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Throwing up was never a fun experience before surgery. It definitely sucks after surgery. Kicking myself for not getting a flu shot this year.

@@Dknal2 Defining Moment: I am a type one diabetic. I went into ketoacidosis. Eight days in intensive care. My internal organs slowly shut down. My heart stopped the Dr. brought me back. What inspired me to get my crap together. My mother and father in law diagnosed with stage 4 cancer at the same time. Both were placed in hospice care with three months to live . They handled knowing they were dying with such grace. They passed away within four days of each other. I knew If they could go through all of that, The least I could do is get my health back and not waste any more of my life.

@@alanabee Many surgeons offices require a mental health screening. They are looking to see if you are in the right mind set to be successful with weight loss surgery. Others have suggested seeking counseling before surgery. Its a good idea. I'm two and a half years out. I still maintain my weight in the 130's. Changing your behaviors and your relationship with food is work. Just know it can be done. Your dietician will give you a maintenance meal plan. Each of our plans look differently. What maintenance looks like for me: (1)I make my food choices. (by the time you hit maintenance you will know what your healthy choices are. (I may indulge once in a while) I don't binge. (2) I weigh myself each morning (3) If I see a weight gain, I adjust my eating and increase my exercise to move the scale down to my maintenance weight. I gave myself a weight bounce range. 130 to 142 to maintain

@@Jesm1029 Here is an article on toning. http://www.bodybuilding.com/content/the-myth-of-toning.html How far are you from surgery? Are you working out from home or a gym?

@@_bribri1001 60-100g is great.

@@Red_lips_and_confidence Everyone loses weight at different rates. What is average anyway You have done great. Try not to compare weight loss with other people. It will make you crazy. Just be your own awesome.

@@JupiterinVirgo You have done fantastic. What's another 30 even if its slower. You got this! A few things to try: Be consistent with your plan (sounds like you already do) It will pay off. Hang in there. Hit your target heart rate when you workout. Target heart rate chart below: http://www.makeoverfitness.com/images/target-heart-rate-chart-small.jpg Mix up your workout. Your body will hold on to weight if you do the same exercise. Try three different types of cardio. Strength training has many benefits. Article 8 reasons why women should lift below. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/8-reasons-women-should-lift-weights.html I feel your pain. My last 20 was sloooow. Jenn

@@theantichick I understand being cautious about giving advice on how your plan looks. My plan is also different. Most people on the forum are new. I just keep that in mind when I talk with others in weight loss mode. My way may not appropriate for them. Many people have had their plans changed for many reasons. I leave that stuff up to medical professionals.

@@cdsjjotn Woohoo! a well deserved pat on the back. Were you surprised on how strong you really are? Have fun with your new adventure. Build up as you go, I hope to see you enter a 5K soon.

Supporting each other is a great thing. By the way, you missed the Idaho Bariatric Christmas party in Meridian tonight. :-)

@@Tootsietoes It seems the only answer your looking for is validation on your way to approached weight loss. You seem defensive. A bit overly sensitive about telling someone to follow their plan......I'm not sure why. Is following a plan too much for a Dr. to ask of his patients? The goal is healthy. Whatever that looks like for each of us. I'm not the plan police. We are all adults. Its tough to make good decisions for ourselves. NOT my job to make them for other people. If your happy with your outcome that's great. I'm also happy with mine.

@@ladyteeq I started walking 30 minutes a day after surgery until I got to my required hour. I bumped up to 3 different types of cardio machines. Pushing the resistance up as I progressed. I will always have my skin issues. Honestly, its not as bad as I had imagined. Building muscle from weight lifting is a game changer. I'm now two and a half years out from surgery. I do cardio for the first hour. Weight lifting my second hour 5 days a week.

@@shewolf143 A new year to start fresh. You have lost 108 pounds before. You can get back on the horse and lose weight again. Things to try, If you haven't already, You may want to consider counseling to deal with your mothers death and staying on track. Get rid of all the unhealthy food in the house. Go grocery shopping for your bariatric diet. Get back to basics. Track, Protein, Water and low carb. Exercise: All you have to do is move more even when you don't want to. Find out If your release allows for resistance bands and chair exercise . Give it a try. I have a group of women from age 67 to 94. They do chair workouts 6 days a week. Love it. 16 Minute SEATED Cardio + Strength HIIT | Countdown to Christmas (The Festival of HIITs) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoZOpORbZUQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5NLluNkAnc

@@cdsjjotn Congratulation's on goal. Great to see your on to your next adventure. A good place to start on a treadmill. It has a safety feature. The treadmill will stop if you fall. . Start with stretching then walking to warm up. Jog a few steps. That way you can feel out how your knees and legs will respond. Here is an article for beginner's http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/expert-advice-beginners-running-tips/slide/3

@@Tootsietoes Are we all adult's here? I have no Idea why I'm even responding.. The goal healthy. Whatever that may look like for each of us. You asked..."Does it bother you that someone could choose to get the surgery based on the idea that portion control, not food, is what makes you fat?" Never bothered me. I'm not here to rescue anyone. Good luck to a person that ate all their meals as cheese cake. Restriction alone is not a one size fits all. Your food choice will effect your outcome. I see - People looking for permission to go back to old behaviors. As long as they are happy..... that's fine. You are happy with your outcome right? Others are not so happy with weight gain. Some come here to get back on track. I would never tell them to eat what ever they want and all will be fine. That's just me... The majority here are new. I will direct them to proven best practices.(Their program) Not a one size fits all. Off the top of my head. You will see a program changes with people with health issues, complications, above average fitness levels, mobility issues and maintenance ... I'm sure their are more reasons.

@@LittleBill ​I always hope people will take the opportunity given with surgery and run with it. I'm sure its hard to see your friend decline in health again. ​Restaurants are used to serving large portions. It's funny when a waiter or waitress cant believe your full on a small amount of food. Some try to push something to drink with your meal. Attitude is lesson I had to learn in the process of surgery. Making your health and fitness your life style is hard. It can be done. It will be day by day. Its not immediate. Its dedication and consistency working for your goals. Thanks for posting this Bill.

@@gpmed I had to laugh. @LittleBill Better house keeper. I'm sure the chart is not scientific... Just funny at I have no hips or butt. Just like my father...Dang Genetics.

@. It's common to burn muscle when in weight loss mode. I know this Protein calculator is not in our plan. It's just information. Body building.com http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/caltp.htm

@@mylastchance21 My two cents..For what ever its worth. I have learned much. Some by trial and error. For the majority, following your dieticians will give you the best practice for success. Some may need to adjust their diet due to what ever situation comes up. I would never try to trouble shoot my and make up my own diet plan. (that's just me) I choose to trust the professionals. My diet has changed and evolved since my surgery in June 2014. I am a type one diabetic and a distance runner. I followed my bariatric dietician for my weight loss. Low carb. Focus was getting hitting my Protein, Water and calorie macros. I used a sports medicine dietician to fuel my body for a half marathon. Trying to hit my 1800+ calories and maros with a bariatric stomach was a challenge. I carb loaded three days before a long run. The hard part is going back to eating my bariatric plan when I'm not training or running. Carbs still trigger me into hunger and cravings. I have to detox off of them all over again. I have diabetic dietician. I am a very well controlled type one. I rarely get high blood sugar. I now have more low blood sugars. I have to manage it by ingesting sugar to bring it back up.

@@gpmed You might discover your bone structure / body frame is not what you had expected after weight loss. I thought all woman had an hourglass frame. I am an inverted triangle. My shoulders are wider than my hips. Who knew...

@@Kila Rass I told immediate family and a friend that lives out of state. It's not like I could hide the rapid weight loss.( 6 months to goal) My weight loss became the topic every time people ran into me. Many people have speculated I had surgery. Being honest. People know. Even when you tell them your eating healthy and exercising. two and a half years later. Life is normal. No more shock. No more discussing weight loss. People just except this is me now.

@@judy vsg I'm two and a half years out. My sleeve has not gone away. I still use it as a tool. I put in the work of choosing healthy habits. The further out from surgery, you will be able to eat more. I can eat 4oz of chicken. Less dense foods like salad I can eat a cup. I still have restriction. Its not the same as the first stages of surgery. But its still working.

@@newmein2017 At my family Dr's office. I've know the lab tech years. He came out to the lobby and looked around. Then called out my name. I stood up. He was shocked. I have changed careers. I have walked past old co workers and supervisors on the street. They have no clue its me. I don't feel the need to let them know its me. lol People have seen my husband out with another woman...That other woman happened to be me...lol

@@mcg2074 Got ya!. I'm originally from Washington. I'm now in Idaho. I'm sure you will find locals in your area on BP. Your surgeons office might have local support groups. Hope you find the support you need.

@@mcg2074 Welcome to the group. Hope you get your surgery date soon. Are you in Washington or Oregon? Hope you find some people to connect with. Best of luck to you, Jenn