MommyMeghan

HI friends
I just realized another NSV while I was driving the car today ....
I could actually tilt the wheel down!!
AND
I had to slide the seat up!!!
Seems all the cushion I've lost off my rear was holding me up and pushing me forward !! LOL
OMGOSH
Waahoooo!!
Just had to share with those who understand !!!

The one in the upper stomach was done laparoscopic so was very easy. He is 69, and he is just 3 weeks out from the inguinal hernia surgery, about a three inch cut. It is uncomfortable and painful. His age, I believe, makes it worse, and being cut makes for longer recovery. Good luck, everyone is different, and age probable doesn't help!

My husband has had both of those hernias in the past year, including surgery. He had a hernia repaired also during surgery.

You know I was really stalling out and thought man what in the heck is going on? So I talk to my surgeon, my nut and my trainer and even though 90% of the time I never go over 1000 calories myself they said I need to go a little higher sometimes to break that stall. So for two days I ate 1500 calories introduced some carbs that I would not normally and took off three days from the gym and when I got back on track and broke though that stall. It was kinda torture to miss the work outs and eat some thing but it was worth it cause nothing is more annoying and disheartening then hitting a stall when you are doing so well! Good luck!

Put on some of your old fat clothes and look in the mirror. It's a better indicator of success than the scale and an arbitrary number. (I stalled for almost 3 months and just started moving slowly down again. it's how I kept my mind and my scale from discouraging me.)

Maybe your body just needs to stall right now. Maybe you need more carbs and Protein since you are working out so much. Maybe you could call your NUT and see what he or she has to say since it is bothering you so much.

My opinion? Up your calories to 1200 -1300. We weigh about the same, and I notice when I'm not eating enough I stall out. Especially with as much as you (and I) are exercising.
And what @@Inner Surfer Girl said....

Cut back on your workouts by two for a month. See if the extra rest days help. I was working out six days a week, but then my yoga studio closed, now I'm losing 2-3 pounds a week on average and keeping everything else the same. If it doesn't work, you can put the two days back in.

I didn't start a steady exercise regime till about 4 months after. I would walk but no actual deliberate exercise. I started going to the gym 4 months post op twice a week 30 minutes and now I'm 1 year out and I go to the gym 5 days a week for at least an hour.

I didn't start a steady exercise regime till about 4 months after. I would walk but no actual deliberate exercise. I started going to the gym 4 months post op twice a week 30 minutes and now I'm 1 year out and I go to the gym 5 days a week for at least an hour.

I didn't start a steady exercise regime till about 4 months after. I would walk but no actual deliberate exercise. I started going to the gym 4 months post op twice a week 30 minutes and now I'm 1 year out and I go to the gym 5 days a week for at least an hour.

I've lost 85lbs from my highest weight but it's been slow going. I lose some then plateau, lose a little more and so on. I like to focus on things beyond the weight, it helps with frustration. I am for the first time in my adult life wearing a size 8! I climbed a mountain! I lived through several highly intense exercise classes! Those are all wow achievement moments for me so when the scale stalls out, I remember them. I get to live the way I always wanted. It's a blessing

Today is the one year anniversary. Exactly this time last year I was getting stuck with IV's and ready to have major surgery, to hit the reset button on my body and my life. One year later I can honestly say I have never felt better, ever. I can move. I can breath, I can exercise, I can enjoy life. I am so grateful. Some people who know me say I look like a completely different person. I feel like a whole new person. I'm really happy.
Just wanted to share with all of you. Have a fantastic day!

Today is the one year anniversary. Exactly this time last year I was getting stuck with IV's and ready to have major surgery, to hit the reset button on my body and my life. One year later I can honestly say I have never felt better, ever. I can move. I can breath, I can exercise, I can enjoy life. I am so grateful. Some people who know me say I look like a completely different person. I feel like a whole new person. I'm really happy.
Just wanted to share with all of you. Have a fantastic day!

Congrats!!!

Happy one year anniversary !!!

How much have u lost in 1 year. March made 1 year for me & I only lost about 47 pounds. Im now 1 year & 4 months and lost 55 pounds. My highest was 218, im 5'1 & now 164. My stomach is my biggest problem, wouldn't change it for the world.
Congratulationssssssss to you.

Congrats

Congrats on a great year! What a reason to celebrate! I am inspired by your post, thank you!

I find these type posts to be the most inspirational of all, especially as a pre op. Your outcome is exactly the sort we're all hoping to achieve, so thanks for sharing. I'm so happy for you and your healthy new life!

@MommyMegan - Congratulations! My surgery is scheduled for August 17th and I hope to be where you are about a year from now:-)

Congratulations!!!!

Congratulations on your improved life!

I've lost 85lbs from my highest weight but it's been slow going. I lose some then plateau, lose a little more and so on. I like to focus on things beyond the weight, it helps with frustration. I am for the first time in my adult life wearing a size 8! I climbed a mountain! I lived through several highly intense exercise classes! Those are all wow achievement moments for me so when the scale stalls out, I remember them. I get to live the way I always wanted. It's a blessing

Today is the one year anniversary. Exactly this time last year I was getting stuck with IV's and ready to have major surgery, to hit the reset button on my body and my life. One year later I can honestly say I have never felt better, ever. I can move. I can breath, I can exercise, I can enjoy life. I am so grateful. Some people who know me say I look like a completely different person. I feel like a whole new person. I'm really happy.
Just wanted to share with all of you. Have a fantastic day!