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That's so great to be able to travel and still be able to eat how you're supposed to! It freaked me out the first time I was going to do that but it worked for me too. Glad things went well for you and nice job on 5 pounds in 1 week!
That's so great! I'm glad you had a great holiday. Your story about returning to a normal routine is kind of something I've been thinking about lately. Other than the actual weight loss (which is awesome!) my favourite thing about this surgery is finally starting to feel in control of my choices. I know I'm still super early out and there will be challenges to come, but just feeling like I get to decide what and when to indulge is amazing.
We went to visit friends in Boston. It was the first time since surgery that I was away from home. It went great. I was always able to eat protein forward, even on the road.
HW:378
LW:321
TW:316
have a great week everyone!
I had taken the week off last week for my vacation (which was amazing!) and when I got back I had gained 3 pounds so I weighed myself obsessively daily which I never do. But it was water weight from eating at restaurants constantly because I lost it all within 2 days which is impossible unless that's what it was lol.
HW: 377
2 weeks ago: 158
This week; 154
Dream goal and holy **** within sight for real goal!!: 149 - normal BMI
I am kind of walking around in a dream right now thinking that I'm less than 1 point away from a normal BMI. It's crazy to me that it's even possible. Which I feel like it is at this point. When it first occurred to me a few months ago I felt like it was an unattainable goal since I started at a 63. It also feels really great to know that I can go on vacation for 5 days and eat what I want within reason - I had lots of seafood and sugar free ice cream, a bite of DH's pretzel, a few drinks of frozen butterbeer, etc. - things I would never have done at home - but it feels really good to know that 19 months after surgery I can do those things and then return home to my regular eating habits and not have to worry.
How is everyone else doing?
Melinda
HW: 377 SW: 362 CW:131
TOTAL LOSS: 249 pounds
Yes, a BMI of 45 will usually qualify you.
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
This is week 8 for me. Two months post-op....I'm so happy..
High weight: 310
Last week's weight: 267
Today's weight: 261.6
Yes, I am down 48.4....my goal this month was to get down to 260 by my trip in November. I am well on my way. I am and not looking forward to the plane ride. Last time I was so uncomfortable, but I am praying with my weight loss it will be different this time.
Month 1: -30
Month 2: -18
High weight:310
Mo 1: 30
Many DS surgeons will go from the VSG to DS, as we already have the first part of the surgery. It shortens the actual DS surgery by some time because of this. The sleeve can actually work for higher BMIs, but it requires a lot of vigilance. You need to be assiduous about what you eat and track it. Write down literally everything you eat. Even the DS or bypass will not work if you eat too much or eat the wrong food. Having said that, the DS is, hands down, the best high BMI surgery. People have succeed at our BMI levels with most of the procedures, though. It's a matter of how diligent you are and how your mind works, as well as the degree of physiological change the obesity originally caused.
I discovered this week by carrying around a journal that I have been subconsciously grazing at work. I know this because when I went to pick up food I had a journal in my hands and noticed it. I was so mad at myself! I have been carrying it with me everywhere and, while it is a pain in the ass, I am surprised by just how much I've been reaching for food unconsciously. It's really annoying. I am trying to curb this ASAP before I get whatever surgery I need next.
I follow a ketogenic diet post-op. I also have a diagnosis of binge eating disorder. Feel free to ask me about either!
It is not that we have so little time but that we lose so much...the life we receive is not short but we make it so; we are not ill provided but use what we have wastefully. -- Seneca, On the Shortness of Life
The thing is, if you're not measuring or weighing your food, you actually don't know how much you're eating, so tracking isn't useful. You've stopped losing weight because you've put your body into maintenance. This is going to happen regardless of what additional surgery you get. You need to figure out what you're eating and how you need to modify your diet.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
thank you so much. I might see if my surgeon has a support group so I can get info from similar experiences hopefully.
VSG 1/17/12
hw:488.5 Sw: 427
CW:389 GW: 200
SGW:132lbs
Lost 134.5lbs Gained: 17lbs
Pending Revision Sleeve to Bypass
hope all works out for you, if that is the best option I might look into it with a different surgeon of one will touch another surgeons work.
VSG 1/17/12
hw:488.5 Sw: 427
CW:389 GW: 200
SGW:132lbs
Lost 134.5lbs Gained: 17lbs
Pending Revision Sleeve to Bypass
my surgeon does not offer the DS, I have issues with heartburn before and after VSG.. I am using Omeprazole now and the past week has been great.I'm eating chicken, fish.. mainly chicken that is my staple. I track what I eat with myfitnesspal, but not weighing or measuring.
VSG 1/17/12
hw:488.5 Sw: 427
CW:389 GW: 200
SGW:132lbs
Lost 134.5lbs Gained: 17lbs
Pending Revision Sleeve to Bypass
