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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)
Well... I hadn't weighed myself since surgery due to lack of optimal conditions. I finally did it anyway. I normally weigh myself naked, in the morning, post-toileting. On Monday I weighed myself naked, at night, after a day of eating and drinking.
HW: 319
11/5, day before surgery: 154.1
11/27: 153.6
Current goal: still 145 - normal BMI!
I've still got a lot of swelling and healing to do, so I'm curious to see where my weight will settle once that's finished. I have a feeling I'll be super close to my next goal when I am healed, which is awesome. I was TOTALLY expected to see a weight gain when I weighed on Monday, especially since it was at the end of the day after eating, drinking, and not pooping, so I was totally floored to see a .5lb decrease. WOOOO!
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)
Definitely not something I had to do, but every surgeon is different!
When it comes to protein drinks, you want something that is whey protein and not a "meal replacement" as those tend to have a lot of carbs. As to what's best, it depends on your tastes. I prefer Optimum Nutrition Double Rich Chocolate protein powder mixed with unsweetened original almond milk to any of the ready to drink shakes, for example.
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)
Thanks for replying and congrats on you upcoming surgery. My BMI is 60 as well and I am hoping to get that down a bit before the next step. It all helps. I didn't end up with this body overnight and don't expect it to change overnight.
I'm now on day 8 of 14 of the liquid diet, and its not as bad as I had imagined it to be. I kinda like the simplicity of it and I am currently using Premier protein shakes. I am new on this forum but from what I've read, tastes can change.
Thanks for replying, just nice to know that I'm not alone on this journey. I'm on day 8 of 14! I have to say it hasn't been horrible.
So very nice. Thank you. It's so odd how I revert back to that young girl when I am visiting there. I'm proud of the person I've become. Wish she were too. But the only person I can control is me.
HW: 375 SW: 282 CW: 167 GW: 159
Oh Sally, no one deserves to have a lifetime, or even a moment of thinking they are revolting. I don't think you believe that anymore... even if you think you do, here's why I don't think you do. Because you disapprove of the fact that your mother kept the card. And I agree. She shouldn't have kept the card. She shouldn't have pulled it out and reminded you of that moment.
But maybe... maybe it was meant to be. So you can read it again, and realize who you are today. That you are no longer that 14 year old girl who needs... well, needs what. When we look in the mirror and see ourselves as revolting, there is a reason. It's not because we are. It's usually a protection of some sort. But you are a grown woman now and strong and courageous and accomplished and amazing. And so far from revolting.
That card has nothing on you.
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. Choose happy. 
Opti -10 / M1 -25.5 / M2 -10 / M3 -14.5 / M4 -13 / M5 -10 / M6 -5.5 / M7 -9.5 / M8 -13.5 / M9 -0.5 / M10 -2.5 / M11 -2.5 / M12 +2 / M13 -5.5
Century Club and Onederland in month 7!!
You are rocking those boots, girl! You look great, and so happy. Congrats on the loss. You are clicking right along.
Thank you for the words of encouragement. It was a pretty rough visit. We went through some cards and things she had saved from my childhood. I found a card I had written when I was about 14 or so. In my girlish handwriting I had written, "Dear Mom. I looked in the mirror today and I am revolting." It went on to say how much weight I need to lose and that this time I was going to do it, etc etc. The thing is... at that age I was as tall as I am now and probably at least 25 lbs lighter. How awful that even at that tender age I thought of myself as revolting. It was pretty depressing to read it, and even more so that she kept it. But this journey is not over. My story is still being written. I'm determined to make the last chapters the happily-ever-after.
HW: 375 SW: 282 CW: 167 GW: 159
