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Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;
Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)
M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4
5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)
Name
Alyssa
Age
27
Location
Bible Belt, USA
Height
5’9
Starting Weight
1/1/14: 308lbs
Surgery date 5/13/14: (-)10-15lbs
Current: 205lbs
Goal Weight
170-180lbs, anything below that is just icing on the cake!
Where I am in the Surgery Process
I am about 6.5 months out. Honestly I am disappointed in myself due to my poor eating habits. For the past month or so I have stalled myself by eating junk foods and not sticking to plan. I have been so ashamed of my eating habits that this is the first time that I have expressed these feelings. I feel like I’m depressed because of this. From 2wks post op until now I have received glowing compliments from just about everyone I see. I have become too relaxed and set myself in maintenance mode instead of losing. I have numerous people tell me I look great and to stop losing. For personal reason I still have 30-40lbs to go. I know I can do it, I just need to stop being lazy! I have always been the “slow” loser and get disappointed when I see others who have higher weight loss stats than me. But at the same time I know I have done this to myself. I really want to see a psychiatrist or therapist for help but my insurance won’t cover this until after the new year. I don’t regret anything and I would do this surgery over in a heartbeat.
On the upside: I have logged my foods into MFP for the past 6 days and managed to stay under 700 calories. I am also using the pie chart that my NUT recommended to stay within my percentage range she gave me.
Best thing about weight loss
Fitting into an airplane seat, smaller clothes, fit properly in a car, cross my legs, being healthier.
Worst thing about weight loss
Does nausea/vomiting count? I had horrible stomach spasms at first that got better after a while. I never had reflux before, but I sure have it now!
Favorite Type of Exercise
I still have yet to truly exercise. I’m really working on this. I feel like the sleeve has done its job and now it’s time for me to do my part.
Current Goal
170-180lbs, hopefully a size 8 or 10.
Name:
Elaine
Age:
40
Location:
Originally from Boston, now living in the Atlanta area
Height:
5' 6"
Starting Weight:
249 lbs.
Goal Weight:
150 lbs.
Where I am in the Surgery Process:
Almost 4 months post op (Surgeries on 8/12/14 and 8/13/14)
Best thing about weight loss:
Feeling lighter, being able to exercise, shopping at regular stores, fitting comfortably in an airplane seat, so so many more...
Worst thing about weight loss:
I've lost a ton of hair...it's distressing but I know it's temporary.
Favorite Type of Exercise:
Step Aerobics, Zumba, walking with songs on 130-140 beats per minute
Other Information:
I was widowed at age 30 (10 years ago) with 2 young kids. My son is now 16 and my daughter is 13. I work full time and travel to Boston 2 times per month. My boyfriend is still in the Boston area so we have been doing a long distance thing for almost 2 years. 
Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;
Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)
M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4
5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)
Name Margaret
Age 32
Location Philly
Height 5'8"
Starting Weight 432
Goal Weight 175
Where I am in the Surgery Process 4 months post op
Best thing about weight loss Planning lots and lots of travel! Feeling like I fit into the world so much better. Planning to start a family, too, is very exciting/scary.
Worst thing about weight loss Tailbone pain & going through clothes so quickly.
Favorite Type of Exercise Strength training!
Current Goal Can't wait to get to 200lbs lost.
Other Information I'm married and we have two adorable cats. I'm crafty, I knit and quilt and I have a huge garden. I can't wait to knit a sweater for myself, which I never did before because it would take too long!
32F 5'8" High weight: 432 | Consult weight: 396 | Surgery weight: 335 | Current weight: 170
