Happy Fathers Day Weigh In
336.5: High weight Feb, 2015
285.2: Last Weigh in
??: Goal weight, not set as of this date
Surgery in 10 days, either RNY or Sleeve depending on situation. Currently on the pre surgery blended diet. 800 cals/1200 cals every other day. A question, is it better to make sure things are blended/soft or smooth or make sure I keep to the calorie limit? I am still losing weight and have told myself as long as it is soft/smooth or blended the cals aren't really that important right now in the process prior to surgery. I am feeling satisfied but calorie counting isn't my thing. I am sure I am getting enough calories but more than likely going over with a weight loss. Any opinions?
HW: 336.5 (March 1, 2015), Height: 5'11", Birthdate: November 8, 1955
VSG: July 1, 2015 288.0 lbs, University of Iowa Hospitals -- Dr. Isaac Samuel
CW: 196 lbs, goal: 186
8/2/15 -- 263.8 | 8/30/15 -- 256.0 | 9/20/15 -- 248.6 | 11/1/15 -- 240.6 | 11/29/15 -- 233.2 | 1/3/16 -- 227.4 | 1/31/16 -- 218.6 | 2/28/16 -- 211.2 | 3/27/16 -- 204.6 | 5/2/2016 -- 206.6 | 5/30/2016 -- 203.8 | 7/7/2016 --198.8 | 8/1/2016 -- 197.8 | 1/25/2017 -- 196.3 | 3/23/2017 -- 194
I would go with what the doctor and their team tells you. If they said 800 and 1200 alternate days I would do it. I had 1000 a day for 3 weeks. Others have 800 or all liquid and many others. My thing was i picked the doctor and their team because of the success they have. So I listen to what they said. If I had or have any questions at all I was told to talk their team. I am lucky as they have nutritionist and everyone on call if it is after hours. I did surgery as a last ditch effort to save my life. So I am all in. I'm not trying to come across to hard, it's just a serious decision. And we are in the men's forum.so you will get straight answers here. My goal was set as a first goal. It looks like I might be setting a new one soon. This is a great place. With many great people. I hope to see you and follow your weekly progress.
Eric
Ht:6'5 Start weight 427, surgery weight=362 current weight 238 goal weight unsure?
My pre-op diet was a protein shake for breakfast, a protein shake for lunch, a frozen Lean Cuisine (or something similar) and a salad for dinner. I'm guessing it's around the 800 calorie mark you're set at. As far as I know, it's important to lose some weight before surgery, so I would think the calories are more important than the texture. Any drop in weight before surgery will shrink your liver, making it easier for the surgeon to do his work.
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150 lost and maintaining!
The Numbers:
346: All time high 7/1/10 - BMI = 52
326: Tufts Medical Center, Surgery 12/27/10
212:6/7/15-->0 lb gain
211:6/21/15---1 lb loss
130 Total Weight Loss
Happy Father's Day to all those who have been blessed to be a Dad. One of the best things about my WLS Journey is being able to be a better dad in terms of my own actions in regards to living a healthy life style. My 3 kids are the best thing in my life as they mean the world to me!!
Eating: Overall pretty good week in terms of food intake. A few meals/snacks not highly recommended but again happy with my eating overall. One tough day was on Saturday had a grad party for our oldest daughter for about 75 people and had it catered by BBQ guy...man it was good but did well in not pigging out!
Vitamins: This has been good. My Iron has been low so have doubled intake of it in hopes it gets better
Water: OK, could always be better
Exercise: Pretty good week, worked out 6/7 days...excited as I am training to do a Triathaoln in July!!
Have a great week!
Yours in WLS Journey,
Bill Mac
359: High weight Nov 2014
331: Surgery day 3/16/2105
255: Last Weigh in
251: CW
190: Goal weight
Had two of my son's and a grandson with me today in SC. Other son is in Louisiana. I'll get to see him and my dad next week in Orange Beach. It'll be a blast. Hope all of the other father's have a great day.
Been a decent week. Too hot to walk so I stay busy around the yard. It's gonna be a challenge to stay away from the beer next week but I'll try.
LW: 271.0
TW: 267.6
Total: -3.4
I'll take it! I had a great week with food and water, but my exercise dipped just a bit. I hadn't had a day "off" since April, so I took a day this week just to rest. I felt a bit guilty, but I needed a day just to rest. Biggest win: I bought new pants, including a pair of jeans. I haven't worn jeans in a long time. And size 40" waist! The last time I bought jeans, I think I had to get 50 or 52s. And on my new belt that's 3 weeks old today, I went from the first hole and barely getting it fastened to the 4th hole already.
Have a great week everyone, and happy father's day to the dads in the group.
HW: 450
SW: 428 9/26/14
Reached 'normal' BMI (24.9) with a weight of 199.9: 2/5/2016
Happy Father’s Day to all!
My stats this week:
High weight: 392.0 lbs
Pre-op Weight 4 Aug 09: 377.5 lbs
1st Surgiversary: 241.0 lbs
2nd Surgiversary: 212.5 lbs
3rd Surgiversary: 217.0 lbs
4th Surgiversary: 214.0 lbs
5th Surgiversary: 223.0 lbs
5/24/15: 220.8 lbs / 21.6% body fat / 164.6 lbs muscle mass
This week: 220.4 lbs / 19.6% body fat / 168.6 lbs muscle mass
It’s been 4 weeks since I’ve last weighed-in. I’m down a smidge, 0.4 lbs overall but up 4.0 lbs muscle mass. While in England and France for 22 days, I averaged about 12k steps per day walking. Though the amazing food was not necessarily low-fat and low-carb, I was able to focus on protein as much as possible and did well mindfully eating.
Besides the urban hiking at the sights, I got in some decent hikes in the fells of England’s Lake District and the cliffs and beaches of Normandy. This was an awesome experience of a lifetime because I was physically able to engage fully - that was not possible 6 years ago pre-op.
Be safe & have a great week gentlemen!
-Mike
HW: 392 lbs SW: 377.5 lbs
CW: 215 lbs GW: 190 lbs
