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Hi -
I had surgery June 3, 2015. I lost 50 of the pounds before surgery - through my six-month supervised diet and my two-week pre-surgery liquid diet. So as of the time I wrote that post (early August), I'd lost 150 lbs in the 14 months since surgery. I'm down 214 lbs now - so that's 164 since surgery (in 17 months)
RNY 06/03/15 by Michael Garren (Madison, WI)
HW: 373 SW: 316 GW: 150 LW: 138 CW: 163
I know this is an old post, but I'm wondering what you surgery date was, or rather how long it took you to meet this goal? You and I are starting at about the same place, so I'd love to get an idea. Thanks!
Thanks! That's what I love about these boards. It's great to tap into this shared experience. My family and friends are great, but they really can't get it.
I had those same fears a lot in the beginning, but got though them. You will, too.
Keep up the good work!!! 
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
Awesome, Melinda!! Keep it up!!
I was feeling down because on some level I think I want to lose 5 pounds, but really am not doing anything about it. I am at goal, but this past spring I was 5 pounds lighter and liked how that made me feel (my knees are shot and the 5 pounds made a difference).
For some reason, recently my weight seems to have shifted to my boobs. This makes my boyfriend VERY happy, but me, not as much...lol. If I were not so friggin old, I would honestly worry that I was pregnant. Oh, well. Maybe I will actually do something about the 5 pounds before the holiday****
- 5'7" tall, 50 years old, RNY 8 years ago
- HW: 339 (BMI 53)
- Goal Weight: 140 (BMI 22)- this has always been my goal weight since my old WW days in the 80's
- Current Weight: 140
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
I appreciate all the input. This is a constant learning journey.
Bariatric Programs spend a lot of time teaching you how to lose the weight...they have programs if you regain the weight...but what about maintenance??? Don't they expect anyone to do that?
Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014
Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16
#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets
I agree!! Sometimes our bodies are just screwey. I was just letting you know that for me, and some others have also shared this, around the 2 year mark we had to cut back calories to maintain. It sucks, but it is what it is.
I used to be able to eat 2500 calories a day to maintain, now I eat 2000. Right after plastic surgery I was eating 3000+ calories a day, but 3 months later I had to cut back to my usual 2000. I don't track every day, but just as needed.
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
That's great! I'm glad it went well! I had a girls weekend, and while there were plenty of wls friendly foods, I was worried about my weigh in. But I also had a good week in the end. Funny how that happens....my first goal has been to get under 300, followed closely by under 290 (when I metmy husband). It's getting closer and closer. I still have doubts sometime about failing at this, but I try to keep perspective and remember that I've already managed to lose more weight in the last few months than I ever have!
have a great week!
HW:378
LW314
TW: 306
*edit to fix crazy amount of autocorrects!
I was dreading this weekend but it actually turned out pretty great with my friends and blech with the baby shower and my stupid SIL but that was a tiny part of it. Had a great weigh in today and I'm only 2 pounds from a normal BMI. I can totally do it by Christmas which was my goal!
HW: 377
LW: 154
TW: 151
Next goal & Dream goal: 149 - 'Normal' BMI
Next up?
Melinda
HW: 377 SW: 362 CW:131
TOTAL LOSS: 249 pounds
