Austin22

...muscle weight that is. I'm in the gym 6 days a week. I decided to bulk up because wasn't happy with being slim and slender. I went from 175 to 205 and haven't went up in clothing size. This is the same shirt in both pictures. I love filling out my shirts now..lol.

"How did you beat your cancer?"
"My doctor put together a treatment plan and it was successful."
No lies told, no details given.
"How did you lose so much weight?"
"My doctor created a treatment plan and it was successful."
No lies told, no details given.
No one is entitled to the details of another's medical care.

So I've recently been hired for a new job. As part of the "Welcome Kit", this company sends new employees a company T-shirt. They sent a size medium and in the past, I would have known there was NOTHING I could do with a medium T-shirt except maybe hang it up and look at it. It would have been just another one of those small indignities that you have to live with when you are bigger than the rest of the world. But today, the T-shirt fits perfectly and I'm starting off my new job without a reminder that I'm different from everyone else. How sweet it is!

I had low blood pressure and would get dizzy when I stood up - my Doctor said my sodium levels were low and I should drink a packet of chicken boulliun (5calories) each day to increase my sodium intake. It has helped and I can tell when I forget because I begin to feel lightheaded :)

Definitely call your nutritionist. Don’t be embarrassed they deal with this issue all the time.
It would probably be a good idea to not drink your calories. People don’t think about the extra calories that go in there drinks with all the mixers that are added. You may also not be realizing how much snacking you are doing while “social drinking”. You are talking and listening and snacking without even thinking .

my councilor who I still see today had me write up a small poster to place on my fridge it says:
Thinking before you open this door:
Are you angry?
Are you thirsty.
Are you tired?
Are you upset?
if you answer yes to any of these questions don’t eat anything at that time. Walk away with a bottle of Water and think why you said yes.. Work through the problem.
it actual works. I’ve walked away from food so often after reading this poster.

Hi - so excited- scheduled for August 6

Hi - so excited- scheduled for August 6

Hi - so excited- scheduled for August 6

Hi - so excited- scheduled for August 6

Before my VSG (April 2017) I read everything that there was to read about the process.
My surgery changed my life and my body! I lost more weight than I ever thought I would. I looked and felt beyond incredible!
I've been maintaining at a BMI of around 20 - 21 for about 1.5 years
But now, the slippage has started and I am NOT happy about it. People said it would and they were right.
When I was in maintenance mode and I slowly started reintroducing more foods back into my diet, I absolutely loved that I could consume small portions of pretty much anything without gaining. But now the restriction has massively lessened. I can see that my portion sizes are growing again. My hunger is back. I can't kick my nightly "sweet treat" that's slowly turning from a square of dark chocolate back to a bar.
I've gained 5lbs from my goal weight. I can feel my clothes getting tighter. I need to nip this in the bud right now!!! I don't want to ever ever ever go back to how things were before. And I don't want this whole process to be wasted. 5lb may not sound like a lot but I have a small frame so it shows. Plus, its a slippery, slippery slope.
So I'm posting here to get some support and to stay accountable.
I've got to lose this 5lbs.
I'm going back to tracking my calories and my macros every day. Portion Control through weighing. Low carb high Protein. Fibre. Water intake.
I can do this.

Anyone test high for ALT in their blood test?
My surgeon’s office is close to submitting to my insurance for a gastric bypass but they have some concern about my ALT blood test. It is high but it is down from a month ago. They are sending me for an ultrasound of my liver to check. Has this happened to anyone else?

I am 63 years old and 50 years of obesity had taken a terrible toll on my quality of life. I dodged the diabetes and hypertension bullets, but I developed sleep apnea, had 1 knee replacement with the other knee very painful with shrinking cartilage. I couldn't hike, get on/off the floor with my grand kids, and was becoming more and more immobile. I could only see my life going downhill very quickly. I was on NSAIDS daily for the joint pain. Yes, I could lose weight - I have probably lost over 1,000 pounds all told, but always gained it back with more and more destruction of my metabolism. I also thought, "Maybe I should just try again to lose it on my own." My doctor brought me to my senses, "If you could have done it by now, you would have." So true. So I decided to have the surgery as a tool to help me finally overcome this obstacle in my life.
Since surgery, I have not needed an NSAID at all! No joint pain! I can hike, play with the kids, go up/down stairs, and am much more active. I got a new job that is very, very active - I could not have done this job 6 months ago, I am not depressed - in fact many days I feel almost euphoric. I feel 10 years younger - maybe even 20 years younger! My sleep apnea is resolving, and I truly feel that I have been given a second chance at life. At my age, this is the last chance I get - I'm not going to blow it. This surgery has been an amazing gift to my health, self esteem, and my future. I now have new goals - to ride the 100+ mile El Tour de Tucson bike race, to hike the entire 830 mile Arizona Trail, and to never be on meds for diabetes, blood pressure, or cholesterol. And now I know I can do it! The quality of life is sooooooo worth it.

My number one thing is to buy a nice pair of nice fitting jeans 👖 and then buy a pretty bra!

Meal prep containers that portion and travel well. reusable, freezer and heat safe
Reusable or disposable plastic compartment with lids. These are great for freezing leftovers. On the run meals. microwave and done.
https://www.amazon.com/Prepa-Pack-32oz-Compartment-Containers/dp/B01MYGAHR8/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?keywords=microwaveable+freezzer+meal+prep&qid=1556369507&s=home-garden&sr=1-4-spell-spons&psc=1
Glass container with great sealing lids- It’s an investment and will last longer.
https://www.amazon.com/Glass-Meal-Prep-Containers-Compartment/dp/B07JKXQFXG/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=glass+meal+prep&qid=1556369590&s=gateway&sr=8-10
Travel/work bento box. Love this product.
https://www.amazon.com/Fun-Life-Bento-Lunch-Compartment/dp/B07DNTQTKB/ref=sr_1_7?crid=94U77T4FH2B8&keywords=bento+boxes+for+adults&qid=1556369060&s=gateway&sprefix=bento+box%2Caps%2C245&sr=8-7

Can I ask do you use a full face mask or just a nose mask? I am hoping to have surgery this summer and was thinking of training myself to use the nose mask for this very reason.

All you need is consistency to get the results you want. Be consistent with your food plan (Look at food as fuel) Be consistent with the workout plan of your choice.
Google fitness/exercise ideas. the choices are endless. walking, zumba, Water aerobics, HITT, powerlifting, bodybuilding, cycling, running, yoga, playing sports, hiking. Try them out to see what keeps you moving.
Getting started:
https://www.verywellfit.com/best-workouts-if-youre-overweight-3495993
Paula Bee Fit - youtube workout series - She is my fave!
https://www.youtube.com/user/PahlaB1
Weight lifting
https://www.bodybuilding.com/workout-plans/
https://www.bodybuilding.com/category/women
https://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/
running
https://www.runnersworld.com/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.active.aps.c25k&hl=en_US
Yoga for beginners
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=yoga+for+beginners

Zumba:

Beginner Zumba
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=beginner+zumba+routiens
Advanced zumba
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=advanced+zumba+routiens
I love zumba because I feel like a kid. I have no rhythm..But I can dream.