lovinglifevegas
5 months today (AKA 22 Weeks)
Sep 25, 2007
I'm now 7 lbs away from my second goal of 199, and then I get to start my countdown to 178 (Century Club). Moving right along. There's really been no drama in terms of dumping or people saying stupid stuff, or anything, so I don't have much to report, other than another 4lbs gone forever, which is just fine by me!
BMI
Start: 44.9
Current: 33.4
Goal: 25.0
Pounds to Lose
Start: 123.0
Lost: 71.2 (57.2 post-op)
To go: 51.8
BMI
Start: 44.9
Current: 33.4
Goal: 25.0
Pounds to Lose
Start: 123.0
Lost: 71.2 (57.2 post-op)
To go: 51.8
20 Weeks Post-Op
Sep 16, 2007
I'm 11 lbs away from my second goal of 199. Doing well, especially now that I've discovered that I can eat beef jerky, which totally helps me get my protein in. I can't believe I can eat it, since I haven't been able to eat solid red meat in over 5 years, w/out getting ill. I'm happy and love it. It's nice to run into these little surprises.
Since I'm able to eat salad again, I've been much happier about my food options, even though I have to make sure I get my protein in, which I don't always do.
Also, I started to lose my hair about a month ago and am trying to be better about my vitamins and protein. It's no surprise that it happened, since it happens to so many people, but I'm still bummed about it. Hopefully, I can get it to stop falling out and start growing back.
BMI
Start: 44.9
Current: 34
Goal: 25.0
Pounds to Lose
Start: 123.0
Lost: 67.6 (53.6 post-op)
To go: 55.4
Since I'm able to eat salad again, I've been much happier about my food options, even though I have to make sure I get my protein in, which I don't always do.
Also, I started to lose my hair about a month ago and am trying to be better about my vitamins and protein. It's no surprise that it happened, since it happens to so many people, but I'm still bummed about it. Hopefully, I can get it to stop falling out and start growing back.
BMI
Start: 44.9
Current: 34
Goal: 25.0
Pounds to Lose
Start: 123.0
Lost: 67.6 (53.6 post-op)
To go: 55.4
15.5 Weeks Post-Op
Aug 12, 2007
I've lost exactly 1/2 of the weight that I need to lose to hit my doctor's goal. My goal weight is actually 175, but hers is 155. We'll see where is all goes. Updated my ticker, and it's looking good...
BMI
Start: 44.9
Current: 34.9
Goal: 25.0
Pounds to Lose
Start: 123.0
Lost: 61.6 (47.6 post-op)
To go: 61.4
BMI
Start: 44.9
Current: 34.9
Goal: 25.0
Pounds to Lose
Start: 123.0
Lost: 61.6 (47.6 post-op)
To go: 61.4
13 Weeks Post-Op
Jul 25, 2007
Moving right along. Only 4.4 pounds away from first goal weight of 218. Updated my ticker again (I love that part).
BMI
Start: 44.9
Current: 35.9
Goal: 25.0
Pounds to Lose
Start: 123.0
Lost: 55.6 (41.6 post-op)
To go: 67.4
BMI
Start: 44.9
Current: 35.9
Goal: 25.0
Pounds to Lose
Start: 123.0
Lost: 55.6 (41.6 post-op)
To go: 67.4
11 Weeks Post-Op (Uh-oh)
Jul 11, 2007
I'm not going in the wrong direction, exactly, but I've only lost 3.5 lbs in the last two weeks, which is about half of what I had hoped to lose (5-6 lbs.). Keep on trying, I guess.
BMI
Start: 44.9
Current: 36.6
Goal: 25.0
Pounds to Lose
Start: 123.0
Lost: 51 (37.4 post-op)
To go: 72
9 Weeks Post-Op
Jun 27, 2007
I'm now 12.6 lbs away from my 1st goal weight of 218, which means it's finally in sight. At my current rate, it will take me 4 more weeks, but I'm going to try to do it in 3 weeks. We'll see how it goes. Wish me luck!
It took me 9 weeks, but I am finally trying to put the scale away and only weigh in once a week. My great friends on the April'07 board do a weekly weigh-in report on Sundays, so I'll weigh myself this Sunday, report in, then make it my new weigh-in day of the week. This should be interesting, since I've been a slave to the scale every day (sometimes 2-3 times a day) since my surgery.
BMI
Start: 44.9
Current: 37.2
Goal: 25.0
Pounds to Lose
Start: 123.0
Lost: 47.4 (33.4 post-op)
To go: 75.6
It took me 9 weeks, but I am finally trying to put the scale away and only weigh in once a week. My great friends on the April'07 board do a weekly weigh-in report on Sundays, so I'll weigh myself this Sunday, report in, then make it my new weigh-in day of the week. This should be interesting, since I've been a slave to the scale every day (sometimes 2-3 times a day) since my surgery.
BMI
Start: 44.9
Current: 37.2
Goal: 25.0
Pounds to Lose
Start: 123.0
Lost: 47.4 (33.4 post-op)
To go: 75.6
7 Weeks Post-Op
Jun 15, 2007
It occurred to me today that, w/ a BMI of 38.3, I wouldn't even qualify for WLS under my current insurance requirements. Strange, considering I know from whence I came, and it's not exactly a distant memory. I am feeling good about it all, though, and know that I only have more positive results in the future.
Below, I've posted my calculations from Wednesday, which is the official 7 week mark, but it's now Sunday night, and I've lost two more pounds, so I am super excited about how this week is going for me so far. Boy, those plateaus can last a really long time! If anyone reading this is on one, don't worry - it will pass, just as everyone always says.
BMI
Start: 44.9
Current: 38.3
Goal: 25.0
Pounds to Lose
Start: 123.0
Lost: 40.8 (26.8 post-op)
To go: 82.2
Below, I've posted my calculations from Wednesday, which is the official 7 week mark, but it's now Sunday night, and I've lost two more pounds, so I am super excited about how this week is going for me so far. Boy, those plateaus can last a really long time! If anyone reading this is on one, don't worry - it will pass, just as everyone always says.
BMI
Start: 44.9
Current: 38.3
Goal: 25.0
Pounds to Lose
Start: 123.0
Lost: 40.8 (26.8 post-op)
To go: 82.2
5 Weeks Post-Op
May 29, 2007
I hit another plateau, but that's because I was not getting enough protein/calories in. No biggie. I'm back on track now, so I thought I'd update my ticker and give myself a little motivation to go to bed now so I can wake up in the morning and workout.
I'm only 24.8 lbs away from my 1st goal weight of 218, which is the lowest weight I've ever been able to get to on my own, through diet and exercise.
My second goal weight is 199 because, well obviously, it means I'm out of the 200's FOREVER. It's also just about the 1/2 way point for the number of pounds I need to lose to hit ultimate goal weight, so it's a double-whammy celebration goal.
Third goal weight is 178 - when I get to join the century club.
Final goal weight is 155 - where I will officially have a BMI of 25 (normal).
BMI
Start: 44.9
Current: 39.2
Goal: 25.0
Pounds to Lose
Start: 123.0
Lost: 35.2 (21.2 Post-op)
To go: 87.8
I'm only 24.8 lbs away from my 1st goal weight of 218, which is the lowest weight I've ever been able to get to on my own, through diet and exercise.
My second goal weight is 199 because, well obviously, it means I'm out of the 200's FOREVER. It's also just about the 1/2 way point for the number of pounds I need to lose to hit ultimate goal weight, so it's a double-whammy celebration goal.
Third goal weight is 178 - when I get to join the century club.
Final goal weight is 155 - where I will officially have a BMI of 25 (normal).
BMI
Start: 44.9
Current: 39.2
Goal: 25.0
Pounds to Lose
Start: 123.0
Lost: 35.2 (21.2 Post-op)
To go: 87.8
3 Weeks Post-Op
May 18, 2007
Well, 23 days out from surgery and I've had my first lesson on not worrying about plateaus. I lost 6 lbs in three days, immediately after my last post, then have plateaud for another 7 days since then. I don't mind at all now, because I know I am doing it right and it will come off when it is ready.
I've also heard about adding calories and "up-ing" protein to 80-100 grams a day. I don't think I'm ready for that yet, but maybe next week I will talk to my nutritionist about it.
BMI
Start: 44.9
Current: 39.9
Goal: 25.0
Pounds to Lose
Start: 123.0
Lost: 30.6 (16.6 Post-op)
To go: 92.4
I've also heard about adding calories and "up-ing" protein to 80-100 grams a day. I don't think I'm ready for that yet, but maybe next week I will talk to my nutritionist about it.
BMI
Start: 44.9
Current: 39.9
Goal: 25.0
Pounds to Lose
Start: 123.0
Lost: 30.6 (16.6 Post-op)
To go: 92.4
13 Days Post-Op
May 08, 2007
I am exactly 99 lbs away from my goal weight, but I have hit a plateau and I'm only two weeks out from surgery. In fact, I have not lost a single solitary pound since I was one week out. I'm a little concerned about this, since I am getting my protein, water, and walking in, just like they said. Unfortunately, I have not experienced dumping, which I was actually looking forward to, in hopes that it would help me fight off some of the bad habits from pre-op. Oh well. I guess I'm just going to have to rely on will-power for now!
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Surgery
04/25/2007
Surgery Date
Mar 06, 2007
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