Butterthebean

I'm 17 months post op now. Just had my TT 10 days ago. Someone else asked about excess skin. I had quite a bit around my waist line....there was no avoiding that for me...I had a real big belly. But other than that it's not a problem. I've done alot of working out and alot of running. The lowest I got was 217 but mostly fluctuate around 220-225. But now that I'm post TT I can see abs so I'm not overly concerned with how much I weigh.

Great job Matt. We had almost the exact same starting weight. I was 401. You're doing great and looking good. Keep it up.

Yep....I remember seeing that same post and thinking..."say that again when you're a year post op." Anywhere from the 6-12 month post op range there comes a point where it's not at all impossible to GAIN weight. Your metabolism is quite reduced from months of restricted calories and losing weight...especially if you haven't been exercising. Your capacity for eating increases as well as your hunger returning.....all of these things seem to happen at once and almost overnight with little warning. Combine that with "falling off the wagon" and the pounds can easily come back. Seen it, done it.

Payment plans....yes. Low interest.....dream on. I looked at one that was 26%

Yep...and wait till you're 1 year, 2 years, 3 years out. Wait till you hit maintenance.....or worse....stop losing 20 pounds from goal. It's an ever evolving process. But manageable with realistic expectations and self awareness.

Missus bean ran 5 miles this morning. Her total is 25.5.

Sorry Georgia. Rest and recover.

The reason for drinking lots of Water is you are missing out on a great deal of water intake from your lack of food. Not to mention ample water is a key element in burning fat. So...."absolute rules?" Maybe not. But good ideas for decent health, success and weight loss....yes. I think most docs approach it from the aspect of ....we've failed on our own and now we need their help. So they wanna take the guess work away from us and give us some rules to follow that will work. Some of those rules are obviously better than others.

How do you think we feel. We can believe it....but we're embarrassed that we can.

That's awesome Jane. You're right to be proud of your body. You look great and you've accomplished so much.

Yeah but did y'all see Miley on SNL? She did a great Michelle Bachman impression....unless you are a fan of Michelle Bachman of course.

In before this thread gets locked for breaking forum rule number 1.....starting a thread for the sole reason of criticizing other members. Don't get me wrong....I agree. You don't know how many times I've wanted to reply...."yes, you are a total failure and you just exploded your sleeve." Even to some who have posted in this very thread. But that would waste even more time than what I wasted reading the OP. But me having an emotional reaction about someone wanting that sympathy/encouragement/validation? That is a definite waste of spirit.

Now that your drains are out do you still have to wear your binder? I over did it a bit yesterday and I woke up feeling like my binder had shrunk 6 inches.

Is there a category for sitting on the back porch swing ....wrapped in a quilt....drinking a cup of coffee and watching the leaves fall? I'm in that one at the moment.

Missus Bean did an awesome trail run this morning...10.1 miles. Total 20.5 for the month.

Missus Bean did an awesome trail run this morning...10.1 miles. Total 20.5 for the month.

Shoot I know I'm too late but....I've become a fan of the big movie pickles.

Shoot I know I'm too late but....I've become a fan of the big movie pickles.