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Sorry, I see that this is in the guy's room. Hope you don't mind if I post. loose skin seems to be a fear for many people. I get it, loose skin issue is an unknown outcome of surgery. You will not know what your skin will look like until you hit goal. Some insurance companies will assist in plastics if you have rashes or mobility issues. Plastics are expensive. Some of the men have been courageous enough to post photos of their plastics...See below https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/395422-male-plastics/?tab=comments#comment-4448300 https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/405911-plastics-or-no-plastics/?tab=comments#comment-4556298

Glad you have a meter to monitor what's going on. I was diagnosed with reactive hypoglycemia. (complication from surgery) I worked with my bariatric, sports medicine and diabetes dietitians to get better control over my blood sugars. Here is an article: If you are diagnosed, Work with your team to find what foods and meal frequency work for your body specifically. June 2015 Issue CPE Monthly: Nutrition Tips for Reactive Hypoglycemia After Bariatric Surgery Reactive hypoglycemia (also called postprandial hypoglycemia, hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia, or noninsulinoma pancreatogenous hypoglycemia) is characterized by recurrent episodes of symptomatic hypoglycemia occurring two to four hours after a high-carbohydrate meal (or oral glucose load). Patients who have undergone bariatric surgery, especially those in whom the pylorus is bypassed (gastric bypass, biliopancreatic diversion/duodenal switch), may experience reactive hypoglycemia. The dietitian is key to helping these patients manage symptoms. Symptoms Patients may experience any of these symptoms one to three hours after a meal high in carbohydrates: hunger, feeling shaky, dizziness, sleepiness, sweating, anxiety, feeling weak, confusion, heart palpitations, fatigue, aggression, tremors, fainting, or loss of consciousness. Dietary Modifications Work with your patients to help them identify and eliminate from their diets simple sugars, concentrated sweets, high-fat foods, alcohol, caffeine, and lactose (possibly). They also should avoid skipping meals or consuming meals comprised only of carbohydrates. Focus on how you can help patients modify their diets, including the following: plan mini meals spaced equally throughout the day (three to four hours); make low-volume choices; consume high-protein levels at each eating occasion, pairing protein choices with complex carbohydrates, fruits, and vegetables; choose healthful fats; and separate food and fluid intake by 30 to 60 minutes. Soluble fiber from guar gum, glucomannan, and pectin and alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, (eg, acarbose) or somatostatin analogs (eg, octreotide) can help delay gastric emptying, increase small intestine transit time, and slow glucose absorption. Patient-Specific Tips Acknowledge that everyone may have different triggers for low blood sugar or reactive hypoglycemia. Advise patients to keep detailed food journals that you can review to identify patterns (eg, timing and amount eaten as snacks, meals, and drinks; blood sugar levels; feelings). Encourage patients not to use foods or drinks with added sugar to boost low blood sugar levels, as this can cause blood sugar crashes and spikes.

You might want to make an appointment with your Dr. Let the professionals diagnose what is going on and how to treat it. Do you have a glucose meter to test your blood sugar levels? Sent from my SM-G920T using BariatricPal mobile app

Give them time. This is a major surgery.It may be fear is why they don't address it. You have our support here. from their perspective they are large and are happy and content. Do you think it might be possible that they don't want to think about their own weight issues? Just thought.... I could be wrong. Get ready April will be here soon!!!

It's an adjustment for them. I understand that its bothers you to hear "don't lose more weight" It may be out of concern or it may be a compliment. Reassure them you are healthy. It will pass with time once you are maintaining. It's hard enough for us to wrap our heads around the weight loss. Some of the comments kind of mess with your head a bit. I went to a check up at my surgeon's office. The nurse comment "if you gained 10 more I would look less skeletal" I was at goal 140 and a healthy BMI.

Already getting my bucket list together for 2018. 1st on my list is Race to robie creek. Elevation endurance half marathon. The starting line is at just above 2,500 feet above sea level, and runners reach an elevation of about 4,700 feet above sea level. 2nd is to start hiking to give my knees a rest from running. I'm looking for new fitness activities to conquer.

To the original poster..This may be a bit off your topic. Just for bariatric motivation...This woman is amazing! not saying anyone should take bariatrics as far she has. Lyss Remaly - Bariatric motivational speaker

Many of us have medical issues that need to be cleared by a professional. I'd hate to see anyone get injured from working out. I have scoliosis and arthritis in my back, hips and knees. I have experienced benefits in strength training...But, It's not for everyone. It's not all about gaining definition and looking like a fitness model... Strength training not only builds stronger muscles, but also builds stronger connective tissues and increases joint stability. This acts as reinforcement for the joints and helps prevent injury. A recent 12-year study showed that strengthening the low-back muscles had an 80 percent success rate in eliminating or alleviating low-back pain. Other studies have indicated that weight training can ease the pain of osteoarthritis and strengthen joints. Studies performed by Wayne Westcott, PhD, from the South Shore YMCA in Quincy, Massachusetts, found that the average woman who strength trains two to three times a week for two months will gain nearly two pounds of muscle and will lose 3.5 pounds of fat. As your lean muscle increases so does your resting metabolism, and you burn more calories all day long. Generally speaking, for each pound of muscle you gain, you burn 35 to 50 more calories each day. That can really add up. Researchers also found that unlike men, women typically don't gain size from strength training, because compared to men, women have 10 to 30 times less of the hormones that cause muscle hypertrophy. You will, however, develop muscle tone and definition. This is a bonus. https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/franco7.htm

Weighs at the gym are exactly what you don't want to do. I disagree.

Fantastic you are down 105! Ask your Dr if he wants to limit you from any types of workouts due to arthritis. Most of us have medical and pain issues. If you are released to strength train there are many benefits for women. My two cents ---take what is useful and ignore the rest All of us carry weight differently. We have no control if it's in your midsection, butt or legs etc. Working out just one muscle or body part won't get you results you are looking for. With any exercise cardio or weightlifting start slow. It will progress with time as you gain strength. I did a combination of cardio and strength training at 254 pounds. 30 mins to an hour Walking and elliptical ( easier on my knees) second 30 mins to an hour of weightlifting The gym set me up with a beginner all over body weight lifting workout. As your lean muscle increases so does your resting metabolism, and you burn more calories all day long. Generally speaking, for each pound of muscle you gain, you burn 35 to 50 more calories each day. That can really add up. After 30 we all start to lose muscle. Building and keeping muscle mass is going to make a difference as we age.......Yes, think down the road. What quality of life do you want as a senior citizen? You will only get "Bulky" on steroids or a seriously controlled nutrition and training program. Read link below 10 reasons why women should lift. https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/franco7.htm lose body fat reduce your risk of osteoporosis gain strength without bulking up reduce your risk of injury, back pain and arthritis Reduce your risk of heart disease and diabetes Helps fight depression.

I always asked if I was on track at my follow up appointments. My surgeon's office never gave weight loss averages to patients because we all lose at different rates. After looking at this I realize my weight loss was crazy fast.. Starting weight 254. I lost 115 in six months.

I don't think shakes would resize your pouch. It just helps you feel your restriction again. Same thing as the pouch reset diet.

I also had a gain in my 3rd year. Here are some things to try. (just suggestions) Where to start? Start now or on Jan 1st 2018 for new years! You can get the weight back down to maintain. Weight loss is slower as you get further out from surgery. Weight loss takes work. We have two choices. Go through the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. Get back to the rules (bariatric basics) log food hit calorie ,protein goals and low carb (whatever your surgeons plan is) drink lots of water exercise If basics are not working this is something to try: Goto the TDEE calculator below https://tdeecalculator.net/ It will calculate your calories, protein and carbs based on your sex, height, weight, and activity level. (don't enter body fat) click [CALCULATE] This will give you your maintenance calories on the top right. Scroll down to macro nutrients You will see three tabs [maintaining] [cutting] bulking] Click [CUTTING] It will show your cutting/weight loss calories Below you will see three macorutien boxes with three carbohydrate ratios Start with the low carb macros. Set these new macros into your food log app (myfitnesspal) it will take dialing in your macros to see what point your body starts to lose weight. (I had to set my exercise level on step below my real activity level to get macros for my body to lose weight loss) Merry christmas!

Horror stories???? Losing weight by eating slowly and having portion control for life scares you? Glad you are doing your research. What type of surgery are you considering? Once you alter your stomach with surgery you can't get it back. You will not be able to eat large amounts of food, binge, or eat fast. Changing these behaviors is going to make your weightloss successful long term. The first few months your stomach is healing..You will only get in small amounts of food. You will progress in stages of food. (google bariatric food stages) You will be able to eat more food volume and calories as you get further out from surgery. But, nothing like pre surgery. I'm three years out..My day of food can look like this. Breakfast :Half an omelette. Filled with tomato mushrooms and one piece bacon Lunch: 4 to 5oz smoked salmon cup of dole bag salad Snack: Quest protein BBQ chips. 2(oz) mozzarella cheese 3 oz salsa Dinner 4 oz chicken. 1 cup stir fry vegetables. Teriyaki sauce. Two pieces BBQ pork with hot asian mustard. Snacks 6 Strawberries dipped in hershey's sugar free chocolate syrup. If I still feel hungry before bed I might eat raw veggies and dip..or cottage cheese.

Amazing Christmas news!

12/20 Ugggg gained two pounds 138

This is your golden first year. Fight for what you want out of this surgery. The first few months of restriction is your best weight loss. Don't waste it! Your weightloss is going to slow down with time. Sometimes it's not excitement that motivates me. When I recognize I'm going back to old habits I need a slap to the head of perspective..lol Days that you don't want to exercise. When you justify eating bad choices...When you flat out don't want to do this because its hard..... Remind yourself: There is a cancer patient out there with three months to live that would trade places with you for weightloss struggles There is a person in a wheelchair and would love to be in your position to be able to go for a walk A wounded warrior is at the gym this winter. Hes learning to run a on a new prosthetic leg for a distance run in april. We all have struggles to overcome in life! A big part of surgery is dealing with the old mindset and behaviors.

You are four weeks out. Congratulations on your weight loss. I can tolerate anything with my sleeve. It really shows you that surgery restricted calories alone does not get the weight off. It's the food choices I make. For me logging has been a big part of my success with WLS. There is no way I can guess my calories, protein and carbs. I use myfitnesspal to log food. you can add recipes with multiple ingredients. Stalls will happen...Read breaking the stall below. https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/351046-embrace-the-stall/#comment-3952027

read embrace the stall below https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/351046-embrace-the-stall/#comment-3952027

read embrace the stall below https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/351046-embrace-the-stall/#comment-3952027

Happy wife happy life!

THis is your year!

Might want to get clarification of what the psyc considers organic True story, My neighbor is a genuine hippie from the 60's. Grinds her stevia, makes almond milk, deodorant and lotions to avoid chemicals. We will just say she prefers pot over prescribed pharmaceutical medications..I love her. Organic meats and veggies are found in most stores. It's not that big of a deal for me to eat mostly organic. How you fuel your body will make you feel so much better.

I am envious he can eat anything and maintain his weight. He eats healthier because I cook. He rolls his eyes when I get excited and quote how much protien he's getting in with a meal. He still can eat half a cherry pie and a large meal with no change in weight. Ugh kills me.

Don't worry about the rate you lose weight. It's more important that the weight is coming off. The goal is healthy! Congratulations on 40 pounds. I am assuming at 5.5 months you already know your food and exercise instructions. Keep working them and moving forward.