NeonRaven8919

It's my 5 month anniversary from surgery. It's not been a good month. I'm trying to find a new job because I'm miserable to at my current one. I find that old habits are starting to slip in. I've gained a kilo in this month alone.
I'm still heading in the right direction, and I'm kicking the old habits back out. I've not been as vigilant as I should have been.
I just need to remember that I'm still better off now than I was 5 months ago and keep looking forward.

Thank you! Yes, it's been a rough month but I'm definitely doing much better than 6 months ago! I still feel better physically than I did before the weight loss.
I've always been overweight too. I still feel really happy that I'm a size 16 (UK) when I haven't been since I was 16 years old!
Just got to keep looking at my progress overall!

It's my 5 month anniversary from surgery. It's not been a good month. I'm trying to find a new job because I'm miserable to at my current one. I find that old habits are starting to slip in. I've gained a kilo in this month alone.
I'm still heading in the right direction, and I'm kicking the old habits back out. I've not been as vigilant as I should have been.
I just need to remember that I'm still better off now than I was 5 months ago and keep looking forward.

Thank you! Yes, it's been a rough month but I'm definitely doing much better than 6 months ago! I still feel better physically than I did before the weight loss.
I've always been overweight too. I still feel really happy that I'm a size 16 (UK) when I haven't been since I was 16 years old!
Just got to keep looking at my progress overall!

You are doing an amazing job! It's been 5 months and you have turned your life around! Speaking about myself personally I have been a big person my whole life and I know that many people here have too. So that means We need to give ourselves a little bit of grace if we back track a little. What is important is how fast we get back in the saddle. Our old eating habits need time to die a death but we will get there, every day brings us closer to that.

congratulations Neon Raven, be proud of yourself you are a warrior! x

It's my 5 month anniversary from surgery. It's not been a good month. I'm trying to find a new job because I'm miserable to at my current one. I find that old habits are starting to slip in. I've gained a kilo in this month alone.
I'm still heading in the right direction, and I'm kicking the old habits back out. I've not been as vigilant as I should have been.
I just need to remember that I'm still better off now than I was 5 months ago and keep looking forward.

I recommend cycling! Mostly because I'm obsessed and I want to share my obsession, but also it's a method of transportation/form of exercise/easy to get into if you are out of practice. You could also cycle at the gym.
Also, I really love doing pilates and yoga. You can do it in your own home, you just need a mat and a youtube video.

I recommend cycling! Mostly because I'm obsessed and I want to share my obsession, but also it's a method of transportation/form of exercise/easy to get into if you are out of practice. You could also cycle at the gym.
Also, I really love doing pilates and yoga. You can do it in your own home, you just need a mat and a youtube video.

Congratulations! You've done so well! I've loved seeing all your progress pics!

I think I can count this as NSV!
So I am pretty certain my body is done losing weight and I am going to stay at a healthy 165-170lbs, I am cleared to exercise again (i.e walking, hiking, stationary bike, lower body weights). I am back to working out 6 days a week with 3 of those days being strength training/cardio. I have never been in this spot where I am just maintaining, meal prepping is a thing that I do and I don't dread it, working out is just part of my day, not binging and just being able to eat sweets in moderation or if I go crazy then the next day I just get back on track and don't slip.
Is this what regular, never been obese people live and feel?! I was reflecting on the past year and reflecting how much I yo-yo'd since I was 12yrs old. How I was killing myself putting junk in my body every single day, easily eating 5000 calories if not more a day, eating well and losing the Water weight 10lbs then get discouraged and give up. The day I decided I was going to go through with the gastric sleeve and take my health back was the day I read this!

So happy for you! This is my next goal as well! To be in Onederland. Hopefully soon. I'm at 206.2. I always feel better once I'm in the 100s again. This time I'm doing everything I can to NEVER go to 200 again in my life! Done this too many times over 35 years of my life. No more. That's why I got surgery. Hoping it's what will help me keep the bulk of my weight GONE! My highest was 277 years ago and I lost 100 lbs. and sure enough over the years following that I slowly let it come back on. Can't do that anymore! I'm 51 and don't want this battle in my life anymore! Congratulations for getting there! I know how good that feels! 😍

I started at 316 and lost 60 pounds before surgery WHICH I count. So I started losing in June of 2023 and had surgery gastric bypass March 5 2014. I am down to 197. I have a goal of 150, but I havent been that low since I was in my 20s. I'm 69 now.
Well, there is a wedding coming up at the end of April and I love the clothes I can wear now. If I were to lose 20 pounds now I feel like I'd be entering the twilight zone. What would I wear? I modified my favorite clothes from 250 to 316( they must have really been tight then) for the wedding. I no longer drive. I'm afraid i guess of weighing what i did 40 years ago. Help.

I set my goal at "healthy" BMI. (60kg or 132lbs) I realise BMI isn't really the best indicator of overall health or even healthy weight, but it's a good starting point. But to be honest, I never even really believed that I would lose any weight at all, it was just a Hail Mary pass that I thought I would talk to my GP about and to my amazement, it's working!
I was a size 24UK (US 20) 7 months ago and just thought I was going to keep getting bigger.
7 months later, I'm a size 16UK (US 12) and went from 122 kg (270lbs) to 87kg (193 lbs) I never though this would be possible.

I've hit so many goals I never even set!
I still have that arbitrary number goal because my GP seems to have BMI tattooed on his brain and the number matters to him, but I'm just going to go along for the ride and see where I end up and where my body is comfortable maintaining!

I set my goal at "healthy" BMI. (60kg or 132lbs) I realise BMI isn't really the best indicator of overall health or even healthy weight, but it's a good starting point. But to be honest, I never even really believed that I would lose any weight at all, it was just a Hail Mary pass that I thought I would talk to my GP about and to my amazement, it's working!
I was a size 24UK (US 20) 7 months ago and just thought I was going to keep getting bigger.
7 months later, I'm a size 16UK (US 12) and went from 122 kg (270lbs) to 87kg (193 lbs) I never though this would be possible.

I've hit so many goals I never even set!
I still have that arbitrary number goal because my GP seems to have BMI tattooed on his brain and the number matters to him, but I'm just going to go along for the ride and see where I end up and where my body is comfortable maintaining!

Today, I'm officially under 200lbs! only by half a lb but I'm counting it! I did a little weight conversion and had to remeasure due to disbelief!
After gaining and losing the same kilo for the last three weeks, I'm so happy!

The noises my gut makes! It's so loud! If I'm full, it's noisy. If I'm hungry, it's noisy!
Is that a home intruder or my stomach? Who knows?
And I echo the always cold part.
Also, it hurts to sit for long periods like I used to! Bonier backside.

The noises my gut makes! It's so loud! If I'm full, it's noisy. If I'm hungry, it's noisy!
Is that a home intruder or my stomach? Who knows?
And I echo the always cold part.
Also, it hurts to sit for long periods like I used to! Bonier backside.

I set my goal at "healthy" BMI. (60kg or 132lbs) I realise BMI isn't really the best indicator of overall health or even healthy weight, but it's a good starting point. But to be honest, I never even really believed that I would lose any weight at all, it was just a Hail Mary pass that I thought I would talk to my GP about and to my amazement, it's working!
I was a size 24UK (US 20) 7 months ago and just thought I was going to keep getting bigger.
7 months later, I'm a size 16UK (US 12) and went from 122 kg (270lbs) to 87kg (193 lbs) I never though this would be possible.

I've hit so many goals I never even set!
I still have that arbitrary number goal because my GP seems to have BMI tattooed on his brain and the number matters to him, but I'm just going to go along for the ride and see where I end up and where my body is comfortable maintaining!

I set my goal at "healthy" BMI. (60kg or 132lbs) I realise BMI isn't really the best indicator of overall health or even healthy weight, but it's a good starting point. But to be honest, I never even really believed that I would lose any weight at all, it was just a Hail Mary pass that I thought I would talk to my GP about and to my amazement, it's working!
I was a size 24UK (US 20) 7 months ago and just thought I was going to keep getting bigger.
7 months later, I'm a size 16UK (US 12) and went from 122 kg (270lbs) to 87kg (193 lbs) I never though this would be possible.

I've hit so many goals I never even set!
I still have that arbitrary number goal because my GP seems to have BMI tattooed on his brain and the number matters to him, but I'm just going to go along for the ride and see where I end up and where my body is comfortable maintaining!

One thing that has surprised me is that I am always cold now! I used to always be warm, and now there are days where it feels like no matter what I do I am still cold.

I had my RNY in September 2023. The day before my surgery, I took a tailor's tape and measured my neck, chest, belly, waist, hips, thigh and calf.

I've reached a loss of 165 lbs and took those same measurements again on the weekend (in inches);
Neck 17 -> 14.5 = -2.5 Chest 52 -> 44 = -8 Belly 57.5 -> 44 = -13.5 Waist 47 -> 39 = -8 Hips. 51.5. -> 41 = -10.5 Thigh 32 -> 24 = -8 Calf 18.5 -> 16.5 = -2 Total inches lost: 52.5 That's almost 4 1/2 FEET.

I am currently about 20 lbs short of my goal.

oh, and watch out for the UK catering teams, they dont care that you have had a sleeve and will offer you the wrong food. make sure post op that you have Water and milk until your are ready to make valid choices for yourself.

Congratulations on reaching your goal (& yes being 0.2lbs off is still goal in my book).
My goal weight was the lowest weight I always get to before slowly but surely bouncing back from over the years (well until the last few years when I could barely lose 5kgs let alone the weight I needed to lose to get to that goal). It was the weight I enjoyed being at and felt good at being. I just couldn’t maintain it.
When I exceeded my goal weight I was actually trying to work out my maintenance but just kept losing though very slowly for another 11 months. I decided, I’ll just see where I stop while still trying to work out maintenance. Of course I know now I got to a weight that was my new set point (thank you surgery). It was the weight my body wanted to be at & had nothing to do with a weight I wanted to be at. It’s also a weight that doesn’t require me to restrict my calorie intake or exercise more than I want to or enjoy doing to maintain so yay!
Instead of setting a new goal weight why not just see where your body settles. You could lose those two stone or you could lose more or less. Regardless it will be the best weight for you. You’ll naturally be slowly increasing your calorie intake and discovering the activity levels you’re comfortable with anyway & wait till you see where you end up. People can continue to lose for 18 months or more so you have time. Remember, if you force yourself to lose more than your body wants, you’ll continue to battle to maintain that lower weight.

So I am about 0.2lbs away from my goal weight, which I have always had in mind as my "1st goal weight". Kind of like, if I get there then that is amazing...I didn't 100% believe I could ever get here if that makes sense 🤣
My question to others is: did you have a "secret/second goal weight" in mind? And if so, did it vary much from your 1st one?
I want (for some inexplicable reason) my BMI to be in a 'healthy' range, which requires another loss of about 2 stone, which I think part of me wants to go for.
Overall though, I am feeling happy - not just because of a number on the scale!

The noises my gut makes! It's so loud! If I'm full, it's noisy. If I'm hungry, it's noisy!
Is that a home intruder or my stomach? Who knows?
And I echo the always cold part.
Also, it hurts to sit for long periods like I used to! Bonier backside.