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

HW: 304 28-OCT-2013
SW: 284 26-DEC-2103
CW: 186.6
TPL: 117.4
TPG: 154
Weight loss since surgery: 97.4
Weight loss from highest weight: 117.4

No change from last week.

Hi All-

Not much to report. My last 20 lbs are struggling. I keep loosing and gaining the same 3lbs. I've just recently started going back to he gym, I am trying to be more consistent with it. But it is not in my nature. I have to force that change. I weighed my self yesterday and I was at 167lbs. 150 is the goal. Nothing to do but keep trying!

HW 300
SW 281
CW 167
TPL 133 from HW
TPL 114 from SW
TPG 150

Edited February 24, 201511 yr by LessofApril

I see most of us Dec 2013 peeps have drifted away.....????. Miss you all! Hope everything is going well and on track.

BTW, my pup didn't make it very long after his diagnosis....I had to put him down last week. The tumor tripled in size and spread to his lymph node and salivary gland in only a month. Histopath came back as extremely aggressive carcinoma. He is greatly missed.

Edited March 1, 201511 yr by Kindle

Sorry, about the loss of your pup Kindle!

HW: 304 28-OCT-2013
SW: 284 26-DEC-2103
CW: 187
TPL: 117.0
TPG: 154
Weight loss since surgery: 97.0
Weight loss from highest weight: 117.0

This week's change is +.4; the week prior saw no change (which I didn't report).

Sorry about the loss of your pup Kindle!

I see most of us Dec 2013 peeps have drifted away...... Miss you all! Hope everything is going well and on track.

BTW, my pup didn't make it very long after his diagnosis....I had to put him down last week. The tumor tripled in size and spread to his lymph node and salivary gland in only a month. Histopath came back as extremely aggressive carcinoma. He is greatly missed.

Sigh--- Still struggling with these last few lbs

HW 300
SW 281
CW 165
TPL 135 from HW
TPL 116 from SW
TPG 150

Getting closer, but it's rough going!

Kindle, I'm sorry about your dog. I'm one that has drifted away with (thankfully) little to report. I'm at goal, content (though I could lose more - I'm within the normal range), and fluctuating up and down by a pound typically. I'm also well aware it may get tougher as time goes by, but enjoying this time.

Kindle, I'm sorry about your dog. I'm one that has drifted away with (thankfully) little to report. I'm at goal, content (though I could lose more - I'm within the normal range), and fluctuating up and down by a pound typically. I'm also well aware it may get tougher as time goes by, but enjoying this time.

thanks Texasmeg. I think we've all kind of hit our plateaus so checking in isn't as exciting as it once was. But hey, that's a good thing! I bounce around in my new normal range and am actually quite proud of myself that I haven't gone back to the old ways of dealing with grief. Kind of makes me think I can really do this. Glad you are doing well and enjoying life.

HW: 304 28-OCT-2013
SW: 284 26-DEC-2103
CW: 186
TPL: 118.0
TPG: 154
Weight loss since surgery: 98.0
Weight loss from highest weight: 118.0

Hello all, I too haven't posted in a while, i do pray that everyone is still doing very well and losing or stabilized. I've been thinking alot about how things are going now that we're over a yr out. As for me, I'm still struggling with the swallowing, still no answers or solutions. I too can eat about anything, still painful though. Last time i updated, i was 153 or 4, not sure, but I'm not losing anymore, I'm gaining and im scared to death! Im 160, yes, lots of stress and stress eating, carbs, or small snacks more frequent. And that's stressing me. How is everyone else doing? ?? I'm going to rejoin the group if that's ok. I need your support and advice please if anyone is here anymore. Thanks in advance  Dee.

I'm still here (guess I need to get a life). I've stabilized and been in the same 5 pound bounce range for 8 months. What I found was I have to nip any weight gain in the very beginning, because I know if I start creeping up my moral will deflate and I'll say f...k it, I might as well just eat anything. For example, if I get even 1 pound above my bounce range, I immediately go back to basics of Protein and veggies until I'm back to the bottom of the range. I usually only weigh 1-2 times a month, but if I notice I'm up I'll monitor a little closer till I'm back down. I pigged out over Christmas and it took 2 weeks to get back down. There are plenty of weekends that I may indulge on crap but then I'm right back on plan on Monday. I don't count calories or carbs or anything, but I know what's going in my mouth. I can actually feel the difference in my cravings by going cold turkey on carbs at those times. The best thing is to not buy the stuff you shouldn't eat in the first place. It's easier to resist once in the store than it is to resist 20 times/day once it's in the house.

Unfortunately I'm facing my first real test right now. My best friend killed himself on Sunday. My method of coping in the past has been food and alcohol. I gained almost 50 pounds after my brother died and I can feel myself going to that "dark place" again. My PCP brought me some anti anxiety meds as soon as he heard the news. I finally took some last night instead of reaching for the bottle of whiskey, which for me is no small victory. And have you ever noticed people never bring food containing protein after a death. It's all about baked goods and Pasta salads.

Hang in there, try and find the motivation you had in the beginning. Look at old photos. Compare your new clothes to old ones, if you kept any. You've come this far, so you do have it in you to succeed.

I'm still here (guess I need to get a life). I've stabilized and been in the same 5 pound bounce range for 8 months. What I found was I have to nip any weight gain in the very beginning, because I know if I start creeping up my moral will deflate and I'll say f...k it, I might as well just eat anything. For example, if I get even 1 pound above my bounce range, I immediately go back to basics of Protein and veggies until I'm back to the bottom of the range. I usually only weigh 1-2 times a month, but if I notice I'm up I'll monitor a little closer till I'm back down. I pigged out over Christmas and it took 2 weeks to get back down. There are plenty of weekends that I may indulge on crap but then I'm right back on plan on Monday. I don't count calories or carbs or anything, but I know what's going in my mouth. I can actually feel the difference in my cravings by going cold turkey on carbs at those times. The best thing is to not buy the stuff you shouldn't eat in the first place. It's easier to resist once in the store than it is to resist 20 times/day once it's in the house.

Unfortunately I'm facing my first real test right now. My best friend killed himself on Sunday. My method of coping in the past has been food and alcohol. I gained almost 50 pounds after my brother died and I can feel myself going to that "dark place" again. My PCP brought me some anti anxiety meds as soon as he heard the news. I finally took some last night instead of reaching for the bottle of whiskey, which for me is no small victory. And have you ever noticed people never bring food containing protein after a death. It's all about baked goods and Pasta salads.

Hang in there, try and find the motivation you had in the beginning. Look at old photos. Compare your new clothes to old ones, if you kept any. You've come this far, so you do have it in you to succeed.

Thank you so much kindle!! And I'm an so sorry for your loss, my deepest sympathies! ! I nvr realized that i used food as a coping device. ..but my oldest daughter has put me threw the ringer, she left home, heard she's on drugs, living with a porn girl and shine guys, v quit her job and moved out of state, and besides giving up on life, i guess im using the feel good foods to comfort myself with and it's just more stress. YOU are correct in saying not to buy the stuff in the first place, i just got back from Walmart and got some Protein shakes, like i said, I'm still having issues with the surgery so I'm bummed about that too. Geez life huh! !?? Anyways, thank you for taking this time to address me and im proud of you for not succumbing to alcohol and extra foods! !! You hang in there and my prayers go out to you and your friends family, God Bless you all in this time of need. And i agree with the food thing during a death, but again, i think it comes down to comfort foods and as we know, they do make us think that things are better than what they are, altho delicious, we have to recognize (ME), that it's just that, a thought! Again tyvm:)) keep up the good work, you've helped me greatly.

Kindle, I'm so sorry for your loss. How awful you must feel! I'm doing ok - am 2 lbs. above my bounce range. Am trying hard to avoid being disgusted with myself and, instead, to make rational decisions about food and exercise. I went to pilates today and then rode my bike for seven miles. I'm finding it hard to make good decisions about sweets. I'll keep working at it.

Deez Jeanz, it's really tough to manage knowing you have no control over your grown children. Try not to take it as a reflection on you and hang in there!

Tysm Tex, im trying everyday, it's hard bc nothing is on good termsv but i pray everyday for comfort and strength. Ty for your kind words! And you keep plugging along, and may we both get a grip on our sweet tooth!