X-Post: 2 Year Surgiversary - better late than never
Post Date: 5/1/12 8:16 am
Last Edit: 5/1/12 8:19 am
Last week was my 2 year surgiversary, but I didn't want to post until I had my appt. with the surgeon. All my blood work is perfect and he told me to keep doing what I'm doing because it's working. He also said that I had lost 18 lbs in this 2nd year. So when you hear about the honeymoon stage, take it with a grain of salt because it's all up to you. He asked what I though made the difference. I think it's the fact that I did ALL Cardio when I was actively losing then when I got close to goal I incorporated weights to tone my muscles. I believe the extra muscles are what helped to lose those last pounds. I started this journey at 245 lbs and have stabilized at 130 lbs. (within 5 lbs) Whenever I creep up, I just make sure I'm getting enough protein and fluids and it goes back down. I still can only eat 4 oz of dense protein and I still follow all the rules i.e. protein first, not drinking and eating at the same time, etc.
For all of you on the fence, I would do this again in a second and I'm self pay. The quality of life is so much better. For example: in the first pictures below, I'm goofing around on Spring Break with my beautiful daughter. We played dress up at a children's museum (costumes would never have fit before), crawled through caves, (I would have never fit before), and walked everywhere (which would have been too painful for my back before). I was so happy not to be one of those parents sitting on the side watching their kids have fun and not participating in the fun. I would be happy to answer any questions from newbies!!!! Knowledge is power and I believe in paying it forward! I STILL LOVE MY SLEEVE!!!!!!
OK, I've been messing with these damn pictures for an hour. If you want to see more, feel free to look on my profile.
Last Edit: 5/1/12 8:19 am
Last week was my 2 year surgiversary, but I didn't want to post until I had my appt. with the surgeon. All my blood work is perfect and he told me to keep doing what I'm doing because it's working. He also said that I had lost 18 lbs in this 2nd year. So when you hear about the honeymoon stage, take it with a grain of salt because it's all up to you. He asked what I though made the difference. I think it's the fact that I did ALL Cardio when I was actively losing then when I got close to goal I incorporated weights to tone my muscles. I believe the extra muscles are what helped to lose those last pounds. I started this journey at 245 lbs and have stabilized at 130 lbs. (within 5 lbs) Whenever I creep up, I just make sure I'm getting enough protein and fluids and it goes back down. I still can only eat 4 oz of dense protein and I still follow all the rules i.e. protein first, not drinking and eating at the same time, etc.
For all of you on the fence, I would do this again in a second and I'm self pay. The quality of life is so much better. For example: in the first pictures below, I'm goofing around on Spring Break with my beautiful daughter. We played dress up at a children's museum (costumes would never have fit before), crawled through caves, (I would have never fit before), and walked everywhere (which would have been too painful for my back before). I was so happy not to be one of those parents sitting on the side watching their kids have fun and not participating in the fun. I would be happy to answer any questions from newbies!!!! Knowledge is power and I believe in paying it forward! I STILL LOVE MY SLEEVE!!!!!!
OK, I've been messing with these damn pictures for an hour. If you want to see more, feel free to look on my profile.
Living until I die!
Congrats to you! We share the same surgeon! I started my journey this past December and what a journey it has been . . I LOVE MY SLEEVE . . I am now within 6 lbs of my goal in just over 4 months . . .I go back to see him on June 4 . . . I have not seen him since a few weeks after surgery!!
On the journey to something new . . . 
Vera!!!! I'm so glad you posted this! It's wonderful to see you and you look AWESOME! I listened to you a lot along my journey and have been wondering about you...CONGRATS on your success!!!
Deb
Deb
Goal Reached in 12.5 Months
HW: 274 Pre-OpW: 266 SW: 254 CW: 125 GW: 145
You must permanently change your lifestyle if you want your weight loss to be permanent. You can do it!
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