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Eastham, MA Member Since: 07/17/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/29/12 11:30 am You are pretty much eating what I am and I'm 6 months out of surgery. The only difference may be I tend to eat the protein first because I fill up so fast there may not be room for anything else. I avoid refined carbs -no white food- I can eat it but it is a trigger for me to fill up on it and nothing else. I will have very small amounts-pasta and rice- what I can fit on one forkfull- potatoes -in chowder or one bite - maybe one or 2 french fries --can't remember the last time I ate a whole piece of white bread- and am at the point where I don't miss it. All I have to do is look at myself in the mirror to remind me why I don't need that type of food anymore. Just Sayin' Tim T. |
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MA RNY (04/23/12) Member Since: 01/07/12[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/29/12 11:38 am Hey thanks Tim, I am avoiding "the white stuff" too and it is HARD! I will get used to it though. My wife has already commented that she sees a difference... She and my daughter are getting used to not having junk food in the house and are getting on the bandwagon. Maybe all of us will benefit from this surgery. |
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Member Since: 10/12/10 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/30/12 8:10 am Ditto to what Tim said!! Protein first and then maybe a bite or two of the starches... That's it and I really don't miss them! 9/9/09: Highest Weight: 506.5 lbs 9/20/10: Tufts Start Weight: 492.4 lbs 2/7/11: Surgery Wt: 462.5 lbs. 5/13/12: Current Weight: 291.4 lbs. 4/15/12: First 5K - BAA 5K - PR 34:59 |
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 RNY (01/19/12) Member Since: 10/16/11[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/29/12 9:57 am 315: Weight at first visit to Bariatric Center 292: Weight on RNY surgery day (1/19/12) 278: Today's weight 37 lbs Total Weight Loss Hi, guys. I'm joining the weigh-in for the first time. I had my surgery a little over a week ago (1/19). Recovery seems to be going well. One complaint I have is some nerve pain in my thigh. I can't stand or walk for more than about 25min at a time before it becomes very painful. The doctor said it can happen with surgery and should get better over time. Did any of you have something similar? How long did it last? Everyone's very excited here in Indy about the Superbowl. I don't think my leg will allow me to get downtown to check everything out, but I hear it is something. Of course, I must root for the Giants. It's really tough for a Colts fan to cheer for Brady and the Patriots. |
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Member Since: 12/05/10 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/29/12 10:29 am Welcome and congratulations on the surgery. I didn't have pain in my thigh, but what I do still struggle with from time to time is sciatica that I have never had before. Turns out, due to research on my part, consulting with my PCP, and talking to some folks on here (Michael specifically), I have learned how to minimize it and keep going. I totally get how much it can effect you, but keep moving, keep walking, and keep losing. I wouldn't trade my sciatica for the 146 lbs I have lost... EVER... You can do it! HW: 429 SW: 380 Height: 5'08" |
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 Liverpool, NY Member Since: 07/18/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/29/12 10:29 am 415: Highest 5 pounds this week, which is a big loss for a week these days. Still feeling really good and working my routine. I am looking forward to next week, not so much the game itself, but the challenge of my first Super Bowl party post surgery. I will be bringing my own food and drinks to make sure I have what I need. Plus I will see a lot of buddies that haven't seen since last Super Bowl. Highest/Starting/Day of Surgery (9/27/11)/Current/Goal: 415/394/340/240/200 Follow my Blog - OneHalf.Me Follow me on Twitter Friend me on Facebook Created by MyFitnessPal - Free Calorie Counter
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 Member Since: 09/26/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/29/12 10:59 am Hello All, Well, this is my 2nd time posting to the Sunday Morning Weigh In. Here are the numbers: High: 346 Surgery: 326 Today: 197 Weekly Loss: 0 No movement in the scale, but am ok with that as I am over a year post op. Most people and the staff at Tufts have said most of the weight loss will occur in the first 9-12 months. Still, a total loss of 149 pounds is pretty awesome!! Eating is going well. Still track my food on fitday.com. I average around 1300-1500 calories a day. Getting in lots of water,but alot of coffee as well! In terms of exercise, great week I go to the YMCA here in town and love it. Have been doing the c25k running program and am just today did Day 1 of Week 4. I am absolutely AMAZED I can run for 5 minute intervals without fainting!!!! Also, a Jr. Basketball League I am the Director for started yesterday. 500 kids, 40 coaches, good times overall!! Excited about the Super Bowl as I am a HUGE Pats fan. I am enjoying this run of excellence as I was a fan when they were just horrible!!! So the last 10 years have been wonderful. Hope you all have a happy and healthy week!! Bill |
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TN Member Since: 12/30/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/29/12 2:48 pm HW 293 1/1/12 280 Surgery 1/3 275 last week 250 today 248 Only 2 pounds this week, I think I have stalled until I get moving with exercise. I went back to work full time at 2 weeks and am totally ragged out at the end of the day but I know I have to suck it up and go walking. No weights until after my 2/16 surgeon visit but I have no excuse for not moving more now. Onward and downward! |
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