Question:
Am I done at a year?
Hey guys, I am a year post op and down from 278 to 160ish. I am 5' 7". I havent lost any weight for a month now. Am I done? I have been eating some carbs lately..cookies and goldfish.. is it possible to lose weight at the year mark or is this it? — Carla M. (posted on February 27, 2004)
February 26, 2004
Yes, definitely possible. But since you are so close to goal, it's going to
go slowly and you will have to work harder at it. Cut back on the carbs and
up the exercise and you shouldn't have a problem. Good luck!
— Yolanda J.
February 26, 2004
I pretty much stopped at a year out. Like someone pulled a switch. I did
manage to lose another 20 lbs but never could get to a normal bmi. I wish I
had tried harder the first six months instead of taking it for granted.
(Hint to those of you who are new post ops)
— Danmark
February 27, 2004
I pretty much stopped at nine months when I was five pounds from goal. I
have gained a few pounds since the holidays, but I am working to get that
off. Next step, try to get insurance approval for a TT. Sapala Wood
Micropouch 12/12/02 – 213/133/125.
— Jazzy
February 27, 2004
I AM NOT ONE YEAR OUT, BUT I DON'T THINK YOU ARE FINISHED.FROM READING MANY
PROFILES, PEOPLE CONTINUE TO LOSE UO TO 15 MONTHS OUT. YOUR LOSS WILL JUST
BE SLOWER.
— Just P
February 27, 2004
You're done if you want to be. We have malabsorption so we technically
have the rest of our lives with the tool. The best window of opportunity
is in the 1st 2 years post-op. And then with exercise we can lose more and
more.
— mrsmyranow
February 27, 2004
Carla, first congrats on the great weight loss at one year post0op. Good
job and I bet you look amazing. Your not necessarily done, however,
usually after the 1 year mark or as we get closer to goal, we have to help
the weight loss along, its no longer just sit back for the ride. I have no
idea what your eating (other than letting some carbs slip in), and what
your exercise program is like, but it sounds like you may have to either
cut some calories or up the heart pumping cardio to get the loss moving
again. Keep in mind (I always tell post-ops this so if you have seen my
shtick, I apologize!) that whatever goal weight you select, if too low,
will be very difficult to maintain. The lower your weight/size, the less
calories you can take in to maintain it. Choosing a reasonable goal (160
for 5'7 seems reasonable to me), will go a long way towards contributing to
your long term success.
— Cindy R.
March 1, 2004
I too am 5'7" and am 13 months post op. I don't think I've lost
anything in 6+ weeks now except the same darn few pounds! I would like to
think we are not done...but, I'm starting to wonder myself. I know it
takes more work to keep losing this late in the game and I'm just not sure
I have it in me. I know I've let the carbs creep back in these days too,
which can't help. I keep telling myself I should cut back to three 1/2 cup
100% protien meals for a few weeks and see if that helps...but, it's easier
said than done! And even if I could manage to drop another 10-15 pounds,
I'm not convinced that I could keep it off by eating 'normally'. I wish I
had a better perspective for you...good luck!
— eaamc
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