Faye325

You still look beautiful.
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Congrats !!! My surgery is next week, I'll be sharing pics too once I've lost some weight
God Bless.

Hi all...it's been a while since I've been here. Just wanted to give a before/after update. O had my surgery June, 2014. My highest weight was 270, and my lowest has been 188...I'm now at 210-212. It's a struggle everyday, but my goal is to get back under 200 lbs. I've kicked up my cardio and added some weight training...The first pic was taken May, 2012 and the other May, 2016...Not bad but still have some work to do..Staying encouraged!
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Hi all...it's been a while since I've been here. Just wanted to give a before/after update. O had my surgery June, 2014. My highest weight was 270, and my lowest has been 188...I'm now at 210-212. It's a struggle everyday, but my goal is to get back under 200 lbs. I've kicked up my cardio and added some weight training...The first pic was taken May, 2012 and the other May, 2016...Not bad but still have some work to do..Staying encouraged!
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Hi all...it's been a while since I've been here. Just wanted to give a before/after update. O had my surgery June, 2014. My highest weight was 270, and my lowest has been 188...I'm now at 210-212. It's a struggle everyday, but my goal is to get back under 200 lbs. I've kicked up my cardio and added some weight training...The first pic was taken May, 2012 and the other May, 2016...Not bad but still have some work to do..Staying encouraged!
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Hi all...it's been a while since I've been here. Just wanted to give a before/after update. O had my surgery June, 2014. My highest weight was 270, and my lowest has been 188...I'm now at 210-212. It's a struggle everyday, but my goal is to get back under 200 lbs. I've kicked up my cardio and added some weight training...The first pic was taken May, 2012 and the other May, 2016...Not bad but still have some work to do..Staying encouraged!
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Hi all...it's been a while since I've been here. Just wanted to give a before/after update. O had my surgery June, 2014. My highest weight was 270, and my lowest has been 188...I'm now at 210-212. It's a struggle everyday, but my goal is to get back under 200 lbs. I've kicked up my cardio and added some weight training...The first pic was taken May, 2012 and the other May, 2016...Not bad but still have some work to do..Staying encouraged!
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Hi all...it's been a while since I've been here. Just wanted to give a before/after update. O had my surgery June, 2014. My highest weight was 270, and my lowest has been 188...I'm now at 210-212. It's a struggle everyday, but my goal is to get back under 200 lbs. I've kicked up my cardio and added some weight training...The first pic was taken May, 2012 and the other May, 2016...Not bad but still have some work to do..Staying encouraged!
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Well I haven't been on her for so long and it is good to read all of your posts! My surgery date was actually June 7, 2013 I have been out of town but for some reason I really wanted to share a little of my journey.
I started this journey actually 2 years before I had the surgery. It took me that long to make the decision that once I had my surgery I would never turn back to my old eating patterns. Making such a change to your body was something I took very seriously and played the head games for 2 years. You know..........You can do this just eat right, exercise stay with the program! I was at the gym 3 times a week and trying so hard. I managed to lose about 25 pounds then my mother passed away. I kept up the same routine same eating patterns and despite all I gained 10 pounds back and finally said "That's it!" I knew I needed the help and made the decision to have the surgery.
When I started the 2 weeks of liquid diet before surgery I had my answer to my biggest problem. I was a carbaholic that was the biggest insight into who I was and what was controlling me. I knew then and there I could no longer eat useless carbs. They were and are still a drug for me. Have you ever noticed when you eat a good piece of bread, cake, chip etc. it makes you want it more? It calls you from the cabinets and the frig......."I'm in here so close just come and have a few more!" Damn carbs!! I still fight this but know myself so well now I know what trigger foods to avoid and what I can treat myself with on an occasion. I am not anti carbs just the bad ones that pull you in. Avoid them!
I haven't been the best at exercising but I do go twice a week during the school year (I work at a high school) and swim and bike ride during the summer. My goal weight was 160 pounds and I had a secret goal of 150 pounds. I knew I was going to make the 160 because I wasn't changing my body without a good outcome if I could help it. The day of surgery I weighed 293 pounds and today I weigh 149 pounds. I have been able to maintain this weight pretty easily (no boasting) and am amazed and give all the glory to God and my sleeve! When I returned home from my 3 week trip I had only gained 7 pounds and knew it was mostly bloat. By the end of the first week home it was gone and I marveled at how helpful this surgery actually is!
To this day I still do not have hunger pains.........Thank the Lord!!! I know when my body is in need of food because I get an empty feeling or show signs of low blood sugar but that doesn't happen to often. Only if I am really really busy and honestly forget to eat. No eating disorder here.......no worries I still love my food!
My body definitely has wrinkles all over the place and one day when I win the lottery I will have some surgery to fix myself up. The funny thing is when I was on vacation and was carrying some Water weight the wrinkles in some areas were not as bad. This is how I knew it was Water weight. I missed my wrinkles and was happy to get them back because I felt back on track. Proof of being where I was supposed to be. Weird!! I still get a runny nose when I get full and can eat about 8 ounces on a really good day. I eat a high Protein diet with a lot of veggies and fruit. I have become a gluten free organic eater it made the difference for the last 5 pounds. I do love a Crown and diet organic coke or glass of wine. I didn't have a drink for about a year or more after surgery. This is one thing I caution everyone with. I quickly caught myself enjoying a drink in place of carb foods and put a stop to that. I thought well there is little calories and carbs in a Crown and diet coke so I will be okay and I didn't gain weight but drinking should just be kept at a minimum. You could easily fall into a really bad habit. For some reason eggs are still hard for me to eat I can't eat more than 2 on a really good day. What is up with that? Scrambled eggs........Really!!
I take my Vitamins religiously and my blood work has come back great.......very grateful! One of my favorite treats is a cup of coffee with my half of a Premiere Protein Drink and some hazelnut Creamer. It's a great middle of the day treat.
I am still the person I was before surgery but with more confidence, self awareness and energy. I will protect this new person and body with all vigilance. The true answer to this surgery is getting to know the authentic self, recognizing your triggers and fixing them. Be it personal issues or food issues such as mine. Easier said then done I realize this full on. When I was on the liquid diet I put a whole new spin on being a bitch............My family was ready to run away! Every once in awhile I will go to a restaurant that overwhelms me and I tear up and get mad but I do not stray from my eating patterns. I know myself......... I would rather be mad for a few minutes than go down that slippery slope of gradual weight gain from getting addicted to carbs again.
This was pretty long so if you hung in there and read the whole thing........Thank you!! I'm not perfect by a long shot and I'm sure there are some that would criticize. Please don't this is my life and I am feeling pretty darn good about it. I wish each and every one of you the best and brightest of outcomes!!!!

It's been a while since I've been on BP...I am happy to report that I am down a total of 72 lbs. since my surgery on June 16th and I am OFFICIALLY out of the 200's!!! YAAAAS!!! I am still so excited about this journey. It's been/it IS hard but I am so glad I did this! I am loving the changes to my body (excess skin and all--don't have a lot, tho)! Just had to update!! Have a wonderful day!

It's been a while since I've been on BP...I am happy to report that I am down a total of 72 lbs. since my surgery on June 16th and I am OFFICIALLY out of the 200's!!! YAAAAS!!! I am still so excited about this journey. It's been/it IS hard but I am so glad I did this! I am loving the changes to my body (excess skin and all--don't have a lot, tho)! Just had to update!! Have a wonderful day!

It's been a while since I've been on BP...I am happy to report that I am down a total of 72 lbs. since my surgery on June 16th and I am OFFICIALLY out of the 200's!!! YAAAAS!!! I am still so excited about this journey. It's been/it IS hard but I am so glad I did this! I am loving the changes to my body (excess skin and all--don't have a lot, tho)! Just had to update!! Have a wonderful day!

Had my surgery on 6-16-14...As of today, I am officially down 49 lbs!!! I'll take that!!! I was afraid I was gaining because I've been umm let's say "modifying" my diet plan AND I'm not exercising as much as I should. I've been stuck at 223/224 for the past 3 weeks...However, I got on the scale this morning (normal weighing-in day) and I was down to 219.6!! I am officially out of the 20's!! YAY ME!!!!

Had my surgery on 6-16-14...As of today, I am officially down 49 lbs!!! I'll take that!!! I was afraid I was gaining because I've been umm let's say "modifying" my diet plan AND I'm not exercising as much as I should. I've been stuck at 223/224 for the past 3 weeks...However, I got on the scale this morning (normal weighing-in day) and I was down to 219.6!! I am officially out of the 20's!! YAY ME!!!!

Had my surgery on 6-16-14...As of today, I am officially down 49 lbs!!! I'll take that!!! I was afraid I was gaining because I've been umm let's say "modifying" my diet plan AND I'm not exercising as much as I should. I've been stuck at 223/224 for the past 3 weeks...However, I got on the scale this morning (normal weighing-in day) and I was down to 219.6!! I am officially out of the 20's!! YAY ME!!!!

Had my surgery on 6-16-14...As of today, I am officially down 49 lbs!!! I'll take that!!! I was afraid I was gaining because I've been umm let's say "modifying" my diet plan AND I'm not exercising as much as I should. I've been stuck at 223/224 for the past 3 weeks...However, I got on the scale this morning (normal weighing-in day) and I was down to 219.6!! I am officially out of the 20's!! YAY ME!!!!

Had my surgery on 6-16-14...As of today, I am officially down 49 lbs!!! I'll take that!!! I was afraid I was gaining because I've been umm let's say "modifying" my diet plan AND I'm not exercising as much as I should. I've been stuck at 223/224 for the past 3 weeks...However, I got on the scale this morning (normal weighing-in day) and I was down to 219.6!! I am officially out of the 20's!! YAY ME!!!!

Had my surgery on 6-16-14...As of today, I am officially down 49 lbs!!! I'll take that!!! I was afraid I was gaining because I've been umm let's say "modifying" my diet plan AND I'm not exercising as much as I should. I've been stuck at 223/224 for the past 3 weeks...However, I got on the scale this morning (normal weighing-in day) and I was down to 219.6!! I am officially out of the 20's!! YAY ME!!!!

Hey everyone! I am 5 weeks post op tomorrow! I have a pic id like to post. I know I have lost weight but since I see myself everyday I don't really realize how much. I'm so proud of myself! I'm started off at 315 last oct. I lost weight before my surgery to 271. Now I'm 5 weeks post op and I'm 231.2!!


Erica

Scariest "episodes"...I went on a close to 5 mile walk this morning. I
got home and began to take a shower when all of a sudden the room started spinning and everything got quiet and blurred...I have NEVER experienced this feeling before. I hopped out the shower to call 911 but couldn't find my phone...all I could think to do next was to eat something (and pray)...well I went for a piece of string cheese but couldn't get the wrapper off...I thought I was dying because I became so weak that I fell to the floor. Thank GOD that I was still able to think a bit because where I fell was a case of my Protein drinks!!!! I was able to open and guzzle some down...I instantly started feeling better. I can only assume that my blood sugar had dropped from exercising on an empty stomach. Calling my nurse, tho, cuz I don't E V E R...never ever never want to feel that way again!

Yeah, I am also Type 2...I will most definitely take your advice Kltklass...That was very scary!

Scariest "episodes"...I went on a close to 5 mile walk this morning. I
got home and began to take a shower when all of a sudden the room started spinning and everything got quiet and blurred...I have NEVER experienced this feeling before. I hopped out the shower to call 911 but couldn't find my phone...all I could think to do next was to eat something (and pray)...well I went for a piece of string cheese but couldn't get the wrapper off...I thought I was dying because I became so weak that I fell to the floor. Thank GOD that I was still able to think a bit because where I fell was a case of my Protein drinks!!!! I was able to open and guzzle some down...I instantly started feeling better. I can only assume that my blood sugar had dropped from exercising on an empty stomach. Calling my nurse, tho, cuz I don't E V E R...never ever never want to feel that way again!

Sounds like either dehydration or your blood sugar dropped massively. Am going with blood sugars.

I am a type II diabetic and this sounds like low blood sugar levels. When ever my sugar levels go too high, my doctor told me to exercise to bring it down. Which usually helped.
Before exercising eat something with Protein (piece of cheese), this should help. In addition, keep something with you when you are out walking (beef Jerky works well) just in case. I hope this helps. Good luck

we live (when we're lucky) and learn, don't we?
Thanks for sharing / posting this.