At the suggestion of a fellow sleever (thanks DeezJeans) I'm starting a post-op success story thread. This can be a 'numbers' thread...when you do your weigh in's, you can post your pounds lost here, and we can keep a running total. We can use this thread JUST for pounds lost!

Looking forward to the thousands of pounds we WILL be losing!

Here's what we would like to do. Please send me a private message with your goal pounds lost. (Meaning, if your goal is to lose 150 pounds, just jot that down in a quick private message and send that to me.)

Then we will compile all the pounds from everyone who wants to participate, and post the full amount, and then work towards those goals with weekly updates. We will be recording those pounds lost AFTER surgery!

You will still post your pounds lost on this forum here so we can Celebrate all of your victories (and I will keep track of them on my trusty spreadsheet, and then report the weekly pounds lost)

If you have any questions, please let me know!

Edited December 8, 201312 yr by MnWin

Thank you. I wasn't eating so little on purpose. I think it's more like I rarely feel hungry so I don't eat regularly. One of the tests measures the protein levels in the past 4 weeks, similar to a glucose test I guess. I was told the minimum number needs to be 20. I was at a 12. The tests also showed my vitamins D and B12 were still deficient. Also I was sent for tests to check my thyroid. It's never been abnormal before but it showed up abnormal with this blood work.

Can you do protein shakes? I still have one very large (24-32oz) one everyday. It has a minimum 30g protein and usually more like 40-50g. I can send you recipes if you'd like. That way I know I'm getting at least 1/2-2/3 of my protein in one drink that I drink over an hour or so mid day. It's such a habit now that I "never leave home without it". And then I can eat a normal balance of healthy foods the rest of the day rather than having to concentrate on protein at every meal. I also have my vitamins in a weekly pill dispenser to make sure I don't forget if I took them or not. Since you aren't hungry, maybe set a timer and make sure you eat something every 3 hours or so. And don't forget healthy fats....sounds like you could use the calories and they are vital for proper cell function and absorption of fat soluble vitamins.

I hope you find a plan and balance that works for you.

Hi Jamie

I agree that 600 calorie sounds pretty low for your stage in the process. I still track because it works for me. I have been eating 1300-1400 calories a day.

You might consider getting back to basics with proper amounts of water, protein and carbs until you feel like your back on track. I like the shake idea. I still do one a day for 30-35 grams of protein

HW: 232

SW: 223

CW: 151.6

TPL: 80.4

TPG: 70

TP (Final) G: 82

A healthy 1.4 lb loss this week - 1.6 to goal.

HW: ~293 (2009-2010)

SW: ~240 on dec 12 2013

CW: 168 but I fluctuate 163-166 most of the time

New goal 155-160

TPL: 72 since vsg, about 125ish from HW

TPG: 8-13 more, I'm 5'7"

HW 362

SW 320

CW 218

TPL 144

TGP 132

No change this week

HW 304

SW 279

CW 156

TPG 154

TPL 148

HW 304

SW 279

CW 156

TPG 154

TPL 148

HW 304

SW 279

CW 156

TPG 154

TPL 148

Sorry I missed yesterday. I was gone out of town for the weekend. Here's my numbers for last week--lost 1.2 pounds!

HW 322 (March 2013)

SW: 278 (VSG 12-16-13)

CW: 179.6

PL: 108.4 from SW

Total PL: 152.4

New goal: 159 by 1/11/15

HW 197

SW 186 12/30/2013

CW 127

TPL 69

TGP 82

Lost a 1lb but still a size 2. 12 lbs to lose got 50 days to do it in. I will make this goal

Edited November 10, 201411 yr by cbwalker79

HW 375

SW 339

CW 209.2

TPL 165.8

TPG 176

A 1.2 lb loss this week and I'll gladly take it.

HW: 314

CW: 166

TPL: 148

TPG: 139

Down 1 pound this week.

The spin classes and advanced weight training classes seemed to kick start my weight loss again.

Hi everyone! Here are the numbers for this week:

Total pounds to lose goal: 2503.80

Total pounds lost to date: 2203

We're at 88% of goal currently!

Keep up the great work everyone!

Sorry I'm late. Weighed in on Sat.

_{HW: 300}

_{SW: 281}

_{CW: 176}

_{TPL: 119.2}

_{TPG: 150}

WL this week: 2 lbs

26 lbs till I reach my goal!

The weight loss is slowing down quite a bit. Every week I say this is the week I'm going to go back in the gym. Sigh. I'm trying.