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Topic: RE: March 2010 Surgery Peeps - how's everything?
Congrats on being practically at goal. I am a sweet eater; you should be happy that was never a problem for you.
It's true, life changes completely. How people relate to me and how I relate to people is so very different.
It's true, life changes completely. How people relate to me and how I relate to people is so very different.
Topic: RE: March 2010 Surgery Peeps - how's everything?
Hi!
I had my surgery on 3/3 and just under goal at 132, down 112. Working on maintenance, I've been at roughly the same weight for 4 weeks, between 130 and 133.
Can eat about a cup of food at a time. I eat pretty much anything without issues.
I choose not to eat things like bread (fills me up too fast) - that alone has been a huge help in my weight loss. I naturally am not a snacker or sweet eater to a restictive surgery was my best choice. I eat 3 meals a day with 1 snack of yogurt.
I work out about 3 times a week, running and eliptical, weight training and yoga.
Life has completely changed. I am much happier, dating, more confident. Couldn't be happier with my choice to have WLS.
I had my surgery on 3/3 and just under goal at 132, down 112. Working on maintenance, I've been at roughly the same weight for 4 weeks, between 130 and 133.
Can eat about a cup of food at a time. I eat pretty much anything without issues.
I choose not to eat things like bread (fills me up too fast) - that alone has been a huge help in my weight loss. I naturally am not a snacker or sweet eater to a restictive surgery was my best choice. I eat 3 meals a day with 1 snack of yogurt.
I work out about 3 times a week, running and eliptical, weight training and yoga.
Life has completely changed. I am much happier, dating, more confident. Couldn't be happier with my choice to have WLS.
Vertical Banded Gastroplasty 3/3/10
High/Day of Surgery/Goal/Current: 244 / 238 / 128 / 130
33 years old, 5'4" Tall
Plastics by Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey 8/30/2011: Extended TT, BL/BA
High/Day of Surgery/Goal/Current: 244 / 238 / 128 / 130
33 years old, 5'4" Tall
Plastics by Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey 8/30/2011: Extended TT, BL/BA
Topic: RE: March 2010 Surgery Peeps - how's everything?
As I read your post, I felt so green with envy. 93 pounds is such an accomplishment. Congrats.
It's true about feeling normal in the world now. I feel the same way. I don't feel awkward in restaurants, walking down the street or at the gym.
It's true about feeling normal in the world now. I feel the same way. I don't feel awkward in restaurants, walking down the street or at the gym.
Topic: RE: March 2010 Surgery Peeps - how's everything?
I had my surgery on March 17 so I am a week away from being 7 months post-op.
So far I have lost 93 lbs (including the 10 I lost on my pre-op liquid diet) I have 37 lbs to go to reach my goal. I am hoping to do that before my one year anniversary. My weight loss has slowed down a bit now and I have been in a bit of a stall for the last month, although I haven't been eating exactly as I should all the time.
I don't really exercise. I was trying to get to the gym 3 times a week to do the elliptical and weights but I can't seem to find the time. I was also walking almost nightly with my hubby, but he started doing side jobs these past couple of months and so our walking has been whittled down to about once a week. And now that it is getting darker earlier, I can't even go out myself if he is working. I do want to improve this though.
I am not sure exactly how much I can eat. I was tracking my food faithfully and then got lazy with it. It all depends on what I am eating. If I have soup I can usually eat a 1 - 1.5 cups of it if it is a bit thicker. Sometimes even more if it is a thin liquidy broth. If I am eating meat, I can probably eat about 3 ozs now, although I am going to start weighing again just to see. I always eat my meat first so even though I might measure out veggies or starch, I don't always eat it all if I am full from the meat. I know that I am eating faster now and I really have to slow down because sometimes I end up feeling really full and think I could have done with 1 or 2 fewer bites and I might have known that if I had been eating slower.
I think I got lazy toward the end of summer and the fact that hubby is working so much now. So I feel like I have to kick it back into high gear. Just not completely sure about how to do that. I have also had some snack foods at night on the weekends when we are watching movies (popcorn, chips). Not a lot, but enough that I feel guilty about it.
Life totally changed for me though. I feel so good almost all the time now (except for PMS week). I never run out of breath, I feel happier especially when I am out in public, I am proud of who I am again...I lost that for a bit. I feel like I am back to being a "normal member of society" and not someone that people judge or dislike just because of the way I look.
I had a pretty good surgery and recovery, no problems or complications so I've been lucky. And I would do it all over again and again if I had to because I am so happy with the results so far!
So far I have lost 93 lbs (including the 10 I lost on my pre-op liquid diet) I have 37 lbs to go to reach my goal. I am hoping to do that before my one year anniversary. My weight loss has slowed down a bit now and I have been in a bit of a stall for the last month, although I haven't been eating exactly as I should all the time.
I don't really exercise. I was trying to get to the gym 3 times a week to do the elliptical and weights but I can't seem to find the time. I was also walking almost nightly with my hubby, but he started doing side jobs these past couple of months and so our walking has been whittled down to about once a week. And now that it is getting darker earlier, I can't even go out myself if he is working. I do want to improve this though.
I am not sure exactly how much I can eat. I was tracking my food faithfully and then got lazy with it. It all depends on what I am eating. If I have soup I can usually eat a 1 - 1.5 cups of it if it is a bit thicker. Sometimes even more if it is a thin liquidy broth. If I am eating meat, I can probably eat about 3 ozs now, although I am going to start weighing again just to see. I always eat my meat first so even though I might measure out veggies or starch, I don't always eat it all if I am full from the meat. I know that I am eating faster now and I really have to slow down because sometimes I end up feeling really full and think I could have done with 1 or 2 fewer bites and I might have known that if I had been eating slower.
I think I got lazy toward the end of summer and the fact that hubby is working so much now. So I feel like I have to kick it back into high gear. Just not completely sure about how to do that. I have also had some snack foods at night on the weekends when we are watching movies (popcorn, chips). Not a lot, but enough that I feel guilty about it.
Life totally changed for me though. I feel so good almost all the time now (except for PMS week). I never run out of breath, I feel happier especially when I am out in public, I am proud of who I am again...I lost that for a bit. I feel like I am back to being a "normal member of society" and not someone that people judge or dislike just because of the way I look.
I had a pretty good surgery and recovery, no problems or complications so I've been lucky. And I would do it all over again and again if I had to because I am so happy with the results so far!
Topic: RE: March 2010 Surgery Peeps - how's everything?
To answer my own questions....
I am exactly 7 months post op, and I am down 78 pounds exactly...with 58 left to lose.
I can eat on average, about 4.5 to 5 oz of food. If it's a real slider of a food, I can eat around 7 oz. But that is rare...
I run regularly...around 2 miles or so 4 to 5 times a week. I do the elliptical and stationary bike for 30 minutes 4 times a week. And I do one Zumba class every Wednesday.
Life has changed for me. I lost friends, I gained friends. I found new habits, some good, like running again. Some bad, like shopping too much. I look at myself and stare in the mirror, because i do not recognize the person I see. I feel beautiful and awkward at the same time. I love dressing up and looking nice, but feel uncomfortable with the attention I get from the opposite sex.
I am exactly 7 months post op, and I am down 78 pounds exactly...with 58 left to lose.
I can eat on average, about 4.5 to 5 oz of food. If it's a real slider of a food, I can eat around 7 oz. But that is rare...
I run regularly...around 2 miles or so 4 to 5 times a week. I do the elliptical and stationary bike for 30 minutes 4 times a week. And I do one Zumba class every Wednesday.
Life has changed for me. I lost friends, I gained friends. I found new habits, some good, like running again. Some bad, like shopping too much. I look at myself and stare in the mirror, because i do not recognize the person I see. I feel beautiful and awkward at the same time. I love dressing up and looking nice, but feel uncomfortable with the attention I get from the opposite sex.
Topic: March 2010 Surgery Peeps - how's everything?
How much weight have you lost?
How much can you eat?
Do you exercise, and if so, what activity/activities do you engage in?
Did life change for you?
Topic: RE: Leg Pain
I get leg pain now all the time 6 months out and it sucks I get Charlie horses more now...but feel like sometimes when I'm walking like my hip just the right one pops out of the socket ill be fine walking along and then almost collapse and I have to walk funny now...not sure if its from the weightloss... Like my body not able to keep up now...6 months out and down 74lbs... Have to walk using mostly the bottom of my legs not full legs I knwo sounds funny but its what I have to do
Topic: RE: How's everyone doing?
Hey I'm out about 6 months now I'm down 74 pounds...110 total since calling my doctor and asking for help...I'm depressed a lot but lifes situations suck...especially with this economy I'm trying my hardest and since can't turn to food with stress was exercising but sometimes can't get out have started smoking again after 1 solid year BUTT FREE...which is more upsetting to me..I mostly follow my diet and with kids home find it hard to exercise especially since now everyone has to keep up with me instead of waiting..that an its hot..can't wait for school...I'm into a size 24 now normal 24 before surgery I couldn't get into my 32's so very happy was able to go to mall and pick up a couple of pairs of pants that actually fit without being sweatpants 
yeah!! Well good luck everyone and I think checkin in with yall keeps me on track and feel free to write for my email....people who understand what I'm actually going through helps
yeah!! Well good luck everyone and I think checkin in with yall keeps me on track and feel free to write for my email....people who understand what I'm actually going through helps Topic: RE: How's everyone doing?
Had RNY on March 3rd. Still losing slowly but surely. For exercise, have been walking exclusively but received the go ahead to start light weight training. Now I want to find a good personal trainer. Only vitamin deficiency so far was Vitamin D but have added a supplement to address that. Diabetes and hypertension much better...still on meds for both but greatly reduced.
Topic: RE: How's everyone doing?
I got my RNY on March 23rd. I am doing well--down 80lbs--Things are slowing down considerably , but I still need to get in all my protein and exercise--when they all come together in a week I usually drop 3-5 lbs at once--I haven't had any problems physically--other than the puking that goes with eating too fast, too much, or wrong food, but that has almost stopped since I have learned my limits better. Life has gotten a lot easier for me--walking is a snap--though my head still hasn't caught up with the idea that I am in better shape and I will have the moment of "I can't do that" before I tell myself "You weigh 80 lbs less--yes you can!" I am wearing size large tops (my top always gets smaller first) and size 18-20 bottoms. I still have 70ish more lbs to lose. I am hoping to be under 200 by the end of Sept--just 10-12 more lbs to go.
Keep on truckin'!
Keep on truckin'!
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