Who Needs To Lose 100 Lbs Or More?

[FatGirlFitGirl 179]

For Protein, my nutritionist said to multiply your body weight by 0.3, which would give you grams of Protein needed daily.

So 150 x 0.3 = 45

Ohhh thank You So So much!! Very Helpful

[auntielle 42]

I am 5' 5" & started the first day I went in at 258. I was self pay but did have an eval. However, I've also been in therapy & on antidepressants for years so it wasn't surprising. I had surgery Sept 7, 2011 & have lost 91 lbs. I'm 33 from goal. BMI was 43.02. Now it's 27.85 & at goal it will be 22.35.

I have had a fabulous experience. I had a single incision & low profile port. Easy recovery & so far so good on all levels. I follow the directions most of the time & always get 70-100 g of Protein in + Vitamins daily. I had problems before with overeating & binge eating. Not really an option anymore, even with head hunger which, for me, happens maybe twice a month -- usually if I've been isolating or too much in my head.

It's a lot of money & I do not want it to be wasted. I would do it again in a minute BUT we all have to work to get it off & keep it off. It is a lifetime commitment. Best of luck!

P.S.: I did a lot of research & have a wonderful surgeon. I go back once a month for follow ups whether I need a fill or not. (It was included in my package). I will go every few months after one year & then as needed. A BIG part of my success has been logging everything, good & bad, into my fitness pal. And exercising (although not as much as I would like).

[GodsTyro 63]

Something I've noticed thru the years my weight went down prior to gaining it back is I was an emotional eater. But working out or finding something (crafts) to do to take my mind off of it helped tremendously