bigloser2014

I too have the same feeling that you do at this time. My surgery was May 2013 and this month is the first month that I tracked a weight gain. I seem to bounce between 150 and 155. Today I am 152.
I have tried the tips already mentioned (tracking food and Water, cutting out the "junk" and getting Protein first.) I find that I can get 50-60 gm of Protein a day. I manage to take in about 72 oz of Water.< /p>
I have decided that 150-155 is an ok weight for now. I am wearing a size 8 (which is a size I have never worn as an adult) I am staying positive that the last 25 lbs will come off with time if I stay on track. If I stay this weight for a while, my body must need the break from weight loss. I am hoping that my skin will tighten up while I am working off the last few pounds. I do not look at this as a failed surgery because I am 115 lbs lighter than when I had the surgery.

Thank you all for great suggestions, reminders and a few firm kicks in the butt. Much needed! I am so glad to be a part of this wonderful support group!
Combining all the suggestions and applying my logical Project Manager mind to it, I jotted down the sequence of events that led to this sudden onset of insanity. I just came back from, staying away from home for 4 weeks, 2 big family weddings and said no to almost ALL the food while I was there. I am proud of that! Being human, I think I had said "No" enough times in the last few weeks. My brain was rebelling! A few weeks outside my environment with EVERYONE pushing rich, yummy food at me was not easy! And I could not get my exercise. Exercise and the resulting soreness keeps me motivated and happy.
Slipping into old habits is easy when the guard is down. I guess I was tired of saying NO!
So, last evening, I gave myself this pep talk in front of the mirror (felt a little silly but how cares?)
Pep talk begin:
In the last week, I started to slip a little. Started testing the waters. NOT GOOD!! I over-indulge, weigh myself daily and find out that I had not gained. So, what do I do? Keep repeating the behavior thinking I am invincible!
Until the weight gain actually occurs? Who am I kidding? I know it will come and come quickly, without the warning. The habits will be back before I can say “habit”.
I cannot go back to thinking that I can fix it without taking drastic action! I WILL NOT be able to just stop eating!! When has that ever worked in the past? Create a plan. Revise it!
Pep talk end.
So, I created a plan.
Organized the house. Threw away the Snacks. Passed a hard test: A boy from the neighborhood brought a cheesecake my husband had ordered from him while I was out. I threw it in the back of the freezer right away!
I went to the gym this morning. I tried on my size 6 clothes and let myself feel the wonderful feeling. I drank 120 oz of Water and am chugging away today! I looked at my before and after pictures and I tried to remember all the wonderful compliments and attention I got at the weddings!
Here is what I learnt from this small slip up:
- I will not be cured! I am an addict and always need to have a plan.
- Desperate times call for desperate measures! Get help quickly! Do not think you can do it by having the same thinking that you had before the surgery. Your tummy was cut, not your brain! It stills thinks the same way!
- I did not have this big surgery to fail. I will adjust my habits and create as many plans I have to and be successful!
For those here that posted about going through the same thing, create a list of things you can make better today and then act on it. DON'T WAIT!
Thank you all!

Thank you all for great suggestions, reminders and a few firm kicks in the butt. Much needed! I am so glad to be a part of this wonderful support group!
Combining all the suggestions and applying my logical Project Manager mind to it, I jotted down the sequence of events that led to this sudden onset of insanity. I just came back from, staying away from home for 4 weeks, 2 big family weddings and said no to almost ALL the food while I was there. I am proud of that! Being human, I think I had said "No" enough times in the last few weeks. My brain was rebelling! A few weeks outside my environment with EVERYONE pushing rich, yummy food at me was not easy! And I could not get my exercise. Exercise and the resulting soreness keeps me motivated and happy.
Slipping into old habits is easy when the guard is down. I guess I was tired of saying NO!
So, last evening, I gave myself this pep talk in front of the mirror (felt a little silly but how cares?)
Pep talk begin:
In the last week, I started to slip a little. Started testing the waters. NOT GOOD!! I over-indulge, weigh myself daily and find out that I had not gained. So, what do I do? Keep repeating the behavior thinking I am invincible!
Until the weight gain actually occurs? Who am I kidding? I know it will come and come quickly, without the warning. The habits will be back before I can say “habit”.
I cannot go back to thinking that I can fix it without taking drastic action! I WILL NOT be able to just stop eating!! When has that ever worked in the past? Create a plan. Revise it!
Pep talk end.
So, I created a plan.
Organized the house. Threw away the Snacks. Passed a hard test: A boy from the neighborhood brought a cheesecake my husband had ordered from him while I was out. I threw it in the back of the freezer right away!
I went to the gym this morning. I tried on my size 6 clothes and let myself feel the wonderful feeling. I drank 120 oz of Water and am chugging away today! I looked at my before and after pictures and I tried to remember all the wonderful compliments and attention I got at the weddings!
Here is what I learnt from this small slip up:
- I will not be cured! I am an addict and always need to have a plan.
- Desperate times call for desperate measures! Get help quickly! Do not think you can do it by having the same thinking that you had before the surgery. Your tummy was cut, not your brain! It stills thinks the same way!
- I did not have this big surgery to fail. I will adjust my habits and create as many plans I have to and be successful!
For those here that posted about going through the same thing, create a list of things you can make better today and then act on it. DON'T WAIT!
Thank you all!

Thank you all for great suggestions, reminders and a few firm kicks in the butt. Much needed! I am so glad to be a part of this wonderful support group!
Combining all the suggestions and applying my logical Project Manager mind to it, I jotted down the sequence of events that led to this sudden onset of insanity. I just came back from, staying away from home for 4 weeks, 2 big family weddings and said no to almost ALL the food while I was there. I am proud of that! Being human, I think I had said "No" enough times in the last few weeks. My brain was rebelling! A few weeks outside my environment with EVERYONE pushing rich, yummy food at me was not easy! And I could not get my exercise. Exercise and the resulting soreness keeps me motivated and happy.
Slipping into old habits is easy when the guard is down. I guess I was tired of saying NO!
So, last evening, I gave myself this pep talk in front of the mirror (felt a little silly but how cares?)
Pep talk begin:
In the last week, I started to slip a little. Started testing the waters. NOT GOOD!! I over-indulge, weigh myself daily and find out that I had not gained. So, what do I do? Keep repeating the behavior thinking I am invincible!
Until the weight gain actually occurs? Who am I kidding? I know it will come and come quickly, without the warning. The habits will be back before I can say “habit”.
I cannot go back to thinking that I can fix it without taking drastic action! I WILL NOT be able to just stop eating!! When has that ever worked in the past? Create a plan. Revise it!
Pep talk end.
So, I created a plan.
Organized the house. Threw away the Snacks. Passed a hard test: A boy from the neighborhood brought a cheesecake my husband had ordered from him while I was out. I threw it in the back of the freezer right away!
I went to the gym this morning. I tried on my size 6 clothes and let myself feel the wonderful feeling. I drank 120 oz of Water and am chugging away today! I looked at my before and after pictures and I tried to remember all the wonderful compliments and attention I got at the weddings!
Here is what I learnt from this small slip up:
- I will not be cured! I am an addict and always need to have a plan.
- Desperate times call for desperate measures! Get help quickly! Do not think you can do it by having the same thinking that you had before the surgery. Your tummy was cut, not your brain! It stills thinks the same way!
- I did not have this big surgery to fail. I will adjust my habits and create as many plans I have to and be successful!
For those here that posted about going through the same thing, create a list of things you can make better today and then act on it. DON'T WAIT!
Thank you all!

Thank you all for great suggestions, reminders and a few firm kicks in the butt. Much needed! I am so glad to be a part of this wonderful support group!
Combining all the suggestions and applying my logical Project Manager mind to it, I jotted down the sequence of events that led to this sudden onset of insanity. I just came back from, staying away from home for 4 weeks, 2 big family weddings and said no to almost ALL the food while I was there. I am proud of that! Being human, I think I had said "No" enough times in the last few weeks. My brain was rebelling! A few weeks outside my environment with EVERYONE pushing rich, yummy food at me was not easy! And I could not get my exercise. Exercise and the resulting soreness keeps me motivated and happy.
Slipping into old habits is easy when the guard is down. I guess I was tired of saying NO!
So, last evening, I gave myself this pep talk in front of the mirror (felt a little silly but how cares?)
Pep talk begin:
In the last week, I started to slip a little. Started testing the waters. NOT GOOD!! I over-indulge, weigh myself daily and find out that I had not gained. So, what do I do? Keep repeating the behavior thinking I am invincible!
Until the weight gain actually occurs? Who am I kidding? I know it will come and come quickly, without the warning. The habits will be back before I can say “habit”.
I cannot go back to thinking that I can fix it without taking drastic action! I WILL NOT be able to just stop eating!! When has that ever worked in the past? Create a plan. Revise it!
Pep talk end.
So, I created a plan.
Organized the house. Threw away the Snacks. Passed a hard test: A boy from the neighborhood brought a cheesecake my husband had ordered from him while I was out. I threw it in the back of the freezer right away!
I went to the gym this morning. I tried on my size 6 clothes and let myself feel the wonderful feeling. I drank 120 oz of Water and am chugging away today! I looked at my before and after pictures and I tried to remember all the wonderful compliments and attention I got at the weddings!
Here is what I learnt from this small slip up:
- I will not be cured! I am an addict and always need to have a plan.
- Desperate times call for desperate measures! Get help quickly! Do not think you can do it by having the same thinking that you had before the surgery. Your tummy was cut, not your brain! It stills thinks the same way!
- I did not have this big surgery to fail. I will adjust my habits and create as many plans I have to and be successful!
For those here that posted about going through the same thing, create a list of things you can make better today and then act on it. DON'T WAIT!
Thank you all!

Thank you all for great suggestions, reminders and a few firm kicks in the butt. Much needed! I am so glad to be a part of this wonderful support group!
Combining all the suggestions and applying my logical Project Manager mind to it, I jotted down the sequence of events that led to this sudden onset of insanity. I just came back from, staying away from home for 4 weeks, 2 big family weddings and said no to almost ALL the food while I was there. I am proud of that! Being human, I think I had said "No" enough times in the last few weeks. My brain was rebelling! A few weeks outside my environment with EVERYONE pushing rich, yummy food at me was not easy! And I could not get my exercise. Exercise and the resulting soreness keeps me motivated and happy.
Slipping into old habits is easy when the guard is down. I guess I was tired of saying NO!
So, last evening, I gave myself this pep talk in front of the mirror (felt a little silly but how cares?)
Pep talk begin:
In the last week, I started to slip a little. Started testing the waters. NOT GOOD!! I over-indulge, weigh myself daily and find out that I had not gained. So, what do I do? Keep repeating the behavior thinking I am invincible!
Until the weight gain actually occurs? Who am I kidding? I know it will come and come quickly, without the warning. The habits will be back before I can say “habit”.
I cannot go back to thinking that I can fix it without taking drastic action! I WILL NOT be able to just stop eating!! When has that ever worked in the past? Create a plan. Revise it!
Pep talk end.
So, I created a plan.
Organized the house. Threw away the Snacks. Passed a hard test: A boy from the neighborhood brought a cheesecake my husband had ordered from him while I was out. I threw it in the back of the freezer right away!
I went to the gym this morning. I tried on my size 6 clothes and let myself feel the wonderful feeling. I drank 120 oz of Water and am chugging away today! I looked at my before and after pictures and I tried to remember all the wonderful compliments and attention I got at the weddings!
Here is what I learnt from this small slip up:
- I will not be cured! I am an addict and always need to have a plan.
- Desperate times call for desperate measures! Get help quickly! Do not think you can do it by having the same thinking that you had before the surgery. Your tummy was cut, not your brain! It stills thinks the same way!
- I did not have this big surgery to fail. I will adjust my habits and create as many plans I have to and be successful!
For those here that posted about going through the same thing, create a list of things you can make better today and then act on it. DON'T WAIT!
Thank you all!

Thank you all for great suggestions, reminders and a few firm kicks in the butt. Much needed! I am so glad to be a part of this wonderful support group!
Combining all the suggestions and applying my logical Project Manager mind to it, I jotted down the sequence of events that led to this sudden onset of insanity. I just came back from, staying away from home for 4 weeks, 2 big family weddings and said no to almost ALL the food while I was there. I am proud of that! Being human, I think I had said "No" enough times in the last few weeks. My brain was rebelling! A few weeks outside my environment with EVERYONE pushing rich, yummy food at me was not easy! And I could not get my exercise. Exercise and the resulting soreness keeps me motivated and happy.
Slipping into old habits is easy when the guard is down. I guess I was tired of saying NO!
So, last evening, I gave myself this pep talk in front of the mirror (felt a little silly but how cares?)
Pep talk begin:
In the last week, I started to slip a little. Started testing the waters. NOT GOOD!! I over-indulge, weigh myself daily and find out that I had not gained. So, what do I do? Keep repeating the behavior thinking I am invincible!
Until the weight gain actually occurs? Who am I kidding? I know it will come and come quickly, without the warning. The habits will be back before I can say “habit”.
I cannot go back to thinking that I can fix it without taking drastic action! I WILL NOT be able to just stop eating!! When has that ever worked in the past? Create a plan. Revise it!
Pep talk end.
So, I created a plan.
Organized the house. Threw away the Snacks. Passed a hard test: A boy from the neighborhood brought a cheesecake my husband had ordered from him while I was out. I threw it in the back of the freezer right away!
I went to the gym this morning. I tried on my size 6 clothes and let myself feel the wonderful feeling. I drank 120 oz of Water and am chugging away today! I looked at my before and after pictures and I tried to remember all the wonderful compliments and attention I got at the weddings!
Here is what I learnt from this small slip up:
- I will not be cured! I am an addict and always need to have a plan.
- Desperate times call for desperate measures! Get help quickly! Do not think you can do it by having the same thinking that you had before the surgery. Your tummy was cut, not your brain! It stills thinks the same way!
- I did not have this big surgery to fail. I will adjust my habits and create as many plans I have to and be successful!
For those here that posted about going through the same thing, create a list of things you can make better today and then act on it. DON'T WAIT!
Thank you all!

Wanted to share my success and the method to my madness!
My heaviest recorded weight was 265 lbs. Weight at first doc appointment was 250 lbs., at surgery 238 pounds.
I am 38 weeks post op. As of this morning I am at 164 lbs.! I am hoping to get to 150-155 some day but right now, my goal is to stay below 165. That will be my panic button weight.
WOOT WOOT!
Here is what has worked for me:
- I exercise with a trainer 2-3 times per week and a total of 5 times a week. I look forward to my morning workouts. Even if it is -40 wind chill out, I am getting my cold butt to the gym! lol. I burn 350 to 600 calories per to my Polar watch. Another great benefit of the strength training: Very little lose skin. People tell me that I look 20 years younger!
- I stay on my feet when I am home, as much as I can. I can't seem to be able to sit down. Certainly a change for me but I am using my new found energy to stay active, on my exercise as well as rest days. I clean and organize my house, volunteer and keep myself busy.
- I drink about 100 ounces of Water a day since I workout so much. That helps a lot with Constipation too.
- I track everything on MFP and track an average of 1000-1100 calories a day, 100 to 120 gms of carb & the same amount of Protein. I measure everything! This works for me because I work out. I cannot keep a calorie and carb count like this without the amount of exercise I do.
Keep in mind that everyone has to find their own way to make the sleeve work for them. Support groups like this one are extremely helpful but you cannot judge your success with what others are experiencing. I feel like I will be tracking and measuring for a foreseeable future but I don't mind at all!
Talking about the pace of weight loss: I was losing an average of 10 lbs per month until the last 3-4 months. Since then it's been 5-7 lbs per month. Slow and steady!
So, find your way and make it work!

Wanted to share my success and the method to my madness!
My heaviest recorded weight was 265 lbs. Weight at first doc appointment was 250 lbs., at surgery 238 pounds.
I am 38 weeks post op. As of this morning I am at 164 lbs.! I am hoping to get to 150-155 some day but right now, my goal is to stay below 165. That will be my panic button weight.
WOOT WOOT!
Here is what has worked for me:
- I exercise with a trainer 2-3 times per week and a total of 5 times a week. I look forward to my morning workouts. Even if it is -40 wind chill out, I am getting my cold butt to the gym! lol. I burn 350 to 600 calories per to my Polar watch. Another great benefit of the strength training: Very little lose skin. People tell me that I look 20 years younger!
- I stay on my feet when I am home, as much as I can. I can't seem to be able to sit down. Certainly a change for me but I am using my new found energy to stay active, on my exercise as well as rest days. I clean and organize my house, volunteer and keep myself busy.
- I drink about 100 ounces of Water a day since I workout so much. That helps a lot with Constipation too.
- I track everything on MFP and track an average of 1000-1100 calories a day, 100 to 120 gms of carb & the same amount of Protein. I measure everything! This works for me because I work out. I cannot keep a calorie and carb count like this without the amount of exercise I do.
Keep in mind that everyone has to find their own way to make the sleeve work for them. Support groups like this one are extremely helpful but you cannot judge your success with what others are experiencing. I feel like I will be tracking and measuring for a foreseeable future but I don't mind at all!
Talking about the pace of weight loss: I was losing an average of 10 lbs per month until the last 3-4 months. Since then it's been 5-7 lbs per month. Slow and steady!
So, find your way and make it work!

I would take batteries out of the scale or ask my daughters to hide the scale for 2-3 weeks. I always saw a loss after that! Seeing a big loss is always encouraging. I also chart my weight loss progress on Myfitnesspal. When in stall, I see what I have lost so far. The downward graph certainly lifts my spirits!
Believe in the program and continue to follow it! Even with multiple stalls and breaks, I am close almost 63 pounds down from my high weight! It does work!
Just keep on following the program.

I would take batteries out of the scale or ask my daughters to hide the scale for 2-3 weeks. I always saw a loss after that! Seeing a big loss is always encouraging. I also chart my weight loss progress on Myfitnesspal. When in stall, I see what I have lost so far. The downward graph certainly lifts my spirits!
Believe in the program and continue to follow it! Even with multiple stalls and breaks, I am close almost 63 pounds down from my high weight! It does work!
Just keep on following the program.

I am 38 weeks post surgery. I think that I eat more calories and carbs than most posting here. I track everything on MFP and track an average of 1000-1100 calories a day, 100 to 120 gms of carb & same amount of Protein. I also do intense strength training and cardio 5 times a week with 350 to 600 calories burnt according to my Polar watch. Can't be too much wrong with that since I have lost a 100 lbs so far! Just not as quickly. I have lost about 10 lbs per month and for the last 3-4 months, it's been 5-7 lbs per month. I am happy though! One thing I notice: When I was working out a lot and not eating enough calories and carbs, I stalled and felt bad overall. Now, I feel great and full of energy. On the flip side, I also know that if I am to stop exercising like I do, I will have to reduce my calorie and carb intake. For now, I think I have got how this works for me!

Wanted to share my success and the method to my madness!
My heaviest recorded weight was 265 lbs. Weight at first doc appointment was 250 lbs., at surgery 238 pounds.
I am 38 weeks post op. As of this morning I am at 164 lbs.! I am hoping to get to 150-155 some day but right now, my goal is to stay below 165. That will be my panic button weight.
WOOT WOOT!
Here is what has worked for me:
- I exercise with a trainer 2-3 times per week and a total of 5 times a week. I look forward to my morning workouts. Even if it is -40 wind chill out, I am getting my cold butt to the gym! lol. I burn 350 to 600 calories per to my Polar watch. Another great benefit of the strength training: Very little lose skin. People tell me that I look 20 years younger!
- I stay on my feet when I am home, as much as I can. I can't seem to be able to sit down. Certainly a change for me but I am using my new found energy to stay active, on my exercise as well as rest days. I clean and organize my house, volunteer and keep myself busy.
- I drink about 100 ounces of Water a day since I workout so much. That helps a lot with Constipation too.
- I track everything on MFP and track an average of 1000-1100 calories a day, 100 to 120 gms of carb & the same amount of Protein. I measure everything! This works for me because I work out. I cannot keep a calorie and carb count like this without the amount of exercise I do.
Keep in mind that everyone has to find their own way to make the sleeve work for them. Support groups like this one are extremely helpful but you cannot judge your success with what others are experiencing. I feel like I will be tracking and measuring for a foreseeable future but I don't mind at all!
Talking about the pace of weight loss: I was losing an average of 10 lbs per month until the last 3-4 months. Since then it's been 5-7 lbs per month. Slow and steady!
So, find your way and make it work!

Wanted to share my success and the method to my madness!
My heaviest recorded weight was 265 lbs. Weight at first doc appointment was 250 lbs., at surgery 238 pounds.
I am 38 weeks post op. As of this morning I am at 164 lbs.! I am hoping to get to 150-155 some day but right now, my goal is to stay below 165. That will be my panic button weight.
WOOT WOOT!
Here is what has worked for me:
- I exercise with a trainer 2-3 times per week and a total of 5 times a week. I look forward to my morning workouts. Even if it is -40 wind chill out, I am getting my cold butt to the gym! lol. I burn 350 to 600 calories per to my Polar watch. Another great benefit of the strength training: Very little lose skin. People tell me that I look 20 years younger!
- I stay on my feet when I am home, as much as I can. I can't seem to be able to sit down. Certainly a change for me but I am using my new found energy to stay active, on my exercise as well as rest days. I clean and organize my house, volunteer and keep myself busy.
- I drink about 100 ounces of Water a day since I workout so much. That helps a lot with Constipation too.
- I track everything on MFP and track an average of 1000-1100 calories a day, 100 to 120 gms of carb & the same amount of Protein. I measure everything! This works for me because I work out. I cannot keep a calorie and carb count like this without the amount of exercise I do.
Keep in mind that everyone has to find their own way to make the sleeve work for them. Support groups like this one are extremely helpful but you cannot judge your success with what others are experiencing. I feel like I will be tracking and measuring for a foreseeable future but I don't mind at all!
Talking about the pace of weight loss: I was losing an average of 10 lbs per month until the last 3-4 months. Since then it's been 5-7 lbs per month. Slow and steady!
So, find your way and make it work!

Wanted to share my success and the method to my madness!
My heaviest recorded weight was 265 lbs. Weight at first doc appointment was 250 lbs., at surgery 238 pounds.
I am 38 weeks post op. As of this morning I am at 164 lbs.! I am hoping to get to 150-155 some day but right now, my goal is to stay below 165. That will be my panic button weight.
WOOT WOOT!
Here is what has worked for me:
- I exercise with a trainer 2-3 times per week and a total of 5 times a week. I look forward to my morning workouts. Even if it is -40 wind chill out, I am getting my cold butt to the gym! lol. I burn 350 to 600 calories per to my Polar watch. Another great benefit of the strength training: Very little lose skin. People tell me that I look 20 years younger!
- I stay on my feet when I am home, as much as I can. I can't seem to be able to sit down. Certainly a change for me but I am using my new found energy to stay active, on my exercise as well as rest days. I clean and organize my house, volunteer and keep myself busy.
- I drink about 100 ounces of Water a day since I workout so much. That helps a lot with Constipation too.
- I track everything on MFP and track an average of 1000-1100 calories a day, 100 to 120 gms of carb & the same amount of Protein. I measure everything! This works for me because I work out. I cannot keep a calorie and carb count like this without the amount of exercise I do.
Keep in mind that everyone has to find their own way to make the sleeve work for them. Support groups like this one are extremely helpful but you cannot judge your success with what others are experiencing. I feel like I will be tracking and measuring for a foreseeable future but I don't mind at all!
Talking about the pace of weight loss: I was losing an average of 10 lbs per month until the last 3-4 months. Since then it's been 5-7 lbs per month. Slow and steady!
So, find your way and make it work!

Wanted to share my success and the method to my madness!
My heaviest recorded weight was 265 lbs. Weight at first doc appointment was 250 lbs., at surgery 238 pounds.
I am 38 weeks post op. As of this morning I am at 164 lbs.! I am hoping to get to 150-155 some day but right now, my goal is to stay below 165. That will be my panic button weight.
WOOT WOOT!
Here is what has worked for me:
- I exercise with a trainer 2-3 times per week and a total of 5 times a week. I look forward to my morning workouts. Even if it is -40 wind chill out, I am getting my cold butt to the gym! lol. I burn 350 to 600 calories per to my Polar watch. Another great benefit of the strength training: Very little lose skin. People tell me that I look 20 years younger!
- I stay on my feet when I am home, as much as I can. I can't seem to be able to sit down. Certainly a change for me but I am using my new found energy to stay active, on my exercise as well as rest days. I clean and organize my house, volunteer and keep myself busy.
- I drink about 100 ounces of Water a day since I workout so much. That helps a lot with Constipation too.
- I track everything on MFP and track an average of 1000-1100 calories a day, 100 to 120 gms of carb & the same amount of Protein. I measure everything! This works for me because I work out. I cannot keep a calorie and carb count like this without the amount of exercise I do.
Keep in mind that everyone has to find their own way to make the sleeve work for them. Support groups like this one are extremely helpful but you cannot judge your success with what others are experiencing. I feel like I will be tracking and measuring for a foreseeable future but I don't mind at all!
Talking about the pace of weight loss: I was losing an average of 10 lbs per month until the last 3-4 months. Since then it's been 5-7 lbs per month. Slow and steady!
So, find your way and make it work!

Wanted to share my success and the method to my madness!
My heaviest recorded weight was 265 lbs. Weight at first doc appointment was 250 lbs., at surgery 238 pounds.
I am 38 weeks post op. As of this morning I am at 164 lbs.! I am hoping to get to 150-155 some day but right now, my goal is to stay below 165. That will be my panic button weight.
WOOT WOOT!
Here is what has worked for me:
- I exercise with a trainer 2-3 times per week and a total of 5 times a week. I look forward to my morning workouts. Even if it is -40 wind chill out, I am getting my cold butt to the gym! lol. I burn 350 to 600 calories per to my Polar watch. Another great benefit of the strength training: Very little lose skin. People tell me that I look 20 years younger!
- I stay on my feet when I am home, as much as I can. I can't seem to be able to sit down. Certainly a change for me but I am using my new found energy to stay active, on my exercise as well as rest days. I clean and organize my house, volunteer and keep myself busy.
- I drink about 100 ounces of Water a day since I workout so much. That helps a lot with Constipation too.
- I track everything on MFP and track an average of 1000-1100 calories a day, 100 to 120 gms of carb & the same amount of Protein. I measure everything! This works for me because I work out. I cannot keep a calorie and carb count like this without the amount of exercise I do.
Keep in mind that everyone has to find their own way to make the sleeve work for them. Support groups like this one are extremely helpful but you cannot judge your success with what others are experiencing. I feel like I will be tracking and measuring for a foreseeable future but I don't mind at all!
Talking about the pace of weight loss: I was losing an average of 10 lbs per month until the last 3-4 months. Since then it's been 5-7 lbs per month. Slow and steady!
So, find your way and make it work!

Wanted to share my success and the method to my madness!
My heaviest recorded weight was 265 lbs. Weight at first doc appointment was 250 lbs., at surgery 238 pounds.
I am 38 weeks post op. As of this morning I am at 164 lbs.! I am hoping to get to 150-155 some day but right now, my goal is to stay below 165. That will be my panic button weight.
WOOT WOOT!
Here is what has worked for me:
- I exercise with a trainer 2-3 times per week and a total of 5 times a week. I look forward to my morning workouts. Even if it is -40 wind chill out, I am getting my cold butt to the gym! lol. I burn 350 to 600 calories per to my Polar watch. Another great benefit of the strength training: Very little lose skin. People tell me that I look 20 years younger!
- I stay on my feet when I am home, as much as I can. I can't seem to be able to sit down. Certainly a change for me but I am using my new found energy to stay active, on my exercise as well as rest days. I clean and organize my house, volunteer and keep myself busy.
- I drink about 100 ounces of Water a day since I workout so much. That helps a lot with Constipation too.
- I track everything on MFP and track an average of 1000-1100 calories a day, 100 to 120 gms of carb & the same amount of Protein. I measure everything! This works for me because I work out. I cannot keep a calorie and carb count like this without the amount of exercise I do.
Keep in mind that everyone has to find their own way to make the sleeve work for them. Support groups like this one are extremely helpful but you cannot judge your success with what others are experiencing. I feel like I will be tracking and measuring for a foreseeable future but I don't mind at all!
Talking about the pace of weight loss: I was losing an average of 10 lbs per month until the last 3-4 months. Since then it's been 5-7 lbs per month. Slow and steady!
So, find your way and make it work!

Wanted to share my success and the method to my madness!
My heaviest recorded weight was 265 lbs. Weight at first doc appointment was 250 lbs., at surgery 238 pounds.
I am 38 weeks post op. As of this morning I am at 164 lbs.! I am hoping to get to 150-155 some day but right now, my goal is to stay below 165. That will be my panic button weight.
WOOT WOOT!
Here is what has worked for me:
- I exercise with a trainer 2-3 times per week and a total of 5 times a week. I look forward to my morning workouts. Even if it is -40 wind chill out, I am getting my cold butt to the gym! lol. I burn 350 to 600 calories per to my Polar watch. Another great benefit of the strength training: Very little lose skin. People tell me that I look 20 years younger!
- I stay on my feet when I am home, as much as I can. I can't seem to be able to sit down. Certainly a change for me but I am using my new found energy to stay active, on my exercise as well as rest days. I clean and organize my house, volunteer and keep myself busy.
- I drink about 100 ounces of Water a day since I workout so much. That helps a lot with Constipation too.
- I track everything on MFP and track an average of 1000-1100 calories a day, 100 to 120 gms of carb & the same amount of Protein. I measure everything! This works for me because I work out. I cannot keep a calorie and carb count like this without the amount of exercise I do.
Keep in mind that everyone has to find their own way to make the sleeve work for them. Support groups like this one are extremely helpful but you cannot judge your success with what others are experiencing. I feel like I will be tracking and measuring for a foreseeable future but I don't mind at all!
Talking about the pace of weight loss: I was losing an average of 10 lbs per month until the last 3-4 months. Since then it's been 5-7 lbs per month. Slow and steady!
So, find your way and make it work!

Wanted to share my success and the method to my madness!
My heaviest recorded weight was 265 lbs. Weight at first doc appointment was 250 lbs., at surgery 238 pounds.
I am 38 weeks post op. As of this morning I am at 164 lbs.! I am hoping to get to 150-155 some day but right now, my goal is to stay below 165. That will be my panic button weight.
WOOT WOOT!
Here is what has worked for me:
- I exercise with a trainer 2-3 times per week and a total of 5 times a week. I look forward to my morning workouts. Even if it is -40 wind chill out, I am getting my cold butt to the gym! lol. I burn 350 to 600 calories per to my Polar watch. Another great benefit of the strength training: Very little lose skin. People tell me that I look 20 years younger!
- I stay on my feet when I am home, as much as I can. I can't seem to be able to sit down. Certainly a change for me but I am using my new found energy to stay active, on my exercise as well as rest days. I clean and organize my house, volunteer and keep myself busy.
- I drink about 100 ounces of Water a day since I workout so much. That helps a lot with Constipation too.
- I track everything on MFP and track an average of 1000-1100 calories a day, 100 to 120 gms of carb & the same amount of Protein. I measure everything! This works for me because I work out. I cannot keep a calorie and carb count like this without the amount of exercise I do.
Keep in mind that everyone has to find their own way to make the sleeve work for them. Support groups like this one are extremely helpful but you cannot judge your success with what others are experiencing. I feel like I will be tracking and measuring for a foreseeable future but I don't mind at all!
Talking about the pace of weight loss: I was losing an average of 10 lbs per month until the last 3-4 months. Since then it's been 5-7 lbs per month. Slow and steady!
So, find your way and make it work!

So, after weeks of slow wt. loss followed by a stall when I started weight training, I asked my daughter to hide my scale and not return it even if I beg for it! I tested her this weekend and she did not give in! She will give it back in at least 2 weeks but I think I might not take it back. I would love to see a big loss for once even if it takes a few weeks of not checking! Can I find it if I try to look for it? Sure. It's my house and I know every inch of it but who will I be hurting?
Clothes are fitting loser. I feel so much energy, more than I have felt in years! Why worry about the number on the scale?
This too "stall" pass! lol.

I chose not to tell. Only my hubby, daughters and mother know.
For me it was not about lying or withholding. I just didn't want to waste my energy trying to educate the ignorant people. I have been judged for being over weight all my life. I will be darned if now I let them judge me on the way I chose to get rid of that weight and get healthy! My body, my business! That's why they have HIPAA laws, because no one has to disclose any medical information to anyone. And this is my private medical information.
My health is my priority, not dealing with other peoples' emotions on how I am losing the weight! I did not need that distraction. I am very happy with my decision not to tell anyone.
People will always have opinions. I am sure there are some who have figured out how I lost the weight. I don't care about that!
Am I lying when I tell them that I am losing because of diet and exercise? HECK NO! I am in the gym busting my butt every morning at 6 am. I have not had a piece of candy or chocolate of any other artificial sweet in 6 months. I have been tracking every single bite in these 6 months. Surgery didn't do that. I did! So, yes, I am working at it! There is no magic.
That said, it is a very personal decision. All of us have to make it based on our own situation in life. Mine told me that there were only 4 people who would support me no matter what and would be truly happy for me. Those 4 know.

I chose not to tell. Only my hubby, daughters and mother know.
For me it was not about lying or withholding. I just didn't want to waste my energy trying to educate the ignorant people. I have been judged for being over weight all my life. I will be darned if now I let them judge me on the way I chose to get rid of that weight and get healthy! My body, my business! That's why they have HIPAA laws, because no one has to disclose any medical information to anyone. And this is my private medical information.
My health is my priority, not dealing with other peoples' emotions on how I am losing the weight! I did not need that distraction. I am very happy with my decision not to tell anyone.
People will always have opinions. I am sure there are some who have figured out how I lost the weight. I don't care about that!
Am I lying when I tell them that I am losing because of diet and exercise? HECK NO! I am in the gym busting my butt every morning at 6 am. I have not had a piece of candy or chocolate of any other artificial sweet in 6 months. I have been tracking every single bite in these 6 months. Surgery didn't do that. I did! So, yes, I am working at it! There is no magic.
That said, it is a very personal decision. All of us have to make it based on our own situation in life. Mine told me that there were only 4 people who would support me no matter what and would be truly happy for me. Those 4 know.

I chose not to tell. Only my hubby, daughters and mother know.
For me it was not about lying or withholding. I just didn't want to waste my energy trying to educate the ignorant people. I have been judged for being over weight all my life. I will be darned if now I let them judge me on the way I chose to get rid of that weight and get healthy! My body, my business! That's why they have HIPAA laws, because no one has to disclose any medical information to anyone. And this is my private medical information.
My health is my priority, not dealing with other peoples' emotions on how I am losing the weight! I did not need that distraction. I am very happy with my decision not to tell anyone.
People will always have opinions. I am sure there are some who have figured out how I lost the weight. I don't care about that!
Am I lying when I tell them that I am losing because of diet and exercise? HECK NO! I am in the gym busting my butt every morning at 6 am. I have not had a piece of candy or chocolate of any other artificial sweet in 6 months. I have been tracking every single bite in these 6 months. Surgery didn't do that. I did! So, yes, I am working at it! There is no magic.
That said, it is a very personal decision. All of us have to make it based on our own situation in life. Mine told me that there were only 4 people who would support me no matter what and would be truly happy for me. Those 4 know.

While I sincerely respect and admire those of you who have had the courage to tell others about your bariatric surgery, I do not think omitting the fact the you had WLS surgery should be chided, especially by your own community. I highly dislike comments that insinuate someone is a liar for not exposing something that is truly a personal decision. I agree strongly as well however, that it is important for others to inform the public about this process as so many people remain ignorant about the disease of obesity. You are being of service and potential being a great resource and inspiration for other who may need the surgery or have loved ones who do. However, don't knock your trudging buddy for having a different path, please respect those of us who decide to remain anonymous. It is an understandable not to make your surgery public, considering the judgement and pain many of us have already experienced. I understand many of you have tried to remain civil about your opinion and don't consider your comments hurtful, but it really is not in your place to judge our desire to keep things private.
I am a member of AA. Like obesity, alcoholism is also a disease. For various reasons, I don't go around telling others I don't drink because I have the disease of alcoholism. No one in the program would ever question this, we support one another. I feel those who chose to share are courageous and an inspiration, but they in turn, they completely understand my position and don't make me feel like I am lying by saying "I am good" or "I have had enough" or "no thanks" when offered a drink I can not take. Why? Because they understand the stigma. They understand the judgment of others and the fact that not everyone has the energy to deal with being the spokesperson for the resolution of a disease. AA, like bariatric surgery, is common knowledge. It is not a secret society, we should not be made to feel like liars because we do not share every aspect of our journey.
So please, just stop. Be proud of your courage, I love that people like you are out there, I really think you who chose to share are amazing folks. But it is also not in your place to comment on those of us who don't.