MAY 2020 Sleevers

[bhrobins 66]

6-ish month update

VSG on 5/18/2020

6' 2.5" 48yr male

HW 382, SW 309, CW 224 (158lbs down, 73 pre-op, 85 post-op)

So I have reached my 2nd goal weight (225) at just over 6 months. At my 6 mo follow up, the doctor said I could lose until I hit 215, but no more. Met with my NUT and she has me at 1200 cals right now, but wants me to work towards 1800-2000 over the next 3 months. That seems like a lot, but with a BMR of ~1900 cals/day, it makes sense.

Transitioning out of weight loss mode will be a trip. Have started weight training a few weeks ago to rebuild some muscle. Until now, my only exercise was walking and light resistance bands.

Curious how the rest of you who had surgery in May are doing.

Edited December 6, 2020 by bhrobins

[Sassafras1 63]

Congratulations that’s great news! I am doing well, only 6kg to go until my dietitian’s goal. My ultimate goal is about 6kg past that. To think I might actually make it there is crazy!! I am pretty worried about transitioning into maintenance too. I guess I’ll just have to try a few different things and see what works.
I recently crossed the major 100 pounds lost and got this little baby as a little congratulations to myself. Finding a name is proving very difficult! Taking any suggestions you all might have ☺️

[Lanie992 168]

I am 1 lbs from my original goal weight, buttttttttt I've changed my goal weight to 130 lbs.

Height: 5'5"

SW: 192 lbs

CW: 136 lbs

GW: (was 135lbs) 130lbs

** I am only wanting to go to 130 lbs so I can have 5 lbs to lose and gain...and still feel comfortable.

I am a size 4 in pants and small/medium in tops!

I only lose about 1 lbs per month since late September though, but I also discovered Keto treats (sugar-free candy/cookies) which have a good amount of calories. I am trying to kick that habit though, so I can get back on track. It hasn't made me gain anything -- I am still losing just VERY slow now.

My family is having lasagna for Xmas. I am thinking of cheating for the day. I cheated on Thanksgiving & gained a pound, but then lost it by the next day (so I am not even sure I gained a pound from it?)... I had two scoops of mashed potatoes, 2 scoops of dressing and 2 scoops of corn casserole.

Hope everyone is doing good.

Edited December 21, 2020 by Lanie992

[Lanie992 168]

On 12/6/2020 at 7:54 AM, bhrobins said:

6-ish month update

VSG on 5/18/2020

6' 2.5" 48yr male

HW 382, SW 309, CW 224 (158lbs down, 73 pre-op, 85 post-op)

So I have reached my 2nd goal weight (225) at just over 6 months. At my 6 mo follow up, the doctor said I could lose until I hit 215, but no more. Met with my NUT and she has me at 1200 cals right now, but wants me to work towards 1800-2000 over the next 3 months. That seems like a lot, but with a BMR of ~1900 cals/day, it makes sense.

Transitioning out of weight loss mode will be a trip. Have started weight training a few weeks ago to rebuild some muscle. Until now, my only exercise was walking and light resistance bands.

Curious how the rest of you who had surgery in May are doing.

That is amazing! You did SO good! I am having to transition from cardio to weight training too. I have done some weight training but not that much. I get sort of intimidated from doing a lot of the arm stuff because all the men are over in that part of the gym. LOL I know it's silly but I like to hang in the abs/legs section where the girls tend to be. I will get over it though.

Edited December 21, 2020 by Lanie992