ProudMomof2

I was sleeved 8/21/2015. On the 21st of February I will be 6 months post op. I've lost 96 pounds, HW 359 CW 253 GW 150, I'm 5'8. I started walking about 1 week post op mostly 10-15min around my neighborhood now I have 2 gym memberships (Planet Fitness and YMCA) and I work out 4X a week. 75 min of cardio and usually 15 min of weights. I switch up the cardio between the bike, elliptical, arc trainer, or treadmill with the incline. Once I get in onederland and fall below 200 I'm going to cut down on the cardio and add more strength training for toning. So far I like my results. Exercising plays a big part in our success. I almost remind myself that it's a lifestyle change. Fitness is everything to me now.

Awesome advice kindle. I'm 6 months post op and lost over a 100 pounds as well. I definitely feel as though I'm on the right track but it's always good to hear from other sleevers as well. Thanks for sharing

Congrats Shellyd67! I'll be 6 months post op on 2/21. So far I'm down 100 pounds as well. SW 349 CW 249.6 ( that damn. 6 lol)
But so far no regrets. I finally went shopping yesterday and got a 1X dress from forever 21 that fit perfectly, I used to wear a 26/28 W or 4X now I'm in a women's 18 and 1x! My goal weight is 150 pounds which would put me in a normal weight category for a 5'8 women so I still have another 100 pounds to lose. I'm confident that I'll get there by at least February 2017 which my surgeon recommended. 18 months to lose 200 pounds sounded impossible when he told me now after loosing 100 in 6 months nothing is.

@@Margie122 what calorie range did your NUT recommend for you at 6 months post op?

Congrats Shellyd67! I'll be 6 months post op on 2/21. So far I'm down 100 pounds as well. SW 349 CW 249.6 ( that damn. 6 lol)
But so far no regrets. I finally went shopping yesterday and got a 1X dress from forever 21 that fit perfectly, I used to wear a 26/28 W or 4X now I'm in a women's 18 and 1x! My goal weight is 150 pounds which would put me in a normal weight category for a 5'8 women so I still have another 100 pounds to lose. I'm confident that I'll get there by at least February 2017 which my surgeon recommended. 18 months to lose 200 pounds sounded impossible when he told me now after loosing 100 in 6 months nothing is.

Congrats Shellyd67! I'll be 6 months post op on 2/21. So far I'm down 100 pounds as well. SW 349 CW 249.6 ( that damn. 6 lol)
But so far no regrets. I finally went shopping yesterday and got a 1X dress from forever 21 that fit perfectly, I used to wear a 26/28 W or 4X now I'm in a women's 18 and 1x! My goal weight is 150 pounds which would put me in a normal weight category for a 5'8 women so I still have another 100 pounds to lose. I'm confident that I'll get there by at least February 2017 which my surgeon recommended. 18 months to lose 200 pounds sounded impossible when he told me now after loosing 100 in 6 months nothing is.

I weighed in this morning at 249.6 HW was 349 I lost 100 pounds! Still can't fathom it and I almost cried this morning because I almost didn't do the surgery listening to my husband and my mom. Screw them, lol. So glad I prayed and trusted myself to make the right choice. I still am far away from goal (150 pounds) but I'm committed to getting there. I now know that with a lot of hard work and dedication anything is possible.

I weighed in this morning at 249.6 HW was 349 I lost 100 pounds! Still can't fathom it and I almost cried this morning because I almost didn't do the surgery listening to my husband and my mom. Screw them, lol. So glad I prayed and trusted myself to make the right choice. I still am far away from goal (150 pounds) but I'm committed to getting there. I now know that with a lot of hard work and dedication anything is possible.

I weighed in this morning at 249.6 HW was 349 I lost 100 pounds! Still can't fathom it and I almost cried this morning because I almost didn't do the surgery listening to my husband and my mom. Screw them, lol. So glad I prayed and trusted myself to make the right choice. I still am far away from goal (150 pounds) but I'm committed to getting there. I now know that with a lot of hard work and dedication anything is possible.

I was sleeved 8/21/2015. On the 21st of February I will be 6 months post op. I've lost 96 pounds, HW 359 CW 253 GW 150, I'm 5'8. I started walking about 1 week post op mostly 10-15min around my neighborhood now I have 2 gym memberships (Planet Fitness and YMCA) and I work out 4X a week. 75 min of cardio and usually 15 min of weights. I switch up the cardio between the bike, elliptical, arc trainer, or treadmill with the incline. Once I get in onederland and fall below 200 I'm going to cut down on the cardio and add more strength training for toning. So far I like my results. Exercising plays a big part in our success. I almost remind myself that it's a lifestyle change. Fitness is everything to me now.

Depo shot not deposit shot. Darn auto-correct

Proudmam1319 here's my sample menu:
Breakfast options: Premier Protein Shake/1 large egg white and 2 slices of turkey bacon or morningstar sausage pattie/nonfat greek yogurt/protein cheerios with fairlife skim milk
lunch options: Premier Protein/3 oz tuna or chicken salad with 4 whole wheat crackers/non fat greek yogurt/
dinner options: 3 oz mahi mahi,salmon or tilapia with 1/8 vegetables/1 veggie burger with 2 slices of canned fruit/3 turkey meatballs with 1/8 vegetables, 4 oz spilt pea and ham Soup
Snacks: 1/2 Quest Protein bar/8 oz of Fiber tea/ 1/2 a cup of applesauce/ 1/2 chobani greek nonfat yogurt/ boomchickapop popcorn 1/2 a bag
My meals usually average between 600-800 calories. I try to eat more on days that I work out, but I never over stuff myself. I always listen to my body and even throw away food Once I'm satisfied. You have to find out what works for you because everybody is different.

Proudmam1319 here's my sample menu:
Breakfast options: Premier Protein Shake/1 large egg white and 2 slices of turkey bacon or morningstar sausage pattie/nonfat greek yogurt/protein cheerios with fairlife skim milk
lunch options: Premier Protein/3 oz tuna or chicken salad with 4 whole wheat crackers/non fat greek yogurt/
dinner options: 3 oz mahi mahi,salmon or tilapia with 1/8 vegetables/1 veggie burger with 2 slices of canned fruit/3 turkey meatballs with 1/8 vegetables, 4 oz spilt pea and ham Soup
Snacks: 1/2 Quest Protein bar/8 oz of Fiber tea/ 1/2 a cup of applesauce/ 1/2 chobani greek nonfat yogurt/ boomchickapop popcorn 1/2 a bag
My meals usually average between 600-800 calories. I try to eat more on days that I work out, but I never over stuff myself. I always listen to my body and even throw away food Once I'm satisfied. You have to find out what works for you because everybody is different.

Great job Court3625! With only three pounds to go you would surely reach her goal by February

Me too Margie122!I'm hoping to reach 100 pounds lost by my 6 month check in. I also want good labs so I been staying on top of my Vitamins. At my last check up my Iron was dangerously low.

96# lost since HW 349#. 103# til goal. Which was recently changed from 170# to 150#. I'm 5'8 so my BMW would be within normal range at 150#

Great job Court3625! With only three pounds to go you would surely reach her goal by February

Thanks lealor. I would love to see a gastric dietitian so I can educate myself properly. The current nutritionist is absolutely oblivious to the nutritional needs of someone post op but she was great pre op. Most of times she asked me to ask fellow sleevers from the support groups what they are eating at this point and use that as a guideline.

First off thank you for sharing and you are incredibly beautiful. Your photos are not bad at all as I have Googled loose skin after WLS and I have seen 10X worse! I am mostly impressed by your Arms(they look great). And your a super Mom so add that to your resume because you birthed those amazing children and did so naturally. My question to you is are you strength training and if so what's your routine? I'm 5 months post op HW:349, CW:260, Goal Weight:170, my height is 5'8

First off thank you for sharing and you are incredibly beautiful. Your photos are not bad at all as I have Googled loose skin after WLS and I have seen 10X worse! I am mostly impressed by your Arms(they look great). And your a super Mom so add that to your resume because you birthed those amazing children and did so naturally. My question to you is are you strength training and if so what's your routine? I'm 5 months post op HW:349, CW:260, Goal Weight:170, my height is 5'8

UalreadyKnow are you drinking decaffeinated coffee or regular?

Me too

Wow theatrejo I'm way under 1000 calories. I'm sometimes under 600! This could explain the Hair loss and recent fatigue because I just started cardio 2 weeks ago 3-4 times a week but haven't made any changes to my diet, including adding more calories. I just can't eat anymore after getting my Fluids and Proteins in.

I experienced dumping from 2 mango slices and I'm 5 months post op. Everyone is different. Also I can't have bananas or else I'll experience severe diarrhea. However I have had canned pears in its own juice only a few bites as well as canned peaches with no side effects. You should probably try those and only a few bites

Thanks UalreadyKnow! I sometimes feel as though I'm eating to many calories. Do you mind sharing What a typical day for you looks like?