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Maggie - congrats on gaining control and moving yourself in the right direction. I am over 8 years out and know the struggle with obesity never ends. I have to continually be diligent to maintain my weight. I go up and down a few pounds but when I hit 8-10 I know its time to hit the breaks and reign myself back in. Love to hear stories like yours, its a great inspiration!
First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)
Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011
BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014
Scar revision on arms - 3/2015
HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016
Thigh lift 10/2020
I did very well with my RNY surgery and hit goal weight. I then had some surgery and was unable to work out for months per surgeon and have gained some weight back and I am trying to get back at it to get the excess weight off. Any help or suggestions?
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Hi, I haven't been back for years but am finally checking in. I lost about 100lbs 4-ish years ago and did well until about 8 months ago when work turned to $&*^! Regained about 30lbs. Felt so out of control. But I attended a 15 week class called Eat Smart, Move More and Weigh Less. For the first 7 weeks I gained! But I treated myself with compassion and just started trying some of the ideas. Now I'm working out more (5 days/week), back to eating like I did post op (~1500cal/day) and am losing slowly and steadily. I feel back in the groove! Decided to check back in with OH community.
I feel so much better and am soooo glad I decided not to go on a diet (they don't work) or go on an crazy exercise program (just working out at what I love to do any way). I actually lost 2 lbs over Thanksgiving. Have lost about 1/2 of my re-gain. I plan to continue on and won't worry if I lose or gain over the coming holidays. I'll just keep moving and eating better.
My wish for all of you this holiday season is that you be compassionate with yourselves. Don't beat yourselves up over small or even big weight gains. I hope you can all keep to the basics and enjoy this holiday season. AND, enjoy this tool we have all been given!
Love and Hugs to all of you wonderful North Carolinians!
MaggieT
I am just now starting on the journey of looking for a surgeon and have called all 3 of the major centers in my immediate area and they take medicaid, but not for Gastric Bypass. I don't understand this reasoning. It looks like I am going to have to drive at least 2 hours away to have the surgery done and then 2 hours each and every time for the required check-ups. I am on disability and a limited income. Round trip this is 222 miles each trip and that adds up in gas and time and wear and tear on my vehicle for which I am not reimbursed. Is there anything that can be done to get providers to accept Medicad for this procedure?
Welcome and good luck on your journey!
First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)
Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011
BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014
Scar revision on arms - 3/2015
HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016
Thigh lift 10/2020
Best of luck to you! I am just getting started. I am scheduled to attend my first session on November 6. My goal is to have my surgery by spring.
