Goldn02Grl

I’m doing great! Down 115.. eating a little more since I’m exercising.. biking 8-10 miles and Zumba! Down from 20 to an 8... healthy eating

St. Petersburg FL

Sleeved: 7/21/2019 (best day of my life!)

Starting weight: 268

Now: 172

Thursday, I went in y daughter’s room and found a pair of jeans that I could wear (she’s 19 and has been smaller than me!) and my friend said they were still a little baggy!! #winning

I weigh myself right now about once a week.. my doc office lets me just come weigh! I’m at day 158 post op!

1 hour ago, Bari_KS said:

Looking gorgeous! Congrats!

Thank you!

July 22, 2019 changed my life! I am 133 days out of surgery and feel A-Maz-Ing! Pre-surgery I was 268..now on my birthday, I am 197!! A1C went from 6.7 to a 5.1! I’m also off all meds (cholesterol level still higher than my doc would like!). I am down from. 20/22 pants to a 16!! So happy!

8 hours ago, morebetje100 said:

Great!

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18 weeks out -- 126 days!

Pre-op - 268

Current weight - 203

I found that adding a green smoothie to my morning routine helped me (go to bathroom too!) -- 7/22/19 -- 268 to 11/5/19 - 207.

I have lost a lot of inches (didn't take them unfortunately before surgery). I am down from 20/22 to a 16.

Definitely get you a few small saucer plates (the ones they sit a coffee cup on). Good luck!

I took a picture yesterday with my new shirt (I do cardio drumming on Mondays and LOVE it!)....

Start - Pic on Left July before my two week surgery liquid diet - 268

Yesterday (11/7) -- 106 days from Surgery (7/22) -- 207

Cardio Drumming - Mondays

Zumba - Tuesdays

Zumba or Skating (going back to train for Roller Derby and excited!) - Wednesday -

AquaFit -Thursdays

Zumba - Fridays

REST - Saturdays

Zumba or REST - Sundays

I also do a green smoothie every morning and started on Herbalife products (love them and my energy is MUCH better!). I do another shake for lunch.

I am excited about my journey...

On 10/29/2019 at 3:52 AM, vdbarbie said:

Wow Congratulations I must be doing something wrong

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No, we all lose at different rates depending on where we start! Keep up the work.

46/St. Pete, FL..July 22 GSleeve
268 pre
258 Hospital
208 10/29/19
Good luck everyone!

5 hours ago, JMA2019 said:

Thank you! It’s just feeling really rough right now and I wish I could eat. Congrats on the weight loss! That’s awesome!!

I'm going into my 9th week (7/22). I experienced a lot of "head hunger," especially while watching tv! I have small cravings, but I just don't have access to it (don't buy anything for the house). Honestly, like BlueAngelEyes, I have to make myself eat sometimes. Just try to slow down while drinking (that's mostly for gas issues!). Just be prepared to keep up your Water and Protein intake (do the Protein Shakes as long as you can in the next few weeks. You got this!

I am right there with you! Headed into my 9th week (sleeved 7/22). I am seeing inches come off more than the bloody numbers on the scale...honestly, I stopped stepping on it. I just do my Water and Protein like others say. I am having issues where I don't really want to eat, but make myself to stay on track with the protein. Things just taste funny!

Happened to me too! I started on green smoothies in the morning and it helped me to go to the bathroom and have more energy. I am losing inches!

I'm 5 days late! Ha! Here goes:

1. My personal goal: Be consistent in my meal plans and exercising every day

2. Post-Op - VGS - 46 days

3. 235 - 40 BMI

4. Easy squats (for right now)

5. My fav flaw: I believe in people when I first meet them. **Shrug** I love meeting new people and until people prove me otherwise, I trust them...This has bitten me in the buttocks (in my Forrest Gump voice)...

Sad to hear that you are having a rough time. Definitely consider two things (if you can): get a personal counselor (I had one a little before my surgery) and find a support group (ask NUT team or surgeon's office--people go before and after the surgery). I went through a mild downer about the 3rd week. I think it was withdrawal from alcohol, caffeine, food, everything!). I also work from home, so I am sitting looking at walls ALL day or food commercials! I am 6 weeks post-op and can go to fit classes and it is helping me to be around people. Keep your head up! I love also watching Dr. Voung's videos on YouTube and he keeps me going.

3 hours ago, HipHopDiva said:

This is one I can't wait to try!!!

https://youtu.be/X0NmrHj_jlU

Yassssss!

I am so with you all! Monday was my great day! I started on green smoothies and whew....

RESET! I agree that there should be some calls to your NUT team/Doc office...I am going to a counselor (before and still)...She reminds me that I have done a lot in the last year and to stay the course. Self-love is crucial, but support is so much needed for us in the journey. I hope you have some support or a way to find some! Good luck!

Also, I found Dr. Voung's videos online (search him -- add a gastric sleeve to his name). He is hilarious but very informative! Maybe worth watching a few of his videos!

1 minute ago, FluffyChix said:

Honestly? Everyone's plan and body is different. Those numbers really must be determined by your surgeon or RD. They should give you goals for each stage of food--even the forever diet along with "Do not exceed volume per meal".

Yeah....Well..I have a NUT (that is pretty good, but didn't really give me that--just a "book.")...I am researching and reading a lot and watching great videos. I ordered me a few cookbooks and a food/exercise journal comes today (Amazon is the devil!).

7 hours ago, ARMoma45 said:

OMG, he's hilarious

Yes, he is! I have read his book and he writes like he talks in there...very informative!

56 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

It's the My Fitness Pal Daily food Log - Free Account

https://www.myfitnesspal.com/

I do log my food/exercise/water in MyFitnessPal...What amount of calories should I have it set to, along with the % of Protein, carbs, fats?

21 minutes ago, Chelle Jett said:

You look great I see a huge difference in your face

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Thank you! I am working on it...one day at a time! I am going to a seminar today that my NUT team has with a plastic surgeon and want to be prepared with some questions :). I am worried about my breasts hanging to the floor!!

2 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

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💜💜💜💜💜 How are we doing Team? 💜💜💜💜💜

Interested in a September Challenge or do we have challenge fatigue 😂 ?

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Can't wait for September! I did not make a lot of challenges (listed) on here, so I am up for it!!!

I haven’t lost enough! Just thinking wayyyy ahead! Will check it out!