BT816
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Where does everyone live? (General area)
BT816 replied to it'sonlythefirststep's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Howdy, neighbor. Raymore, MO here! -
Flying later today, and loving the complete lack of anxiety - it's a real NSV. When I went on a trip this time last year, I spent days worried about whether or not I'd need a seat belt extender, researching seat widths and checking to see if the flight was full hoping no one would sit by me. Haven't given it one thought this year!
I do still have to deal with the whole aspect of being 6'4" and flying, but I'm cool with that. Bring on the cramped spaces!
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This is awesome, Mike, way to go! I just signed up for my first trail half marathon, it's the first weekend in October. I did a road half marathon last month, but I love hiking and I'm way more interested in doing more trail running than road. Love all the pics, keep up the great work!
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I've used the FitBit Blaze for 18 months or so, and it is still in great condition. I'm happy with it, overall, but was thinking about moving to one of the Garmin Forerunner's soon. I'd like to get some more advanced running/HR stats that the FitBit doesn't offer.
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I found the Kirkland brand stool softeners worked fairly well. On the opposite end of the spectrum, I had to cut my run short this morning and walk the last mile home with my cheeks clenched for dear life. Of course, I can go a few days without a BM and then it hits at the absolute worst time. Now, that was stressful!
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Rock the Parkway Half Marathon - April 2018
BT816 posted a gallery image in Before and After Gastric Sleeve Photos
From the album: After Pics
Finished my first half marathon! -
Three days to go until my first half marathon, and feeling pretty good! Got my last "long run" in over the weekend, a bit over 11 miles. I'll be just shy of 10 months post-op when I run on Saturday and it's been a great ride so far!
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Fantastic work, sir!
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Question for the Men. Help me out here guys.
BT816 replied to Seahawks Fan's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm almost always in the 1200-1500 range right now at nine months post-op. My dietitian increased my calorie intake a bit following my six-month follow-up visit based on my increased ability to exercise. Typically, I'll hit 100-110g protein and I'm not perfect so my calorie count does include a cookie now and then. At this point I'm running ~4 hours a week and doing strength training 2-3 times a week, so I try to stay closer to 1500 cal/day. Weight-loss wise, I've shed about 85% of my excess weight (225 being my initial goal, but looking at myself at 243 right now I think I should aim for something lower than 225) so I am only losing a pound or two a week right now. That's the way it goes so I'm fine with that, have still seen difference in measurements & clothes fitting over the past few months despite the slower weight loss. -
Way to go!
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Oh snap, thanks for the heads up on the Sam's sale! It's already a good deal at the $16.99 or whatever they are normally, but I'll be loading up at $12.99! I think the last ones I got had a Feb. 2019 expiration so I can store up. I might have to go this evening and avoid the Saturday morning crowd.
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From the album: After Pics
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Where does everyone live? (General area)
BT816 replied to it'sonlythefirststep's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Kansas City, MO here! -
From the album: After Pics
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Finally breaking out of a month-long, self-inflicted stall. I found out the hard way that you can still squeeze plenty of empty calories and carbs into your tiny stomach if you aren't being disciplined & following your plan. Back on track, now, and just broke into triple digits! Gonna stay focused, keep tracking and make sure protein goals are always met.
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Good for you! Glad you're back on track and wishing you the best!
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Calories at 4 months
BT816 replied to Emailkariann's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm just over four months out now, and usually end the day around 1000-1100 calories. I've never received a specific target from my doc or nutritionist, but since I recently increased my protein goals my calories went up a bit as well. -
Almost a year out -- progress.
BT816 replied to BostonGary's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
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Alcohol! When did you first drink
BT816 replied to Supernovae's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had 1 vodka water with lime at around 2 months post-op; I'm wasn't a regular drinker before surgery (a few beers every now and then, but won't go back to that due to calories and carbonation), and I felt nothing out of the ordinary after one drink. No passing out or any feeling tipsy or anything like that, maybe that bar just serves weak drinks. -
At four weeks I mostly kept it to walking on the treadmill and doing pretty short stints on the elliptical, aiming for 90 minutes of activity a week. At 5 weeks post-op I was able to do some moderate hiking & backpacking while on vacation, about 4-5 miles at a time max and my pack was only 20-25 lbs. I started back with strength training around 8 weeks post-op, was weak as all heck and still building back up to where I was pre-op. Now (four months post-op) my routine is a 3 mile jog early each morning, free weights 2-3 times a week and yoga 1-2 hours a week.
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I Want To See Before & After Pics! (Cont'd)
BT816 replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I'll post a "before & during" pic since I'm four months post-op today and have about 50 lbs. left to hit my initial goal. Before picture is from January 2017, the during is from a week ago. First time I had put on decent clothes in a while, I had to run to J.C. Penney to pick up a cheap pair of slacks and dress shirt since I plan on dropping a few more sizes. -
January 2017 vs. October 2017
BT816 posted a gallery image in Before and After Gastric Sleeve Photos
From the album: After Pics
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August 2017 (2 months post-op)
BT816 posted a gallery image in Before and After Gastric Sleeve Photos
From the album: After Pics
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From the album: After Pics
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