Daily Maintenance Weigh In - Thursday 9/27

Mom4Jazz
on 9/26/12 9:32 pm

Good morning! I'm hating how dark it is in the mornings now. When does the time change??

Today's weight: 140.00 and glad to get back out of the 130's.

Today marks one month since I eliminated dairy and converted to a strictly plant-based diet. I am still getting over 100 grams of protein a day and I feel great. I hadn't realized how badly my body was tolerating the dairy until I eliminated it.

The other great thing is that it seems to me that my body is absorbing these calories better. I had been struggling to get enough calories in. My calories have gone down slightly but my weight is remaining stable.

Stop reading now if you aren't in the mood for TMI this morning. OK, the other great thing is that for the first time since surgery, I am completely off any artificial anti-constipation treatment. I had been taking Colace and/or Miralax every day since surgery; weaned myself off it last week. Myfitnesspal says I'm hitting at least 40 grams of fiber a day without even trying; often hitting 50.

Anyway, I know it's not for most people, but I thought I'd give a full report: it is possible to eat vegan with a sleeve.

Highest weight: 335 lbs, BMI 50.9
Pre-op weight: 319 lbs, BMI 48.5
Current range: 140-144, BMI 21.3 - 22

175+ lbs lost, maintaining since February 2012

Mike B.
on 9/26/12 10:07 pm

VSG on 12/09/11

Good morning everyone. I am at 177lbs. I have been at this weight for about two months now and seem to be doing great at maintaining it. I go from 177 to 178 but I am happy with those numbers. According to the national charts, I am still overweight by 4lbs, but I honestly do not want to drop any more weight.

HW:280 SW:270 OLD GW:190 NEW GW: 180 CW: 174

rhearob
on 9/26/12 10:09 pm - TN

VSG on 11/02/11

182.2

it is nice being regular without assistance!

The time change isn't until November now - it got pushed out a few weeks during the Bush admin, but only took effect a couple of years ago. DST is now March through November.

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160 lbs lost. Surgeons Goal Reached in 33 weeks. My Goal in 37 Weeks.

VSG: 11/2/2011; LBL+Thigh Lift+BL: 10/3/2012; Brach+Mastopexy: 7/22/2013

Crabadams72
on 9/26/12 11:01 pm - Silver Spring, MD

VSG on 06/10/11

123.0
Going back down.

VSG 6/10/2011 Dr. Ann Lidor BMore MD 5'5 HW-247 SW-233 GW-145 CW-120

http://www.youtube.com/user/72Crabadams Me rambling about my journey : )

Foxbins
on 9/26/12 11:59 pm

VSG on 01/13/11

135.5. Up a pound and a half in one day. Must be water, so I'm not upset.

Thanks, Diane, for yesterday's reminder that in a year or so I may be very glad that I am under goal. I can't gain too much back or all my new clothes won't fit, and I love my new clothes.

HW 250 SW 232 GW 150 New GW 140 CW 137 5'8" and size 6!!

(deactivated member)
on 9/27/12 12:09 am

Thank you for yesterday's posts about maintenance. Excellent words all round.

Today is the day I have reached goal! It has taken 13 months to lose 141 pounds.

The last two pounds took nearly three weeks to shake themselves free.

And now the hard part begins. Weighing daily and keeping track of food and exercise.

Thanks again for all the wise words.

Have a good day everyone.