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On 1/13/2019 at 9:25 AM, J San said:
Anthony's death was so tragic. Who is the artist?
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24 minutes ago, AlteredReality said:Thank you for the advice! I'm definitely going to have to try it, because I almost felt like a sack of meat scraps when I looked in the mirror. Literally isn't much left to me, but a bit of extra skin in a couple places.
Remind yourself you are at 164. You are at a healthy weight. If you choose to goto 145 you are still at a healthy BMI. Find a weight that you feel comfortable to maintain.
Most people don't know what a healthy BMI looks like. People may give you comments that are less than helpful Some comments you may hear, (even at a healthy BMI) "Stop losing weight" "Your too thin" "do you have cancer?"
Weight loss comments and compliments will stop after your weight settles. This is the point body image may be easier to deal with. It's a great feeling when people just accept this is you. Life becomes more normal.
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23 minutes ago, AlteredReality said:Up until this point I have been very happy with my progress. However, at times I feel like i'm losing too much too fast. I have currently hit my goal weight of 165 lbs.(i'm actually 164 lbs.) and before hitting it, I thought of changing it to 145 lbs. I looked at myself in the mirror this morning and didn't recognize the reflection that was looking back at me, because I hadn't taken the time to really really look at myself before today. Anyone else going through this?
RNYGB
SD: 6/25/2018
HW: 300 LBS.
SW: 246 LBS.
CW: 164 LBS.
GW: 165 LBS.
Fantastic work getting to goal. Celebrate big!
Your not alone. It takes time for your mind to catch up because your weight loss is so rapid. Some of us have a distorted body image. It may take some work to see your reflection/size correctly.
After I got to goal, a vet gave me some things to try.
- Place a current photo of yourself your bathroom mirror. Look at it as you are getting ready for the day.
- This may sound ridiculous, Go out in a public place with a friend. Have them give you examples of people that share your weight and body type. It's not that you are judging and pointing at people (please don't do that) Its to wrap your mind around your new size.
- For some, it may become body dysmorphia. Counseling/therapy is a great option.
Give it time. Your mind should catch up. Your reflection will become normal.
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2 hours ago, chattycat said:Ok, I know post op we should limit our food portions to 1/2 to 3/4 cup for RNY but my question is, do we need to limit our liquids to the same amount? If I drink 2 cups of a Protein smoothie for Breakfast or have two cups of coffee is that wrong? I’m not sure if liquids should be portioned out as well? I am 6 months Post Op.
Your stomach is smaller, no need eat or drink large amounts all at once. You can spread them out.
My instructions: Hit my Protein goal 60-100g each day. Hydration requirement - Drink 64 oz of fluids in small amounts throughout the day. Don't drink with meals.
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2 hours ago, DKG_RNY said:OMG! Lost so much weight so quickly! how? what was your routine?
We all lose at different rates. Age, medical issues, body physiology, and medications can be factors. I would have been fine if I lost in in a year or more.
How?
I have the sleeve. I did not expect fast weight loss. I followed my surgeons plan. I logged my food, Hit my calories/macros and exercised.
Exercise Routine?
- first months walking.
- Third month I stalled and started a gym membership. I did elliptical and a bit of weight lifting 5/6 days a week. Increased intensity/resistance on cardio machines.
- Fifth month Took a women's strength training class (It was a game changer) Took up distance running.
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2 hours ago, DebbyC64 said:I thought after surgery I wouldn’t have as strong of hunger pains. I think they are stronger now and more often. Anyone else notice this?
My hunger is nothing like pre surgery. It's more manageable for me post surgery. You may want to call your office to rule out a medical issue.
Are you on real food stage yet? How often are you eating meals?
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10 hours ago, ecintron said:Where should I look for diet or menus to follow after my 6.months. I feel kind of lost. I just eat everything but 4 oz. Please any advise.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using BariatricPal mobile app
Are you relying on your surgery restriction and eating all foods in smaller portions for weight loss?
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43 minutes ago, sweetpea51 said:Can anyone tell me if the 5 day pouch test works? I am not feeling as much restriction and was told by a few people about the 5 day pouch test. I f anyone has tried it I would like to hear if it worked. Thanks.
https://store.bariatricpal.com/pages/pouch-reset-plan
Only my opinion.
It's more of a pouch reset. It's starting back to the food progresion. It's a way to get back into lower calories and eating healthy if your off track. Some say they feel their surgery restriction more and it helped. For others going back to liquids was too restrictive and they went off plan.
Wouldn't hurt to try it out.
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BMR and TDEE Calculators are not 100% accurate. Posting for information.
BMR calculator
https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/bmr_calculator.htm
TDEE for weight loss, maintaining or bulking calories
https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/calculate-your-total-daily-energy-expenditure-tdee.html
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1 minute ago, Losing the old Harley said:Thank you for taking the time to respond to my question with an in depth response. Yes i can see why I couldn't maintain on 700-900 calories lol however it would be a lie if i said it was easy consuming 1300 calories let along 1500 lol this early out. It takes me about 7 small meals as my restriction is very much real haha.
Great to hear I'm not the only one that reached goal weight so early out my dietitian is amazed and hasn't seen it happen this quick before. I work out 4 times a week and run and live a very active life so extra calories is a must to try to maintain.
I was getting really concerned when the scales wouldn't stop moving I don't wish to be very thin (i know how ironic). My dietitian said that I was one of the "lucky" ones where my metabolism has adjusted really well and took a full 360 degree change and is burning at a high rate.
Six months is not the norm. I was not expecting to get to goal this quickly either. I would have been just as happy if it took me a year or more.
Never thought about what it would be like to stop weight loss. It was something my team did not touch on much. Most things are weight loss related. Great to have support here to go into maintenance. It's kind of a chore to up you calories when you are used to 700/900. It will get easier with time.
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Woah !!!!.......700 to 900 is weight loss mode calorie, No wonder you couldn't stop losing weight. Glad your moving your calories up. Hope you get to your sweet spot soon.
how long did it take trial and error to find that “sweet spot” where you didn’t gain nor lose?Can't remember how long it took. I just remember is was frustrating. i wished it was a magical set calorie and macros for all of us..Just takes fine tuning.
I'm female 5'5" Maintaining for me is staying with in a ten pound bounce range. If the scale moves up I change my calories and macros to bring it back down. I eat mainly healthy but, I like having the freedom to choose when to indulge and live life.
How many calories do you need to consume to be able to maintain?- I'm at 1000/ 1100 to lose weight.
- I can eat 1300/1500 maintaining.
- Distance running/ carb load for seven days - around 2300/3000 calories.( Takes many small meals)
How long have you maintained for?four years.
How long PO were you when you had to move into a maintenance routine? I got to goal 140 in six months. After goal I dropped to 125. I like to maintain in the 130's It's where I feel healthy.
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2 hours ago, alchaley said:I was originally sleeved in 2013 and was approved through a new insurance company to be sleeved AGAIN this year!
Sadly my sleeve failed due to several major life occurrences and it stretched back out to the point that I've gained back half of the 100 pounds I had originally lost post op. Maybe I failed my sleeve, not the other way around but I'm not here to be judged. My dad died, I got divorced (and it was UGLY), fought for custody of my son (and won!), moved 3 times and then finally bought a house, was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy, got remarried and I had a heart attack all in the past 5 years!!!
That being said, I'm ready to get resleeved but I've never met anyone who has done this. ANYONE???????
My only issue is the weight gain, I don't have GERD or any reflux issues or a hernia. I'm just fat again and can't lose it back.
No judgement here. I'm sorry to hear about all your struggles.
I agree with @Ed_NW. You may want to look at all the other types of bariatric surgery options. Talk it over with your surgeon. Do what's best for you and your health.
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6 minutes ago, wreckitangie said:So I was reading about celebrities who had dramatic weight loss and when they were interviewed about losing weight most of them said in response to weight loss critics " I lost weight the 'healthy and old fashioned way',.. this really made me mad. I have tried for YEARS to do it the healthy and "old fashioned way"... surgery is just a tool. Do any of these people realize how insanely healthy we will have to eat in order to be successful? And exercise? Ughh... sorry to vent.
Celebrities Ugh Why do we even care about their opinions in life. These people are told what to say by publicist. Many say they didn't have WLS but they did. Even if they did it the old fashioned way its ok. We all have our own issues...Right? Only thing that matters is you and the people you love.
BTW We do have a rants and rage section on this site.
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3 hours ago, lorraine#11 said:So I remember my surgeon told me that after a few weeks I can have 1 cup of coffee but I keep reading that I shouldn't cause it causes dehydration and ulcers.. than I read people do it since day 1. So I am confused.
Sent from my SM-G892A using BariatricPal mobile app
Each surgeons instruction may look different and may change over the years.
I was instructed not to have coffee in 2014. Now my surgeon's office allows it. Stop drinking it if it causes acid or upset stomach. Don't count your coffee as hydration for the day. Make sure you can drink your hydration requirement. Do you know what your hydration goal is? I think mine was 64 oz a day.
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33 minutes ago, Kimmie K said:I'm pre-op...and my main fear isn't the surgery or anything else except wondering how I'm going to stop hoovering my food. I'm assuming the surgery will force me to control this, but I don't want to learn from mistakes in this situation. I have always been a fast eater no matter if I'm under a time crunch or not. Did any of ya'll do anything in particular to help keep your food hoovering habits in check when eating, pre or post-op?
Much of WLS is behavior/habit change. It takes practice. You will overcome eating fast.
I had the same concern. Pre surgery, I inhaled my food and never had a real sensation of full until I was over stuffed. What I noticed after surgery, If you eat fast, your new stomach will let you know. You will have a new sensation of full after much smaller meals.
food does not have control over me. I'm so thankful for that.
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Anyone feel they lost too much weight?
in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Make sure you are at a healthy BMI and not underweight. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/obesity/in-depth/bmi-calculator/itt-20084938.
Talk to your surgeons team about what foods/calorie range to eat to gain weight. Try to eat five or more small meals a day. This may help to raise calories without feeling sick.