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Sandi
Sandi
I'm now shopping in normal stores - and that is prob the biggest pleasure for me...especially with the holiday's coming.
In 9 mths I've lost 88.5 lbs & tho I still have 30 lbs to go for my BMI to be considered "normal" (ie: 24.9)....truthfully, if I didnt loose another lb, I'd be fine as I am right now. I know I'm healthy & that is the most important thing to me (tho being told I look hot by my hubby does feel great!)
A question to those who have been through it... Did anyone have to do the 2 week protein drink prior to surgery and if so, how did you feel?
I find I can only last half a day and I am ready to sleep. The protein drinks make me feel a little yucky. Since I am only on day 4 I am hoping I am just adjusting. Any answer will be appreciated.
My energy is through the roof and my labs are still good. I am adjusting to my new body quite well. Sometimes I catch my reflection in a mirror and window and wonder who that woman is!
I eat anything I want, just in small amounts at frequent intervals. Fruits, fats, sugar, all good. I have become a bit of a red meat junkie, though.
I am at the cusp of saying "goodbye" to plus-size stores forever. My Avenue size 16 jeans are getting too loose. I am now buying clothes at regular stores, but only a few pieces here and there as needed. I don't want too buy much until I get to goal and stabilize.
I have at least 33 pounds more to go, maybe more. We'll see where my body wants to go.
Be well, my Feb 2008 WLS sisters and brothers!
Nicolle
I had the kick-butt duodenal switch (DS)!
HW: 344 lbs CW: 150 lbs
Type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea GONE!
I have just started working out...finally...and am working my upper half to try to tone up a bit. The arms aren't bad, but the tummy is flabby and the "girls" are hanging low. TMI...sorry.
Sandi
320/302.5/ 153/ 155 5'9"
high/surgery/current/goal Size 28/30 to an 8/10!
I DID IT!! GOAL ON 2/23/09
I am dying to know....we are exactly the same height and weight but I wear a size Lg top and a 14-16 in pants. I wish 10/12 would fit me. Are you top heavy? I want smaller pants like you
I feel like I have hit bottom. I started pre-op at 254 (highest weight was 260). I have lost rather slowly but consistently all along the way. The thing that concerns me is that I haven't lost weight in over 2 months!!! I am either at a plateau or I am all done. I am at 185 right now. I track all calories and, although I get in exercise, I keep my calories low because I know I am not burning up a lot of calories (I was a brisk 2 miles, 5 days a week). I finally called my surgeon's office to ask if this is normal and was asked to fax in my food journal. I know some of it could be that I rarely eat breakfast. I usually eat my first small something around 10:30 or so in the morning and then have a late lunch around 1:30 or 2 pm and then a light dinner in the evening. I have never noticed much of a difference whether I go low carb or not but I never eat things like pasta, rice, potatoes. That said, my breakdown in calorie distribution per day is usually 40% protein, 30% carbs and 30% fat. I just hope the scale keeps moving. I am down to a size 10/12 so I am happy with that part. I just feel like I have another 20 pounds to go before I will feel all done. I am 5'6" so I won't be getting down to 130 or anything.