Now 218lbs. What can I expect?

[BeachWithMyBabies 24]

I am going to be sleeved in about 3 weeks. My BMI is 37. I have no major co-morbidities, however I do have history of mild depression/anxiety, asthma and I have that annoying extra skin handing over my abdomen from my c-section procedures. I work out A LOT, so I'm pretty muscular. I just haven't been able to lose ANY weight for the past 2 years, despite various diets, cleanses and my intense circuit training and running. Hence why my doctor referred me to my bariatric surgeon. Is there anyone else out there with a similar body that is getting sleeved? I'm curious about what my results might be. Will I lose a lot of my muscle on the 6 month diet? I have worked hard to build up my strength and tone and I'm hoping that, as I lose weight, my body will be able to finally show off all my hard work at the gym! Is this realistic? And on a side note, I AM SO EXCITED TO POSSIBLY BE LEAN. I have struggled with my weight my whole life - since 3rd grade. The thought of this happening in the near future blows my mind for the better. I am so ready for this. I just want to make sure I'm not setting myself up for unrealistic expectations, so any stories or advice would be much appreciated. Thank you!

[2bslimkim 11]

If you stick to a high Protein diet you should be good.

Protein burns fat not muscle.

I had my surgery Feb. 28 and started swimming my laps today with no problems. I'm probably older than you (48) but I always had an athletic build since I was young. I was always thin and athletic till I turned 40 and I developed hypothyroidism and watched my weight climb from 125 to 215.

One thing you may want to be aware of.... as my dr. explained to me on Friday when I visited him. A 200 lb person is not going to lose weight as fast as a 300 or 400 lb person.

I was concerned with why i hadn't dropped the average 20 lbs in 2 weeks post op i always read about. And he said to stop worrying. He explained a 300 person will lose 40 in the same time frame a 200 person loses 20... etc etc etc.

I have consistant weight loss of about 1/2 lb per day. I did have the 3rd week stall but i've lost 4 lbs this week so far (monday is my 4 week post op)

I also have the (2x c-section) hangover but it is getting smaller.

Anyway.... i'm rambling. Keep up your protein and you should keep your muscle.

[feedyoureye 3,087]

I am going to be sleeved in about 3 weeks. My BMI is 37. I have no major co-morbidities, however I do have history of mild depression/anxiety, asthma and I have that annoying extra skin handing over my abdomen from my c-section procedures. I work out A LOT, so I'm pretty muscular. I just haven't been able to lose ANY weight for the past 2 years, despite various diets, cleanses and my intense circuit training and running. Hence why my doctor referred me to my bariatric surgeon. Is there anyone else out there with a similar body that is getting sleeved? I'm curious about what my results might be. Will I lose a lot of my muscle on the 6 month diet? I have worked hard to build up my strength and tone and I'm hoping that, as I lose weight, my body will be able to finally show off all my hard work at the gym! Is this realistic? And on a side note, I AM SO EXCITED TO POSSIBLY BE LEAN. I have struggled with my weight my whole life - since 3rd grade. The thought of this happening in the near future blows my mind for the better. I am so ready for this. I just want to make sure I'm not setting myself up for unrealistic expectations, so any stories or advice would be much appreciated. Thank you!

6 month diet? Not sure what your talking about... you mean the diet stages after surgery? I went back to the gym after 6 weeks, and have been doing pretty well there, not to much catching up to do.. I did walk for the first 6 weeks and this helped me from losing any muscle that I had built up in my dance classes. Also, Dr Ali insists on 6 weeks off before you can go back to the harder workout using abs and such... OR go back to work... I was ready to go back at 4... but my work would not allow me to be there without the Drs full approval to lift more than 10 pounds! (I teach in an arts program too...)