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Hi all , 6 weeks post op today!! Original weight 128.5kg or 283.29 pounds , today's weight is 110.1kg or 242.72 pound . So as of today Iv lost 18.4 kg or 40.56 pounds ! Yai me!!!

Hi all , 6 weeks post op today!! Original weight 128.5kg or 283.29 pounds , today's weight is 110.1kg or 242.72 pound . So as of today Iv lost 18.4 kg or 40.56 pounds ! Yai me!!!

Hi all , 6 weeks post op today!! Original weight 128.5kg or 283.29 pounds , today's weight is 110.1kg or 242.72 pound . So as of today Iv lost 18.4 kg or 40.56 pounds ! Yai me!!!

The first couple of weeks are rough but please tell her to keep the faith things start to get better and before she knows it she is in love with her new life.!????

I'm 5 weeks out. I've been stalled for 2 weeks, which I know from reading on here is very typical, but it's still incredibly frustrating and a real head game.

I am almost 8 weeks post op. I have lost about 40lbs without exercise (I start Water aerobics tomorrow). At my 6 week check up two weeks ago I was scolded because I don't eat enough and I have lost too much weight. In fact, I have lost another 10lbs since I last saw the doctor; she isn't going to be happy with me.
It takes me about a hour to drink a Protein shake and the only one I can tolerate right has 14g of Protein (in comparison to premier which has 30g). I eat so little that I try to make it count so I will eat meat/eggs and try to snack on nuts and cheese. Then fruits and vegetables. Let's take today for example: I tried to make myself a Protein Drink but my kid drank it all so I had some Water. For lunch I had a small apple, again shared with my kid. About 3 hours later I started on my Protein Drink and finished it. A couple of hours later I had an egg and about 6 grapes. When I got home from work I had 4 slices of sausage (size of a quarter) and 6 penne Pasta. I say all of that to say: I am a work in progress.

I'm 6.5 weeks post Op. Down 35 lbs and so many inches that I'm thrilled. I am swimming laps and jogging for an hour a day. Loving exercise because I'm amazed and thrilled at how much my body can do now!! Breakfast every day is a Protein Shake. Without that, I don't get enough Protein into my day.
I still struggle to get all my Water in but I'm working on it.

Omg I LOVE zumba. Seriously on tough days I stare at the clock waiting for class (like today... only 4 more hrs!). Never found a workout I enjoyed so much.

Zumba is on my "to do" list once I'm released for more intense exercise!

It's not always how much you are doing in terms of time...I think in order to keep the motivation going, you have to have an idea as to why you are doing it.
The reality is with rapid weight loss you are going to have saggy skin. It may or may not shrink eventually, but firming the muscles will help give contour and tone. Cardio will improve skin health giving you your best chance to avoid plastic surgery.
So you are doing the right thing balancing weights and cardio. I just walked first two weeks, put in elliptical on week three and light weights by week four. Increased intensity by no more than 10% a week until 2 months post surgery and then started doing heavier weights and month 3 began the Couch to 5K program so I could put running in the mix. Now I'm going to a very heavy HITT weight program, but taking more days off to recover and will mix walk and run days with that.
Keep challenging yourself, and have some fun. Did you know if you climb a 11,000 foot mountain with a 20 pound pack for 8 hours you will burn 6,000 calories? Lost three pounds doing that.

Hi all, after 4 weeks off back to Zumba class today, great workout feel fantastic!! Can't wait for next week!! Cheers to Zumba ! ????????

Hi all, after 4 weeks off back to Zumba class today, great workout feel fantastic!! Can't wait for next week!! Cheers to Zumba ! ????????

Have you been cleared for excerise yet by your surgeon? Usually they like you to wait at least 6 weeks for weights and anything really strenuous?

Pre-op I aimed for at least 60 minutes a day.

My surgeon released me for cardio at 2 weeks post-op. He just didn't want me lifting weights. I am 3.5 weeks post and haven't exercised at all yet. I plan to do 30 mins a day and work up to an hour.

Take in consideration that all doctors work so differently and that's what you should go by when it comes to exercising. Mine cleared me for all types of exercise after week 3. As long that I feel good while at it and to not try to do more that I can handle. So started longer walks and weight lifting. Hope this helps.

I thought the hunger gherelin hormone was gone

Thanks !! Yeah I live in Sydney!!! I'm always googling pounds !