Fat2FitMom

Awesome and on point post!!

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Once again' date=' we get conflicting info from our doctors...not one standard answer...I was told NOT to lift anything heavier than 20 lbs (in every day life) and absolutely no weight lifting until the beginning of February (end of January/end of 6 week period). Walking yes. Weights no.[/quote']

Every doctor is different. My advise is to follow YOUR physicians recommendations. My doctor has sleeved many former professional athletes (myself one) and has had huge success with them. He (my doc) also has a much more rigorous nutrition plan than most, but the results are incredible.

I only shared what I am doing because people have asked. I am not suggesting that anyone lift weights unless specifically directed to do so by his/her doctor. I am suggesting WALK. Everyone can walk to get started on excellerating the process.

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You did really good on your pre op wt loss! Keep up the good work. Tomorrow I'll be a week post op but so far only lost 5.4-5.6

Lbs since surgery. I'm ready to see some bigger numbers

The number one thing I have made sure to do is WALK everyday! Today I did 3.56miles. I am finding I am super hungry (probably due to high calorie burn). I

am doing three shakes a day and get to start weight training tomorrow (2wks post-op, only allowed to loft up to 25lbs for next month). I am also doing creamy Soups (strained). And K2O Water Protein mixes.

I am trying to keep the weight loss momentum moving forward (praying for no stalls!).

You will get there! Just takes focus and movement.

Good luck

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O_O wow! Since surgery? Or is that with pre op too?

Pre-op weight = 294

Pre-op day (1wk of liquid) = 278

Post-op last weigh in 12/31 = 264.4

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Sleeved 12/20 - down 29.6 lbs

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My surgeon told me that if I swayed from my liquid diet (sleeved 12/20) I ran the risk of food particles getting stuck in my unhealed staples in sleeve. This could lead to a leak or mass infection. If this were the case I would have to be reopened and be on a feeding tube for TWO months. That was enough to scare me into compliance.

We are all food addicts to some degree, as recommended by others you should reach out to your surgeon asap. There are too many risk factors involved. Hope nothing bad happens, and appreciate your honesty.

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Take the picture!! Believe you me the still shot will shock you. Just remember you are seeing yourself everyday, and your brain has to play catch up. By taking the photo - it will!!

Good luck!! Best decision I have ever made!!

I have been doing really well. Down 30lbs!! At my post-op appointment I asked the doctor if he really did the sleeve because I felt great! He did a swallow picture and sure enough he did what he said.

I have been battling weight issues for a decade now since having to endure fertility treatments to conceive. Earlier this year I had a hysterectomy and my weight spiraled to an all time high of 294 lbs.

As a former athlete, this level of discomfort when putting on shoes, and not having clothes to wear made me isolate myself and reject invites out to functions. I hit rock bottom! Being overweight took over my life.

I wept like a baby when I met with my surgeon, and he reassured me my life was about to change for the best. He was/is so right!!

I am well on my way to the fit Mom/athlete, and I look forward to transforming my life!

Week three of post surgery you can begin lifting weights up to 25lbs. At week six post op you are released (by doc) to full activities.

Hope this helps. This is info given to me by my surgeon. Always check with your surgeon first.