Healthy_life

3 hours ago, MarkLewis said:

I had my VSG on 11/19. I lost a good bit of weight for the first 4 weeks or so, but have basically been at the same weight for the last 2.5 weeks. I am eating about 1100 calories per day, getting in 64+ oz of Water and hitting my 80+ grams of Protein daily. I go to the gym 3 times a week.

Stalls happen. Keep working your plan the stall will break. Here is an old thread below Embrace the stall

https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/351046-embrace-the-stall/?tab=comments#comment-3952027

We all lose at different rates and weight loss slows as you get further out from surgery. Take advantage of this first golden year. It's your best weight loss period.

2 hours ago, James Marusek said:

I had gastric bypass whereas you had the sleeve. I dropped weight so quickly that it was like jumping off a cliff. But then at around 7 months, my weight loss stopped and I went into the maintenance phase.

Sleeve patients lose weight at a much slower pace. They encounter many stalls along the way. But their journey is much longer. And they can achieve almost the same weight loss as gastric bypass patients. Many do not transition into the maintenance phase until 2 years.

James, I must be the sleeve contradiction. I got to goal in six months with the sleeve. Maintaining four years now.

Not so proud moment of 2018. video below. Sorry for the language. I thought that this would be the way I would go out of this life.

# proudest 2018 moment

I am emotional posting this.

I lost my mom to cancer 2013. My surgery was 2014. She never got to see me healthy. 1st goal was to do a 5K in her memory. I turned 50 in 2018. I completed two bucket list half marathons. Race to robie creek and zeitgeist.

My proudest moment is enjoying my grandchildren and keep up with them. My mother never got to see how beautiful they are.

8 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

Jan. 4:

Proudest 2018 moment(s)

There were many but these two stood out because I had proof I could share (it is a photo sharing style Challenge)

Willing taking the stairs Everywhere in Rome; Walking all of the ruins in Pompeii

Envious of your traveling adventures.

13 hours ago, shygirl39 said:

I had gastric bypass March 6, 2017. My starting weight was 500 lbs. Day of surgery I weighed 417. I currently weigh 344. I have gained 40lbs in 6 months. My goal for January is to stick with my diet and really watch what I eat. My goal for the year is to be 250 by December. That might sound crazy.

Getting back into the weight loss mojo can be done. Cheering you on!

6 hours ago, RoRoKitty said:

I am in too! I wanted to post yesterday, but I had to translate kilos to lbs and I wrote it down on a paper but then I left home and forgot the paper so I am a bit late but I will post all my details from the second of January!

My photo is from the 2nd of January .
HW : 205 kilos/ 452 lbs
SW : 185 kilos/ 408 lbs
CW: 161,9 kilos/ 356,9 lbs

Goal weight for end of January 150 kilos (I wish :p) /331 lbs

Happiest moment in 2018 well it was on the 31st of December when I reached the lightest weight I was for the past at least 5 years... maybe even 10 years !
I am fitting to all my clothes in my wardrobe (including these that were not fitting me for many years) and I have to start making some of them smaller because they look so big on me.

I will go to enroll myself to the swimming pool today, would love to start swimming again, and I also started some small weight training at home.
I love seeing the weight go down almost effortlessly... last time I was around this weight was because I was going to the gym every day and I started piling them back the day I stopped it (from depression).

Inspiring! Congratulations on reaching your dec 31st goals. January goals and smaller sizes to come.

1 hour ago, LadySin said:

I also notice many people who get wls fail period. Old habits die hard sadly. Of course it's never too late unless you're dead!

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2 hours ago, TheMarine79 said:

I have noticed the many people that get the sleeve eventually end up having the bypass at a later time.

Weight regain can happen with any type of surgery. Behavior change and the choices you make will be a factor in your outcome. There are many sleevers that have kept the weight off long term.

20 minutes ago, HarleyS179 said:

Hey Everyone,

My question is around calories, I understand the difference between "Good" and "bad" calories, I'm now trying to maintain my weight and build some muscle, I'm 7 months PO and my weight is still going down which is a little worrying. I'm consuming between 1000-1200 calories a day and doing weight training 4-5 times a week with 10-15 minutes of running on the treadmill as a warm up.

I've been trying in incorporate Nuts, Seeds, Legumes, Protein, Avocado etc into my diet as its more caloric dense healthy foods however I cant seem to get past that 100-1200 calories a day 100-150 grams of weight per meal. I was looking up online about how many Calories I would need to consume daily to maintain my weight which is sitting around 2000 calories and that is a Sedentary lifestyle, being active I would say "Active lifestyle" its saying I should be consuming 2941 Calories !!! how is this possible!

I would like to hear from patients 1+ years out which had a similar issue with continual weight loss and how they managed to maintain weight, Did you need to consume that many calories? Did you continue to exercise or did you reduce activity? Will your body just stop losing when its comfortable?

 

Thanks in advance!

I'm four years out. I am a distance runner. I lift and train like a beast.

Did you ever think you would have to work at eating more calories in your life? *smile* Transitioning in to maintenance mode take some adjusting. I used a TDEE calculator similar to yours. It says maintaining for me is 2166 calories. Honestly, I gain weight at the macros it suggests. I can burn 700 to 1000 calories on long run days. My diet changes to support my activity.

https://tdeecalculator.net

TDEE did not work for me. It may work for you. Your calories and macros will look different than mine. (age sex height weight activity is a factor) I had to change up the numbers from the TDEE to find what works for my body. Hate to say this but it has been a lot of trial and error.

All instructions from dietician are different Below is my instructions

Add low glycemic carbs Sweet potato, whole wheat bread/pasta and brown rice. If you are looking to get more calories in, eat small meals often. Eat as often as you need you need to get the calories in and stay within your calories/macros.

Maintaining is a new mindset. It's no longer 3 meals two small Snacks. Grazing has always been mentioned as a bariatric no no. Think of this as a maintaining health graze - several meals to hit your maintaining calories and macros.

Wishing you the best,

Jenn

9 minutes ago, shygirl39 said:

I had gastric bypass surgery match 6, 2017. I have regained. Since may 2018, I've gained about 35lbs. I am setting my mind to do this. I should be down to 250 by now. Anyone else regain?

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Yep, The holidays were brutal for me this year. Join us on the January weight loss challenge..Link below

https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/421742-❤-january-2019-challenge-❤/?page=5&tab=comments#comment-4731861

2 minutes ago, reedkib said:

Surgery jan.7th

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Excited for you. Congrats.

1 minute ago, mi75 said:

Update- found my tribe/vibe- decided to try CrossFit and love it. Hubs did it on/off for several years and now has decided to build our own 'home box'. So I'm getting the best of both worlds!

Glad you found what you love to do. Get out and kill it in 2019!!!!!!

8 hours ago, Swanton_Bomb said:

Do you measure foods like chicken and fish by weight with a scale or volume with a measuring cup? I have always used a scale but sometimes the portion seems big and I don’t want to stretch my sleeve. Normally I use a scale for meat, fish, chicken, nuts and cups/spoons for veggies and jut butter. Am I doing it right?

Try both methods and decide what works best for you. Log and dont go over your calories/macro to stay in weight loss mode.

I'm a sleeve. I eat a small meal every 3 hours. I weigh food on a scale

3 hours ago, Dubs12 said:

So my issue is I’m always full. I don’t want to eat because I’m not hungry. I drink a Protein Shake in the morning and maybe a little yogurt or scrambled egg. That keeps me full most of the day. It scares me because it’s hard getting all of my Protein in. Surgery was 12-7. Is this normal?

Yes, this is normal.

You still have great surgery restriction. Getting your food in may seem like a chore. The restriction will be less as you get further out from surgery. hang in there and trust the process.

13 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

2018's goals

Pushing through struggles is where major change in my life happen. Looking back at 2018 I'm grateful for the pain. There is magic in the misery

January 3 - 140 pounds.

You can't hide rapid weight loss. You don't owe anyone an explanation. Disclose what you want

@GreenTealael created the January 2019 weight loss challenge. Hope to see you there

https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/421742-❤-january-2019-challenge-❤/?page=2&tab=comments#comment-4731341

1 hour ago, AmiLou said:

Just curious if there is anyone out there who is two years or more post surgery. I'm gaining and quite sure that I have stretched my tiny stomach. I need strategies to turn this around and refocus on my original goals! If you're out there...What is working for you???

It's a new year. This is a perfect time to recommit to your plan. A great place to start is joining the January 2019 weight loss challenge. Thanks @GreenTealael for creating it.

https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/421742-❤-january-2019-challenge-❤/?page=2&tab=comments#comment-4731341

I had my first gain in my third year. I got complacent with my diet. (Extra calories, carbs and old habits) I went back to basics and worked back to my maintaining weight. Four years out and I have gained during the holidays. I am back in weight loss mode working it down. It's slow but I'll take it.

22 minutes ago, HarleyS179 said:

On 10/19/2018 at 5:10 PM, Losebig said:

I’m 10 months out and just finished dinner, which was 2 eggs, a slice of American cheese, 3 small sausage links and 1 piece of toast. I was right on the edge of painfully full. This minus the toast is a meal I have eaten at least once a day since July.

Sounds like you are right on track. Keep track of calories and whatever else your nutritionist wants and try to stay within their limits. I’m in the maintenance phase and average around 2k calories a day. If you eat too much you will KNOW. I dry heaved for 30 minutes last night because I ate one strawberry to many.

How many meals do you have a day? Are you maintaining eating this much. I’m trying to maintain however can’t seem to eat the required calories

I'm not sure what your maintaining instructions are.

My dietician had me add low glycemic carbs to slow/stop my weight loss. I eat several small meals through the day to hit my calorie and macro goals.

27 minutes ago, HarleyS179 said:

I work out 4 times a week and fairly active.

All I can give you is my experience at 7 months out - weight loss mode 900 to 1000 calories - Protein 60-100 - low carb. (My maintaining calories and macros are different)

• If you are concerned if you are not eating enough calories contact your dietician.
• If your workouts are above the average fitness level. You will need to fuel your body differently. Contact your dietician.
• If you are going into maintaining phase contact your dietician for instructions.

27 minutes ago, HarleyS179 said:

Hi all,

I’m currently 7 months post op, and wanting to know what everyone’s meals are like quality and quantity wise this far PO. I believe I’m still eating very small for someone this far out. I’m having 4-5 small meals a day 4-5 ounces roughly 120 grams.

A normal day for me consists of multiple cups of coffee with skim milk 300-500ml of skim milk a day.

Breakfast: Oats with blueberries and strawberry

Mid meal: Protein Shake 20g Protein

Lunch: meat and veggies 100-140 grams (Chicken, Fish, Prawns, Beef tuna etc)

Afternoon tea: 30 grams of nuts

Dinner: meat and veggies 100-140 grams (Chicken, Fish, Prawns, Beef Tuna etc)


I’ve reached past my goal weight by 10kg so I’m more after the answer as to whether the amount I’m eating is sufficient enough (quantity).

Cheers.

The goal is healthy. Consult your dietician to make sure you are eating enough calories, Protein, carbohydrates and fats. Your diet instructions may look different for maintaining your weight.

You are paying for the dietician. Get your money's worth.

#22 Music that gets me moving

January 2019 weight loss challenge starting weight 142

Weight goals - Holiday indulging is over. Clean up my diet and get back to my maintaining weight.

Fitness goals - Build strength in my upper body. Train for Vegas Mt Charleston in april.

3 hours ago, Princessjenrn said:

I have 40 pounds of regain to lose that I’ve gained over the last 4-5 years .....

question is I’m going back to the basics of measuring everything journaling

cal 800 carbs 50 sugar 25

anyone have problems with getting the regain back off ???

The problem for me is I can gain quickly and the regain comes off slow. I went back to basics to lose the weight.

**The just give me ten days weight loss challenge** The Challenge #64 starts on January 3rd. I will post the link soon

You will need to use the myfitnesspal food log app to join.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.myfitnesspal.android&hl=en_US

_______________________________Example of the challenge below__________________________

Round # 63

Please join us! Starting on 12/24 JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS, we will begin Round 63
Anyone can join us at anytime during the round.

Join us! If we stay mindful we can do this, you can do this.

Welcome back past members, welcome new members, let's keep each other accountable for another 10 days!

Here is what you do: Post your daily weight and add little comments along the way of how your day went. Post everyday to let us know how you're doing! Copy and paste the days in your response--tell us how much you lost and other non scale victories (NSV) you'd like to share.

FOR NEWBIES - I find it easiest to copy the dates to a document or note in my device and edit it each morning. Then copy and paste to the message board. MFP will return you to the spot on the board where you left off on your previous visit which is nice to know if you like to scan all of the posts.

Day/Weight/Comment
12/24
12/25
12/26
12/27
12/28
12/29
12/30
12/31
01/01
01/02

👍🏼👍🏼 This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE. 👍🏼👍🏼