GotItDoneInHarlem

I went from 298 to 165 in 10 months. 133 pounds. The first 113 fell off by June and I was sleeved in December I thought I was stabilizing at 185, which was GREAT, but them lost more when work got stressful. Probably 10 pounds under where my body wants to be, but THRILLED. Have to fully stabilize my calories intake and add muscle now.

I went from 298 to 165 in 10 months. 133 pounds. The first 113 fell off by June and I was sleeved in December I thought I was stabilizing at 185, which was GREAT, but them lost more when work got stressful. Probably 10 pounds under where my body wants to be, but THRILLED. Have to fully stabilize my calories intake and add muscle now.

Dwayne, I'm curious to know if you had bouts of depression before surgery. I've had seasonal affective disorder my whole life and wasn't finally diagnosed and properly medicated for BP II until my 30s. I had heard that depression can be heightened after surgery and read this book before surgery and twice after. I found it very helpful.
Find a reputable psychiatrist or psychopharmacologist near you and go talk it out and try to keep your mind open. You may be offered medication which you may or may not want, but from personal experience, I have found that my meds stabilize my mood so there are less ups and downs and the ups and downs become less frequent and less severe. I recommend skipping the psychologist because you can get the same talk from a psychiatrist with the added benefit of not having to go to a new doctor and tell your life story all over again should your psychologist suggest you go on meds or you choose to. Don't forget, meds don't have to be for life and you don't have to feel all over the place.
I wish you peace.

These were taken 365 days apart. 298 to 165. 133 in 10 months. Feeling too thin and look better with another 10 pounds on me, but gaining weight is a more enjoyable struggle.

These were taken 365 days apart. 298 to 165. 133 in 10 months. Feeling too thin and look better with another 10 pounds on me, but gaining weight is a more enjoyable struggle.

Sleeved December 17, 2013. Have lost 113 to date. From 298 to 165.

Sleeved December 17, 2013. Have lost 113 to date. From 298 to 165.

Mavsfan... I hit plenty of stalls. Definitely one at three weeks and then maybe once a month after. Stalls happen to everyone and you will lose the weight. I had stalls as long as 2-3 weeks. At a month out and exercising, you may want to increase your calories. Stalls are one way the body protects its reserves. Feed it a little more and it'll start burning again. Check with your surgeon of course for guidance.

I wish I hadn't waited those extra two years after my doctor first suggested it.

Thanks for the compliments, my boyfriend thinks so too.

It goes in when you're out and out when you're awake. It's not as frightening as you'd think.

10 months. 11 days. 298---->165. 113 pounds total.

You haven't pooped in 3 days and you're thrilled about it!

Sleeved December 17, 2013. Have lost 113 to date. From 298 to 165.

I went from 298 to 165 in 10 months. 133 pounds. The first 113 fell off by June and I was sleeved in December I thought I was stabilizing at 185, which was GREAT, but them lost more when work got stressful. Probably 10 pounds under where my body wants to be, but THRILLED. Have to fully stabilize my calories intake and add muscle now.

Sleeved December 17, 2013. Have lost 113 to date. From 298 to 165.

Thanks for the compliments, my boyfriend thinks so too.

10 months. 11 days. 298---->165. 113 pounds total.

You haven't pooped in 3 days and you're thrilled about it!

These were taken 365 days apart. 298 to 165. 133 in 10 months. Feeling too thin and look better with another 10 pounds on me, but gaining weight is a more enjoyable struggle.

It's Water, or poop, or maybe a menstrual cycle, or your body adjusting. The further out you get the less 1 pound will freak you out. Just hang tight. You'll gain a pound, stall for 8 days, and then lose 6 pounds over night. It's weird like that.

Dwayne, I'm curious to know if you had bouts of depression before surgery. I've had seasonal affective disorder my whole life and wasn't finally diagnosed and properly medicated for BP II until my 30s. I had heard that depression can be heightened after surgery and read this book before surgery and twice after. I found it very helpful.
Find a reputable psychiatrist or psychopharmacologist near you and go talk it out and try to keep your mind open. You may be offered medication which you may or may not want, but from personal experience, I have found that my meds stabilize my mood so there are less ups and downs and the ups and downs become less frequent and less severe. I recommend skipping the psychologist because you can get the same talk from a psychiatrist with the added benefit of not having to go to a new doctor and tell your life story all over again should your psychologist suggest you go on meds or you choose to. Don't forget, meds don't have to be for life and you don't have to feel all over the place.
I wish you peace.

It's Water, or poop, or maybe a menstrual cycle, or your body adjusting. The further out you get the less 1 pound will freak you out. Just hang tight. You'll gain a pound, stall for 8 days, and then lose 6 pounds over night. It's weird like that.

It's Water, or poop, or maybe a menstrual cycle, or your body adjusting. The further out you get the less 1 pound will freak you out. Just hang tight. You'll gain a pound, stall for 8 days, and then lose 6 pounds over night. It's weird like that.

It's Water, or poop, or maybe a menstrual cycle, or your body adjusting. The further out you get the less 1 pound will freak you out. Just hang tight. You'll gain a pound, stall for 8 days, and then lose 6 pounds over night. It's weird like that.