Any Ladies At 5'5"? What's Your Story?

[jhansen71 257]

Walking outside or treadmill is about all. Been thinking about slim in 6. Where did you order your zumba from? Who was your dr?

I go to the YMCA mostly, but did order some Zumba DVD's on line at Zumba.com and have done them too. They are really good The set is called EXHILERATE. My Dr is Terry Scarborough with Texas Laproscopic Center of Houston or TLC Surgery. Are you in Houston too?

[jhansen71 257]

Jhannsen I would incorporate weight training. By gaining more muscle you will burn more fat

Jhannsen I would incorporate weight training. By gaining more muscle you will burn more fat

I totally agree. I had an appointment at my gym to go over the weight equipment and meet with the trainers there yesterday. As luck would have it I was called to jury duty and it ran past the time of my appointment. I keep trying to make this stinkin' appointment and something always gets in the way. This will be my goal in to do by the end of the month for sure. Going on vacation next week so it will have to wait (again).

[mistyw 14]

Im in East Texas....between Crockett and Lufkin. My dr is fernando miranda.

[Texarkolina 201]

I love it, 2 hours and 30 minutes. When is your surgery?

July 23--I am on day 2 of the pre-op diet right now. Day one was rough--today it was better!

[WhoozisAnyway 176]

Another 5'5"er here. Started this at 275, was 254 at surgery on 4/9, and at three months out I'm 225 for a total loss to date of 48 lbs. Slow loser but I'm dealing with thyroid and metabolic issues. I'm fairly large boned and carry my weight in boobs, hips and butt. Very much an hourglass shape. I can gain a good bit of weight before it ever shows. I'm currently in a smaller size than I wore when at this weight previously, due to toning and exercise. Began at a 2X top and 22/24W bottom, now in a L top and 16W bottom. I was 154 at my skinniest about ten years ago and would love to see that again someday, but we shall see. I am trying to judge by appearance and feel and not numbers, but it's hard.

For the past two months I've been exercising an average of 4x week, having to keep to low/no impact due to a back injury. Currently my schedule looks something like:

Monday - I hr Water aerobics, 30 mins elliptical

Tues. - 1 hr elliptical or Zumba, 30-60 mins strength

Wed. - 1 hr Water aerobics, 30 mins elliptical

Thurs. - 1 hr elliptical or Zumba, 30-60 mins strength

Friday - off

Sat/Sun- one day off, one day with 60 mins cardio and 30-60 mins strength (not always achieved)

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[jhansen71 257]

Im in East Texas....between Crockett and Lufkin. My dr is fernando miranda.

Not close, but still a fellow Texan. Yee Haw!

[jhansen71 257]

July 23--I am on day 2 of the pre-op diet right now. Day one was rough--today it was better!

You are getting close. The first 3 days were the hardest for me on pre-op. Once you get past this though it's not so hard.

[backtolife 5]

Hi all. I'm 5'5". My surgery was in Feb. Started at 221 now I'm 171. I've actually gained 1 1/2 pounds over the last week or so.

I think I'm medium framed.

My goal is 160 size 12 or where ever that weight lands me. I currently wear 14 and some 12's. I want to be comfortably in a 12. I started as a 16/18.

I've just started working out in the last two weeks.

Even with the gain I'm loving my sleeve. Only regret is not doing it sooner.

[jhansen71 257]

Another 5'5"er here. Started this at 275' date=' was 254 at surgery on 4/9, and at three months out I'm 225 for a total loss to date of 48 lbs. Slow loser but I'm dealing with thyroid and metabolic issues. I'm fairly large boned and carry my weight in boobs, hips and butt. Very much an hourglass shape. I can gain a good bit of weight before it ever shows. I'm currently in a smaller size than I wore when at this weight previously, due to toning and exercise. Began at a 2X top and 22/24W bottom, now in a L top and 16W bottom. I was 154 at my skinniest about ten years ago and would love to see that again someday, but we shall see. I am trying to judge by appearance and feel and not numbers, but it's hard.

For the past two months I've been exercising an average of 4x week, having to keep to low/no impact due to a back injury. Currently my schedule looks something like:

Monday - I hr Water aerobics, 30 mins elliptical

Tues. - 1 hr elliptical or Zumba, 30-60 mins strength

Wed. - 1 hr Water aerobics, 30 mins elliptical

Thurs. - 1 hr elliptical or Zumba, 30-60 mins strength

Friday - off

Sat/Sun- one day off, one day with 60 mins cardio and 30-60 mins strength (not always achieved)

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I too have a thyroid problem and I was a band to sleeve revision. All things considered I am pleased with my rate of loss. I joke to my friends that my earlobes have lost weight too because I literally gain (and lose) weight every where. The plus side like you said is that it takes about 15 lbs of gain before anyone notices. The downside is that it takes that and more to lose before anyone notices. It looks like you are doing an awesome job with exercise too. I look forward to watching your success.

[WhoozisAnyway 176]

I too have a thyroid problem and I was a band to sleeve revision. All things considered I am pleased with my rate of loss. I joke to my friends that my earlobes have lost weight too because I literally gain (and lose) weight every where. The plus side like you said is that it takes about 15 lbs of gain before anyone notices. The downside is that it takes that and more to lose before anyone notices. It looks like you are doing an awesome job with exercise too. I look forward to watching your success.

I know! I've lost basically 50 lbs and my coworkers who see me every day haven't noticed - or at least they haven't said anything. A friend who knew about my surgery said recently ". . . . And when you start losing weight . . ." ummm, HELLO? How can I be down 4-5 sizes and you not notice?

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[JLOR 47]

I too am 5'5" and am considering surgery. I'm currently at 195 and would love to be at 150...135...heck why not dream about 125. lol Seriously though if I was 150 I would be happy. Today, I exercise 5 times a week walking/jogging for an hour, but I am not doing well with dieting, so the weight stays on. I go today for my first appointment. So we shall see!

[Pattyhdz 32]

I too am 5'5" and am considering surgery. I'm currently at 195 and would love to be at 150...135...heck why not dream about 125. lol Seriously though if I was 150 I would be happy. Today' date=' I exercise 5 times a week walking/jogging for an hour, but I am not doing well with dieting, so the weight stays on. I go today for my first appointment. So we shall see![/quote']

I am also 5 5 I consider myself lg frame. Plus to that is people always shocked that I was so close to 200. I started this journey at 194 to 197. Day of surgery ( last week). Was 191. Today 184. Doc has a goal for me of 14o to 150. Personally anything will be great. I too am band to sleeve so wanted this change. Starting wt with band was 230. Oh also fello Texas. Live 6 hours south of Houston and visiting my siblings there often . Oh I am not aiming for 120 or 130. Ok don't laugh cuz what if to thin?? That was one thing that was holding me back initially. Lol. But I said who am I kidding. Let's go for it lol

[petite-size-me! 70]

I totally agree. I had an appointment at my gym to go over the weight equipment and meet with the trainers there yesterday. As luck would have it I was called to jury duty and it ran past the time of my appointment. I keep trying to make this stinkin' appointment and something always gets in the way. This will be my goal in to do by the end of the month for sure. Going on vacation next week so it will have to wait (again).

Im 5'3 and although originally born and bred in Texas til I was 28 I now live in Australia, so.. Technically my opinion is irrelevant, but I was going to say... Weights! Do it! U will be so happy u did! In Australia we have Les Mills pump classes and I LOVE them! Can't wait to get back to it!!

The research is showing that although cardio is great for initial calorie burn, the sustained release you get from strength training is equally if not more important for toning and long term health.

[shayv123 96]

For you ladies thst have had sugery, how much weight should I lose monthly during my 3 month supervised diets? Im currently 265 (i think), and of course I'm 5.5

[jhansen71 257]

I know! I've lost basically 50 lbs and my coworkers who see me every day haven't noticed - or at least they haven't said anything. A friend who knew about my surgery said recently ". . . . And when you start losing weight . . ." ummm' date=' HELLO? How can I be down 4-5 sizes and you not notice?

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So frustrating isn't it? We have to do a lot of self talk to keep motivated since others can't see it. Also, my favorite (not really) is "you don't look like you have that much to lose". People think they are being nice, but I have to explain that every part of me is fat, right down to my feet. In fact, my shoes are too big for me now because I lost weight in my feet. Lol!