Missy161

Thank you! Today is a better day! Throwing up is absolutely no fun and of course the main concern is causing any damage to the insides....


Lapband placed: 8/2011
Lapband removed: 3/2017
VSG: 8/2/2017

I like premier in chocolate flavor. They are low sugar high Protein

I buy premier strawberry and cream. It's low in sugar and taste pretty good!

Sleeved 8/10/17 HT: 5'2
HW: 214 SW: 212 CW: 193 Goal: 155

Thanks for reaching out- that's the first step. We're all in the same boat. It's a great site for support and to be able to talk to people who have been right where you are.


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 181 GW 135

Awesome Pixie! Congrats! How did you do it??

Way to go Missy!! Half way!! That's awesome!

I think 37 pounds is great. I had vsg on June 22 and have lost 25 which I think is average. My doc said. Like 20-25 the first month and 10-12 after that. My husband had gastric bypass 11 years ago. I don't remember how fast he lost weight but he lost like 80 pounds the first year- you're almost at half of that! Be encouraged. Track everything you eat and stick to your plan.


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 198 GW 135

271.6

9/22/17

Btw, thank you for running this. It's nice to have the accountability and a place to check in once a week!

180.4
Still losing!
Almost halfway to my total goal of 88 lbs down.


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 181 GW 135

180.4
Still losing!
Almost halfway to my total goal of 88 lbs down.


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 181 GW 135

@Walter.SobchakYeah I was sleeved July 14th. 2 months ago...
I don't have a support group and I don't see a counselor or therapist. I'm just not ready to open up this vault of repressed emotions because I'm afraid of how low and dark it can get. I Just can't seek help. I've made appointments to see a therapist and cancel. I just can't do it.
I want to cry. I'm so disappointed I am falling back into old habits. This morning, I had a Protein Bar and I'm drinking Water. I WILL NOT get a kid's sized meal or have fast food and I'm giving up soda. I can't go back to old ways. I slipped up but time to get back to my goal. I don't ever want to go back to feeling the way I did before, I was miserable. I want to cry just writing this...

I'm feeling similarly. I ate a candy bar for the first time today- sleeved june 22. I have my nutritionist 3 month follow up tomorrow. I'm going to get some new strategies from her and Protein ideas because I'm out of them!



Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 181 GW 135

You do not look sickly- like the first response said- people get used to you heavy and will get used to you thin! I think you look great!


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 181 GW 135

This is a personal choice. A rough estimate is "around 50 net carbs". If you want to be in ketosis then keep your net carbs under 20 (net is total minus fiber). 50 is still low carb but not usually in ketosis. Up to 100 is still relatively low carb. Over 100 is gonna slow weight loss.
Of course getting more Fiber is good.

Just take it hour by hour. Don't worry about getting through the day, that can be overwhelming. Just worry about eating and drinking right for the next hour. Then just keep making it hour by hour.

Good luck OP, we are on your side.

Sometimes we need to put barriers up in front of ourselves.
The most obvious barrier to swinging by the drivethrough is lack of money.
Pack your lunch and leave your money at home. If you need to pay for parking, just bring enough cash to cover that.

Hey guys, got a call and my surgeon wants me at the hospital @ 5:30 a.m. instead of 6:30 a.m. Please say a little prayer for me and all our friends going through surgery. Can't lie, feeling a little scared, but I know God will see me through. Goodnight all and Godspeed on our new journey.

That does sound unreasonable. Up your Water . That's all I can say.


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 181 GW 135

I seem to only be able to do it on my computer, not the mobile app.

Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app

Today is 1 year out for me. 365 days ago I was trying to sleep and being woken up by a nurse every 90 minutes.
Now I here I am at 161, down from 285. I hit a low of 157.4, which worries me what with gaining a little.
A few things I've noticed: 1) I can eat quite a bit without much discomfort, 2) I definitely get hungry, in some ways more so than before, and 3) I don't think it's possible to maintain the rigidity of the initial diet forever, and I need to figure out the lifetime maintenance part.
What about others 1 year out? What have you learned? How was your journey?

Holy cow! So your doctor expects you to have lost 111 pounds in a 6 month period. I haven't heard of a doctor expecting such a massive amoùnt of weight to be lost in such a short amount of time. I honestly think that is ridiculous.
It sounds like you are doing everything to follow the plan. I would not pay too much attention to trying to lose 60 more pounds over the next 3 months. Just keep doing what you are doing. You have already lost quite a good chunk of weight in the first 3 months and you should not be surprised if weight loss slows down a little, or if you have stalls along the way.
Cogratulations on the weight you've already lost.

9/15/17 181.6


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 184 GW 135

What is it? A pair of leggings with an app that takes your lower body measurements then matches you with pants that are meant to "fit like a glove" based on your measurements
Would I recommend it: With reservations
Pros: Makes consistent measurements easy, records data for you, charts make seeing progress easy
Cons: "One size fits all" is not great for plus sizes**, app wouldn't work on my Samsung Galaxy S4 but did work on my S8, company support/service is kinda...awful. I haven't contacted them personally, but their responses to customer questions on-line look defensive/snarky.

I bought these leggings because I hate taking my measurements with a tape measure. I can't really do it on my own and getting help from other people means not a whole lot of consistency. I saw an ad on Facebook for the leggings and app and decided to buy them (AFTER finding a coupon - definitely don't pay full price for these). These are a "one size fits all" product, which as most of us know, does not really mean one size fits all of us. I modified the leggings to make them comfortable to use; knowing that the technology that makes these leggings and the app work is built into the waistband and is clearly visible when turned inside-out, I avoided this area. I cut off the bottom of the leggings to create what I call "hot pants" (teeny short-shorts that don't have to battle my thighs). I left the crotch intact so I could ensure that I always have the hot pants pulled on to the same position.
When I first bought the leggings, I attempted to use them but could not make the app work on my phone. My device platform wasn't supported - it appears that if your device is any older than a Samsung Galaxy S6, it will not work for you. Keep that in mind if you're considering the purchase and don't have a newer phone or tablet to borrow for this purpose.
Once I got the app and leggings connected and working, it was a smooth and easy experience. You hit the button the front of the leggings until a little light comes on, then hold still for just a few seconds while it takes your measurements. Your measurements then appear on screen and you can choose to save the results or remeasure. I do it twice just for consistency and make sure I've got everything in the right position. If you pull them up or down too far, you'll get skewed results.
The app itself is still sort of useless to me beyond the measurements at the moment. The brands in their database simply don't have plus sizes right now (I've read this is changing but haven't seen it yet) so the recommendations for jeans won't be helpful until I "shrink" a little more. If you're further along in your journey and are closer to size 18 and below, this will probably be much more valuable to you.
Conclusions
If you have a supported device and are willing to make minor modifications, this is a good tool. If you don't mind using traditional measuring and recording methods or aren't into lots of data, I wouldn't bother.

I'm right there with you. I have 4 kids and a husband. I've never taken care of myself or out myself first. It feels strange to do that. It's kind of fun though. I'm enjoying getting myself ready for work and not fretting about clothes. I've gotten a new haircut and some new makeup. I still take care of my family , but I'm not putting myself last anymore. I think you might feel the same way once you are post surgery.


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 185 GW 135

At 12 weeks I've lost 38 pounds since the preop diet. That's an average of just over 3 lbs per week. I had a few weeks with no scale movement and then at 8 weeks it picked up again with a nearly 4 lb weight loss one week. This week no loss again, but that's because of my food choices one day.
Definitely is a slow journey , but I try to keep it in perspective.


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 184 GW 135