lisaabrumfield

My weight loss journey began in November 2014. This has been a wonderful journey. I have watched my body change from being morbid obese to seeing the true contour of my body. Here are some pictures of my amazing results. I have loss 108 pounds so far and have about 34 more to go. Life is truly wonderful on the losers bench and I am enjoying everyday even more.

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One year ago today I had gastric sleeve and the removal of my gallbladder surgery. One year later, I have lost a total of 96 pounds. I feel great, look great, and will continue on with my weight lost journey. I can't say that this journey has been easy because it has not. Losing weight and keeping it off is a choice that I make daily. I choose to eat foods that will aid in my weight lost. Now I can't say I don't occasionally have cake, pies, Cookies and ice cream because I do. I don't believe in depriving myself of foods I enjoy eating however I know how to control my portions and not over indulge in it. My diet consist of almost 95% unprocessed food. I love eating fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood and meat.

My blood levels started off really good although I continue to have low Vitamin D. My last test results revealed low thiamine and too much Vitamin B12, imagine that. I don't eat bread and that is what may cause my low thiamine therefore I have since begun to take a supplement for it. Taking your supplements is key in not becoming malnutrition. Also following the instructions of your nutritionist and surgeon. They truly have your best interest at heart.

Life this past year has been really good on this side of the losers bench. I hope everyone on this journey is having a great experience. If not, just keep at it. Never give up! Don't be afraid to try new things......Live outside that box that confined you for so long.

Here's to the Losers......on the Losers Bench!

My weight-loss journey 10 months post op

Great post and o oh so true. Enjoy your life you deserve it.

The picture on the left was taken in 2011 and the one on the right was taken on 03/25/2015

You look great!

The lady at the bank that haven't seen you in a while say to you, "You look great, have you lost weight?"

Try and stay hydrated. if you don't feel better in a few days call the doctor's office. They are there to help you.

Best wishes to you on your journey! Hope you feel better.

You look awesome. Keep up the good work.

I have problems getting chicken down too. As a matter of fact i prefer not to have chicken. I love seafood and I've been eating mussels at least 2-3 per week. What are you eating for Protein?

I was sleeved on 12/1/14, I am down 55 poounds. I have stalls to which last about 1 or 2 weeks then I lose 5 pounds. I believe I am meeting all my Protein and other nutritional goals. I have an upcoming follow up appointment in March.

Here are some before and after pictures of my honey and I. He didn't have weight loss surgery however he chose to lose weight with me. Pre-surgery we weighed a total of 518 pounds. We are down to 375 pounds. He has lost 88 pounds and I have lost 55. God is good and so is this journey!

You look wonderful. Good job.

You all look great. Keep up the good work.

becweaves, you look awesome. It's amazing how that belly fat is the first to go. That is where I've lost mine thus far and a fat roll off my back. Now for the arms and to tighten up the leg area.

I started on November 17, 2014 with my 2 week pre-op diet.

The 1st picture is on the day of my surgery December 1, 2014 and the 2nd one is me today, 40+ pounds lighter. Life on the losers bench is amazing.

I am 6 weeks 2 days out with a total lost of 45 pounds thus far. I eat maybe 500-700 calories on a good day. Things i enjoy eating consists of lots of fish and shrimp, broccoli, spinach, egg plant and herbs. My advice is what everyone else stated, for these first few weeks be concerned with Protein and liquid intake because at that point it is more important. When you move into the soft food and maintenance stage then you become concerned with your caloric intake. Remember protein first and foremost. No breads, Pasta, corn, or other things that are high in carbs. Finally some type of physical activity 4 days per week at least 30 minutes.

First I would like to welcome you to the loser’s bench. I've read so many stories on here both good and bad. I would like to share my experience thus far.

I was sleeved on December 1st, once released from the hospital the 1st day home was a bit challenging for me. I believe it was because of all the changes and the emotions of having not one but two major surgeries. I had my gall bladder removed as well.

When I first looked in the mirror, I felt some type of way. I felt as if my outside body no longer matched my inside body, not that it ever has hence why I had the procedure done anyway. Around day 7 I felt really good. I was able to get in my required liquids, my sleep returned to normal and I felt like doing exercises although I didn't.

My post-op appointment was great and I was down 25 or more pounds. Now I am almost 5 weeks out and things are still going great. I pretty much eat whatever my heart desires....which is mostly healthy foods. I believe in getting the most Protein from a meal at every sitting because I hate Protein shakes and refuse to drink them. Along with that I am finding that I don't care much for chicken or eggs either.

I say all of this because there may be minor complications in the beginning however if you listen to your doctor, visit this site when you need encouragement, and change your lifestyle...the weight will melt off of you. I have lost 40 pounds thus far (the last time I weighed myself), I've started exercising and I feel really great. My outside is beginning to match the inside which makes me feel as if it was all worth it. I don't listen to negative people or negative thoughts in my own head. I tell myself every day that this change in a long term life long change and the weight will continue to come off as long as I stay the course of the program. I don't expect it to fall off because I didn't just wake up fat one day...it was a process. I don't become disappointed if I am at a stall, I know it's my body playing catch up and I am fine with that. I have set realistic goals for myself and as long as I am accomplishing them one at a time, I am okay with the process.

Don't be too frustrated and have regrets about your surgery. You are on a wonderful life changing path. Come here daily and read others stories if you need encouragement.

Happy New Year.....Embrace the new you because it is so much healthier than the old you.

That is great! I am waiting to rejoice in the under 200 lbs milestone. I am doing great with my weight loss, i feel really well, and I am finding new recipes to try daily.

Welcome to the group, this is a good place for encouragement.

Keep up the good work!

I eat about 600-800 calories a day and I make a point to keep my carbs at 33 grams or below. I read some where that you shouldn't consume more than 33 grams of carb per meal so I figured if I keep it under 33 for the entire day, I would be in good shape.

No, I hate Protein Shakes and will not drink them. I stopped drinking them as soon as I hit my 2 weeks post op. I expressed to my doctor that I would rather get my Protein from food sources and not a Protein Shake. I'm doing well getting my protein in daily. I find high protein seafood to eat like; shrimp, scallops and fish. I do eat a lot of chicken too.

I went back to work after 2 weeks also. I feel really good, I am tolerating everything I eat and drink, which is mostly Water. As long as I stay away from purified water, I can drink the water. When I was first sleeved I couldn't stand the taste of water then I figured out it was the purified water. I have never like purified water, I prefer spring or tap.