Mkak

Mysisterthedoctor tells me I need to get 90 grams of Protein a day in to keep from losing muscle.
She had the surgery too and has researched the ins and outs of it. She is doing fantastic and I'm doing very well.

Hi everyone!
9 weeks PO today (8/15 surgery date)
SW: 288
CW: 236.2
Need some advice from you folks. I'm trying to kill it in the gym 5 days a week with about a 60/40 split weights/cardio. Don't get me wrong I am very grateful the scale is going down quickly, but I'm very nervous I am losing more muscle than fat. Is there any way to monitor this other than a fancy scale (or hardcore bod pod testing, etc.)? If no, anyone recommend a good scale that is trusted to be fairly accurate? Any insight is greatly appreciated!
First picture is a few days after surgery and the second was taken yesterday. I CAN'T WAIT to feel comfortable in something other than all black

Morning all!
Don't know how, but weighed in at 236.2 this morning. Down 4.8 this week.
This weekend I let loose a little bit (OK, a lot bit...like I may have had 6 glasses of wine) so I honestly didn't expect a loss. Why are our bodies so darn strange LOL?

Morning all!
Don't know how, but weighed in at 236.2 this morning. Down 4.8 this week.
This weekend I let loose a little bit (OK, a lot bit...like I may have had 6 glasses of wine) so I honestly didn't expect a loss. Why are our bodies so darn strange LOL?

Hey I just wanted to update I'm almost 5 months out and I'm down 90lbs! Here are a few pics.

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I dated online aLOT!! I found all if the sites to have their charms. Match was easy, and had a lot of activity. Mostly people not looking for something long term... Quickies, friends with benefits, dinner pals, etc. but none that truly wanted something of depth. I didn't care for e harmony the first time I used it. I am an RT and they kept matching me up with trach/ vent dependent men... I need a lover not a patient! Thank you! But I had my band then.. And looked ok. About a size 12. I felt good. I had come a long way from size 20-12. And had the confidence and a strong job and knew I have a lot to offer the right person. I stopped dating the wrong ones just to have something to do. I dated a person until I knew they would never work for me (typically took less than 3 dates, and generally went through them in about a weeks time) I dated a TON of men. I'm not bragging, just stating the facts. I dated a billion "not it's" and a few I really enjoyed. I met my now husband The second week we were both on eharmony. My second run with it, his third over several years. I think we knew before we met each other that it was going to work... But when our first date lasted nearly 6 hours and we both laughed and talked like we had known one another forever it sort if sealed things nicely. Shortly after we started dating I told him about my band, and my infertility due to me weight and he supported me through my band slippage, and held my hand as they rolled me in to surgery to have it removed and my sleeve done. I am so lucky! I found one of the kindest, well put together, sane, fun, caring people I have ever had the pleasure if knowing by online dating. I would have never found him another way. Dating after WLS can get better but you get out of it what you put in. Be honest- about yourself, your goals, and what you want and don't! Learn to weed through the ones who are just going to quickly ask for naked pics.. They can be fun, and tremendous ego boosters but keep your focus on looking for the one who is going to woo YOU! Not just screw you! Eventually you will get tired of the time wasters.. But enjoy the ego boost for a while. You may not see yourself as sexy for a while so it's nice to hear it from others from time to time. Don't let any of the rejections hurt you too badly... We are all looking for our perfect other half and if they don't think you are it--don't try to make yourself fit the mold of what they want. Only you lose in the end of that game. Be true to you and be confident that even if it's not online you will meet someone amazing. And it doesn't matter if they happen to wink at you first or vice versa... Just enjoy and when the right one happens along your path hold on for the ride!!

Bea, such a good post! Just wanted to let you know this time last week I was having the same feelings about being down almost 50 and still in a size 20. Don't know what happened but it was like overnight something changed and I was able to wear a size 18 skirt no problem last Thursday to work and even wore a 16 dress this weekend. It's going to happen to you, too! I just know it!

I went through with this life changing surgery 1 year ago tomorrow, it was the best thing I have ever done. It has taken a lot of physical and mental work to get back to healthy. Though this year has not been the easiest with other major health issues coming up it has been so rewarding. I am down 111 pounds with 5 pounds to goal, however, My original goal was 150 and I have meet and passed that so YAY! I am so excited to be moving forward with a new healthier, happier, more positive me. I know there are going to be many ups and downs along the road, much like this last year but now I also know that I can get through anything and come out happier and stronger on the other side. Here is a few photos from my last years journey.

Yeah, you can't say small d**k but you can post a pic of one.

GG, your stomach is FLAT! I would be totally lying if I said I wasn't jealous!
Keep up the great work!

thanks, I never in a million years would of thought that I would be an inspiration to anyone...
It is truly moving (and I had to explain the tears in my eyes to my husband that just walked in)
You will do it too and in a short time. I bet someone will be saying the same thing to you!
On a side note? I just walked my son to school, a simple thing I know.. But a year ago it would of been painful (physically and emotionally)
Today it was a normal thing to do as a normal person. It's these moments that make it worth it

Well I have officially 55 days till I'm sleeved. I'm hoping it will fly by!!! I can't believe it's almost here!

I actually jogged on the treadmill tonight at an incline... granted it was only like 30 seconds to a minute, but I did it. I am very excited for myself.

Well it's been three months since my surgery. I am 6'3" and started out at 320 lbs. As of this morning, I weigh 255 lbs. I am at my lowest weight in 20 years. I'm a private person and the thought of posting pictures embarrasses the hell out of me. But there were so many people here that I watched and read about for months before deciding to start this journey. One of the things I that helped my decision was looking at before and after pictures. So in an effort to hopefully pay it forward, increase my karma points, and help someone else....
Here are before, 6 week, and 12 week pics

Bea, such a good post! Just wanted to let you know this time last week I was having the same feelings about being down almost 50 and still in a size 20. Don't know what happened but it was like overnight something changed and I was able to wear a size 18 skirt no problem last Thursday to work and even wore a 16 dress this weekend. It's going to happen to you, too! I just know it!

Thanks for the reply BTB! Those damn bartenders...
Going to try the saltines this morning. I feel like a freshman in college a over again haha

Bea, such a good post! Just wanted to let you know this time last week I was having the same feelings about being down almost 50 and still in a size 20. Don't know what happened but it was like overnight something changed and I was able to wear a size 18 skirt no problem last Thursday to work and even wore a 16 dress this weekend. It's going to happen to you, too! I just know it!

One more week makes 4months. I feel great and this was the best thing I ever did.

I am so very proud of him. He's done an amazing job with no whining, complaining or bitching. I've always thought he was pretty darn special, but the more stuff we go through, the more I realize what a gem I found.

I had a new one (to me) yesterday. I ran into a guy I used to work with and he moved his hands in a kind of hourglass shape and said in his cute British accent, " You're... You... it looks...well, there's less of you, isn't there?"
Yup.

8 week check-in...
Start: 288
Today: 241
-47
Still struggling with eating slow, but everything seems to be going pretty swell!

I hope the OP doesn't mind that the rest of us have completely taken over the thread and appreciates the fact that good dialog was initiated, because I want to brag, and I need to brag so that I can see the positive in what is a frustrating situation.
I'm stuck at the same weight for 10 days. whine whine, bad bad, cry cry whatever. Here's the good news.
My body composition has changed. I've put ON 1 lb. of lean mass! Now my very same 34 lbs of weight loss? is only 3 lbs of muscle and 31 lbs of fat! What this means is that although the scale says the same thing, I've actually lost 2 lbs of fat.
yeah I think i'll take it
(before anyone chastises me for math, there is some rounding going on here so I've lost .5 on the scale, and I've rounded the decimals out but the principle is still the same)

Before and After pictures always give us something to reach for right?
Here is a insight to my journey. I wish i wouldve taken more pictures along the way. Show us some of your progress!
Remember 1 pound lost is 1 pound less then what you had previous and 1 pound closer to your goal!
Good Day people.

Morning all! 241 today. Down 4.2!
AND FINALLY ROCKING A SIZE 18 SKIRT TO WORK TODAY! Only took 47 pounds LOL!

Morning all! 241 today. Down 4.2!
AND FINALLY ROCKING A SIZE 18 SKIRT TO WORK TODAY! Only took 47 pounds LOL!