336Mike

If I learn anything outside of increasing fruit and strength training I'll pass it along.

VSG 10/11/17
HW = 360
SW = 292
GW = 220 3/7/18
CW = 205 @ 6'5"
155 pounds gone! [emoji256]

I’m in the same boat. I’m 6’4” and currently sitting at 194lbs. I’ve been so focused on the losing weight part that it is now hard to wrap my head around changing my eating again to just maintain weight. I am really just beginning to explore this stage of the journey though so don’t really have much insight to offer yet.

My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner! Many of us get cold feet during the process, it's normal. Do what is right for you.

VSG 10/11/17
HW = 360
SW = 292
GW = 220 3/7/18
CW = 205 @ 6'5"
155 pounds gone! [emoji256]

Any other October sleevers trying to maintain weight at this point? What's working for you? I've started to increase complex carbs (fruit) and strength training. Waiting to see how it goes. Feeling good where I am and don't want to lose anymore.



VSG 10/11/17
HW = 360
SW = 292
GW = 220 3/7/18
CW = 205 @ 6'5"
155 pounds gone!

My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner! Many of us get cold feet during the process, it's normal. Do what is right for you.

VSG 10/11/17
HW = 360
SW = 292
GW = 220 3/7/18
CW = 205 @ 6'5"
155 pounds gone! [emoji256]

HW 292

SW 281

GW 160

CW 150

Vsg 5/2/2016

Surgery saved my life. Some days were definitely harder than others but overall I have no regrets!

Just checking in. So happy with my decision still. Currently 142 pounds[emoji4]        

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My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner! Many of us get cold feet during the process, it's normal. Do what is right for you.

VSG 10/11/17
HW = 360
SW = 292
GW = 220 3/7/18
CW = 205 @ 6'5"
155 pounds gone! [emoji256]

My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner! Many of us get cold feet during the process, it's normal. Do what is right for you.

VSG 10/11/17
HW = 360
SW = 292
GW = 220 3/7/18
CW = 205 @ 6'5"
155 pounds gone! [emoji256]

Now that strawberries and bananas sounds good!! I'm going to have to try that now.

VSG 10/11/17
HW = 360
SW = 292
GW = 220 3/7/18
CW = 205 @ 6'5"
155 pounds gone! [emoji256]

Good luck! Great call getting a new baseline, your basal metabolic rate is weight/age/sex sensitive so it would certainly have lowered after dropping over 150 lbs! You'll want SOME cardio, but more for just warm up than full fat burn, lifting cold can cause damages.
I've become very fond of some strawberries and a banana, sliced up and chilled, so good LOL

Great questions. I went to my support group mtg last night and asked the nutritionist. She is scheduling me for my 1yr RMR follow up since I'm past my goal. That'll tell me how many calories I burn resting and give me a new baseline. I have stopped cardio and ramped up weight training over the past week so that should help too. I haven't been a big fruit eater but the nutritionist suggested the same so I'll hop on that bandwagon. Thanks.

VSG 10/11/17
HW = 360
SW = 292
GW = 220 3/7/18
CW = 205 @ 6'5"
155 pounds gone!

Congrats!!

VSG 10/11/17
HW = 360
SW = 292
GW = 220 3/7/18
CW = 205 @ 6'5"
155 pounds gone! [emoji256]

None of us are getting any younger. Go for it!

VSG 10/11/17
HW = 360
SW = 292
GW = 220 3/7/18
CW = 206.6 @ 6'5"
153.4 pounds gone! [emoji256]

Congratulations!

VSG 10/11/17
HW = 360
SW = 292
GW = 220 3/7/18
CW = 206.6 @ 6'5"
153.4 pounds gone! [emoji256]

Finally made it to 100+ pounds (46+ kg) off in just under 10 months after I first met the surgeon.
That's 7 months since surgery and over 30 kg (66 pounds) lost.
The attached pic is a selfie taken on the bus home from the Australian movie "Breath" two days ago.

A much thinner face but a fair bit of loose chin skin.

Here's my knucklehead! 85 pounds of lapdog.
   

VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 220 GW= 220 3/7/18!! (6'5") [emoji256]

Okay I think I got most of body in progress pic down to size 4 and some 6 depending,now trying to tone up. Sorry about bruising on legs I seem to be bruising a lot.   
Lapband 9/11/07 227 pounds
Vsg 2/13/18
Pre op diet 188
Sd. 180
Cw 154 Dr. scale says says one pound less
First goal 169 2/26/18
Second goal and doctors GW 150
Goal weight 138

Lookin' fantastic! Nice job.

VSG 10/11/17
HW = 360
SW = 292
GW = 220 3/7/18
CW = 208 @ 6'5"
152 pounds gone! [emoji256]

Okay I am horrible at taking pics I can’t seem to get all of me in one so here are three lol. Still have big calves muscular calves run in family sigh. I  




Lapband 9/11/07 227 pounds
Vsg 2/13/18
Pre op diet 188
Sd. 180
Cw 154 Dr. scale says says one pound less
First goal 169 2/26/18
Second goal and doctors GW 150
Goal weight 138

Thank you! It was brutal...lot more than I trained for. Some of the incline's had one switch back after another to get up to the top. They felt like they were never going to end. At mile 8 I questioned if I could even do the rest. My son texted me a couple minutes later...I was not going to look at my phone but something told me to. He said, "Good luck. Don't stop until you finish!" That have me the motivation I needed to carry on.

I plan to do more runs but not trail...they're a special kind of brutal. [emoji12]

Here's my pick leaving home around 6AM and then prerace pic.



VSG 10/11/17
HW = 360
SW = 292
GW = 220 3/7/18
CW = 217.2 (6'5") [emoji256]

Alright y'all. Completed the half trail marathon today!!!!! Still can't believe a year and 11 days ago I was 360 lb and extremely unhealthy. And here I am 5 months out from surgery and 142 lbs down doing a half marathon on trails. So much harder than a regular half marathon two. It kicked my butt but I'm so glad to have accomplished this!!


VSG 10/11/17
HW = 360
SW = 292
GW = 220 3/7/18
CW = 217.2 (6'5") [emoji256]

Less than 3 weeks to go to the event. I'm as ready as I can be at this point!! Have new trail running sneakers and a hydration backpack that's worth it's weight in gold. I can carry my Snacks in it and mount my trekking pole that comes in handy on the trail inclines.

VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 220.8 GW= 220 (6'5") [emoji256]

You are killing it Mike336!

Today, 05/07/18, is the day I hit my weight goal! 194.8 as of this morning. Still have some work to do, and can definitely lose more, but to be able to say that, is quite refreshing. Now I will turn my focus to adding some muscle and hopefully lose the little belly that is still there!
Keep up the good work all of you!