Thought we could all convene here after our Feb sx so we could stay in touch....

I'm 5'9 wish I was in onederland

You'll be there soon! I'm 6'1' so I'm not expecting to get to onederland. I'll be happy to get to 220.

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274

Our stats are very similar...highest weight 315, pre surgery weight 300, 3 month appt weight 264...

How are you doing with diet and exercise? I seem to get of track a lot.

Our stats are very similar...highest weight 315' date=' pre surgery weight 300, 3 month appt weight 264...

How are you doing with diet and exercise? I seem to get of track a lot.[/quote']

I track my calories on the "Lose It" app on my iPhone. It's a free app which also gives you a pie chart nutritional breakdown of protein, fats and carbs of what you've eaten. I eat about 1200 calories a day and try to get at least 60 grams protein but don't always get there. The exercise component I've really slaked off on because of my schedule being really crazy the past two months. I do a lot of exercises for my back (have stenosis among other back issues) which incorporates some yoga every morning. It's not cardio but I guess it helps with strength and flexibility. Better than nothing. Now that my schedule is calming down I'm going to get back in the gym and if the weather cooperates start riding my bike. I also want to try hot yoga.

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274

I'm very inconsistant with my exercise too. Super busy schedule. I use my fitness pal to track my food, I use my fitness coach for the Wii for exercise. Still fighting head hunger? I am. I have back issues too. Arthritis and bulging disc. Good thing is my feet don't hurt anymore since the weight loss. I keep my calories at about 800 when I am behaving. Lol. Carbs at 60. Have you gained any weight back? If you're having a bad week our anything? My friend did hot yoga...I would pass out. Lol.

I haven't had any weight gains but a couple of slow weeks where I lost only a pound or maybe 1/2 pound. I seem to average about 1&1/2 lb a week. I battle head hunger a lot too but I seem to have better self-control most of the time now than I ever had before surgery. I do eat things occasionally that are less than helpful choices for weight loss but I can't eat very much so it hasn't hurt me do far. Very sugary foods make me nauseous so I don't want that stuff as much, LOL! I crave a bowl of cereal sometimes so I have a little 1/2 cup custard bowl for that. Cracks me up when I think how much I used to eat. I suggest you try upping your daily calories to 1000 and add in some more protein and also a little omega 3 fats like avocado, egg, olive oil and see if that helps with the head hunger. The omega 3 fats are very important for the sense of satiation and for your overall health.

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274

Thank you for the helpful advice...I really appreciate it!

Its nice to chat with someone with similar stats....

I was getting a bit discouraged seeing all the post about "Onderland"

Do you go to support groups? Still drink shakes?

I had my surgery at a new hospital so they are just starting the support group in July. Yes I still drink the shakes although not every day. However, I find that I'm less likely to start grazing when I have a protein shake for a snack or after I work out. So since I've noticed that I'm going to try to drink them more regularly but as a snack not a meal. I want solid food for a meal.

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274

I hit 4 month post op yesterday and its feels like my restriction has increased. Im going to have to start tracking my food like crazy to make sure im getting enough calories and protein.

I was sleeved on Feb 20 so far lost 6 dress sizes from 18 to 12. Weight before surgery 220 highest weight 243 now 170. I'm still having a difficult time eating drinking.

What are you doing? I was sleeved a day before you and started at 251 and I'm now 217. I want to see more of a loss besides hair loss that is. LOL!

I'm doing great! Down 55lbs, the hair loss has started. I walk everyday and starting to learn Zumba.

Pre surgery 272

Surgery date 2/26 264

6/14/13 218

I'm also 6 ft tall

2/28 surgery...size 18 pant and 2x top. Today size 10 and medium top.

Going to gym daily and doing 5 k training..I never thought I would love exercise! Haven't notice much hair loss phew! 235lbs to 168lbs!

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2/28 surgery...size 18 pant and 2x top. Today size 10 and medium top.

Going to gym daily and doing 5 k training..I never thought I would love exercise! Haven't notice much hair loss phew! 235lbs to 168lbs!

Wow! How did you lose the weight so fast?

I was sleeved on 2/19 my heighest weight ever was 363, my day of surgery weight was 359 I am now down to 285.