Patricia Bee

I think the chewable vs non-chewable issue is overblown. I started with all chewables 20 years ago. I went even further and used liquids. I wound up with a Calcium deficiency because I trusted supplements I ordered by mail that were not USP or USDA approved. Now I get my Vitamins and supplements from the pharmacy so I know that the pills I am swallowing actually contain what they say they contain. According to my blood tests I'm absorbing the pills just fine.

I am currently going through the same thing. I have been stuck for about 2 weeks now. It is very frustrating even though you know it is somewhat common. I am barely eating anything (less than 800 calories) drinking plenty (80-90 ounces) and exercising 45-60 minutes per day, walking. I am keeping Protein around 80 or so per day and virtually no carbs. It really gets discouraging when you do these things and do not see the scale move. Yes, I know, don't weight yourself every day.........it is still an issue, even more so if you wait a week and still see no losses.

The only things I’ve eaten are yogurt, eggs Protein Shakes and I had 2 string cheese for the first time yesterday. I will definitely buy that spray. Thank you!

Well my surgery went well, took 3 hours due to severe scar tissue from a gall bladder surgery in 1992. I have to say that gastric sleeve surgery was much less painful than my C-section or my gall bladder surgery.
Had me up walking in recovery about an hour after surgery. Then walked 1 more time after I was taken to my room.
Walked 2 more times at hospital before I was released to come home.
Was given a small hospital pitcher of ice chips last night. Then was given another one this morning. Was given 1oz of plain Greek yogurt for Breakfast and 1oz of Tomato Soup for lunch. So definitely alot different than I thought food the 1st day after surgery would be. So far so good!
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Beat way to see if a low carb diet works for you is to try it out for several weeks and see? If you see/experience what you like, then yay! If not try something else.
Everyone will respond to different types of carbs differently.
I went ultra low carb during weight loss phase, and lost the weight I wanted.
BUT…I discovered later in maintenance that my carb intake made little to no difference in weight loss/gain/maintenance for ME. All that mattered was total calorie intake, whether these cals came from bread or steak or Cookies.
What carb intake DID make a difference for ME, was physical appearance. When i am low-carbing i look more lean and defined. When I’m not, I look more puffy and full.
So while low-carbing makes my body (in my opinion) look nicer, my face gets gaunt-er…so its a win-lose lol. (AND i am basically still the same weight either way, eating basically the same amount of calories).
But again, try it yourself and see (and also speak to your NUT of course )
Good Luck! ❤️

What a difference almost a year makes!!🎉🎉

Been a while since I’ve posted a before and after pic. Surgery weight was 271, current weight is 144lbs. I think I’m done losing now (bypass was 3/2/2020). My weight fluctuates between 142 and 145

Yesterday was my one year anniversary.

HW: 482
SW: 393
CW: 214

RNY 2/13/19, 5’8”
HW: 339. BMI 52. Size 32W
SW: 305. 46. 28W
CW: 183 28. 14-16
GW: 185. 28

So I’m not there yet but today is my 5 month surgiversary!! Starting weight 273, surgery weight 260, today 192. My goal weight is 165 so more to go. I may revise my goal when I get there but I’ve never been that weight as an adult so not sure what I’ll look like when I get there lol. So happy I made the leap and thank you all for the support, tips and sharing. I don’t have a picture just before surgery as I hated photos of myself but here is one that a friend took when I wasn’t aware, at my biggest. The second one was taken yesterday.

2016 vs. 2021. I'm in better shape than I was in my 30's.

My surgery was August 2017.

Been a while. Things are good. Fittest ive ever been in my life. Still struggle with body image some days. Important to remind ourselves once in a while how far weve come. Hard work pays off. Hope everyone is well.

365lbs to 253lbs

Still can’t believe it’s me in both pictures! I’m literally less than half the person I was before and feel better than ever! 16 months post op ❤️
SW 268
CW 125

I’m a bit over 9 months PO
Gastric sleeve, HW 345 SW 325 CW 218

11weeks out now and down 63lbs and counts be more happy also I had gastric bypass and took the update phot yesterday at 207

Here are pics from my vacation exactly one year ago ( The first three in the Yellow shirt) and from my vacation last week. I had my first consult with my surgeon about 3 weeks after I got home from vacation last year. What a difference a year makes!

Post op 4 months surgery June 8
Height 5’4
Pre Op highest 235
Day of surgery 220
Today 181.6
Total lost 53.4

Height 5'6.5"
HW 325 (2/11/2020)
SW 311 (3/9/2020 RNY)
CW 148 ( I have lost 177 pounds thus far)
GW 136 (bariatric surgeon's ideal weight goal is 136....but my goal was 150...and I'm still losing without trying).
Sorry for all of the pics. Just wanted to share.
Pics are from Today, 9/24/2021, yesterday, 2 weeks ago (9/10 the bathroom selfie. Lol. Took my soon to be 18 y.o. to their 1st concert and its my 18 month surgeryversary pic) and then collage is of me night b4 surgery (3/8/2020, at 12 months 3/9/2021, and 8/9/2021).
Plastic Surgery for abdominal skin removal scheduled for October 2021, pending earlier date if there's a cancelation!

Surgery was one year ago today. Down 170.4 lbs, weighed in this morning at 168.6. 24 BMI.

My second time posting. I can’t believe I was there and now here. My mind is blown! I am about a year and a half post op and down over 150lbs!

Nice job!!

How are you doing now? Our stats are very similar, and you look great in this photo! Great work.

From 1 month lost op to 6 months post op. I am 130 lbs down from my start weight and 110lbs down from my day of surgery weight. AND 153 lbs down from my highest weight. I am still struggling with all this change, it is hard to believe the way I look. Then when I stalled I was so upset and afraid until my hubby pointed out that while I stalled on the scale I was winning in other places. My face was changing, he could wrap his arms around me and he had to hold higher up on his forarm to close completely around me. My arms are smaller, I have more stamina and strength. Thank God for his support, helping me to be strong and keep going.

These pictures are amazing! Everyone has done such a super job!

i did a comparison picture today. 4 stone down. 15 weeks post op. Weight is still shifting 2-3lbs per week without much effort!

I cried…. I don’t recognise myself in the photo before.. why did I pretend that i was happy with my weight for so long before I was honest and said something needs to change. I cried because I feel sad for the lady on the left…

I’m sure you all know what I mean xx