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
291.4: Last Week 5/6/12 
291.4: This Week 5/13/12 -->  Holding steady this week - BMI = 36.4
215.1 lbs Total Weight Loss  

Holding steady this week with no loss or gain.  Didn't eat as well as I should have but got a lot of exercise so it's good that it balanced out.  Had another very busy week with the girls' softball teams and felt like I was constantly on the move this past week.  I love it and the fact that I can do all of this stuff now but am looking forward to some R&R in mid June!!  

Went to a Bat Mitzvah last night and was able to effortlessly dance again.  It was a great feeling to just bust a move and not feel like I was going to die from shortness of breath or exhaustion.  This was something I wasn't expecting last night.  I think I embarrassed my oldest daughter who initially asked me to dance and then when we started to dance asked me to sit back down.   My youngest daughter loved it though and was dancing as crazily as I was.  I was out there pulling out 80's classic dance moves like the sprinkler, the popcorn, the Ickey Shuffle and whatever came to mind.  It was fun and liberating.  Good stuff!

Looking forward to another good week.  It was a beautiful, sunny 80 degree day here in Massachusetts and I was able to get my deck awning put up and other assorted yard work and I hardly busted a bead of sweat.  That's something for someone who would sweat standing up in the past if you know what I mean!!

Hope everyone has a great week.
--
Mike

Good morning Mike. As long as you weren't doing any MC Hammer moves then your ok buddy! LOL!



I went to the lung doc for a yearly check up this week and one of the things they test is how well your lungs are functioning. Well, before surgery it was at 56% and almost a year out and it's at 92%! I couldn't be happier. I feel so much better at a year out so I know I'm healthier today but now I have a little bit of science to prove it.



So I have to get refocused, I haven't really lost any weight lately because I've fallen into one of my old bad habits. I am addicted to peanut crackers! I am going to make a better effort to eat clean and drop this last fifty or so pounds and keep it off for good!




Heaviest weight 391

Surgery weight 385

This weeks weight 247

Total weight loss 144 pounds
Have a great week fellas!



Bill

 Morning Gents!

Mike, I think you were OK as long as you didn't bust a seam in your dress pants doing all those MC Hammer moves... That's why he wore those parachute pants!

My Stats:

High weight: 296
Weight at initial consult 1-19-2012: 269
Weight at surgery 4-23-12:  230
Last week: 215
This week: 208
Total weight lost: 61

Down 7 this week which was week one of mushy foods. Not really feeling much like eating so I am having to really push to get the protein in. Am seeing a little hair loss already so I will have to find a way to get it done. I have a constant dry mouth so my fluid intake has been up where it should be... Any ideas on why the dry mouth?

Public service message:
Everyone who will be getting surgery or who just had it pay close attention to the guys here who are veterans and especially your doctors... I had RNY and when they say you will be punished if you eat too much, too fast please listen! I have had 2 episodes where I suffered a full day of pain and nausea because I did not listen when my belly said it was full...  Public service message over...

Personal note:  Those of you who have kids still at home get up from the computer, go hug them and tell them how much you love them. My only child graduates from high school this week but I won't get to see it because I allowed her to get in a relationship with the wrong person and she went down a very bad road. I am afraid that we are permanently estranged and there is nothing I can now do about it. There is no greater pain than losing someone you love very very much.

Hug them every day, guide them and keep them safe.

Brian

Brian,
Great week for you! The dry mouth is probably accompanied by bad breath and is ketosis, a byproduct of the quick weight loss. Best of my knowledge, there's not much you can do about it. The good news is that it will get better and eventually stop as your body acclimates to the new diet. If your plan permits it, sugar free gum or mints may help. And, speaking as someone who learned the hard way, listen to your body's cues about being full. Eat slowly and chew thoroughly or you will enjoy your meals twice - once going in and once coming right back up!
Ken

 Amen to what Ken said.  If you ever do that again and overreat.  I've done it and the only thing that ever helps is to lay down for 30 - 45 minutes and that usually gives things enough time to work out a bit.  Good luck and keep up the good work.

Hi Brian,

Love the post.  Two quick comments:

Great Public Service Message:  Even at 1 1/2 years out when I eat to quick or something I KNOW I cannot tolerate, I suffer for it!!

Personal Note:  Never easy dealing w/ strained relations w/ the family. Your approach is on target though, you can only do the best you can.

Sincerely,
Bill

 Highest Weight: 330
Weight at Consult: 323
Today: 306.6! 

Today is my first Sunday morning weigh in.  I'm down 10.4lbs since my final checkup with the surgeon last monday.  I'm pretty stoked.  I was pretty down last night and in the what the hell was I thinking stage, but seeing that number really gives me some hope.  

Thanks Everybody,

Blake

Blake,
Welcome to the men's room. Good luck and remember to stay active on the board.
Ken

COngrats Blake...little by slow my friend!

Yours in WLS Journey,
Bill

Stay strong Blake.  It is well worth it and get ready for the ride of your life!  Good Luck!

Highest: 407 lb
Surgery: 5-17-10
Last week: 188.4 lb
This week: 186.6 lb
Fluctuation this week: -1.8 lb
Total loss: 220.4 lb

I'm coming up to my two year surgiversary this week. Hard to believe. I had my annual follow up with both my surgeon and PCP this week since I'm headed out of town this week to visit my son in Virginia Beach. Overall, the docs agree that my health is good. My iron is increasing which is good news after the New Year's hospitalization. I need to decrease my dosage of vitamin D, but beyond that what seems like a crazy number of supplements seems to be working well to keep levels in check. I'll be posting the requisite two year anniversary post probably Monday since I'll be MIA until the following Tuesday.

Have a great week, guys.

Good Morning Gentlemen,

First, Michael I'm grinning just thinking about your dancing and am proud you were out there.

Brian, all I can say is like Michael, Amen to your PSA. It's only taken me 3-4 times ( so far ) to lean that lesson. Don't forget Papaya enzymes really help. And try Biotin for the hair loss.

Blake, I think we all go through the " what the heck was I thinking " stage, but it only get better. In fact it gets great ! And can I get another Amen for what Ken said about staying on this forum. It is a God send.

Well, I just got back from a 2 week vacation. I was unable to do any exercise and I ate fatty foods as well. So I am very happy to report that I'm down 2 lbs since my last weigh-in.

Have a great week everyone.


d

No numerical data from me.  I left the scales at home since I'm on VACATION!   I wanted to play along anyway before we get to running around again.  Post a picture later but it's a hell of a deal to wake up to see a snow capped Pike's Peak looming off in the distance from the back deck.  Much as I love Texas there ain't that kind of "hills" where I live.  Though I have seen some fire ant beds that might give it a run for its money!

My stats:

Highest Weight:  310 lbs
Surgery Weight:  300 lbs (on 08 Oct 10)
Goal Weight:  190 lbs
Last Weigh-In:  183 lbs (on 22 Apr 12)
Current Weight:  184 lbs (on 13 May 12)

Total Loss: 126 lbs (from highest weight)
Total Post-Surgery Loss: 116 lbs
Last Weigh-In Difference:   +1 lbs  

I continue to stay within my 5 lbs maintenance range.

I love coming here and seeing all the success people are having.

429: All time high 12/1/10
380: Lap VSG Surgery day 8/30/11
238.4:  Last Week 5/6/12
3.2:  LBS LOST LAST WEEK
238.6:  This Week 5/13/12
0.2 LBS GAINED THIS WEEK
141.4 Lbs Lost since surgery
190.4 Total Weight Lost

This week finds me up .2 lbs.  I was down two lbs on Wednesday, and haven't been off plan, so I am guessing it is water, or muscle since I have been working pretty hard.

Well, I am going to keep it short.  I am off to punish my .2 lbs with a nice long bike ride just as soon as I get back from "On The Run" buying some new running shoes.

Catch ya'll later!!!

My second Sunday Morning with the pros.  I'm overwelmed.  Let's do the easy part first.
Throughly enjoyed your post today Mike.  Sounds to me like you were the "Queen of the Hop"! LOL!  Don't you just love it when you embarrass your kids once in awhile?  It's called getting even.
Earl your post was really encouraging to me.  Being able to increase my lung capacity is one of the main reasons for my having the RNY.  
Brian the loss of your daughter, so to speak, is devastating and I feel for you.  When she gets older she will realize what she has missed my not having you in her life.  Like my situation with my son, all we can do is hope and pray for them.  Your public message is a good one.  What you and everyone here says I hope I can follow.  I'm a gulper and sometimes an inhaler so I'm sure I will learn on my own what all you have warned about.

Now it's time for a confession.  After 9 and 2/3 days of not cheating one bit on my protein diet, I fell off my horse.  My wife's on a high protein diet and she made her, to die for, deviled eggs and no fat beef pattys for her dinner.  I missed my lunch protein drink yesterday while we were out shopping and when I smelled her cooking I couldn't resist.  I had 2 half eggs and one 3 or 4 oz patty w/bit mustard.  I felt terrible all night and she told me to get over it.  I weighed in Fri at my PT session at 319.1.  That's down from 337.1 at my only meeting with my surgeon.  Back to my diet this morning.  4 days till surgery and I'm still swinging between yes or no.  Is this common?  I read these stories about older people and wonder where I will be.

Jim  

 Jim,

Thanks for the kind words re: my pride and joy, all I can do is sit back and wait, these are all the choices she made.

You are doing awesome with your preop... one slip does not mean anything in the big plan. You are making the right choice for the long run, you have a plan now stick to it!

Oh Yeah, it is our job as a parent to keep the kids on their toes!   They all had a blast so it was worth it!!   A Lot of fun! 

Hi Mike,

Good Post. Can pic u tearing up the dance floor!! Gotta love it...

See you at the softball fields..


Sincerely,
Bill

Oh yeah and there are pics out there to prove it!!  :-)  Good times!