alliecat1095

Highest wgt 243 wgt 08/28 213, surgery 08/29/2012 Today's wgt 122.6. My goal wgt was 130 but I continue to lose wgt. I am training for a half marathon Feb 2014...

You look awesome. Glad you are recovering well. Before you know it you will be running the trails and pumping Iron.

I am a little over a year. I am now down to 125 lbs. I am trying to keep from losing too much weight. I am still exercising and running. I wear a sz 2-4 from 22-24 and sm- med from 3x. This is a picture from last Saturday.

I was sleeved 8/29/12. Highest wgt 243 March 2012 wgt;213 8/28wgt: 213 I reached my goal wgt mid July: 126 I am still running but go to the gym and a fit class. I have maintained my wgt for the last 6-7 wks

Hi I am 11 months out and I wasn't given a binder but about week 2 or 3 I started wearing compression garments and still do till this day. Makes clothes fit better and hides some of the loose skin around the abdomen. I buy them at Ross, Marshall's or T.J Maxx..

U can add different flavors . Mint extract and chocolate taste like girl scout cookie, chocolate and Peanut Butter taste like Reese PB cup. Try adding SF pudding mix. U can buy SF Torani syrup on line or Walmart but limited

At my goal wgt of 130. Normal BMI 24.2.. Wearing a sz 2 or 4 from 22-24. From 3x to small or med.

It's to treat heart burn.

I am 11 months post op and I still drink shakes. I like banana creme and add too milk, almond milk , oatmeal, yogurt, cereal. I started with a little bit at a time and I am up to a 1/2 a scoop. I do have chocolate, strawberry, double stuff cookie. I also drink isopure RTD I do mix with crystal light to make it taste better I add powder peanut butter, torani syrup, extracts like , orange, mint, or sf pudding pudding mix. Someone once mentioned they use the flavor packets for the frosting. I keep forgetting to buy so I can try them out. Not all protein powders taste bad..

It does get better, remember you had major surgery, your body was and is going thru lots of changes. U r probably not getting all your vitamins and not eating very much. I had lots of trouble drinking water for the first 9 months but I never stopped trying to drink fluids. I am now able to drink 6-8 cups of plain water or mixed with some kind of powder mix. Start by walking and little by little you will get stronger. I used an app on my phone C25K to start walking jogging and then running. Don't be so hard on yourself and your body is needing the rest..

I am at 11 months post op and I was buying at thrift stores, Ross and Marshall's I would buy very snug and within a week or two the clothes wld fit loose. It's true you should buy smaller clothes and show off your new body.

Hi it does get better and even at 11 months and sometimes I eat a couple of bites and I feel full. You just have to keep on trying foods. If today it doesn't agree with you wait a week and try it again. I ate and still eat ground beef, ckn or tuna salad eggs , cottage cheese, cream cheese, Soups, shakes, shrimp, fish, i add Protein powder to my oatmeal, Cereal , yogurt. A couple of months ago I started eating more salads and fruit.

I am at 11 months on the 29th. I have reached my goal of 130 . I know have a normal BMI of 24.2... I don't work out at the gym as much but I do run and do a 5or10k monthly since nov 2012 . I need to work on my snacking its getting out of control in the last couple of weeks..

Fantastic wgt loss. U look awesome. Keep up the great job u r doing. Exercising will help out the wgt loss and to tone..

Hope every one is injury free . Every one seems to be doing a great job.. It's getting very hot here in south Tx. At this race they handed out ice cold towels.. It was very helpful as it was getting hotter and humid. I ran my 2nd 10k this past saturday with a time of 1.11.31 a bit of improvement from my very first 10k. I made a huge NO NO I ran with some newtons they had for anyone to test out. NEVER EVER AGAIN.. I will stick to my merrell or new balance.. Since November 2012 I have ran 9 5 k's and 2 10k's. my next goal is a half in Dec or Feb.

9 month post op. from 243 list 30 lbs being at 213 DOS to 134.4 this morning..... Goal is 130.. From 22-24 to 4-6. From 2-3x to small or meds. Since nov 2012 have participated in about 10 5ks and 1 10k. I am still hoping to run a race every month. Doing and feeling fantastic. Running and exercising almost daily. Eating 800-1200 cals daily eating every 2-3hours.

Hi update.. Today is my 9th month post op. I started at 243 lost 30lbs on my own. Day of surgery I was 213 and today 134.4.. My goal wgt is 130.. I was Wearing 22-24 and 2-3 x and today I wear 4-6 and tops are some small but mainly med. I exercise almost daily. I love running and have over 10 5ks and 1 10k under my belt since nov 2012... . I started the insanity program yesterday.. I do have lots of loose skin no surgery is in my future.. I feel awesome but I still have trouble with water, I eat every 2-3 hours for about 900-1200 daily calories. Protein and carbs 60-100 grams...

Hi I have being reading everyone's posts, looks like everyone is doing a fantastic job. I started running back in late sept early Oct. did my first 5k in Nov. I've done 9 5ks and today ran my first 10k. My official time (from web site) was 1:12:15 . I don't have anything to compare it to. So I guess I am going to say I DID A DAMN GOOD JOB,, I am training for a 1/2, I haven't registered for a race yet. My goal is to run a race or two every month. Something that did help me in this race and the last 5k I'd to run/walk/run, that was something I read when BTB mentioned it on MFP. I did improve my time in the last 5k and didn't get to exhausted in the 10k. I will continue to pop in and read your post. Thank you for all the advice and knowledge you share GOOD LUCK TO ANYONE THAT HAS A PENDING RACE

Today is my 7 month surgiversary. My highest wgt was 243'. My surgery wgt 213 and today I weigh 146. I went from wearing 2-3x to m-l I can even fit in a sz L junior and 22-24 to sz8-10 and i can wear a sz 11 junior..I am running and I go to the gym 2-3xs a wk. from November 2012 thru March 2013 I have finished 7 5ks and have 2 more in April and a 10k in May. I am so glad I had this surgery done. I just want to let everyone know DO NOT GET DISCOURAGED AND NEVER EVER GIVE UP..,,,