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It has been 4 months since I had surgery. I started my journey at 258. I am down 62 pounds weighing 196. Feeling and looking great. Below are pictures at my highest weight 261 and then 2 weeks ago at 202. I am so excited at the results I have had so far and can’t wait to continue my transformation.
Me at 261.
Me at 202.
I have started working with a personal trainer 5 weeks ago and I love the results I am getting. In just 1 month I am down 13 pounds and 2% body fat. Below are links of my progress. If there’s anyone in the Southwest Atlanta area that is looking for a great personal trainer or bootcamp please check out www.standardfitnessstudios.com.
Transformation Day 1 video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JIJ185UReM
Transformation Day 30 video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJFNnw_mNAA
Surgery date - 04/03/13; Goal date - 11/10/13 (I reached goal in 31 weeks & 4 days)
Highest weight 261 SW 258 GW 150 M1 -26 M2 -14 M3 -10 M4 -12 M5 -13 M6 -12 M7 -11 M8 -10 In maintenance since November 2013 HT- 5'6"
I have only been to one seminar and that was at Piedmont with Dr. Proctor and Dr, McGill. Dr Proctor did the seminar, and he talked about they make sure there is no leak. They will do a test before they finish to make sure there is no leaks. There is no program fee, adn they check your insurance to see what is covered. I did my one on one, and he answered more questions. He did say protein came first, then the others.
It is overwhelming to learn all about this.
I am Newnan too. I have gone to the seminar at Piedmont. The group does one at Fayette too. But everythingis done in Atlanta.
I have thought about going Lagrange..
Paige
Paige, I am also on the south side and am finding the same issues. I'm interested in seeing your responses :)
Paula
Hi there! I am wondering what experience you have had with surgeons. I went to one seminar from Dr. William Johnson at Johns Creek and enjoyed his seminar, but did not like the fact that they have many out of pocket costs that won't be submitted to insurance - it just felt like they were looking for additional money. I went and met with Dr. Macik yesterday and found him personally to be very lacking in any type of personality or bedside manner. I also felt like I needed to pull information out of him. Many of the things he told me I was not familiar with - like after surgery all I need to eat is protein and a multi-vitamin. His exact words were that my body needs nothing else - not vegetables, not fruit, only about 400 calories made up of protein every day and a vitamin. This seems concerning to me as it goes against everything I've ever been told by any nutritionist or Dr. I also asked how you would get in required protein in the early stages when only on liquids, he said it's very easy and doesn't recommend any supplemental protein "shots" like Dr. Johnson's team did. Dr. Macik also told me he thought my ending weight loss would be at 170 - which still puts my BMI in the overweight category. Is this a normal thing?
Also, when I asked Dr. Macik about leakage (I'm doing a sleeve) he told me its about 3% and if it happens I'd be in the hospital for a few weeks, but it's not like anyone dies from it, Very nonchalantly. It was said in the same manner you might tell someone they could get a runny nose...
Does anyone have any advice on this - on what types of food you eat after surgery, other Doctors, etc. I am very confused now!
You're just going through the normal emotions. Everything will be alright. :-)
Surgery date - 04/03/13; Goal date - 11/10/13 (I reached goal in 31 weeks & 4 days)
Highest weight 261 SW 258 GW 150 M1 -26 M2 -14 M3 -10 M4 -12 M5 -13 M6 -12 M7 -11 M8 -10 In maintenance since November 2013 HT- 5'6"
Yes I have thanks for asking. I've gotten my approval and my last appointment with my NUT is July 1
"Fear often separates us from destiny, Have the courage to walk through it! Even if your eyes are closed." -Lovelee07
wow i didn't know there was a GA board.
happy i found this.
im getting sleeved 7/30 and im going nuts. last week i was scared now today im excited and can't wait..wow
Hello. How are you? We can definitely be of moral support to each other. Where are you on your journey? Which procedure are you thinking about getting or have gotten?
If you sign up for My Fitness Pal to log your food please send me a friend request. My username is MayPenGirl305. If you don't know how to send friend requests then just let me know what your username is and I will send you one.
I am 12 weeks out. Please feel free to ask me any questions you need to. You can send me a message if you don't want to post it on the board.
P.S. I did find a trainer in Stockbridge. This is my 2nd week working out with him. He totally rocks.
Surgery date - 04/03/13; Goal date - 11/10/13 (I reached goal in 31 weeks & 4 days)
Highest weight 261 SW 258 GW 150 M1 -26 M2 -14 M3 -10 M4 -12 M5 -13 M6 -12 M7 -11 M8 -10 In maintenance since November 2013 HT- 5'6"
