aliandrews

Hey, I have lost 100 lbs since surgery. I lost 21 my first month and then 8 lbs a month until the 6th month. Since, I have been losing 3-5 lbs monthly. The weight loss has slowed but it's to be expected. Just do what your dr and nut said. You should be fine. Message me whenever you want.

At 3 weeks out I couldn't get in more than 300-400. Now at a year I do about 900 calories.

I am down 98 lbs with 50 to go.

Well, it's been a year today since my surgery. I feel great and am down 98 pounds. 102 lbs down per the surgeon scale. I count the loss from when I started the preop diet. There are many things that I remember that led me down this path of weight loss surgery. Why I did what I did. I felt horrible for one. I was so depressed and nearing 300 lbs. I didn't want to do anything, but sit on the couch. I didn't even have the energy to play with my kids. I hated myself and pretty much just gave up on life. I felt like I was going to be fat forever. My back, hips, knees and even my legs hurt. I felt like my ankles were going to break when I would walk down the steps. My heart would pound when I would walk up just a few steps. I didn't even want to go outside because I didn't want people to see me. I didn't want the pity or the stares. So, after a conversation with my husband, I looked into weight loss surgery. My husband was so supportive. He said he wanted me with him for the rest of his life and didn't want to lose me. He loved me for me. So, I jumped through all the hoops with the insurance and got everything done. I had the surgery and went through all the stalls and today...98 lbs gone baby. I feel so good. I have the energy to do everything. I am not embarrassed about myself anymore and my self esteem has gone through the roof. I even like to clean and do the laundry. . I love trying to find cute clothes. They actually fit now. I am in a size 16 from a 24 and wear extra large shirts. I can fit into large, although they are a little tight. I don't feel like my ankles will break anymore and I don't even breathe hard when I go up steps. I exercise 5 days a week and eat 4-5 small meals a day. I finally know how to eat right. I am loving life.

Welcome and good luck with your journey. This is an awesome support group.

sounds yummy

There are many on here that have lost that much. Welcome to the forum. I have found it to be very helpful. This is an awesome group. Good luck with your surgery.

Yummy!!

I lost 21 lbs my first month and then lost about 8 lbs a month thereafter. I am still losing after 11 months. It's about 3-4 lbs a month. I have lost a total of 95 lbs.

I had issues with milk at first and couldn't have it for a while. Now after 11 months, I can handle it better. I am sorry you are having problems.

I know how you feel. I want to do that too, but you don't want to make yourself sick. You had this surgery for a reason. You don't want to fall into the bad habits we had before surgery. Try stopping before you get too full. Wait awhile and see if you still want the food. You may want to talk to someone also. Maybe talk to your dr.

You can always ask questions. You can email me if you want. I will happily answer anything for you.

Hey, I am having pain in both of my hips and was wondering if it was due to having excess skin hanging from my stomach. I have lost 92 lbs and thought the pain would be going away. I can't afford plastic surgery. I was wondering if anyone else is having issues with this.

Thanks!

Hey, don't worry it will start coming off. You probably have alot of water weight. Just follow the plan and it will work. You will hit stalls here and there. Before you know it, you will be losing all your weight.

I had issues with it 3 months out. I just wanted to know if i could handle it and I couldn't. I felt like I had so much air in my chest and I just took a really small sip. You should probably wait a while.

I am also 5'1". I weighed 277 and was wearing 4x in tops and 24 pants. Now I am 180 and wear xl-large in tops and 16 in pants. I don't care what size I will be. I hope to get to 120 lbs. I am 11 months out of surgery.

I was doing about 400-500 a day at a month out. I am 11 months now and get in 800-900 a day.

Hope you feel better soon.

I just try not to drink anything 30 min before and after my meal. I don't drink during either. This is what I was told to do by the NUT and surgeon. I try to start drinking early in the morning and take in a few oz every few minutes so I can get in my 64 oz. Hope this helps.

Awesome thread. Congrats on your weight loss.

It's ok. You don't need to beat yourself up about this. Everyone has their days. Just do better tomorrow. I doubt you messed up that bad.

I am wanting to lose 150 lbs. I have already lost about 89 lbs so far so I think the goal is attainable.

I will definitely try it. THanks!

I have lost almost 88 lbs. I am wanting to lose a total of 150 lbs. I used to be a size 10 when I was younger. I don't care what size I get to as long as I am healthy and happy.