Hi everyone,

I have been on this forum a few months, but haven't really spoken up. I have just been like a sponge soaking up everyone's knowledge and experiences. I am so happy to say that I have been approved by BCBS for my sleeve surgery, and it will be on May 20th, which also happens to be my 8 year wedding anniversary! Anyway, I couldn't contain my excitement to start this new chapter in my life:-)

Awesome. I've been on a 4 week plateau, but my clothes keep fitting better and better.

I've read some by a guy named Lyle McDonald that during large fat loss periods, when triglycerides are released for energy, water enters into the fat cell. This results in a plateau though the mission is being accomplished. Then, after an indeterminate amount of time, a mass exodus of water leaving the fat cells occurs and another large drop in body weight occurs. Here's the article:

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/of-whooshes-and-squishy-fat.html

Pre-Op (5/1/14)

325 lbs

Surgery (5/20/14)

301 lbs

CW (6/30/14)

278 lbs

Hope all is well for everyone!

Awesome. I've been on a 4 week plateau, but my clothes keep fitting better and better. I've read some by a guy named Lyle McDonald that during large fat loss periods, when triglycerides are released for energy, water enters into the fat cell. This results in a plateau though the mission is being accomplished. Then, after an indeterminate amount of time, a mass exodus of water leaving the fat cells occurs and another large drop in body weight occurs. Here's the article: http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/of-whooshes-and-squishy-fat.html Pre-Op (5/1/14) 325 lbs Surgery (5/20/14) 301 lbs CW (6/30/14) 278 lbs Hope all is well for everyone!

Great thanks! Going to check it out!

Hi! New to this thread but I'm a May 20th sleeve too! I had hit a 2 week plateau (as far as the scale but I was still losing inches) but today I weighed and I'm down another 4 lbs. I also started back at the gym today for my 5:30am workouts. It felt so good to be back. I tried to go around 3 weeks post op after my doc cleared me but it was too much too soon.

Hope everyone has a good week!

SW 267

CW 231

Hi! New to this thread but I'm a May 20th sleeve too! I had hit a 2 week plateau (as far as the scale but I was still losing inches) but today I weighed and I'm down another 4 lbs. I also started back at the gym today for my 5:30am workouts. It felt so good to be back. I tried to go around 3 weeks post op after my doc cleared me but it was too much too soon. Hope everyone has a good week! SW 267 CW 231

Wow....HUGE loss. Congrats!

Hi! New to this thread but I'm a May 20th sleeve too! I had hit a 2 week plateau (as far as the scale but I was still losing inches) but today I weighed and I'm down another 4 lbs. I also started back at the gym today for my 5:30am workouts. It felt so good to be back. I tried to go around 3 weeks post op after my doc cleared me but it was too much too soon. Hope everyone has a good week! SW 267 CW 231

Wow....HUGE loss. Congrats!

Wow you've all lost so much! Makes me feel like I'm the slacker of the group :/

I FINALLY got my energy back last week. Haven't had too many complications. Everything I've tried to eat I've been able to keep down. Had a doctor apt today and they said I'm on track. I have another apt in 6 weeks and they told me I need to be eating 1200 calories by then (yikes!) so we'll see. The most I can get in at one time is about 2oz and I'm def still on my Protein shake-8oz a day!

HW: 292

SW: 278

CW: 253

Congratulations everyone and keep it up!

I'm a bit over 6 weeks out (May 20th includes 9 day preop). I'm down from 251 high to 219 this morning. Clothes are loose, some actually fit now (you know...the ones you're squeezing into and saying they fit :-) and I actually got into a pair of jeans I had bought but never worn.

Need to be more diligent with Water for sure and exercise. But...I'll take any loss! Wasn't able to lose this weight on any "diet" lol!

Congrats everyone!

Wow you've all lost so much! Makes me feel like I'm the slacker of the group :/ I FINALLY got my energy back last week. Haven't had too many complications. Everything I've tried to eat I've been able to keep down. Had a doctor apt today and they said I'm on track. I have another apt in 6 weeks and they told me I need to be eating 1200 calories by then (yikes!) so we'll see. The most I can get in at one time is about 2oz and I'm def still on my protein shake-8oz a day! HW: 292 SW: 278 CW: 253 Congratulations everyone and keep it up!

1200 calories!! Eek! How on earth do we do that? I just entered my food from today in my fitness pal - including my protein shake - and it only totaled 338 calories. I guess I'm not eating enough. And don't worry you're energy will come back and even if the scale isn't moving you're probably still losing inches! Keep it up!

I'm a May 20th VSG. Congrats to everyone on all of their success. I am down 35 lbs and feel pretty good about it. I can hardly wait until I'm under 200 lbs-it's been almost 10 years since I was there.

I think I usually get around 700-800 calories per day right now. My morning shake is a lot of that. I make one that has around 50 grams of Protein with unjury Protein Powder, Greek yogurt, lactose-free milk, low-cal flavorings and ice (I just also started adding a small amount of frozen fruit). It gives me a headstart on my fluids and protein, and I usually divide into into 3 cups and drink them over the course of the morning. The rest of my calories are found in low-fat Cottage cheese, a couple of bites of whatever protein I am eating wtih lunch and dinner, and low-fat cheddar or Babybel cheeses.

I have had ongoing trouble with nausea. It was terrible post-op. It was so bad that I ended up very dehydrated 3 days after discharge and ended up getting 2 liters of IV fluids at the urgent care clinic. It still plagues me if I'm not really careful, even taking the Omeprazole. I often have trouble getting all of my Vitamins down due to the nausea.

I just joined BariatricPal tonight and am lookin forward to learning from the community and giving and getting support.

Peace

May 13. 38 lbs down! Lots to go, but feeling better everyday. Best to all!

Hello all.... May 19th was my date. I had a long journey before surgery. Diagnosed with diabetes last spring 2013 when I was JUST thinking about having surgery. My highest weight was a few months before the diagnosis at 299. The diabetes did give me a 30 pound weight loss, but I was sick. Anyway I got the diabetes under control in about 9 months with pills and 4 shots a day. Something had to give. So by the end of my pre- op diet I was 269 at pre- op (5/16/14) and now at 2 months post op I'm at 232. I am happy that my clothes are feeling loose, but I'm still wearing my BIG girl stuff. Tomorrow I get to go closet shopping. I can start to wear those clothes I refused to toss when I outgrew them. I really did not have a plan at the time, but somehow I knew I'd be in them again. I feel like the weight loss is slowing already but to be honest, I have to exercise. It's still kind of hard to believe I actually can now. This sight was a huge help pre and post op, so I'll need your help for the work out stage. Any tips on motivation and maintiance?

My surgery was may 21. I feel like I'm just in a stand still. It is very interesting reading everyone's posts.

My weight at surgery was 205

My weight now is 178!!

Congrats to everyone on their loses, it is a great feeling!!!

I was done may 28th. I have no trouble eating anything except bread/pasta which gives me "stuck" feeling. I no longer crave anything that is really greasy which is a big change for me. I loved hamburgers and fried foods but thinking about them now makes my stomach uneasy. Hw 360 Cw 310

Edit: I eat 800-1000 calories per day. 80-100g of Protein. I also workout 5-6 days a week. Usually 350 cardio calories plus some strength training.

Edited July 21, 201412 yr by DSMCasey

Boy this thread flopped out huh? Everyone is very busy creating their new bodies, and their new way of eating:) how is everyone doing?

What's everyone stays?

Any regrets?

SW- 306

SURGERY-296

Current- 244

No regrets, although sometimes I miss just bring able to sit down and finish a meal lol

But feeling great other than that!

Hope everyone is well

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Heavyweight :360

CW: 304

Surgery Date 5/28/2014

No issues at all, super glad I did this. I can eat anything now, even a chocolate bar, however I choose to eat healthy 99% of the time. If I do eat a chocolate bar or something, I eat it in moderation and still hit all my calorie/protein goals for the day. I haven't had a soda since surgery and any sort of bread/pasta is tough on me.