2 Years Post Surgery

[gdivita 10]

Saturday marks my 2 anniversary and I have no regrets. I was just over 35 BMI with no medical issues. I was very tired of losing the same 20-25 lbs and never reaching my goal. Well, I am very close; I've lost 48 lbs, wear a size 8 pant and Medium / Large top. This has been a success and well worth the struggles and discipline it took to get here. Yes, I ate the wrong things because my mind wanted to and I suffered short term (weight gain, pain during digestion,etc.). Now, i think i want the peanut M&M so i buy and they sit in the cupboard. i might eventually open and eat a handful or my husband will eat them and i don't care. Today, i am focused on BMI and not weight. I am at 27.6 BMI today and the RN tells me 27% is maintainable level for me. I workout 4-5days a week. Primarily walking for 30 min and strength train using Yoga Booty Ballet. happy days are here.

[Elliemayclem 31]

Sounds like you're doing great! Congratulations! I'm also 2 years out(surgery Dec 2010) I'm about 18 lbs away from my goal, it's gets really hard now, but I'm not gaining, thankful for that.

[gdivita 10]

My original goal weight in my mind was 150lbs. Now, I don't think that is attainable. I have since switched my mind to BMI. RN tells me with my age and that I have had children a realistic goal is 27%; I'm 27.6.. Yesterday, I weighed in at 165 wearing size 8 to 10 pant (depending on designer). I am 5'5" and I remember wearing a size 10 when I was in my early twenties. I've pretty much maintained my weight for 6 months now and enjoy just about anything. I don't eat bread unless its crispy, I have chocolate when I want (and that isn't often or much), I enjoy wine on the occasion too. So I think I'm at my happy spot.

Have you thought about BMI as a measurement?

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[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

I too am almost 2 yrs post op... I am 23 BMI and 162 lbs in the mornings.

I have lost 215 lbs and gon from 2 x tops to small or 4/6 and 4x bottoms to 8/10

I had 150 in my lofty dream category and I may get there but I am happy with my body now so if I don't I am ok with it. My friends and family tell me I am done... Since I am tall I suppose the 162 looks thinner than it really is... but I am on a mission to maintain and I know that will be a lifelong battle. I am Hopi g the BA d will do its job and it will be easier than I expect.

But I have some rippling on my thighs and arms, the girls resemble a tube sock with a golf ball inside and my tummy while thankfully isn't horrible could use a little tug...so my belly button will stop sagging. My legs and ankles are still thick but that's hereditary although getting the skin remove might help.

THat said...I am very proud of my accomplishment as I am sure you are as well. It's been fun shopping for the new wardrobe...maybe a little too much...lol

Congrats on your success from someone who knows how good you feel!

[hopetolose 192]

Im a year and 1/2 and am pretty much done. I wanted to get to 164, about 6 lbs away, but if I don't get there, not a big deal. I am medium tops and 8/10 on bottoms. I've been this weight for 6 months now, so I think im getting the hang of maintaining, but it is a daily commitment. I still watch that I don't go crazy. Im 46, so things are what they are body wise after three kids...

Great job and congrats to you!!!

[Wgbem 138]

What have you all been doing to have such significant weight loses? They usually say you cannot lose that much with lapband. What is your advice?

[Elliemayclem 31]

Great success stories! I'm pretty much satisfied with my weight right now. I'm a large on top and a 10/12 on bottom. My tummy sags a little, but I can live with it. I'm 54 years old. I can eat almost anything I want, just carefully. Keeps me from overeating (thats a great thing about the band, thats what I was hoping for by having the surgery) I feel so such better physically, its amazing!