Zzzombrie

I stall for a few weeks at a time then lose 10#s quickly, then stall again.
GP 01/07/15
HW 247
SW 230
CW 156
You'll get there, just keep at it.

Blanket your egos or else you're just trolls.

I'm scheduled for plication in Dec.

Absolutely! The best ones will be called tight-lacing corsets. The lowest I've seen them is $70. I'm not sure how much the rubber ones are. The boning (what keeps the corset form) should at least be steel spiral with a steel "busk" at the front or back for strength. If you get one with an opening in the front and lacing at the back, those are the easiest to get in and out of.

I had plication in Mexico on 1/7/15. I made my doctor's goal 9 mo post-op.
HW 247
SW 230
CW 160
5'6"/31/f
I suffered from severe muscle cramping in my transverse abdominals on my right side following surgery which stunted my exercise routine. Cramping has slowly subsided indicating that it was nerve damage. A friend of mine with similar stats got gastric sleeve a day before me and our weight loss is identical. I do not restrict food types but can no longer eat high sugary foods, though my intolerance is weakening over time. I'm very satisfied with this surgery and am happy with my intact stomach. When I stall, I find that eating more diverse calories jump starts weight loss. Feel free to ask any questions you have.

I am 6 weeks post op and I have lost 24lbs since surgery but I was working on my weight loss journey for 2 1/2 years solid before. I started in 2013 at 515lbs and began my surgeons program weighing in at 399lbs in May of 2015, And on December 9th on surgery day I weighed in at 297lbs. So far I am down 242lbs total in pre-op and post-op weight loss. This is a great post.  

@ zzzombrie you can do it! I started taking Biotin Vitamin and I believe that helped still have some bare Patches but this year I'm trying acceptance.. awe and I'm sure you look fab! My fab body looks like it's been through a strong wind tunnel for 20 plus years..lol @@mduffield post op was ok..comparing it to the sleeve n gallbladder removal experience it was a breeze I'm only 2 weeks out first time I've ever had stitches they are bothersome I had 475cc silicone with a lift still very swollen should be a full c after I was a dd before surgery went to a mushy saggy a lol . I had to do it my girls were always so good to me had to help em back out lol and thank you xoxo. Now on to accepting my face. .such drastic changes messed with my mental.. I miss my old chubby cheeks :/

We're almost twins! I was 245 at surgery and am at 178 today. No exercise. I am discouraged and mad at myself for not taking full advantage of the honeymoon phase, which I fear is over. I've let some bad habits creep back in - sugar, alcohol, carbs. Still losing but only 1-2 lbs per month. I'm recommitting this week...getting rid of the bad stuff and trying to get to goal once and for all!

Look I'm a success story now! Surgery November 18th 2014 biggest at 330 (in summer of 2012). Day of surgery 275. Today somewhere between 150 and 160! Honestly haven't seen a scale in literally months..  

Who's ready to kick 2016 booty ! Finally maintaining my weight at 115 to 118 and have over an in h of regrowth of hair and new tatas

I can't tell you why people gain after reaching goal.....but I'd bet it has a lot to do with all of the things you listed plus a dozen more. All I know is that I have maintained within 4-5 pounds of my lowest weight for 14 months and I do it by eating healthy and working the plan every single day. I go back to basic Protein and veggies or even a couple days of liquid Protein "preop" diet if I pop even one pound above my range. I don't eat perfect every day, but I am proactive when I know I'm going to eat off plan and make sure I start any holidays, binge weekends, etc at the bottom of my bounce range.
I have done this through the loss of two beloved pets and my best friends suicide. I've never felt more depressed than I am right now. But being a successful WLS patient is a priority for me and I've worked hard not to deal with my emotions through food and alcohol. Gaining my weight back would be oh, so easy. You just have to figure out how to deal with life and make the option of slipping back into old habits simply and completely unacceptable.

So this is my last weigh in since I wont be able to weigh in for Thursday. I am excited because not only did I make my goal, I passed it and I'm so happy to have passed my goal and made it into twonderland!!!!!!!
Final weigh in 298
Thank you @@stephh
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Here is my progress at 157 surgery 3/23/2015

Hope everyone has a great new year and keep up the good work

Zzzombrie....do u know any negative shrinks? I did meet a guy who was rabidly opposed to bariatric surgery. He had some sort of contraption in his office that once he felt u r ready, he hooked u up to this'game' on his puter....but idiocy to the side, i have met mostly positive shrinkos.
I just got dx of a stress fracture in my knee. Im grounded...and eating like an ass. Happy new year

I had plication in Mexico on 1/7/15. I made my doctor's goal 9 mo post-op.
HW 247
SW 230
CW 160
5'6"/31/f
I suffered from severe muscle cramping in my transverse abdominals on my right side following surgery which stunted my exercise routine. Cramping has slowly subsided indicating that it was nerve damage. A friend of mine with similar stats got gastric sleeve a day before me and our weight loss is identical. I do not restrict food types but can no longer eat high sugary foods, though my intolerance is weakening over time. I'm very satisfied with this surgery and am happy with my intact stomach. When I stall, I find that eating more diverse calories jump starts weight loss. Feel free to ask any questions you have.

154.6

Many salutes to you sir. You've come a long way in life. I hope the next 15 years treats you very well.

Let's see if I can get this to work. I started off at 316 (top Hawaii picture). On April 1st had the surgery and now down to 225. I'm so pumped up. I was in a wheel chair about 12 years ago and learned how to walk like a baby. So to be able to get up and out, and to get back down to my military or detective weight is awesome.

Thanks Dub, I appreciate it. I was injured at 9/11 and by two drunks in the line of duty. The last crash really almost killed me and made me permanently disabled, so it contributed to my weight gain. So everyday is a benchmark. Merry Christmas.

Avoiding the scale today because TOM.

yay I jst stepped on to the scale it says (190)184 so that makes 6 Lbs feels good to be back on track

As a relative newbie I am wondering @ how much people are actually consuming who are more advanced than the first few weeks. There seems to be a real disconnect between my mouth and my stomach. I feel something in my stomach and cannot identify it as "full" but just let's say 'xxx' and yet, my mouth will want to have more and more shoveled in. I had the grocer cut up prepared grilled salmon into 2 oz chunks. I ate one yesterday (even tho I wasn't supposed to start til today) and then followed that with almost 3/4 can artichoke hearts (canned veggies permitted) and an ice pop. I couldn't finish the pop. It started coming back on me. But my mouth wanted more. I kept thinking I will feel better if I swallow this or that. As it turnedout, I couldn't even take my meds last nite...no room.
I am still looking for a shrink for support and still breaking off with the old one who is ill and still astounded that I could go thru all the abuse of surgery and not be able to disciplin myself better.
I'm not even sure what I feel....
Do wish there was a databank of shrinks who specalize in bariatrics...

Just for perspective, I remember when I was in my early 20's I would fluctuate between 112 and 115 pounds. Never more, never less - for several years. I think it is completely normal to fluctuate about 5 pounds.
At this point I am still losing and I only weigh once every 2 or 3 weeks. I can't weigh daily - it really means nothing to me. I want to know real progress, not if I had too much burrito the night before. I will say that I will weigh myself the morning after I have had a particularly good BM session - not the day of the session, but the morning after. It seems to clear everything out and I always weigh less. I only weigh first thing in the morning (before showers, Water, or anything else) and I weigh myself in just my undies (no jewelry or clothes). I absolutely DO NOT weigh myself around the time of my period. Who needs the pressure?
Good luck with your research :-)

Whoa! You've been having it rough chica, but you've still come so far and you should always remember that. Did you take progress pics or keep a record of your stats? Maybe you should carry them around with you to remind yourself, and whatever a-hole who is still fat-shaming you, that you are amazing and have conquered much this year. Even if you aren't at goal yet, even if you stall, even if you get temporarily distracted, you will get there and you always have us as your cheerleaders. I hate shaming of any kind and will defend the honor of anyone regardless of how strong or resilient I think they are because shame can make mince meat of us all if we're not careful. Do not stand for it even if you have to be a little harsh because they might not realize what they are doing and the harm they cause based in the darkness of their own insecurities.

I'm trying I signed up with my trainer today and bough some meal prep containers and completely threw out every single piece of junk food in my house. plus I gave my debit card to my husband and said if I'm not with you then I don't need it cause a drive thru is very tempting. i need to just get motivated. If I could lose this weight I gained and breath a little I would be ok. So I guess the new year it what I need to get back in track.