KristieAtkinson

To give you an idea, I'm between 5'7 & 5'8, I'm at 195 pounds. (Im attaching oictures as it always helps me to see what someone means) I started at 338 (highest was 358!). I'm 11 months post op, I lost 50 of that pre surgery. My doctor has not set a goal for me. I've lost 80% of my excess weight. I originally wanted to be 145, then I found out my friend who is similar height & looks crackhead skinny, is 145. I changed my goal to 160. I sent from a size 30/32 to a size 12 & size md/lg. my plastic surgeon estimates that after my corset trunkplasty I will be an 8 (or even a 6!). He will be taking 15-18pounds of skin & fat off my stomach. I've been bouncing between 195 & 204 for going on 4 months. I don't know if I will make it to 160. It makes me sad but I think you need to own your goal & what you think is attainable! I think you will know when you get there, your body will tell you! When you feel healthy & happy, you will know you are there. Just make sure that you get to a point that if you put on 5-10 pounds later that you will still be content, cause that can happen.

Great job!! I was sleeved May 18 2012! Hey there sleeve buddy.

I say have the baby first. If you thought you were going to have a natural childbirth, I'd be on the fence. However, I've had 2 c sections myself. The first one was bad on my stomach, the second was devastation. I love my children very much. I would live with this flappy apron forever before I'd give either up. I'm now scheduled for a corset trunkplasty to remove my excess stomach skin. I tell people, my sleeve surgery was my fault, the skin removal is on my kids. Lol. Best of luck to you on the new baby & the skin removal!

Can you tell me more about what you are eating on non exercise days? And what do you eat on exercise days? My BMR shows my Maintenance zone: 1642-2134. Weight loss zone: 1314-1642. My RMR: 1642. My TEO: 2305. (Total= REE + lifestyle + exercise). Does that help you at all? Cause I'm at a loss. It says my metabolism is normal & I burn 171 calories in 30 minutes of moderate exercise.

Thank you so much for posting this. I have been pushing hard at the gym since my 6 month pre op diet. I'm down 144 pounds but have been stuck the last 4 months. In the last 3 weeks I've been following my dr's recommended calorie increase & cut back on my cardio. It seems like my body started shedding more fat last week, although Aunt Flo came a calling & halted my progress so I'm not 100% certain. Lol. I'll let you know where I am in 5-7 days.

I use Miralax every day in a protein shake. My dr says its safe to use daily. It keeps things flowing. Although since I've upped my water intake & fiber thru fruits & veggie snacks, I haven't needed it. If I miss a day, I add it back in for a couple days.

I will definitely share. I think we have to help each other get thru this. It's a tough process & takes a lot of work & heart.

Yes. She had the bypass.

I know that it is very hard to quit smoking, however I have a friend who developed an ulcer so bad from smoking after WLS that her stomach literally exploded. My recommendation is do not start back. Ever.

I think its for fruits & veggies only. I don't remember what I paid cause I was a host. Around $20.

Kim's magic pop is my go to crunchy snack. I top them with laughing cow for Protein. I started a thread about them if you want more details. Only 2 carbs. I am going to have to try the Kale. I also have a microwave chip maker from pampered chef. You can make your own apple, sweet potato, & potato chips without frying!

Kim's magic pop are made at Kroger marketplace. They are whole wheat & brown rice snacks (kinda like rice cakes) but only 15 calories & only 2 carbs. Great when you need a little crunch. I love the onion flavored ones with french onion laughing cow cheese. I use them for spreadable cheeses & peanut butter.

That sounds yummy! I made pepperoni crisps in the oven. I take 8 slices of pepperoni & put on baking sheet, top with 1/4 cup of Parmesan shreds, 1/4 Italian cheese. Serving size is 4 in the attached calorie breakdown. I'm going to try the microwave!

This study shows that rats with sleeve versus rats with RNY have better test results. http://endo.endojournals.org/content/early/2013/04/03/en.2012-2130.abstract?rss=1

I would have to agree!

My surgeons office sells it. But I've bought it online as well. They also have unflavored protein you can hide in your jello.

Have y'all tried the Unjury chicken protein? You can add it to your clears.