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Jennifer K.
on 6/20/23 4:57 am - Phoenix , AZ
Topic: 17 years!

Good morning all. 17 years ago today I was starting on a life changing journey. When I went for my surgery consult I was at my heaviest - 288lbs, currently I am now 135lbs. It took hard work and dedication to not only lose the weight but to maintain the weight loss for all these years. I eat healthy, workout and take care of myself inside and out. I get a physical annually and still take my vits/sups every day :-)

I am loving this life and so glad I made the decision to have surgery and be successful at it.

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

1/14/2025 still maintaining 135 :-)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh Lift 10/2020

Thigh Lift revision 10/2021

Smiley.J
on 6/19/23 4:51 am
Topic: Alklaine Water Machine Worth It?

I've been drinking quite a bit of alkaline water since the turn of the year. It seems to help with acidic reflux. Since I made big changes to my diet it seems to have set something off in my stomach. And I get a lot of acid reflux, i think the medical term is GORD. Rather than go on a prescription medicine i teied drinking alkaline water. It seems to help, a little. But the bottles are pricey. And i get through 2 or 3 of them each day. Would it be a good idea to use a machine instead? An alkaline water machine? Then i can just use the tap water in the house and stop buying the expensive bottles. But the machines are pricey. Do they even work?

Smiley.J
on 6/19/23 4:45 am
Topic: RE: Pissed Off but Thankful

Best of luck WendyGail

You can do it.

:)

kerryanderson
on 6/15/23 9:02 pm
Topic: RE: Pissed Off but Thankful

Good luck with your weight loss! drift hunters

Cautiously_Hopeful
on 6/6/23 9:56 am
WLS on 07/15/22
Topic: RE: What products do you find helpful post-WLS?

New reply to an old post but thank you for sharing all of these! I'm always looking for more plant-based options!

HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4

Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5

wendygail
on 6/1/23 9:16 am - Live Oak, FL
Topic: Pissed Off but Thankful
I have nobody but me for the 76.4 total pound gain over the last few years. That being said, to the ones that have said that I;ve gained back every bit of weight that I've lost, THANK YOU FOR ******G ME OFF AND GIVING ME THE DETERMINATION TO GET THE WEIGHT BAACK OFF AND GETTING AND STAYING AT MY GOAL WEIGHT.



My starting weight was 427 pounds I am at 306.4 now. My lowest post surgery weiuught was 230.0 pounds For now, my personal goal weight is to get to 227 pounds. That is what I weighed when, I got married 27 years ago. After I reach that weight, then my doctor and I will determine how much more I need to lose.
 It's a great day to be alive.        
SkyeMetcalfe
on 6/1/23 5:40 am
Topic: RE: What are some way I can stay Motivated

Find support from friends, family, or the community. You can share your successes and struggles with other people who also want to lose weight or have already achieved their goals. They can give you advice, praise, or support in difficult times.
Don't criticize yourself for failures. Losing weight is a long and difficult process that requires patience and perseverance. You may encounter obstacles, temptations, or relapses, but this

SkyeMetcalfe
on 6/1/23 5:35 am
Topic: RE: One of my Weight Loss Goals

Weight loss surgery is a serious decision that requires careful consideration and consultation with specialists.
I think you should first visit a psychologist or psychotherapist to assess your mental readiness for lifestyle and nutrition changes after surgery

H.A.L.A B.
on 5/30/23 5:07 am
Topic: RE: T.V. Star Billy Gardell on Life After Gastric Bypass Surgery

Be mindful what you eat and how much. Year 3 and after - lots of people start gaining. They relax the diet and rules, i.e. eating more slider food, eating more, drinking with meals, and drinking alcohol.

Weighing often - i.e. once a week and addressing any significant weight gain as we start gaining is important. I.e. if your goal is 150, and you are sitting at 145...going up to 150 may be insignificant. But 155 should be addressed by analyzing your diet and adjusting. The 155 is only 5lbs over the goal, but it's 10lbs from where person maintained. So it's an actual 10 lbs gain.

I'm now app 10lbs from my goal. I lost 20 lbs regain in 6 months but the last 10 is giving me trouble. I know my body would let go of it as long as I maintain my current way of eating. (Relatively Low-Carb keto-paleo type eating). But it would take time. I don't want to restrict more because I want to get to my goal and maintain. Too much restriction can trigger binging.. so I don't.

Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG

"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"

"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."

skmurr
on 5/29/23 10:07 am - Lumberton , NJ
VSG on 06/01/21
Topic: RE: Been Far too long since I have been in here

Hello

I'm inspired by your story. I'm 2 years out in my journey of VSG. Do you have any suggestions or tips as I continue being you are a veteran? I can't really do healthy options but I am committed to walking journaling and eating in smaller portions. But my problem is snacking so I am trying to replace some with fresh fruits. Thank you for your help and support.

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