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HW 295
LW 285
TW 288
A little gain over Christmas. I start opti on Thursday and surgery the Thursday after that.
Wow that makes it sound so close!
RNY Jan 12, 2017 Lost 137 lbs but regained 60.
77 lbs lost and counting!
Losing the regain! I got this!
I like the idea of mini goals too. I've been able to get down to 225 twice in the last 6 years. So my first milestone will be to be under 220. Then one-derland. Then every 10 lbs less. I am not sure what to set as a goal weight. I think I want to be in the 120s. I'm 5'3" and fairly small boned. I can fit a small Fitbit band and my ring size is a 6.5. My centre said 170 was realistic. But they clearly don't realize how much of a help this site is. All of you that have exceeded the expectations of your centre and reached a normal BMI make me feel like this is more than possible.
RNY Jan 12, 2017 Lost 137 lbs but regained 60.
77 lbs lost and counting!
Losing the regain! I got this!
HW 337
LW: 193.7
TW: 194
next goal: 189
So I'm pretty much the same. Wild fluctuations this week. I'm hoping to hold steady around 192-193 over the next week. I have my after holiday follow-up with my nutritionist and would love to finally report progress. I started seeing her in Septemebr and have basically been the same.
Exercise is on point. I'm working in getting more fluids in daily and taming my after work/before dinner snacking.
5'6.5" High weight:337 Lowest weight:193/31 BMI: Goal: 195-205/31-32 BMI
This is really interesting. i don't think I ever realized you could have your metabolism tested in that way.
RNY Sept 8, 2016
M1:23, M2 :18, M3 :11, M4 :19, M5: 13, M6: 12, M7: 17, M8: 11, M9: 11.5, M10: 13, M11: 10, M12: 10 M13 : 7.6, M14: 6.9, M15: 6.7
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That's interesting! That's also so great you've been able to stay within range over the holidays - just one more to go!
"This is life now it is not a diet...I made a decision from the beginning if I was going to do this crazy thing- I was going to make it my job"
^this! So much! This is how I try to explain it to people who ask me about surgery.
RNY Sept 8, 2016
M1:23, M2 :18, M3 :11, M4 :19, M5: 13, M6: 12, M7: 17, M8: 11, M9: 11.5, M10: 13, M11: 10, M12: 10 M13 : 7.6, M14: 6.9, M15: 6.7
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Here's my take:
Yes the fluids were hard...keep sipping constantly
Count protein and fluids... liquid protein counts as fluids too...
I had problems with nausea on and off for a long time, Tic tacs were my friend...carried them everywhere. One or two of the white peppermint ones melted in my mouth helped tremendously.
SF Popsicles also my friend- counted as 2oz liquid and was solid flavorful and cold when you wanted to bite something...
Stayed in hospital 2 nights and only took one pain pill the first night home. After that tylenol. Your mileage may vary. :)
Didn't have a recliner, so used an outdoor anti-gravity lounge chair with a fluffy blanket on it as a recliner the first 2 days home.
Had surgery on a Wednesday, follow up with Doc on Monday, started driving after the appt, and by the next Wednesday remember standing in my kitchen not believing I had surgery a week ago.
Biggest challenges are the mental, and figuring out the food. Things seemed easy until I got to dense protein. Keep it moist- add a little broth, gravy or sauce.... small pieces and chew well. Avoid ground meat, and stick with poached or soft boiled eggs in the beginning...
Never know what is going to agree or not agree so first time around the block with anything chew chew chew and take it slow. I couldn't do tuna for 6 months, salad for 3 month...and still don't find cold cuts agree with me that much...Beef never bothered me from the beginning, yet for others it does. It is very personal....
After one week went into a 3 1/2 week stall and thought I had made the biggest mistake- rearranged my insides and I wasn't going to lose weight anyway. I remember the Doc kept saying- I'm not worried....
This is life now it is not a diet...I made a decision from the beginning if I was going to do this crazy thing- I was going to make it my job...
Good Luck and keep coming around...
Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014
Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16
#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets
Congratulations! 
What an amazing achievement !
Mahalo
Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017
HW 283 SW 260 CW 165
IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE. 
Hello... 
How are you feeling?
What was your first week like... Did you find it hard getting the fluids in? Did they make you nauseous?
How was your pain? Did you find it manageable?
Did you find you were regular?
Any advice or suggestions?
RNY January 4th 
Yikes... It is coming fast...
Thank you
Sandra
Mahalo
Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017
HW 283 SW 260 CW 165
IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE.
I have been a little bit of a stranger here... When I went to my son's in the beginning of December I had my metabolism tested again (and bodyfat testing) as I am at goal now.... It gave me a base line calorie intake as well as told be I burn carbs more efficiently than fats. 77% vs 23%.... Now weight loss was all about low carb and low calorie, but now trying to find my happy place with food in maintenance. So since the test I have been adding calories and having one carby item a day...usually a low carb pita or wrap. Have to say, since I started that I feel like my weight is more stable, and I am mentally more stable about my food.
I am a daily weigher, but Wednesday is my official weigh-in day
Highest ever: 420+
Surgery consult: 383
This week: 165
Maintenance range +/- 165
So happy to be staying in my range during the holidays, even with a few carb indulgences...If I can get through New Years I'll be really happy :)
Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014
Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16
#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets
