seriously considering changing goal weight at 14 months post-op

Hello all you wonderful sleevers.  I'm 14 months post-op and haven't lost a pound in nearly FIVE months.  I've received wonderful advise from multiple vets with no results.  I've never been big on counting calories but have almost alway**** my goal of 70+ protein and 40 carbs/per day.  I began exercising 30 minutes/day 5 days/wk  at 3 1/2 months post-op.  I increased that to 5 hours/wk (so doubled my working out time) back in December.  I've also incorporated some wt training into the mix.  Still.......absolutely no change.  Sigh.

stats:  5'1", 233 before pre-op diet, 220 day of surgery, 133 (for just a minute!) in October, 135 today. 

I had a DEXA scan done last October so I now realize it would be unrealistic for me to weigh 105.  But damn, is 125 too much to ask?

It seems to me the last bit should be melting off with all the working out I'm doing!  So........as per the title of this babbling post, I'm considering changing my "goal" wt to a more realistic 135.  After all, I've never even been 125 in my life!

What say you??   Hugs........Jennifer

I haven't been sleeved yet, but my feeling is that our body will get to a place where it is comfortable and "want" to stay there.....

If 135 is comfortable for you and Im CERTAIN you look amazing, I would go with it!!  I would much prefer to be a few pounds heavier with ease of maitainance, then a few pounds lighter and have to fight like heck to stay at the "ideal weight."

Good luck!!!

Thanks for the reply, Hayley.  Good luck with your journey.

Jennifer

I'd say check with your doctor. It sounds to me like 135 is a great, healthy place for you to be. But your doctor would be better able to advise you.

Thanks for the reply, Amy.  The bariatric doc's goal wt for me is 129. 
Jennifer

What has happened with your measurements? If you've added weight training and increased your workouts, you may well be losing fat but gaining muscle mass.  That's a 'win' even if it doesn't show on the scale.  A pound of muscle takes up less space (volume) than a pound of fat effectively 'shrinking' your body size without affecting the scale.

What was your lean mass when they did your DEXA scan?

Carolyn, I'm not sure what my lean mass was but my body fat % was 29.2 (which, as you are aware is "normal" but too high IMO).  I'm going to look for the print out.

Thanks,
Jennifer

We can calculate your lean mass with what you just posted.

If you were 135ish at the time of the scan and your body fat % was 29.2, your lean mass (muscle, bone, water) = 135 - 135 * .292 (fat mass) = 95.6lbs.  To get to 24-25% body fat % you would need to be 126 to 127.5 lbs presuming you didn't gain any muscle.  The calculation goes like this:  95.6/.76 or 95.6/.75.

Hypothetically speaking, if you gained 2lbs of muscle since that time and now had 97.6lbs of lean mass, 24-25% body fat would be 128.4 to 130lbs (97.6/.76 or 97.6/.75). 

If you have kept track of your measurements (waist, hips, bust, etc.) they will have gone down if you've gained muscle but lost fat.  There are online body fat calculators you can use to estimate your current body fat%.  The Navy one is probably the best. It takes into account a variety of measurements.  DEXA scans, hydrostatic measurements, etc., are better, however.  Skinfold is almost useless -- the Navy method is actually more accurate. 

I hope that helps!

Unfortunately, I have never taken any measurements throughout this journey (I know, stupid right!).  However, I can certainly "tell" that I've gained muscle mass. 

I'm so very happy with my progress but this part has been discouraging.  I work my a$$ off with no scale results.  I need to take measurements.  TODAY.  For my "mental health" if nothing else.

Jennifer

I understand completely. I'm 13 months out, transitioning to maintenance, etc., and I have to say I will miss the validation of the scale going down every day or week, or whatnot. I have tried all along to focus on other goals like fitness level, doing a triathalon, etc., to keep from getting too dependent on the scale.  Just keepin' it real, though,  I think getting a thrill from the scale going down is hardwired in those of us with two X chromosomes. We can intellectualize and 'know' otherwise, but that secret heart of hearts loves the scale drop.