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Update........
FINALLY!!!! Felt like I had to starve myself the past two months to make a push for goal weight...........but I finally made it (21 and a half months after my sleeve). I'm a little weaker since I've not lifted weights quite as often, upped my cardio and cut calories/carbs. So I'm going to get back to my normal routine of lifting more, a little less cardio and up my cals and carbs slightly and eventually settle back into the low to mid 220's.
On the sliding type scale......it finally balanced just under 215 1/2 and closer to 215 1/4......so I'm rounding down and calling that my goal weight of 215. If I stripped all the way down I think I would have lost half a pound of clothes. I had to get down to my shorts and socks to get the 215 1/4. Since I was at the gym and the scale is located by the Water fountain.....I couldn't strip any further. :wub:

question, did u have a Tummy Tuck or breast lift??? Great Job!

AMEN! Very well said.

I'm not hiding it, nor am I ashamed of it, I am simply not announcing my surgery to the world. Why? It's none of anyone's business. I am working hard eating right, exercising daily and journaling everything.
My parents and immediate family know, my BFFs know and a few of my work team members know. Why does anyone else need to?

I usually don't post on topics like this because I always end up looking like a crazy person for saying what I do. Well here it goes: I've dealt with Constipation since I was a very young child. My butt has been through a lot of painful stools and I wouldn't be surprised if my butt hole has actually shrunk because of all the ripping and tearing that I've experienced over the years (scar tissue). I now squat to poop. I know it sounds weird but it helps get all the poop out and not just little pellets. I use a squatting platform. I'm not saying that squatting to poop makes the issue of constipation go away but when your poop is impacted and very hard to push out, squatting makes it easier. I honestly believe that the way that current toilets are designed is the reason why we have so many problems going. Toilets are often to high for us short people and it's not natural to poop in a sitting position. If you're in the woods and need to poop you will more than likely squat and find that your poop is longer and you wont feel like there is more poop left in your bowel, you will have complete elimination. My husband thinks it's weird what I do but he's tall so he doesn't understand how hard it is to poop when your knees are below your hips and I used to spend hours on the toilet just trying to push out poop and would be so frustrated. Not being regular really effects your mental state.
I don't want to go too deep into the theory and most times when I post in these threads I feel as if I'm wasting my energy because most think it's stupid advice but if you happen to be one of those people open to trying something new then definitely google "squatting to poop" and you will find tons of articles on why it's beneficial and that you wont have to deal with constipation as much. I don't use stool softeners or laxatives because they cause problems days later and you will more than likely end up back in the same situation. Drinking lots of Water has helped me and so has squatting. Good Luck

I usually don't post on topics like this because I always end up looking like a crazy person for saying what I do. Well here it goes: I've dealt with Constipation since I was a very young child. My butt has been through a lot of painful stools and I wouldn't be surprised if my butt hole has actually shrunk because of all the ripping and tearing that I've experienced over the years (scar tissue). I now squat to poop. I know it sounds weird but it helps get all the poop out and not just little pellets. I use a squatting platform. I'm not saying that squatting to poop makes the issue of constipation go away but when your poop is impacted and very hard to push out, squatting makes it easier. I honestly believe that the way that current toilets are designed is the reason why we have so many problems going. Toilets are often to high for us short people and it's not natural to poop in a sitting position. If you're in the woods and need to poop you will more than likely squat and find that your poop is longer and you wont feel like there is more poop left in your bowel, you will have complete elimination. My husband thinks it's weird what I do but he's tall so he doesn't understand how hard it is to poop when your knees are below your hips and I used to spend hours on the toilet just trying to push out poop and would be so frustrated. Not being regular really effects your mental state.
I don't want to go too deep into the theory and most times when I post in these threads I feel as if I'm wasting my energy because most think it's stupid advice but if you happen to be one of those people open to trying something new then definitely google "squatting to poop" and you will find tons of articles on why it's beneficial and that you wont have to deal with constipation as much. I don't use stool softeners or laxatives because they cause problems days later and you will more than likely end up back in the same situation. Drinking lots of Water has helped me and so has squatting. Good Luck

I usually don't post on topics like this because I always end up looking like a crazy person for saying what I do. Well here it goes: I've dealt with Constipation since I was a very young child. My butt has been through a lot of painful stools and I wouldn't be surprised if my butt hole has actually shrunk because of all the ripping and tearing that I've experienced over the years (scar tissue). I now squat to poop. I know it sounds weird but it helps get all the poop out and not just little pellets. I use a squatting platform. I'm not saying that squatting to poop makes the issue of constipation go away but when your poop is impacted and very hard to push out, squatting makes it easier. I honestly believe that the way that current toilets are designed is the reason why we have so many problems going. Toilets are often to high for us short people and it's not natural to poop in a sitting position. If you're in the woods and need to poop you will more than likely squat and find that your poop is longer and you wont feel like there is more poop left in your bowel, you will have complete elimination. My husband thinks it's weird what I do but he's tall so he doesn't understand how hard it is to poop when your knees are below your hips and I used to spend hours on the toilet just trying to push out poop and would be so frustrated. Not being regular really effects your mental state.
I don't want to go too deep into the theory and most times when I post in these threads I feel as if I'm wasting my energy because most think it's stupid advice but if you happen to be one of those people open to trying something new then definitely google "squatting to poop" and you will find tons of articles on why it's beneficial and that you wont have to deal with constipation as much. I don't use stool softeners or laxatives because they cause problems days later and you will more than likely end up back in the same situation. Drinking lots of Water has helped me and so has squatting. Good Luck

I actually thought I read through the entire post. My apologies for the obvious inconvenience of my question. I must have missed Alex's post clarifying what they are. My bad. Sometimes people miss posts especially when reading from their iPhone app.
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We've been crystal clear that we do not allow topics created with the purpose to Rant and Rave about members. What exactly is so difficult to understand about this concept ? Susan isn't picking on anyone whatsoever and I'm getting a little tired with all the whining as of late
I would allow a total free for all in the R&R forum or across the entire forum for that matter....if we were an automobile forum. We happen to be a forum for people where a majority of them have been bullied, physically abused or sexually abused. I'm sorry but we're not going to help perpetuate the name calling, nastiness and hate.

your rant is based on rantless rantacles who rant less then the regular ranters rant when there is nothing else to do but rant.

I am not a "super" loser, but I think this was the first place I said my weight out loud as well. I have had my sleeve for 2 1/2 years, and have not gotten to goal yet. I am close, and I know that I will, probably this year. You will be so much better off if you do it.
will you reach goal? Not all do, but if you don't give up, and continue forward through difficulties, taking the long view, you can make it to a much healthier you. What the docs dont usually tell you is, losing is the easy part. Maintaining is the hard part for you must work at it the rest of your life. But the rewards are great, and you will be so much healthier and can be there for your family and have so much fun being active in your life. We have a "vets" forum here, you can go there and see what the people have to say that are out more than a year from surgery. Best of luck to you, a true adventure awaits!

Hi! You're safe here. I am pre-op but I also feel like I'm heavier than most people here, at 350. It seems like those with more to lose will lose faster and more weight initially. So, that's something to look forward to! If you have trouble losing all of the weight with the sleeve, you can always do duodenal switch later on. But you're young, and you're willing to work hard, so give yourself and the sleeve a chance.

I have hypoglycemia and my blood sugar goes very low on a low carb diet. What is considered low carb is debatable because some people consider it 40g of carbs or less, whereas some body builders consider it less than 1g of carbs per pound of body weight. When I do try low carb I get very dizzy, irritable, anxious, insomnia, lethargic, etc. It doesn't go away with time and only gets worse and makes my life miserable. Plus my NUT says that low carb isn't healthy for people who battle with low blood sugar. I've had numerous times where I almost fainted, even while driving! Low carb is great for those who can still function perfectly on it but having sleeve surgery didn't just magically change me into a person who can now tolerate a life without carbs.
Some will find that they can do low carb and others will find that they can't. If you struggle with high blood sugar low carb can be very beneficial but if you are like me and your blood sugar plummets after 3 hours without eating, then a moderate carb diet will probably be beneficial for you. Good Luck. Plus you also need to remember that this is for life. Pick something that you feel you can stick with and not just something that's temporary.

I'm hourglass shaped. My hips are wide and I have large tatas lol. When I was at my highest weight my shape was very undefined but since I have shed 53 pounds my waist is definitely smaller and stomach flatter. My hips are still wide compared to waist. It I lift up my boobs I can see my ribs a little. Supposedly pear shaped people lose slower than apples. Even when I reach goal, I'm sure my hips will still be wide compared to my waist. My boobs will stay the same size because even at my smallest (size 8) I had DDD breast. They are definitely saggy and I know I will need a lift but I personally don't want a reduction and I've never lost weight in that department lol. If you are pear shaped you will remain pear shaped, same with apple and hourglass.

I was drinking Protein Shakes until I was about 7-8 months post op. At least drink 1 a day and my Protein Shake of choice was Isopure because it's low in carbs and cals. My NUT told me at my 9 month appt to stop drinking shakes and I now rarely drink them. I can tell when I need Protein because I crave it. The most important things for you to focus on is protein, Water (fluids), and Vitamins. I've been slacking on my vitamins and I can definitely tell when I need them because I feel very tired. Good Luck and definitely continue drinking your protein shakes

I just ordered bodymedia link today! So excited. I've been using MFP for almost a month now with great success but I would like to see my calorie burn and since I have a iphone 4 I figured this would make for another cool gadget.
I did own a bodybugg in the past but sold it soon after because I wasn't really counting cals. Unfortunately bodybugg doesn't sync with mfp, so bodymedia is a better deal anyways. Plus I'm sure the technology has come a long ways since the bodybugg I had in 2009.

Another former back catcher here and I have trouble going deep enough on squats as well. I do better with the sumo squat...it feels more comfortable going deep. I think playing catcher they always taught me to stay on my toes....doing back squats you have to get back on your heels and I always feel as though I'm going to fall over backward.
As far as lunges....I don't love to hate them. I just hate them. I think lunges are Satan's curtsey.

Hey you!! Long time no see!! I also have not lost hair more then I did before surgery. I guess the octosleevers are a lucky bunch. I did lose a gallbladder tho;-)

Well - I don't think everyone loses hair. i say this because I am now at 5 mos out and I haven't lost hair. None. I am not kidding myself nor making up stories about Hair loss. I did start taking the Biotin after 4 weeks post op. 500mg/day. I don't know if that's the reason or not. I have lost no hair.

It will get better with time. I wasn't able to meet my goals until about 6 months post op and I sometimes still struggle but I try to eat every 2-3 hours. My advice to you is drink Protein shakes! Protein Shakes count towards my liquid goal and if you find them to be too thick then add Water to them. Drinking liquids should start to get easier around 1 month post op but it will still be kind of hard. Also if you wake up during the night try and sip on some more water. Trust me it will get better

I am three months out and like food just fine. It gets easier I promise. The first 6 weeks or so is the roughest. Now I can can eat just about anything in small portions. Hang in there.

I too am hypoglycemic- I have to have carbs. I try to make conscious decisions when it comes to eating, but I am by no means keeping my carbs super low. I've lost 95lbs in 9 months. I'm doing alright for myself I'd say. I've got 14lbs to the dr's goal and 19 to mine. I'm happy to be where I am. It's worked for me and I'm of the belief that what works for one does not work for everyone. See how it works for you.

I didn't cut carbs at all. NO sugar free anything... its toxic crap. I made my weight loss goal and I am have maintained for more than a year now. I am 2 years out!