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Are you released to lift without restrictions? I'm finding many trainers don't have knowledge of bariatrics. But, they do have the knowledge of starting a weight lifting program. Trainers work with many people that had other types of surgery/medical issues. I think @BigViffer can give you some ideas.

Do you have staff or trainers at your gym to give you advice?

I'm so juvenile...All meat week! *giggle snicker snicker.?

Oh my! thanks for the group full frontal pic * laughing*

It's a bit of a change going from invisible to noticed. Most people find healthy as attractive. Take the flirting as a compliment. It takes time to settle into your new appearance. Funny that I was also a bit clueless about flirting and a few terms men use. Example. I was the only person on the back mats at my gym. I was stretching and foam rolling. Three guys pop around the corner. The term "making it rain" was used. The guys on the forum were kind enough to explain it to me. *laughing* How do you fix this? Put things in perspective. You are healthy and that attracts attention. Decide where your line is with flirting, compliments, creepy behavior and full frontal pics.

Overcoming the mental challenges of weight loss is one of the best gifts out of this process. We are all a work in progress. You are doing great! keep moving forward. You got this.

You said "i thought i had it figured out what i was gonna do but the closer it gets the more uneasy i feel about it" Walking 5 miles 10,000 steps and released to lift is great. You already know where your starting fitness level is. All that's left is developing your plan and put it into action. Mix your cardio with a lifting plan. People will post what their workouts look like. You can also research and develop your own. here are a few more links that are plan specific. https://www.bodybuilding.com/workout-plans https://www.bodybuilding.com/category/training https://www.bodybuilding.com/category/health-and-lifestyle https://www.bodybuilding.com/category/workouts

Feel free to ignore what I have to say about your post. I had surgery in the same year as you. I get that you are excited about how life changing WLS is. Great to praise surgery and your outcome. I don't feel the need to educate or preach it to others. I am not the spokesperson for weight loss or surgery. If they ask, I will give information. You asked "do you find that you seem to judge overweight people now ?? or is it just me ?? Is it only you judging people? Probably not, Many judgmental negative people in life. Biting your tongue and shaking your head judging people?...Seriously ??? I have to ask.... Did you enjoyed being judged or fat shamed when you were obese? Were you approached that you needed to lose weight pre surgery? How did they come off to you? Did you jump right on it and lose all your weight? Did you ignore their advice? Did you find it intrusive or offensive? You said "Im curious if anyone will really admit,,, to shaking your head to a overweight individual." Really admit ??? No not all of us think this way about other obese people. I look at someone struggling with obesity with compassion. Why would I judge someone with a disease? I have not forgotten where I came from. I walked in the shoes of an obese person. Treatment options are their personal choice.

Starting out, You will find where your fitness level/ability is. No one expects you to run a marathon or lift seriously heavy. You will get stronger and have the ability to do more over time. Start slow while you are healing. How long and how far can you walk starting out? Are you released to weight lift? Cardio - (walking, bike , treadmill, swimming, zumba,elliptical, etc) - increase the intensity, speed or resistance as you get stronger. Lifting - find your strength ability starting point. How much can you lift? Find a plan. Research online for a home gym workouts, exercise videos, Join a gym or hire a trainer. Ignore that this video below says exercise to begin 3 to 6 months out. Follow your Doctor's instructions/plan https://www.obesityaction.org/community/article-library/weight-loss-surgery-and-fitness-the-dos-and-donts-for-a-successful-exercise-program/ https://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/

@MrsKarenC2008 I'm glad you came back to the site. I wish you the best and I hope you pop in more. Just found this this article. Hypoglycemia and reactive hypoglycemia. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetes/expert-answers/reactive-hypoglycemia/faq-20057778 I'm not sure what category I fit in *laughing at myself* My low blood sugars don't make sense to me or my Dr. Fasting or food, My low blood sugars have no pattern. At 140 pounds and year out from surgery, my pancreas started functioning but not correctly. Dr said its a RH is complication from surgery but it's also a blessing to know my pancreas is working.

@kfaery215 When your weight is lower, You will be scheduled for a sleep study. Your Dr's will determine if you need your CPAP prescription. I'm thankful I no longer have sleep apnea. I sleep well without it.

Congratulations on onderland.

Success can be many things. We all have our own goals and walk with surgery. My advice is to follow your plan. Repeat until this lifestyle becomes habit and feels normal. Be your own amazing. The first few months is your best surgery restriction and weight loss. Take advantage of it. As you progress out you will notice that your restriction is less and weight loss slows down. Keep your food within your calories and macros even when your surgery restriction becomes less. Comparing weight loss stats will make you crazy. Habits and behavior changes will make a difference in your weightloss outcome and long term success. My surgery was June of 2014 - HW 254 - SW 234 - GW 140 in six months. I maintain in the 130's I had a sixteen pound gain in my third year. I worked it back to my maintenance weight. What did you do for food? Nothing magic. I followed my plan. logged my food, stayed hydrated, and exercised to goal. What's a sample of your diet like today? Maintaining weight looks different for each of us. What works for me and my choices may not work for anyone else. Did you do low-carb or follow everything in moderation? You will make choices that will affect your long term weight loss success. I am carb sensitive pre surgery and post surgery. Low carb works well with my body physiology. I eat things in moderation now that I'm in maintenance mode. Everything moderation in weight loss mode depends on the person. For me, It's a slippery slope. Sugars carbs can slow/stop my weight loss. What were your portions like ~3 months out, 6 months out, 1 year..etc? Portions and calorie intake will increase with time. Keep things within your calories and macros to stay in weight loss mode. My maintenance does not look like others. I would hate for anyone in weight loss mode read my food log and think they are going to lose weight. My diet changes during racing season. (carb loading) When I choose to indulge and gain, I go back into weight loss mode to keep my weight in range. What about exercise, when did you start it (if you did), and what kind did you do? Started the day after surgery walking. Helps with the healing process. Your surgeon's office will give you a release to exercise more. Give them a call. I walked, did elliptical a bit of lifting for the majority of my weight loss. My choice to become athletic after weight loss is not for everyone. I lift and distance run. I'm a bad @ss grandma. *laughing*

I'm worried for you. Your lows are at a point you are passing out. No, your not being silly or ridiculous. You have a complication from surgery. You overcame and managed your obesity. Now you have the challenge of managing/ treating Hypoglycemia.

Disclaimer - I don't give medical advice. I'm just sharing my experience with this. I have reactive hyperglycemia. It started a year out. I am four years out. I'm still managing lows. Reactive hypoglycemia is your pancreas over functioning. Your pancreas will periodically dump a larger amount of insulin into your system. This is what causes low blood sugar. Treating/managing low blood sugars is not much different than managing diabetes. For me, RH is life long. My pancreas function is not going to change. You said " cannot/will not eat carbs and sugar" Try to get out of the mind set of "bariatric rules" You are treating a health issue. This is doable and you still can work your healthy plan. Keeping blood sugars level : I had a consult with a dietician outside of the bariatric program. I have a blood glucose meter. I test often. I eat five to six small meals (all within my calorie and macro range). I add Low glycemic carbs in small amounts and not every day or every meal. Example - One day no carbs the next day I will have small amounts with lunch and diner. Low glycemic carbs don't spike your sugars. (sweet potato, lentil, beans, brown rice, whole wheat and plant based (fruits veggies) I am carb sensitive. Carbs make me gain weight. My preference is to alternate days and meals and eat sweet potato and plant based carbs. Managing the low sugars: You will not be eating sugar daily. Just like a diabetic, Serious lows will involve real sugar to bring low's back up. Glucose tablets work. I can tolerate watered down orange juice. (full strength upsets my stomach) It may be trial and error to figure out what sugar choice works for you.

1) 133 2) this morning 133 3) maintaining 4) Running season is over. Less cardio more lifting. Building muscle back 5) Total loss at the end of the challenge (posted 2019) 6) Check in: My friends father passed last Saturday. The family is here in Idaho wrapping things up. I've been spending time with them, food choice are limited and I had two drinks last night. I feel sluggish and crappy. They fly out friday. Looking forward to getting back to my healthy zone.

Hope everyone survived Thanksgiving, December will be here soon. Here comes potlucks , christmas parties, and people bringing goodies to work. All of you are rocking this challenge. Thanks for the support and keeping me on track. Please share your bariatric friendly holiday recipes. I'm in a food rut. Christmas diet motivation, Hey girl, Your pant's wont get tight if you don't wear any.

Sweet potato is in the mix with my protein and veggies to keep me more satisfied. My carb intake increases in running season. I lift to retain muscle. Other people here are lifting to build muscle mass. Speak of the devil and he post's!~BigViffer in the room.

@Mhy12784 Sweet potato seems to work for me. My stomach doesn't tolerate brown rice well. A great person to ask is bariatric veteran male lifting legend! @BigViffer

Your smile says it all. Congrats on all the hard work put in.

@Danny Paul It's a sobering reality that any of us can gain weight. I hope anyone who has a large gain can overcome and get a treatment plan that works for them. (Revision, diet or other) Many reasons for regain. Medical issues, medications, diet, complications, hormones, mobility issues......The list goes on. You are right, Surgery alone will not make your weight loss successful. The work does not end after goal.

Nervous and excited? ...I hope you can sleep tonight.☺️

Congrats!

Yep, . Still feels awkward.

Sorry your stressing. All of this is work, it's not easy. I hope you get good news at your pre-op appointment. Update us when you can.