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I was diagnosed with PCOS over 10 years ago and struggled to lose weight despite a very active lifestyle. I'm now 7 months post-op and down over 65lbs. I've recently hit a stall but I think it's secondary to working out so much (lots of muscle mass coming on) and me being a little more liberal with my carbs. This has been the best life decision I've made to date besides following Christ.

If you haven't already I would try it. My trainer has been AMAZING. I started with him 5 weeks post-op (in the pool for the first couple times). I told him about my surgery up front and he helped me start with body weight things that were under my lifting restrictions and then we advanced once I got full clearance. I'm doing 2 times a week now at almost 6 months out and I'm physically stronger than when I was in high school playing competitive sports. I feel great and my trainer has encouraged me through each step and as he took the time to learn what my nutrition/water goals were holds me accountable for them.

So I'm down 58 pounds and have been hovering around 180-182 for about the past month. Time to step up the exercise? It has been super cold here (I live in the northern part of Illinois) and hard to get out and move around much. Tossing around the idea of a treadmill for the home. I am down to a comfortable size 12-14 and have been able to wear size Medium in other things. I sleep better, have a TON more energy, feel more beautiful, strong and healthy than ever. Still haven't eaten any Pasta or bread or rice yet. I did eat some sweets at my son's wedding, but I had planned that and I haven't done it since. I am so glad I had this surgery. I do feel like it was the best decision I have made in a LONG time. Thank you...all of you July sleevers...for your support. I appreciate you all more than you know!

I'm doing amazing! Honestly my surgery and recovery went great and I have already lost over 65 lbs. Down to size 10 for jeans and medium tops!!! I started working out with a trainer twice a week after I was cleared at my 6 week appointment and then do extra cardio days. I have developed a love for weight lifting and exercise. I completed my first 5k last month and am hoping to do a sprint triathlon this spring/summer. I'm also thrilled that as my weight is back to a safe range I'm back riding horses (English riding) 1-2x a week and have even started jumping smaller jumps again.
I think the holidays were the biggest challenge I had. I gave myself a little grace and let myself eat a few carb-heavy foods (a couple bites of Pasta, a sliver a cheesecake, etc) but did better than expected and still lost weight. Also having to work hard to not make bad choices on my call days at the hospital (I'm a physician) when I get stressed but so far it's going great and my colleagues have been very supportive.

What’s your next goal? A sprint triathlon if I can get more comfortable with my new bike, I want to jump a 2'6 fence out of a canter by this summer (I hadn't ridden since early HS so getting back into it). I listed my goal weight here as 150 but I really just want to see how strong and toned I can get without being totally bulky as I'm already so close to 150 and I have a feeling I can surpass it.

I'm doing amazing! Honestly my surgery and recovery went great and I have already lost over 65 lbs. Down to size 10 for jeans and medium tops!!! I started working out with a trainer twice a week after I was cleared at my 6 week appointment and then do extra cardio days. I have developed a love for weight lifting and exercise. I completed my first 5k last month and am hoping to do a sprint triathlon this spring/summer. I'm also thrilled that as my weight is back to a safe range I'm back riding horses (English riding) 1-2x a week and have even started jumping smaller jumps again.
I think the holidays were the biggest challenge I had. I gave myself a little grace and let myself eat a few carb-heavy foods (a couple bites of Pasta, a sliver a cheesecake, etc) but did better than expected and still lost weight. Also having to work hard to not make bad choices on my call days at the hospital (I'm a physician) when I get stressed but so far it's going great and my colleagues have been very supportive.

What’s your next goal? A sprint triathlon if I can get more comfortable with my new bike, I want to jump a 2'6 fence out of a canter by this summer (I hadn't ridden since early HS so getting back into it). I listed my goal weight here as 150 but I really just want to see how strong and toned I can get without being totally bulky as I'm already so close to 150 and I have a feeling I can surpass it.

I think it is very much a personal decision for you. My dad came with me for mine (my mom died unexpectedly about 9 months before my surgery) as he wasn't comfortable with me being there alone. I sent him back to my place for the night though. I personally live at the hospital (I'm a physician) so I didn't feel the need to have "support" there and I'm good about making sure I get anything that I really need. The nurses got onto me for getting myself up and to bathroom, taking off and reapplying my SCD's, walking without help, etc but I honestly only felt bad for the first few hours and it was more from anesthesia.

All I used was my phone and charger, pillow, and toothbrush. I changed into a pair of workout pants and tshirt before going home but literally nothing else (laptop, slippers, PJs, toiletries, makeup, etc) I packed got out of suitcare as I was so tired post op I didn't even want to watch TV

At 6 weeks I started working out with my personal trainer 2x a week. We did some pool based workouts and then started with body weight and core exercises. Have been amping it up since then.
Now (4.5 months out and 58lbs gone) I still do 2x a week with him- we lift (dead lifting, squats with weights, lunges with weights, leg presses, arms, etc), do lots of core stability training, and recently have started working on running. I'm looking at doing a couple 5k runs in next couple months and doing a sprint triathlon in April. I also do 2x a week of cardio (mostly walk/run intervals but sometimes swim) and ride English equestrian 1-2x a week as well. I rode and jumped in HS so now being in early 30's and healthy again felt like the time to go back as I love horses and hopefully will buy one in a year or two.

The only time I've done Italian I ordered a side of meatballs with marinara sauce. Super yummy

My first solid was a crockpot shredded chicken cooked with low-fat cream cheese and salsa verde

I'm celebrating a great Texas Tech victory last night and about to go hiking with some friends. I'm up in West Texas visiting my dad for the holiday so this evening will cook him dinner (chili) and enjoy watching football. Then drive home tomorrow.
Creekimp- tell your daughter good luck with her studies. I am a physician and the hard work is worth it.

I'm celebrating a great Texas Tech victory last night and about to go hiking with some friends. I'm up in West Texas visiting my dad for the holiday so this evening will cook him dinner (chili) and enjoy watching football. Then drive home tomorrow.
Creekimp- tell your daughter good luck with her studies. I am a physician and the hard work is worth it.

I had surgery 7/10. I'm down 51lbs which since i had a lower starting weight and PCOS/hypothyroidism I'm really happy with. I am working out with a trainer twice a week plus another 3-4 days of cardio or extra strength training. I'm getting Protein in easily but sometimes struggle a little with Water at work. Right now I'm in the 800-1000 kcal/day range. I've had to order new clothing for work (professional wear) and for the gym because all my old stuff was becoming baggy!

I had surgery 7/10. I'm down 51lbs which since i had a lower starting weight and PCOS/hypothyroidism I'm really happy with. I am working out with a trainer twice a week plus another 3-4 days of cardio or extra strength training. I'm getting Protein in easily but sometimes struggle a little with Water at work. Right now I'm in the 800-1000 kcal/day range. I've had to order new clothing for work (professional wear) and for the gym because all my old stuff was becoming baggy!

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The first 5 days were really tough for me. I just did my best and I spent 24 hours in the hospital where they had me on IV fluids which helped "tank me up". I think I was in the 50 ounces range for those days. Now I can drink 4-8 ounces of Clear Liquids in an hour (I'm 3 weeks out) . I just started pureed foods and only was able to get in a few bites before feeling full. I know I will still need to get a good amount of Protein in through liquids for now as even 1/4 cup of refried Beans wasn't doable.

The first 5 days were really tough for me. I just did my best and I spent 24 hours in the hospital where they had me on IV fluids which helped "tank me up". I think I was in the 50 ounces range for those days. Now I can drink 4-8 ounces of Clear Liquids in an hour (I'm 3 weeks out) . I just started pureed foods and only was able to get in a few bites before feeling full. I know I will still need to get a good amount of Protein in through liquids for now as even 1/4 cup of refried Beans wasn't doable.

depends on what your surgeon says- my surgeon does 3 weeks of liquids before any pureed of soft foods.
I really struggled with Protein Shakes but did well with the Protein Fruit Drinks on here and the nectar products.

I told my co-workers (we are all physicians) and they have been so supportive (a couple even bringing me Protein samples from relatives who had WLS). We also eat in our office so I knew not telling them they would figure it out. This morning was our monthly birthday celebration Breakfast with Bagels and it was hard to say no mentally. It's been nice to have the support of people around me. I haven't told all the nurses and other people I work with yet but am not afraid to tell them if it comes up.