395Ron

Hi @@edie091371, so happy to hear you and your hubby are doing so well! I am doing great over here and just moving right along… I had my 2 month appt yesterday and I've lost a little over 50lbs from my HW, so my doctor was very pleased. I am trying to fine tune my eating habits and focus more on exercising and not drinking during meals (very hard for me, lol!). Love hearing about your new venture and wish you the best with the nail salon! Sounds like it will be a great success, Congrats!

Good for you Edie! Glad you are so happy! I'm doing great! Down 37 lbs since surgery. I've been in a stall for a week. Seems like a year! But hoping it breaks in the next few days! Other than that, I'm feeling great and looking much better too!! Keep up the great work!!

Hi everyone! I'm feeling good and loving all the changes with my new body! I'm down 62 lbs from my highest weight which I recorded two weeks before my surgery, October 8. I'm almost to Onederland! I have not been too tempted by the Christmas treats, etc., but find I am in an eating rut. I need to cook more. Hoping to experiment some over the holidays and find some go to meals to make part of my routine in the new year. I hope all of you are well. Keep us posted on your progress!

Haven't posted in a while but tonight decided to get over my hatred of body pictures and start taking them every sunday so I can see the changes. I don't feel them but I know they're there. I know if I don't do this I'll regret it later. So tonight I took 9 and I plan to take 9 more next Sunday and stick to it. It's time for me to love me for me every inch of it!
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I am sitting here with a sore throat. It worries me with my weakened system.
Ron's update:
I have been losing my hair for three weeks now. With all that I went through that is to be expected. I have a bald spot on the back of my head from laying in the hospital bed for so long. That probably won't grow back until my body decides it has enough energy to grow hair again.
Current weight: 302.4 lbs. Only 3.4 more pounds to Twoderland.
I have lost:
100.6 lbs since July
53.6 lbs since 6 Oct surgery
4.8 lbs last week
I have to lose approximately 12 more pounds to accomplish my first weight loss goal. It is to lose 100 lbs, from my doctors scales, and do it in less than 6 months.
I am in size 50 pants. Down from a 58. Part of this is I have shrunk enough to stop wearing them on my stomach and I am now wearing them at my waist. I started out in 6X shirts now I am wearing 2X.
I can now put my socks on while sitting in a chair. Before the only way I could put my socks on was to sit on the bed.
Although stairs are still a struggle I am walking without a cane.
My mom calls me a melting snowman. My stomach has a dent in it where my loose skin (soon to be my apron) is starting to droop.

I am sitting here with a sore throat. It worries me with my weakened system.
Ron's update:
I have been losing my hair for three weeks now. With all that I went through that is to be expected. I have a bald spot on the back of my head from laying in the hospital bed for so long. That probably won't grow back until my body decides it has enough energy to grow hair again.
Current weight: 302.4 lbs. Only 3.4 more pounds to Twoderland.
I have lost:
100.6 lbs since July
53.6 lbs since 6 Oct surgery
4.8 lbs last week
I have to lose approximately 12 more pounds to accomplish my first weight loss goal. It is to lose 100 lbs, from my doctors scales, and do it in less than 6 months.
I am in size 50 pants. Down from a 58. Part of this is I have shrunk enough to stop wearing them on my stomach and I am now wearing them at my waist. I started out in 6X shirts now I am wearing 2X.
I can now put my socks on while sitting in a chair. Before the only way I could put my socks on was to sit on the bed.
Although stairs are still a struggle I am walking without a cane.
My mom calls me a melting snowman. My stomach has a dent in it where my loose skin (soon to be my apron) is starting to droop.

@@soonergirl619 Wow you are really doing good on the weight loss!!! Fantastic news!!

My B12 level was really high too but it's probably because I'm taking two B12 Vitamins a day. NP told me I can cut back if I want to. It was my choice but definitely need to up my Vitamin D.

I just had my two month post op on Thursday. I'm down 45 pounds and Vitamin levels look good except for my Vitamin D. Have to up that like a lot! I can't see the difference in the mirror but can tell in the way clothes fit. I am down two pant sizes which is great. I have about 55-60 pounds left to go until I reach my ideal weight. Glad to see that everyone else is doing well. ????

Success! Ish... I finally found a Protein Drink that I can mostly tolerate. New Whey Protein Shots. 42g of Protein in 3.5oz.
Sounds awesome, right? Lots of protein, little bitty drink...but it's like drinking liquid jolly ranchers. Sickeningly sweet and a little syrupy thick.
I was unsure about this drink, it's got mixed reviews, but my nutritionist says it's good and acceptable for us.
Now for the real fun...I have to plug my nose to drink it and it still makes me feel all gassy and weird. But...but...I actually hit my protein goal for the first time since surgery!

I am sitting here with a sore throat. It worries me with my weakened system.
Ron's update:
I have been losing my hair for three weeks now. With all that I went through that is to be expected. I have a bald spot on the back of my head from laying in the hospital bed for so long. That probably won't grow back until my body decides it has enough energy to grow hair again.
Current weight: 302.4 lbs. Only 3.4 more pounds to Twoderland.
I have lost:
100.6 lbs since July
53.6 lbs since 6 Oct surgery
4.8 lbs last week
I have to lose approximately 12 more pounds to accomplish my first weight loss goal. It is to lose 100 lbs, from my doctors scales, and do it in less than 6 months.
I am in size 50 pants. Down from a 58. Part of this is I have shrunk enough to stop wearing them on my stomach and I am now wearing them at my waist. I started out in 6X shirts now I am wearing 2X.
I can now put my socks on while sitting in a chair. Before the only way I could put my socks on was to sit on the bed.
Although stairs are still a struggle I am walking without a cane.
My mom calls me a melting snowman. My stomach has a dent in it where my loose skin (soon to be my apron) is starting to droop.

I am sitting here with a sore throat. It worries me with my weakened system.
Ron's update:
I have been losing my hair for three weeks now. With all that I went through that is to be expected. I have a bald spot on the back of my head from laying in the hospital bed for so long. That probably won't grow back until my body decides it has enough energy to grow hair again.
Current weight: 302.4 lbs. Only 3.4 more pounds to Twoderland.
I have lost:
100.6 lbs since July
53.6 lbs since 6 Oct surgery
4.8 lbs last week
I have to lose approximately 12 more pounds to accomplish my first weight loss goal. It is to lose 100 lbs, from my doctors scales, and do it in less than 6 months.
I am in size 50 pants. Down from a 58. Part of this is I have shrunk enough to stop wearing them on my stomach and I am now wearing them at my waist. I started out in 6X shirts now I am wearing 2X.
I can now put my socks on while sitting in a chair. Before the only way I could put my socks on was to sit on the bed.
Although stairs are still a struggle I am walking without a cane.
My mom calls me a melting snowman. My stomach has a dent in it where my loose skin (soon to be my apron) is starting to droop.

I am sitting here with a sore throat. It worries me with my weakened system.
Ron's update:
I have been losing my hair for three weeks now. With all that I went through that is to be expected. I have a bald spot on the back of my head from laying in the hospital bed for so long. That probably won't grow back until my body decides it has enough energy to grow hair again.
Current weight: 302.4 lbs. Only 3.4 more pounds to Twoderland.
I have lost:
100.6 lbs since July
53.6 lbs since 6 Oct surgery
4.8 lbs last week
I have to lose approximately 12 more pounds to accomplish my first weight loss goal. It is to lose 100 lbs, from my doctors scales, and do it in less than 6 months.
I am in size 50 pants. Down from a 58. Part of this is I have shrunk enough to stop wearing them on my stomach and I am now wearing them at my waist. I started out in 6X shirts now I am wearing 2X.
I can now put my socks on while sitting in a chair. Before the only way I could put my socks on was to sit on the bed.
Although stairs are still a struggle I am walking without a cane.
My mom calls me a melting snowman. My stomach has a dent in it where my loose skin (soon to be my apron) is starting to droop.

@@kvoneye Great news !!!

I got the go ahead to eat all foods. That includes bread, rice, and Pasta. She's pleases with the 21 pound loss and I don't go back until April. Saw the NUT for the first time since surgery in Oct. I don't go back to her for about 6 months. That's my update for now. How is everyone else doing?

@@kvoneye You are doing great with your weight loss! I'm down 22 but with a week longer having surgery! Looks like we are loosing very similar! I'm just taking it day by day! I do well with my Protein, always rely on my Protein Shake if I haven't ate much. The Water is harder for me, I get busy & forget. Have to take benefiber every day to keep things moving. I'm staying completely away from all sugars, don't even want to start on that again. I walk when I can more days than not. Hope you meet your goal, if not I'm sure you will have loss as much as you have already & plus some!!! Best of luck to you, I'm right with ya!!

@@edie091371 I see progress every day. Today for the first time I was able to hold my balance while standing on one foot. I still have issues with stairs and curbs. Part of my right thigh is numb and now has a burning sensation when I take a step. Friday they cleared me for all foods except rice, Pasta and bread. I return to work full time 4 January. Today for lunch I had a turkey and dill pickle rollup. I still have not had any issues with any foods but it is only a matter of time.
403 High Weight in July 2015
356 Surgery Weight (- 47 lbs)
307 Current Weight (-49 lbs since surgery) This is probably high due to the hospital stay

@@edie091371 I see progress every day. Today for the first time I was able to hold my balance while standing on one foot. I still have issues with stairs and curbs. Part of my right thigh is numb and now has a burning sensation when I take a step. Friday they cleared me for all foods except rice, Pasta and bread. I return to work full time 4 January. Today for lunch I had a turkey and dill pickle rollup. I still have not had any issues with any foods but it is only a matter of time.
403 High Weight in July 2015
356 Surgery Weight (- 47 lbs)
307 Current Weight (-49 lbs since surgery) This is probably high due to the hospital stay

@@edie091371 I see progress every day. Today for the first time I was able to hold my balance while standing on one foot. I still have issues with stairs and curbs. Part of my right thigh is numb and now has a burning sensation when I take a step. Friday they cleared me for all foods except rice, Pasta and bread. I return to work full time 4 January. Today for lunch I had a turkey and dill pickle rollup. I still have not had any issues with any foods but it is only a matter of time.
403 High Weight in July 2015
356 Surgery Weight (- 47 lbs)
307 Current Weight (-49 lbs since surgery) This is probably high due to the hospital stay

@@edie091371 I see progress every day. Today for the first time I was able to hold my balance while standing on one foot. I still have issues with stairs and curbs. Part of my right thigh is numb and now has a burning sensation when I take a step. Friday they cleared me for all foods except rice, Pasta and bread. I return to work full time 4 January. Today for lunch I had a turkey and dill pickle rollup. I still have not had any issues with any foods but it is only a matter of time.
403 High Weight in July 2015
356 Surgery Weight (- 47 lbs)
307 Current Weight (-49 lbs since surgery) This is probably high due to the hospital stay

@@edie091371 I see progress every day. Today for the first time I was able to hold my balance while standing on one foot. I still have issues with stairs and curbs. Part of my right thigh is numb and now has a burning sensation when I take a step. Friday they cleared me for all foods except rice, Pasta and bread. I return to work full time 4 January. Today for lunch I had a turkey and dill pickle rollup. I still have not had any issues with any foods but it is only a matter of time.
403 High Weight in July 2015
356 Surgery Weight (- 47 lbs)
307 Current Weight (-49 lbs since surgery) This is probably high due to the hospital stay

Went to see my bariatric surgeon and NUT today. They are pleased with my weight loss. I am now on all foods (salad as well) except no rice, Pasta or bread. This is a dangerous time. Trying new foods. I can't wait to have a dill pickle wrap for some reason.
I am going to outpatient PT 3 times a week. I am still having issues with stairs and balance. They did a Brain MRI and found multiple issues with circulation. I have an appointment with a Neurologist 8 January to see about that and how bad the nerve damage s in my right thigh. It is numb and every time I take a step it burns.
@@60&goin4it I eat 3 times a day with no Snacks. 1/4 cup or 2oz per meal. At 3 months I will go to 1/3 cup or 3oz, 6 months 1/2 cup or 4oz, 9 months 3/4 cup or 6oz, 12 months 1 cup or 8 oz. Next month on 6 January I will graduate to 1/3 cup.
My B12 was high as well. I am now taking it every other day. They forgot to do a few test so I will have to go back to get them done.
@@Mogwaicat what is chicken sausage and where do you find it? I guess I have had my head in the sand because I have never heard of it. It could be because I live in the boonies and they don't have the fancy stuff here.
@@L.Harmony I can't say I have had any emotional days YET.

I had a horrible weekend. I are donuts and a couple bites of my bday cake without getting sick. I see the dr on Tues for a check up and I will finally see the NUT do the first time since surgery on Oct 15. I'm down 21 pounds and still have 80 to go. I'm going to Vegas in Feb and want to be down another 40. I know my Protein isn't where it needs to be and my fluids are hit and miss once in a while. What's everyone else been doing to hit their goals?
That should have said I ate

@@Mogwaicat Your plan of trying new things later in the day is a good idea!! I have noticed that if I don't get my Protein for the day or Water, I feel it the next day every time. I'm tired & achy! Its so hard especially the water, I get busy & before I know it I'm behind on my amounts! Its so easy to forget!!!! I think I will tie my water bottle around my neck to remember!!

Finally had a chance to read through your more recent posts. To share: I had a 4 week stall but once it cracked (I didn't DO anything to crack it I just stuck to program), the weight started to come off again. I'm between 2-3 lbs a week, which is a great rate. It's not crazy noticeable so I'm not fielding questions like 'what have you done?' And I'm hoping it also means I won't lose my hair.
I eat almost all Protein. I have some carbs to keep fibre up and very few vegetables/no fruit yet. I find I can't get my protein in when I attempt a more balanced way of eating so I'm sticking with bran, dairy products and meat. I'm hoping I'll be more balanced eventually.
I'm not exercising at all but the plan is to bring it in the new year. My program so no working out for 3 months to allow for proper internal healing and no weight lifting for 6 months.
My only real struggle (other than feeling like I'm eating too much fat) is my mood. When there's stress or something happens that would usually send me to the fridge, I find myself lashing out a bit. Im trying to not be horrible but I can feel myself taking it out on my partner. I get irrationally upset when he eats things I can't eat. It's dumb. I don't know. I'm crying over movies and even a commercial once. He looks at me like he's a little afraid of me. Lol
Anyway, I read everyone's posts in here and I hope we keep the group going. Imagine a year from now?!? How we can be congratulating each other and celebrating our successes! We'll have seen each other through the year (and beyond!) and we can laugh and say, "remember when we were freaking out over stalls and crying and yelling at our partner?" Lol