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Come post as we need some life here!
Am pleased to report my weightloss has leveled off at 158-162 lbs. I bounce up and down.
This is a good weight for me as am 5' 7.5" with heavy dense bones and large frame. My sizing is 14-16 depending on the make/cut. Am happy to finally reach this weight as was my high school and college weight. The distribution is somewhat different! Had knockers then and flat tummy but things are reversed now: flat up top with belly roll, but I'll take it!
Have the flu so not hungry nor struggling to keep weight under control. Hydration is the big thing and getting enough protein. Drinking smoothies seems doable as don't feel like cooking until I get my energy back.
How are you making out with your weightloss? We all experience a bit of regain but it can be beaten back! For some it is more difficult as we fight old demons.
Hope you are having a better day today than yesterday. Wishing you an even better day tomorrow!
jen
Virgie hope the surgery went well. After my sleeve most of my medical my medical problems went away. No more Victoza, high BP and my snoring is pretty much gone. My wife checks me at night to see if I'm still alive. Hope the that the third time is the charm
So grateful & excited! I am going to have my RNY in 3 days! This is my 3rd surgery. I had some problems with the Lab Band back in 2008. Could not find my sweet spot and I was hungry all the time. I regret getting this surgery it just made my acid reflux worse. Though I know there are lots of people that have not had any of those problems. Then I had a revision from the LB to the Sleeve in 2009, it was better with my weight loss for a little while, but my hiatal hernia became worse with extreme acid reflux. I eventually gained back my weight, went through stressful and depression times in my life with family members and I just recently lost my brother on the 13th of December just 9 days ago from bile duct and liver cancer, 4th stage. I found out that my gall bladder will be removed because I have gall stones.
So, now I'm finally going to get my RNY & all fixed up and lose some weight at the same time. Hopefully, I will be off of my Victoza, HBP pills and my Sleep Apnea will go away soon. Please no negative replies!
Blessings and Merry Christmas to all!!!
Virgie Tschirhart
Lap Band - 2008, Sleeve - 2009, RYN - 2017
Started Program Weight July 13, 2017 - 194.2
Before Surgery Weight December 27, 2017 - 185.0
Current Weight - February 2018 - 161.0
I'm doing great. I have had no issues at all. No pain after surgery. Just getting ready to start the next phase of food. But I am feeling really well. Back to doing water aerobics
Good to know! Are you doing well with it?
Pamela
Surgery 05-08-18 hw 317, consult wt 278, surgery weight 252. M1 -20, M2-5, M3-8, M4-6
Thanks for the inspiration!
Pamela
Surgery 05-08-18 hw 317, consult wt 278, surgery weight 252. M1 -20, M2-5, M3-8, M4-6
Welcome Just4me!
I understand your concern about your age. I was 58 when I had my surgery with a few co-morbidities in addition to the weight.
My surgery was SO easy...the sleeve...it was almost like I never had it! I think the fact that I lost 75 pounds during that 6 month dieting period made me feel better.
I have no regrets about getting the surgery. I have regained about 25 lbs...my own fault despite being ill and unable to exercise. I feel better, have more energy and self-confidence, look better and feel healthier.
I used to think I'd die in my 60's due to my weight and other medical issues, but now I believe I will be around a lot longer.
Best of luck!
Kathy
Kathy
I currently reside in the Akron, Ohio area (45 mins from Cleveland). I had the Lapband removed in Feb 2017. Is there anyone on this post that lives here? I am trying to find a surgeon that accepts my insurance for the RNY now. Thx
Thanks!
Pamela
Surgery 05-08-18 hw 317, consult wt 278, surgery weight 252. M1 -20, M2-5, M3-8, M4-6
