courtney333

Just recently lost all my buddies on my fitness pal:( please find me snkems333!

I'm still a ways from my goal (about 60 pounds), but I hope you all won't mind if I follow along here. I'm at the struggle stage with losing and I know that I have to keep the faith and keep up with my exercise routine. But, extra encouragement is always good!

I've come a far way to stop now!
1st picture- 266
2nd picture-256
3rd picture-198
4th picture- 177
7 months post op on the 18th!
How's everyone else doing?

I've come a far way to stop now!
1st picture- 266
2nd picture-256
3rd picture-198
4th picture- 177
7 months post op on the 18th!
How's everyone else doing?

I've come a far way to stop now!
1st picture- 266
2nd picture-256
3rd picture-198
4th picture- 177
7 months post op on the 18th!
How's everyone else doing?

I've come a far way to stop now!
1st picture- 266
2nd picture-256
3rd picture-198
4th picture- 177
7 months post op on the 18th!
How's everyone else doing?

I've come a far way to stop now!
1st picture- 266
2nd picture-256
3rd picture-198
4th picture- 177
7 months post op on the 18th!
How's everyone else doing?

Just recently lost all my buddies on my fitness pal:( please find me snkems333!

Be patient! It will happen from time to time! I've experienced it as well and I'm 6 months post op! I have found it to be Water retention - also monthly visitor as well! How many calories are you eating? Protein? Water? Exercise? Those all have played a factor in my weight loss! But give it a few days- it will come off!

Hi Wendy; It's time for a reality check........You lost 24 lbs in less than a month, is that correct? Wow, that's more than you would of lost before getting sleeved.......It's working big time.....before you know it, you will be buying new clothes because your current cloths won't even stay on your body.....Yep, that's right, new smaller size clothes. Please try to sit back and enjoy the roller coaster ride your on. Learn how to change the old habits that contributed to your weight loss. You will be a big success at this! In fact, you already are a success! Keep it up, your doing great.......

You didn't mention measurements. Are you tracking?

I'd be lying if I said I'm not worried about my relationship with my husband after weight loss. He's not supportive of my choice to get WLS, he doesn't want to even know when I get it done. Ive been with him for 10 years and have 3 kids. I'm scared that weight loss will give me the confidence that I've lacked and that I'll stop putting up with his crap. He's not horrible, but I do feel like I put up with far more then what most women put up with.

I'm definitely in!!! Just what I needed as Halloween candy turns into pumpkin pie and then Christmas cookies! I have still been losing, but feeling some old familiar tugs towards the sweets:(
Starting Weight 260
Surgery 6/18/2012
Current Weight 188.7 (my Halloween goal was 190)
Goal Weight by 1/1/2013 175

I came across this article at our local support group this week.
Found it to me a good list for personal evaluation and focus when I am off track. Wanted to share...
http://www.nawls.com/
In a November 2005 poll conducted by NAWLS, the following were identified as the top 10 mistakes WLS patients make:
1st Mistake: Not Taking Vitamins, supplements, or Minerals
Every WLS patient has specific nutritional needs depending on the type of surgery you have had. Not only is it a good idea to ask your surgeon for guidelines, but also consult with an experienced WLS nutritionist. Understand there is not a standard practice that all surgeons and nutritionists follow in guiding WLS patients. So, it is important to do your own research, get your lab tests done regularly, and learn how to read the results.
Some conditions and symptoms that can occur when you are deficient in Vitamins, supplements, or minerals include:
Osteoporosis; pernicious anemia; muscle spasms; high blood pressure; burning tongue; fatigue; loss of appetite; weakness; Constipation and diarrhea; numbness and tingling in the hands and feet; being tired, lethargic, or dizzy; forgetfulness, and lowered immune functioning.
Keep in mind, too, that some conditions caused by not taking your vitamins, supplements, or minerals are irreversible.
2nd Mistake: Assuming You Have Been Cured of Your Obesity
A “pink cloud” or honeymoon experience is common following WLS. When you are feeling better than you have in years, and the weight is coming off easily, it’s hard to imagine you will ever struggle again. But unfortunately, it is very common for WLS patients to not lose to their goal weight or to regain some of their weight back.
A small weight regain may be normal, but huge gains usually can be avoided with support, education, effort, and careful attention to living a healthy WLS lifestyle. For most WLSers, if you don’t change what you’ve always done, you’re going to keep getting what you’ve always gotten — even after weight loss surgery.
3rd Mistake: Drinking with Meals
Yes, it’s hard for some people to avoid drinking with meals, but the tool of not drinking with meals is a critical key to long-term success. If you drink while you eat, your food washes out of your stomach much more quickly, you can eat more, you get hungry sooner, and you are at more risk for snacking. Being too hungry is much more likely to lead to poor food choices and/or overeating.
4th Mistake: Not Eating Right
Of course everyone should eat right, but in this society eating right is a challenge. You have to make it as easy on yourself as possible. Eat all your meals–don’t skip. Don’t keep unhealthy food in sight where it will call to you all the time. Try to feed yourself at regular intervals so that you aren’t as tempted to make a poor choice.
And consider having a couple of absolutes: for example, avoid fried foods completely, avoid sugary foods, always use low-fat options, or only eat in a restaurant once a week. Choose your “absolutes” based on your trigger foods and your self knowledge about what foods and/or situations are problematic for you.
5th Mistake: Not Drinking Enough Water
Most WLS patients are at risk for dehydration. Drinking a minimum of 64 oz. of Water per day will help you avoid this risk. Adequate water intake will also help you flush out your system as you lose weight and avoid kidney stones. Drinking enough water helps with your weight loss, too.
6th Mistake: Grazing
Many people who have had WLS regret that they ever started grazing, which is nibbling small amounts here and there over the course of the day. It’s one thing to eat the three to five small meals you and your doctor agree you need. It’s something else altogether when you start to graze, eating any number of unplanned Snacks. Grazing can easily make your weight creep up. Eating enough at meal time, and eating planned Snacks when necessary, will help you resist grazing.
Make a plan for what you will do when you crave food, but are not truly hungry. For example, take up a hobby to keep your hands busy or call on someone in your support group for encouragement.
7th Mistake: Not Exercising Regularly
Exercise is one of the best weapons a WLS patient has to fight weight regain. Not only does exercise boost your spirits, it is a great way to keep your metabolism running strong. When you exercise, you build muscle. The more muscle you have, the more calories your body will burn, even at rest!
8th Mistake: Eating the Wrong Carbs (or Eating Too Much)
Let’s face it, refined carbohydrates are addictive. If you eat refined carbohydrates they will make you crave more refined carbohydrates. There are plenty of complex carbohydrates to choose from, which have beneficial vitamins. For example, if you can handle pastas, try whole grain Kamut pasta–in moderation, of course. (Kamut Pasta doesn’t have the flavor some people find unpleasant in the whole wheat pastas.) Try using your complex carbohydrates as “condiments,” rather than as the center point of your meal. Try sprinkling a tablespoon of brown rice on your stir-fried meat and veggies.
9th Mistake: Going Back to Drinking Soda
Drinking soda is controversial in WLS circles. Some people claim soda stretches your stomach or pouch. What we know it does is keep you from getting the hydration your body requires after WLS–because when you’re drinking soda, you’re not drinking water! In addition, diet soda has been connected to weight gain in the general population. The best thing you can do is find other, healthier drinks to fall in love with. They are out there.
10th Mistake: Drinking Alcohol
If you drank alcohol before surgery, you are likely to want to resume drinking alcohol following surgery. Most surgeons recommend waiting one year after surgery. And it is in your best interest to understand the consequences of drinking alcohol before you do it.
Alcohol is connected with weight regain, because alcohol has 7 calories per gram, while Protein and vegetables have 4 calories per gram. Also, some people develop an addiction to alcohol after WLS, so be very cautious. Depending on your type of WLS, you may get drunker, quicker after surgery, which can cause health problems and put you in dangerous situations.
If you think you have a drinking problem, get help right away. Putting off stopping drinking doesn’t make it any easier, and could make you a lot sicker.

I confess these confessions are awesome

p.s. I confess I'm addicted to weighing myself all the time.
okay that's it.

okay, let me start my confession
1. I confess I wish I would have lost more weight to show myself off at my brother-in-law's wedding, I want to look better then the bride and I don't care
2. I confess I have carbs alot more than I should, including chocolate
3. I confess I still love sugar and feel guilty for eating it
4. I am afraid that I should have lost more weight and I feel guilty
5. I don't get my Vitamins or fluids in
6. haven't been to the gym in 3 months, and I don't exercise very often

June 6th surgery ...down 59 pounds....45 more to go!

Okay so weighed in this morning at 191.5 just 1.5 to go to reach the goal! Yay! I can do this!

Oh let me tell you I'm the QUEEN of stalls! I have hit oh so many- but they do go away! They suck I as well feel like I'm a little failure but when I loose again I feel like a total success ya know! How much have u lost? What are you eating? That plays such a role with me?!? Best of luck to you! I'm four months post op and lost 74 lbs! What a success! I'm pleased!

I was sleeved on the 18th of June too! I have lost 66 pounds so far. I haven't weighed since Monday so hopefully it's even more:)

Wow Courtney! You go!!! That's awesome!

I'm in!
6.18
surgery weight 266-
10.19.12
Current weight 195
Goal Weight - 180 by thanksgiving
15 lbs to loose
I'm at - 3 week stall ughh
Who else is at a stall

I'm almost 4 months out! Sleeved on 6.18.12
I've lost est 70 lbs