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How Would You Describe Your Weight Loss in 2014?



How Would You Describe Your Weight Loss in 2014?  

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  1. 1. How would you describe your weight loss surgery journey over the past year?

    • Great! I got weight loss surgery and am losing weight steadily.
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    • Quite well. I am continuing to lose weight, even if it’s not super quickly anymore.
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    • Excellent. I was able to maintain my weight at or near goal weight.
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    • A bit rough. I’ve been battling complications or other obstacles that haven’t let me focus on my weight loss as much as I’d like.
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    • Okay. I made the decision to get weight loss surgery, and am looking forward to it in the next year.
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    • Could have been better. I wasn’t so strict with my diet, and the scale’s showing it.
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    • Other. See my answer in the conversation below!
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The day-to-day worries of a weight loss surgery patient can be enough to make you lose sight of the big picture. The end of the year is a good time to stop and take a look back on 2014. How would you describe your weight loss surgery journey over the past year?

  • Great! I got weight loss surgery and am losing weight steadily.
  • Quite well. I am continuing to lose weight, even if it’s not super quickly anymore.
  • Excellent. I was able to maintain my weight at or near goal weight.
  • A bit rough. I’ve been battling complications or other obstacles that haven’t let me focus on my weight loss as much as I’d like.
  • Okay. I made the decision to get weight loss surgery, and am looking forward to it in the next year.
  • Could have been better. I wasn’t so strict with my diet, and the scale’s showing it.
  • Other. See my answer in the conversation below!

Mark your answer, then explain it in the discussion below. We want to know how your year went and how you’re going to use it to build motivation for 2015!

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This is so exciting, everyday I learn something new about my old eating habits. No regrets I can't wait to see what this next year has to hold.

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One word? Chrysalis. I have dropped over 110 pounds since May of this year and I feel FANTASTIC! Coming out of that 45 year-long cocoon has made me feel ALIVE!

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2014 was fantastic for me. I began the year with a determination to change my life and improve my health. I lost a significant amount of weight and then began to think about how I was going to maintain it. That's when I reconsidered WLS. Altogether, before and after surgery, I have lost 115 pounds and exceeded my surgeon's goal. Bring on 2015. I will soon begin my new challenge, maintenance.

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what a freakin' year. I started my journey in May. finally meeting a doctor for the first time in years after finding this site and researching that my insurance would cover the surgery. 3 or so months later I am sleeved. 3 months post op now and I am down over 70 pounds. cholesterol in May was 245, December was 185. I work out regularly and feel wonderful.

I can't wait to see what the new year brings!!!

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My year has been fantastic! I started the process in early January, had my bypass in September and have been feeling better every single day. I have more energy and ultimately more drive to continue to towards my spring goal. I suffer from psoriatic arthritis and my main goal was to be able to ride a bike again this coming spring/summer. In order to do that I had to lose enough weight and get rid of swelling in my joints. I Also got rid of type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure!

I exercise every other day and I feel great. I will be on that bike this spring and I will reach my weight goal this year!

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Fantastic year! I wish the surgery had been available 20 years ago, but I'm so fortunate to have had it now. Pre-diabetes, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, high blood pressure...all gone! All the life-changes have been so positive that it feels like a new life in many ways.

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I was banded in 2013 and lost the majority of my weight the first year..about 100 lbs. In 2014, I lost another 50ish lbs. but the amount of weight is secondary to the fact that I continued to lose..even losing around 30 more lbs. than I set as my goal weight. Now it's about maintaining. If I'm still this weight next year, and hopefully for years to come, that's when I'll be able to know I've been successful.

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Great!! Had sleeve in March 2014 down 100#

Feeling great and moving so much better!!!

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    • Prdgrdma

      So I guess after gastric bypass surgery, I cant eat flock chips because they are fried???  They sell them on here so I thought I could have them. So high in protein and no carbs.  They don't bother me at all.  Help. 
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      1. NickelChip

        It's possible for a very high fat meal to cause dumping in some (30% or so) gastric bypass patients, although it's more likely to be triggered by high sugar, or by the high fat/high sugar combo (think ice cream, donuts). Dietitians will tell you to never do anything that isn't 100% healthy ever again. Realistically, you should aim for a good balance of protein, carbs, and fat each day. Should you eat fried foods every day? No. Is it possible they will make you sick? Maybe. Is it okay to eat some to see what happens and have them for a treat every now and again? Yes.

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      1. NickelChip

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    • Clueless_girl

      How do you figure out what your ideal weight should be? I've had a figure in my head for years, but after 3 mths of recovery I'm already almost there. So maybe my goal should be lower?
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      1. NickelChip

        Well, there is actually a formula for "Ideal Body Weight" and you can use a calculator to figure it out for you. This one also does an adjusted weight for a person who starts out overweight or obese. https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/68/ideal-body-weight-adjusted-body-weight

        I would use that as a starting point, and then just see how you feel as you lose. How you look and feel is more important than a number.

      2. Clueless_girl

        I did find different calculators but I couldn't find any that accounted for body frame. But you're right, it is just a number. It was just disheartening to see that although I lost 60% of my excess weight, it's still not in the "normal/healthy" range..

      3. NickelChip

        I think it's important to remember that the weight charts and BMI ranges were developed a very long time ago and only intended to be applied to people who have never been overweight or obese. Those numbers aren't for us. When you are larger, especially for a long time, your body develops extra bone to support the weight. Your organs get a little bigger to handle the extra mass. Your entire infrastructure increases so you can support and function with the extra weight. That doesn't all go away just because you burn off the excess fat. If you still had a pair of jeans from your skinniest point in life and then lost weight to get to the exact number on the scale you were when those jeans fit you, chances are they would be a little baggy now because you would actually be thinner than you were, even though the scale and the BMI chart disagree. When in doubt, listen to the jeans, not the scale!

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      I'm in day three of the "puree" stage of eating and despite the strange textures, all of the savory flavors seem decadent. 
      I timed this surgery so that I'd be recovering during my spring break. That was a good plan. Today is a state holiday and the final day of break. I feel really strong to return to school tomorrow. 
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    • BeanitoDiego

      Now that I'm in maintenance mode, I'm getting a into a routine for my meals. Every day, I start out with 8-16 ounces of water, and then a proffee, which I have come to look forward to even the night before. My proffees are simply a black coffee with a protein powder added. There are three products that I cycle through: Premier Vanilla, Orgain Vanilla, and Dymatize Vanilla.
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      For second breakfast on non-workdays, I will prepare two servings of plain, instant oatmeal with a tablespoon of an olive oil-based spread. This means I will have had 34 grams of protein, 365 calories, and 38 carbs. Non-workdays are when I am being very active with training sessions, so I allow myself more carbohydrate fuel.
      Snacks on any day are always mixed nuts, even when I am travelling. I will have 0.2 cups of a blend that I make myself. It consists of dry roasted peanuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pistachios, and Brazil nuts. This is 5 grams of protein, 163 calories, and 7 carbs.
      Breakfast and snacks have been the easiest to nail down. Lunch and dinner have more variables, and I prepare enough for leftovers. I concentrate on protein first, and then add vegetables. Typically tempeh, tofu, or Field Roast products with roasted or sautéed vegetables. Today, I will be eating leftovers from last night. Two ounces of tempeh with four ounces of roasted vegetables that consist of red and yellow sweet peppers, sweet potatoes, small purple potatoes, zucchini, and carrots. I will add a tablespoon of olive oil-based spread, break up 3 walnuts to sprinkle of top, and garnish with two tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese. This particular meal will be 19 grams of protein, 377 calories, and 28 grams of carbs. Bear in mind that I do eat more carbs when I am not working, and I focus on ingesting healthy carbs instead of breads/crackers/chips/crisps.
      It's a helluva journey and I'm thankful to be on it!
       
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