Podgeylass

I had a mix of emotions, excited, nervous, frightened... but 14 months later realise it was the best decision I made

lvidacovich, catwoman7, hop scotch, unclechaz & mikeyy Firstly thank you ALL for taking time to respond. It's reassuring to hear that your body can find its own balance. My BMI is 24 so just in the healthy range, hence my obsession with the additional 5lb. I had a dexa scan last July and the feedback was positive, my target set was to change fat mass -4kg and change muscle mass 1kg. I have been very fortunate with the excess skin and its really only the abdominal region that will require surgery. I think the other reason for wanting to lose the additional 5lb was that along this journey I set myself various goals. the last goal I set myself was to be half my starting weight and maintain it for at least 1 year consistently. Maybe it's time to get that second dexa scan. Many thanks once again for your kind words and helpfulness Podgey

Hello to all you wonderful knowledgeable people, 14 months ago I had a mini gastric bypass, my starting weight was 249lb and I am now down to 128. I have been incredibly happy with the results and have had a pretty easy time of it. My dress size has gone from a UK 22 to a UK 6 trousers and 10 top. You may well be wondering so what's my problem... the thing is I am not losing any more weight and have probably sat at around 128 since the end of August, I still exercise regularly try and choose a healthy option, although a few too many glasses of wine have crept in. I suppose I just wondered is this simply a long stall or does your body eventually stop at the weight it is happy with. Please give any possible suggestion as to what to do next as I would ideally get down to 123 Many thanks Podgey

Once again beautiful people thank you all, This past year has been a bit of a roller-coaster emotionally, mentally and of course physically. Although the scales were moving downwards my mind still saw the 249lb, I would shop for clothes with one aim … is it black and can I fit into it. Shopping is still a challenge but instead in a good way, I have choice. The best thing I did was get a personal trainer who I started with as soon as I got the 6 week all clear from the surgeon. I think this is why I have been lucky with the excess skin, although I am sitting on the fence about having the excess skin removed from my abdomen.

Hi There I too have been having the shakes and feeling light headed, have even fainted on a few occasions. I hope they get to the bottom of it for you, I had bloods and other than low levels of calcium nothing showed up. They have identified low blood pressure so may be a possibility to consider let us know how you get on I too had the mini gastric bypass with Chris De Bruyne 1 year ago and only in last 2 months felt a little under the weather with the symptoms you describe

To all you wonderful people THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND COMMENTS I know I have the hard part ahead of me, but its forums like these that keep me motivated and realise you are not alone

so today is one year since I had my surgery, I started at 249lbs or 17stone 11lb As of today I am 128lb or 9stone 2lb I have had good times mostly and a few down days but overall no regrets and who knew you could actually enjoy running