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Down another 4 pounds this weekend.
I'm on an Optifast weight loss plan (so eating shakes, bars, and soups), and this weekend I went to Disney World! It went pretty good, all things considered. Saturday was pretty much on plan except for eating a couple hundred calories more; I was ravenous since I was on the go all day, I ended up walking about nine miles! Sunday had less product and more healthy real food (fish and green veggies), except for a massive soft serve ice cream cup. Hey, at least I enjoyed it! And put in another 7 miles walking.
HW: 380 SW: 351 CW: 295 GW: 135 -- Third goal 277
Hi!
Welcome and congrats on your decision! I'm 10 months out. My only "down" side, (more like unexpected) is how subtly my body reacts to things. I don't dump. And it takes me a while of really "listening" to my body to know if something disagrees with me. I was expecting to be throwing up, slimming, stuck etc. Nope it's all very subtle for me and hard to differentiate.
5'6.5" High weight:337 Lowest weight:193/31 BMI: Goal: 195-205/31-32 BMI
4th week at 212. just my usual lose some stay the stay the same, stay the same. blah blah blah lol. Someone ran off with my measuring tape, so I can't even do that. Let's call it even for this week.
Cast is officially off in 1 week (but between you and me, it's coming off Friday at 9, I have a ringette tournament this weekend). Turns out I'm not replaceable, so I will play.
I have endured the are you crazy lectures for the last week and a half.
RNY 2011/07/26 HW 338; SW 301; LW 199; Starting over weight 255; CW 212; GOAL #1 lose regain back to 199 lbs!
First of all, no regrets. It is much easier to stuggle with life and any medical issues at a lower weight.
I am recovering right now from Hernia surgery at the incision site. That being said it could happen with any laproscopic surgery.
The first three months were hard mentally..it is a whole new world including just figuring it all out and what you can tolerate to eat.
I do struggle with constipation that I never had before
I stongly recommend support groups including OH.
Good Luck!
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 was away, so I am giving my official weight the morning of my LBL/BL/hernia repair.
I was excited because it officially put me at the random goal I set for myself based on Body fat testing. My doc doesnt set goals.
PS said he took off 4 1/2 pounds of skin.
Highest ever 420+
Bariatric consult: 383
Last week: 190
This week: 189
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
Mine has been the same. It's like my body said "nope, now you have to really work for it" lol.
38 y.o. 5'7" HW 347 SW 332 M1 -22 M2 -18 M3 -19 M4 -9 M5 -18 M6 -11 M7 -13 M8-9 M9 -7 M10 -8 M11 -5 M12 -1 M13 -9 M14 -0
It is weird..mine slowed down like clockwork when I hit the one year mark.
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 have had my Withings scale for 3 years now. This week I got this message:"Congrats!! You have reached a new low weight" 
- RNY September 2008
- 5'7" tall
- Highest Weight: 339
- Goal Weight: 140
- Current Weight: 135
I have lost around 10 pounds since December 28th. Even 7 years post-op, our tools still work if we use them right. Never stop trying!!
I hope everyone is having a great week!!
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'm 10 weeks post op and have had a few issues.
- Can't keep dense meat down, I throw up about 80% of the time. To compensate I've been using more protein shakes then I like.
- The vitamins recommendations are not a suggestion, they are a must. I wasn't paying attention and gave myself a B12 deficiency that will take a few months to fully recover from.
- My brain isn't connecting with the weight loss. I'm down about 70 pounds since my pre-surgery diet and I don't feel a difference. I can see it in pictures, but not in the mirror.
- I have little energy and time for other people. All my extra energy must go into my recovery. That has been difficult on some of my friendships.
Overall, I'm pleased with my progress and don't regret the surgery.
I put off having the surgery for 8 years because I knew I wasn't ready to make the life style choices. Waiting was the right choice, but having the surgery was too.
