O.T.R. sleever

Firstly let me say, you look great.
I didn't read the entire thread, so forgive me if this has already been suggested, but, are you eating enough?
If you are still you are still trying to lose weight by restricting caloric intake & exercise, then you are going to call me crazy.
At this point in the game , your body has adapted to surviving on low calories. You need to calculate your base metabolic rate & add your caloric burn to it. Then bring your caloric intake up to at least that number for about a month. This will convince your body that it is being well nourished & it will quit holding tightly to fat stores. Then you can go back yo the pouch test or any other calorie restrictive diet you choose. You'll notice that then & only then will your body release the fat stores. If you don't reach your goal in 2-3 weeks bring your calories back up and repeat the cycle.

I try not to disagree with people's surgeons, but I have to here.
Immediately after surgery your only concern should be hydration. Protein is nice, but not getting Protein won't land you in the hospital with dehydration. For God sakes, you are in Arizona. Once you are getting 60oz of fluids (Water, Powerade zero, or other very low or no calorie drinks) the add protein as you can tolerate it. Many people, like myself never experience any restriction on liquids & can get hydration & protein very quickly. Others however sometimes take over 2 weeks just to progress to the point of full hydration. You want to make this progression as quickly as you comfortably can, but do not push yourself to the point of discomfort.

Kudos. You def inspired me. I've been going to the gym 5 x a times a wk. I'm a slow loser compared to others but that us fine. I've incorporated strength training twice a week and its working. My arms are the worse but something is something. Obviously I don't want arms like you, but bring inspiration. No pain no gain. Ps single serving are a great idea.

I try not to disagree with people's surgeons, but I have to here.
Immediately after surgery your only concern should be hydration. Protein is nice, but not getting Protein won't land you in the hospital with dehydration. For God sakes, you are in Arizona. Once you are getting 60oz of fluids (Water, Powerade zero, or other very low or no calorie drinks) the add protein as you can tolerate it. Many people, like myself never experience any restriction on liquids & can get hydration & protein very quickly. Others however sometimes take over 2 weeks just to progress to the point of full hydration. You want to make this progression as quickly as you comfortably can, but do not push yourself to the point of discomfort.

Pictures look great!! Well done!

OTR- looking great, keep it up! I am going in on October 8 for my sleeve and I have concerns about maintaining muscle mass. Id like to ask 2 questions : first, how long did you wait until starting to lift weights? Second, did your skin bounce back well or do you have some hanging?
I'm about the same size (frame at least) that you are in the before pic and I'd like to know what I can expect.
Thanks in advance for any advice or tips.

Just goes to show the hard work pays off! Congrats and way to go!

Looking good OTR!

Wow! You look fantastic!! You are doing a great job. I miss reading your posts, you are so knowledgable and always have great info to share. I hope your knee heals up fast and you can get back at building up those muscles
Sheena

Thanks for posting positive and encouraging pictures, you look very healthy and charm :-)

Wow! You look amazing!!

Ooh la la.. Looking good.. Most women I know are suckers for a good set of arms.. And those my dear are a good set of arms.. Keep up the good work.. And hope your knee heals soon!

My goal is to be healthy and still maintain some muscle mass

I still have a way to go, but I don't think I'm doing too badly considering I'm still recovering from knee surgery, thus my exercise is limited.

Hope this helps someone.
For those who don't know, I started at almost 300lbs. And in almost no notable muscle.

My goal is to be healthy and still maintain some muscle mass

I still have a way to go, but I don't think I'm doing too badly considering I'm still recovering from knee surgery, thus my exercise is limited.

Hope this helps someone.
For those who don't know, I started at almost 300lbs. And in almost no notable muscle.

Firstly let me say, you look great.
I didn't read the entire thread, so forgive me if this has already been suggested, but, are you eating enough?
If you are still you are still trying to lose weight by restricting caloric intake & exercise, then you are going to call me crazy.
At this point in the game , your body has adapted to surviving on low calories. You need to calculate your base metabolic rate & add your caloric burn to it. Then bring your caloric intake up to at least that number for about a month. This will convince your body that it is being well nourished & it will quit holding tightly to fat stores. Then you can go back yo the pouch test or any other calorie restrictive diet you choose. You'll notice that then & only then will your body release the fat stores. If you don't reach your goal in 2-3 weeks bring your calories back up and repeat the cycle.

Lol. Don't we all wish. Unfortunately it's more like 1 inch per 35lbs.

You have no idea how lucky you are to have not gone the debt route. IMO debt free is tge only way to live. I did it for years, then I tried the debt thing, NEVER AGAIN. I even advocate the 100% down program on houses.

Whoo hooo!!! Sexy sexy.

Welcome to Onederland. You do know that pics are a requirement though. Right?

My goal is to be healthy and still maintain some muscle mass

I still have a way to go, but I don't think I'm doing too badly considering I'm still recovering from knee surgery, thus my exercise is limited.

Hope this helps someone.
For those who don't know, I started at almost 300lbs. And in almost no notable muscle.

My goal is to be healthy and still maintain some muscle mass

I still have a way to go, but I don't think I'm doing too badly considering I'm still recovering from knee surgery, thus my exercise is limited.

Hope this helps someone.
For those who don't know, I started at almost 300lbs. And in almost no notable muscle.

I've got a major regret.
I didn't do it years ago.

OTR hey dude!!!!
look at you
lookin' great!!!!
seems like only yesterday you were a "big" sarcastic newbie
how you've "grown"
now you are a "small" sarcastic vet
i/we miss seeing you around the board
are you still a "hall" monitor??
I'm soooo happy for you guy
keep up the good job!!!! (I know you will!)
keep on truckin' (OTR is a truck driver )
don't be such a stranger
kathy

My goal is to be healthy and still maintain some muscle mass

I still have a way to go, but I don't think I'm doing too badly considering I'm still recovering from knee surgery, thus my exercise is limited.

Hope this helps someone.
For those who don't know, I started at almost 300lbs. And in almost no notable muscle.