Jennifer K.’s Posts

Jennifer K.
on 6/20/23 4:57 am
Topic: RE: 17 years!

Good morning all. 17 years ago today I was starting on a life changing journey. When I went for my surgery consult I was at my heaviest - 288lbs, currently I am now 135lbs. It took hard work and dedication to not only lose the weight but to maintain the weight loss for all these years. I eat healthy, workout and take care of myself inside and out. I get a physical annually and still take my vits/sups every day :-)

I am loving this life and so glad I made the decision to have surgery and be successful at it.

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh lift 10/2020

Jennifer K.
on 4/28/21 10:03 am
Topic: RE: Post Iron Infusion Dizziness

Question: Has anybody experience delayed side effects from iron infusion? Or any change in symptoms after having a transfusion?

Background: I had my first iron infusion 4/15 due to low ferritin. I have been struggling with this since August and have been under doctors care, she had me triple my oral iron with very little success. I had no side effects after the first iron infusion - I saw maybe a 10-15% improvement in how I was feeling and was still experiencing dizziness, lethargy and low energy levels. I had my 2nd infusion this past Thursday 4/22, no side effects at the time. With this infusion I am seeing a 50-60% improvement so far in dizziness, lethargy and energy levels.

Last night I wa**** with extreme dizziness, I laid down and went to bed. Slept fine, felt fine when I woke up and when I went to get out of bed I felt like I was drunk. I was very dizzy, uncoordinated and foggy. Best I can equate it to is if you stayed up late drinking and woke up and was still under the influence. I called and spoke with the on-call Dr and he said this would be a very delayed response to the iron and felt its something else, referring me back to my PCP. I am currently awaiting a call back from my primary. Ive been awake for 5 hours now and most of the symptoms have subsided but I still feel "weird" and "off", again kind of like when you are hungover and your equilibrium is off and have brain fog.

TIA for any feedback.

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh lift 10/2020

Jennifer K.
on 8/8/19 7:58 am
Topic: RE: 13 years and counting

In June I hit my 13 year surgery anniversary and didnt get around to posting until now :-)

I am doing great... I have kept up with my vits/supps and still get annual bloodwork. Over the past year + I have really started to focus on my diet and exercise and took up biking. I ride 7 days a week, sometimes twice a day and mix in yoga and weights as well as moved to a vegetable heavy diet still making sure I get my protein. I am in the best shape of my life and feel amazing. I am down to 135lbs from the 145lbs I was for many years and have seen a lot of positive changes in my body since focusing diet and exercise.

I hope everybody is doing well on their journeys!

~Jennifer

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh lift 10/2020

Jennifer K.
on 7/30/15 11:12 am
Topic: RE: Support

Have you tried to discuss with your Mom and husband why they are not supportive? Perhaps they are things you can work out to get everybody on the same page. I would be most concerned with your husband since you live together. You really need his support since he will be going thru this with you.... I have seen this come up in support group a lot.. sometimes its because the other people are overweight themselves and jealous you are doing something about being overweight. Sometimes with spouses they are scared you will change/leave them if you "get skinny" so they are not supportive or try and sabotage the weight loss efforts. In my friends case, her husband is average weight he doesn't feel he should have to eat different just because she does and he wont go exercise with etc.

Its best to try and discuss now and see what the issues are so they can be addressed.

Do you have a WLS support group in your area? That is the greatest support you can get if so! I am 9 years out and still keep up with mine. I have made a few very good friends via the group.

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh lift 10/2020

Jennifer K.
on 7/27/15 11:11 am
Topic: RE: Question about your skin post op

I never had an issue with dry skin.

I didn't lose a lot of hair either, my hair became a little more brittle where I had some breakage but nothing people other than myself and my hairdresser would notice. Hair is the same now as it was pre-op.

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh lift 10/2020

Jennifer K.
on 6/22/15 11:11 am
Topic: RE: Setting a goal?

I set mini-goals for myself to avoid disappointment. My surgeon sent an overall goal which was to lose 80% of my excess weight. I started at 288, my first goal was to be below 250, then it was to be below 200, then it was to hit my surgeons goal of 180, then it was to get down to 170, 160 etc... as I got closer I decided I wanted to be closer to 100 than 200 so I chose under 150... I hit 145 and found I was able to maintain that weight and has stuck there.

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh lift 10/2020

Jennifer K.
on 6/22/15 11:08 am
Topic: RE: Some questions about some foods...

What you want to look at is calories, fat, carbs, fiber, sugar then decide if a food is ok.

Food is flavored by three things - fat, salt and sugar... if you remove/lower one, another one of those will be higher to make it taste better.

You can make your own whip cream very easily and it doesn't have a lot of sugar. When it comes to ice cream I prefer the real deal... just have to eat a small amount. Personally I try and eat "real" foods and not foods that have things I cannot pronounce. You can make a lot of things easily at home that are a whole lot more healthy than store bought, including ice cream :-)

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh lift 10/2020

Jennifer K.
on 6/15/15 7:09 am
Topic: RE: Maintenance Trouble

I am going to guess the hypoglycemia and feeling hungry are going hand and hand. If your blood sugar is dropping it would be from not eating often enough.. which would be why you are also hungry.

If possible, I would get back in contact with your surgeon - do they have a nutritionist at their office? or one they can refer you to? Are there support groups in your area?

In the meantime I would "get back to basics"... start food logging and see how much you are eating a day and make sure you are getting in your protein, fruits veggies and "good carbs". Look into low-GI diet and aim to eat 3 meals and 2 snacks, or 6 small meals a day to help keep your blood sugar regulated.

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh lift 10/2020

Jennifer K.
on 6/15/15 7:04 am
Topic: RE: Recovery time

I had surgery on a Tuesday, went back to work Monday. The first week I worked short days because I was SO tired from the anesthesia... after that worked my normal schedule.

 

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh lift 10/2020

Jennifer K.
on 6/8/15 12:54 pm
Topic: RE: 9 years!

On 6/20 I will be 9 years out from RNY. I am happy to report I have maintained my weight loss and all my labs look great except for low vitamin D which is getting rechecked next week. I attribute my success to going into this surgery thinking is was my last resort (9 years ago there are not the options there are today), and that I HAD to make it work. I spent a lot of time and effort working on my personal issues as well as learning everything I could about nutrition and over the past few years growing my own organic food, buying local and making things from scratch instead of buying a things pre-boxed/bagged/pre-made etc. I do eat out and try to do so only once a week, I do allow myself treats and I do love my carbs. For me, it was all about balance.

Next month I am 1 year out from my BA/BL and arm lift... I did have to get scar revision some on the arm lift which I am 2 months out from now and healing up nicely. I am hoping to get a thigh lift next year and my journey will be "complete".

I don't feel or look anything like the person I was 9 years ago. I will never forget where I came from because I do not want to go back but do feel very disconnected from the person I was. I am so happy to have accomplished so much these past 9 years and look forward to what the future brings!

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh lift 10/2020

Jennifer K.
on 6/8/15 12:44 pm
Topic: RE: Carb Question

Read about "calorie cycling" or "carb cycling"

Just like you get bored, your body can get bored.. switching up what you eat, how you are eating and your exercise routine will help push you thru a plateau.... you may not need to add calories per se, but just changing where your calories come from can help.  If you are working out a lot, like she is, her body is needing more calories/carbs to function and that's why the boost in calories is helping her lose some weight.

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh lift 10/2020

Jennifer K.
on 6/8/15 12:40 pm
Topic: RE: 10 Year Surgriversary

Congrats! I am coming up on 9 years myself!!!

The person I was is so far away from the person I am today, it doesn't even seem like it was me!

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh lift 10/2020

Jennifer K.
on 5/22/15 12:02 pm
Topic: RE: Always hungry

At being almost 9 years out myself, my first suggestion would be to look at what you are eating.

You may possibly need to go back to food logging/weighing measuring to get a better idea of what you are eating and how much of it. Are you eating overall healthy? Fruits, veggies, protein, good carbs? Or a lot of "empty" calories which trigger hunger.

If you have recently changed your exercise routine you may need to adjust your food intake as well.

A helpful took I have used before in the past was a metabolism test to find out how many calories your body needs to lose weight, gain weight or maintain weight... the YMCA here does it, its around $125 or so... then you can couple that with a nutritionist if need be to assist you with your eating if it has gotten off track.

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh lift 10/2020

Jennifer K.
on 5/21/15 10:17 am
Topic: RE: How do you figure out your goal weight?

I had surgery almost 9 years ago so my memory may not be 100% correct but I believe my surgeon set a goal of 80% of the excess weight I needed to lose with my goal weight being in the middle range of the BMI chart. Back then 80% was the average people lost and maintained... I believe most people lost more then would experience a 10% regain?

 

My goal... I made mini-goals because I felt they were easier and less overwhelming than one far off goal. Ideally I wanted to be healthy, not overweight and to be able to shop in non-plus size sections/stores... but my original goal was to be under 250lbs, then it was to get to under 200lbs... then I wanted to hit my surgeons target (no idea what that was 165 maybe?)... then it was to get under 150 and stay there (so I was closer to 100lbs than 200lbs, lol).

 

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh lift 10/2020

Jennifer K.
on 5/21/15 10:12 am
Topic: RE: Organic Food?

My suggestion is to look into "clean eating"... with a clean eating diet you do not purchase pre-packaged, prepared foods thus cutting out "junk"... once you get started and get your panty loaded up with the basics its not hard to continue on a clean eating diet. I make my own sauces, seasonings etc (i.e. taco seasoning, sloppy joe mix etc), bake my own bread, muffins, cookies etc... keep in mind you can still make "healthy" junk food so you still need to eat balanced etc. Its also a good way to start "sneaking" vegetables into foods without you really tasting them etc.

I also eat organic, you can look up lists for the top foods you should purchase organic and other foods where it doesn't matter as much, I don't buy everything organic due to cost.... I buy organic more for the impact on the planet than my own health... I don't agree with factory farming, GMOs or all the chemicals they put in/on our food these days. I try and purchase as much as I can locally, thankfully here in NC it is easy. I have a few co-workers that raise various animals and I can get eggs and meats from them, as well as a good variety of organic farmers in our area who sell direct or at the local farmers market. I also have a patio garden and grow plants using pallets (which I get from work for free) and various pots.... I buy local organic plants and organic dirt and that saves me a TON of money instead of buying at the store... I mainly grow things that I will know freeze well, or things I can trade with others who also organic garden for some of their produce.

Because I stay away from GMOs, I also stay away from the majority of Soy products. A lot of stuff, like almond milk, you can make on your own... just depends on the time/effort you want to spend.

Good luck to you!

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh lift 10/2020

Jennifer K.
on 5/19/15 11:33 am
Topic: RE: Ladies- question for you...

I had little to no hair-loss post op. Mainly I had breakage in my hair but it wasn't horrible.. just kept up with regular trims every 6 weeks to keep it as healthy looking as possible.

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh lift 10/2020

Jennifer K.
on 3/24/10 1:20 am
Topic: RE: NOT EATING ENOUGH!!
Meats can be hard for quite some time... so I would wait before trying them again.. I believe my NUT said if something makes you sick try and wait at least 2 weeks before trying again. Also earlier out higher fat meats may work better because fat = moisture.. chicken, turkey, lean beefs can tend to be dry, even if cooked in a way which you would *think* would be moist, it just may not be moist enough.
Since you can eat yogurt if you are not eating the greek yogurt check it out as it is higher in protein...you can also use it to make dips and in place of sour cream. If you can do pintos n cheese how bout some FF refried beans... add some LF cheese, sour cream and eat away. you could mix some tomato sauce with ricotta or cottage cheese and some LF cheese (mock lasanga, or mock pizza I think some people call it)... you could add turkey pepperoni if you can handle it. Even if you are done after 3-4 bites make sure you are eating multiple times a day... you should be taking 20 minutes to eat your meal and spacing out your bites, that may help you to get in more. Keep a food journal and see if certain foods are easier for you than others and make those your main foods so you can get more food in. Also adding in protein powder to what you are eating can help to boost the caloreis and protein.

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh lift 10/2020

Jennifer K.
on 3/24/10 1:14 am
Topic: RE: HOT SAUCE???
I grow my own habeneros and make hot sauce... enough said? lol.

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh lift 10/2020

Jennifer K.
on 3/24/10 1:13 am
Topic: RE: Lotions or Potions for Skin?
Any good lotion really... all the skin tightening creams etc are really a lot of hype (I think I tried them all lol... I will say I saw Mederma now has a stretch mark cream I may check out price depending!!). I liked good ole cocoa butter (palmers) for the body and Ive always used clinique products on my face/neck area.

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh lift 10/2020

Jennifer K.
on 3/24/10 1:11 am
Topic: RE: Calling my secretary to ask if I had Surgery???
Typical nosey office person... you could make up a good rumor about yourself.. say you dont eat anything of a certain color any more... mondays you dont eat red food, tuesdays green lmfao... or find some crazy diet and say you are follow that... even if she thinks she knows or somebody tells her its not the truth if it doesnt come from you. My favorite answer was 'physician directed weight loss program' and leave it at that...

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh lift 10/2020

Jennifer K.
on 3/12/10 5:01 am
Topic: RE: Is WLS really for me?

Its really a matter of choice... I can eat anything I want and I am fine. Sugar? yup Pasta? yum.. bread? yes please... for me its a matter of balance... moderation. Many foods that are 'bad' fall into the sugar/carb catagory... processed foods, chips candy etc...
Some people post-op cant tolerate certain foods... thats a risk you take... some people post-op 'ban' foods because they are trigger foods and they dont want to hit a 'slippery slope'. You, not your NUT, will have to decide what will work for you. I did not want to give up foods either... at almost 4 years out there are now foods I choose to no longer eat... if one day I want to eat it I will but its most likely not going to happen. I found certain foods just really dont taste all that great as I use to think they did... I found certain foods make me feel like CRAP when I eat them... greasy, sluggish and gross... I had to decide if eating the foods were 'worth it' to me. Basically nothing is off limits.. and that has worked for me, sure I have to cut back sometimes or get myself back on track but thats life.. one with good foods in it :-) 

 

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh lift 10/2020

Jennifer K.
on 3/3/10 3:08 am
Topic: RE: Being told I can't drink water at my desk!
Get a Drs note and a spill proof cup.
Good to go. They cannot deny you water for a medical reason backed by a physician.

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh lift 10/2020

Jennifer K.
on 3/3/10 3:05 am
Topic: RE: Andrea, melting momma, anyone......
There is no study, it hasnt been proven or disproven so there is no answer.
Eitherway whatever your protein intake goals are you should spread them over the day thru your various meals/snacks... some people go and drink 1 loaded protein shake and think they are good to go.. really best to spread it all out and aim for balanced meals :-)

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh lift 10/2020

Jennifer K.
on 3/3/10 3:03 am
Topic: RE: Questions and thoughts
Excess skin typically does not weight as much as you would think... 15-20lbs of skin is an awful large amount... most plastic surgeons I saw said they remove on average 5-8lbs of excess skin from post-WLS patients... of course there are those cases of more but thats the average

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh lift 10/2020

Jennifer K.
on 3/3/10 3:02 am
Topic: RE: Questions and thoughts
The thing with WLS patients is we lose weight differently than 'normal' people... we lose it 'out to in' as I say... places like the face, the lower arms, lower legs... any place you carry a significant amount of weight in seems to go last... upper arms, thighs, belly, butt. People look at your face and think you shouldnt lose more not really knowing whats going on underneath... also people are not use to seeing you so small after seeing you overweight for years and to them it looks strange... just like you have to adjust they need to adjust as well. It will also take time for your body to catch up and change how you carry your weight... areas that may look hollowed out down the road will fill in and look better, at least in my opinion. Once I hit my goal weight it was a good year after that my body was still adjusting to everything. If you are still losing weight I say keep going, your body should hit a comfy spot somewhere down the road where it will stop losing.

When I was 180lbs my dads wife said I looked anexoric... well I am now 145lbs and she says I look great... go figure.

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh lift 10/2020

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