March 23 buddies yet?

[SemperVeritas 31]

I had the bypass done on March 7th. I'm 5'4 and starting weight was 233, 221.4 on day of surgery. Today I weighed in at 184.6, so about 48 lbs lost in total. Really excited to hit 50 lost, and then I'll only have about 5 lbs to get to my previous low I had reached on my own about 5 years ago. I'm averaging about 1100 calories a day, and I track with LoseIt because I could see myself snacking around my restriction. I do "formal" exercise about 3x week, and I'm generally pretty busy around the house or going for walks. Energy level is pretty low though, I definitely don't feel like I'm bouncing around lol.

Hope everyone else is well and healthy!

[greeneyedgirl79 15]

1 hour ago, SemperVeritas said:

I had the bypass done on March 7th. I'm 5'4 and starting weight was 233, 221.4 on day of surgery. Today I weighed in at 184.6, so about 48 lbs lost in total. Really excited to hit 50 lost, and then I'll only have about 5 lbs to get to my previous low I had reached on my own about 5 years ago. I'm averaging about 1100 calories a day, and I track with LoseIt because I could see myself snacking around my restriction. I do "formal" exercise about 3x week, and I'm generally pretty busy around the house or going for walks. Energy level is pretty low though, I definitely don't feel like I'm bouncing around lol.

Hope everyone else is well and healthy!

I just started using Carb Manager to track today. I'm liking it so far. And I finally did a workout tonight. I did strength training for legs/butt, only about 30 minutes. It kicked my butt, literally!! My legs are Jello now. But I did something, and I feel good about that. Now to make it a habit!

The energy thing drives me crazy. My labs came back great, except my Iron saturation was high (total iron was normal). Not sure what that means. My follow-up appt isn't until July 5th, so I guess I'll find out then.

Congrats on the almost 50 lbs! That's awesome!

[Happy with two 17]

Hi, i had bypass on March 10th in Ireland. I started out at 18.9 stone and I'm currently 14.2 stone/lbs. I can eat almost everything but in small potions. Bread.... no interest it doesn't sit well. I'm not tracking or probably not hitting my Protein or fluid goals. Exercise just starting, walking and some sea swimming. But I'm so happy i took this step. So happy.

[BrandiBird 21]

Hi!

I was sleeved on March 7th. My highest weight was 309 lbs, and my weight after the pre-op diet was 296 lbs. I'm currently sitting at 251 lbs. I'm very excited to make it to - 60 lbs, but I'm at a bit of a stall.

I walk 5-6 times a week for 20-30 minutes (20 minutes moreso lately because it's so hot outside), and I also do resistance training 2 times a week. I have way more energy than I did pre-op, which is so far my favorite aspect. I'm struggling with trying to find the balance between harder and too easy workouts right now.

I can eat most food, if not all food with no discomfort. I've been sick twice, but it wasn't bad and I think it was due to me eating too fast at the time. bread doesn't sit as easily in my stomach, but I don't miss it. I don't miss sodas, but I do miss my sparkling Water. 😪

I haven't been able to see a big difference on myself until recently. I still feel like I look the same, but everyone else sees a difference and that is very encouraging.

I struggle with PCOS, so I am hoping that as I lose weight, my ovulatory and fertility issues will improve, too. I'm seeing a lot of small changes so far, and it's all so exciting. It's the best decision that I've ever made.

[jomama4083 0]

March 30th here!

[Happy with two 17]

Hiya. I had my survey on March 10th. I started at 259 and now I'm 189. I'm stalling with a while i don't ever have a steady loss, it seems to go on batches! Half stone here and a half stone there but i used to put it up the same way! I too have loads of energy but don't work out much. I should but i don't. People really notice my weight loss but i think looking at ourselves in the mirror for years being heavy is hard to shift from the mind. All my clothes are gone for smaller sizes. We should be clapping ourselves on the back for achieving a new person so hang on there you'll start moving again its probably the bodys way of adjusting for the next loss.

Well done you and keep going

[Blossoming1 17]

I think I weighed in at 193. I am 160 now. I didn't lose for awhile and now I suddenly am. I was at 170-178 for a few months.

I have a feeling of what feels like a lot of acid in my stomach and it felt like hunger to me in the beginning. Now, it feels like acid that just doesnt come up to heartburn. Always there but no longer feels like hunger. I feel that I just needed to adjust and I am better with it now.

I have not had any issues. Probably should do Protein Shakes more but I hate them now.

[Songbird29 1]

March 7th here for Gastric Bypass! Less than a week to go!

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16 hours ago, Songbird29 said:

March 7th here for Gastric Bypass! Less than a week to go!

Congratulations!!! Take your time and listen to your body..

[SemperVeritas 31]

16 hours ago, Songbird29 said:

March 7th here for Gastric Bypass! Less than a week to go!

Hi! This is the thread for people who had surgery in 2023 😁 but I had to jump in and say hi- I had my bypass last year on the 7th and it has been a really good experience for me, so I'll be thinking of you this year on my surgiversary and wishing you well and an exciting year ahead!

[Nilmaris 0]

My surgery is scheduled for March 14th wish you the best of luck!