Boston/new England Area Buddy

[lollyfidy1965 402]

I'm in the Boston area, interested in finding someone to buddy-up with. I'm relatively serious about the journey I'm on, following my surgeon's/nutritionist's directions, and working hard at the gym. It'd be great to have someone to talk to who has half a clue what I'm going through! . Laura

[Kimma34 5]

North of Boston here but just starting my journey. Surgery won't be until January!! What about u? I'm going to Lahey Clinic.

-Kim

[lollyfidy1965 402]

North of Boston here but just starting my journey. Surgery won't be until January!! What about u? I'm going to Lahey Clinic.

-Kim

Hey Kim! I'm in Arlington (used to live in Danvers). I had my surgery done June 19th, at Beth Israel Deaconess. Thoroughly thrilled with the results, and the care I received! Do you have a 6-month pre-surgical requirement to meet (for your insurance)? How're you feeling about the decision to have surgery? (Its a crazy ride, to be sure!)

Laura

[Kimma34 5]

need to wait 6 months with insurance but I'm ok with that. how r u doing??

-Kim

[lollyfidy1965 402]

I'm doing great, actually! I've lost a total of 101 pounds...49 since June 26th (when I started losing after my surgery on June 19th)....and I feel fantastic!! I've gone from a snug size 26 jeans to a loose 20, and a size 5X blouse to a 1X. I still can't believe I can actually fit into the clothes hanging in my closet now! LOL

[britta1986 0]

What work out has helped you lose weight? Or what has helped you the most? I was sleeved September 4th so I'm still in the liquid stage. Thanks )

[lollyfidy1965 402]

What work out has helped you lose weight? Or what has helped you the most? I was sleeved September 4th so I'm still in the liquid stage. Thanks )

I think a number of things have been helpful for me...

1. I go to the gym every day. Currently I'm doing an hour of Water aerobics one or two times a day, at least 6 days a week. As soon as my leg heals (muscular injury), I'll be adding back in an hour or two on the treadmill every day.

2. I eat between 550 and 650 calories a day, with rare days over 700. (My capacity is increasing very slowly, and I make a point to not push it.)

3. I make sure to get at least 80 grams of Protein every day. If that means I need to drink Muscle Milk, or eat Gelatein 20, in order to make the number, then I do that. Whatever it takes.

4. I make sure to drink at least 80 ounces of liquid every day. No exceptions....even when I think I can't possibly swallow another drink of Water. I drink Decaf tea, decaf coffee, flavored water (sugar-free only), plain water, Protein drinks....whatever....I always have something liquid within reach.

5. I keep my carb intake below 30 grams per day. I've been in ketosis for over 4 months now, burning fat to replace the missing carbs. I feel great, can't stand the taste of sweet or starchy things now, and am steadily losing weight.

Basically....I'm doing everything my surgeon/nutritionist told me to do. LOL

Laura

[AnnaTara 0]

I'm in Dorchester. Had mine done in st Elizabeth's

[ReadyNewM3 112]

I'm in Dorchester. Had mine done in st Elizabeth's

Me too!! Who is your dr???

[AnnaTara 0]

Dr beauch. Wrong spelling

[AnnaTara 0]

Where u from

[ReadyNewM3 112]

I'm from Springfield! ! How are u doing!? How was ur process

[AnnaTara 0]

Doing ok. Had surg March 25th so out 5 months down close to 50lb slow but steady. Nee f2f someone to kick my butt. But I do ride my bike 5x week ir walk 5 mile. Its hard to keep at it

[Denisepr 20]

Hi, first time poster hoping to have surgery with Dr McCluney at St. E's. I loved him from our first meeting. Things are moving pretty fast and I'm hoping for an approval. I have to lose 5% before he will even schedule surgery. I have psych eval and NUT on 9/10 then I'm hoping to submit to insurance.

Any suggestions on how I can lose this weight pre surgery? I'm tracking with MFP but have only lost about 7 of the 14 I need to lose. scale has not moved in almost two weeks. Initial consult was 8/13 and been dieting ever since.

Thanks

[AnnaTara 0]

I also had mine in st eves. They Will put you on a luquid diet before surgery. You could start now with replasing one meal a day with a Protein Shake. Where you from? Do u live in boston? I go to the support groups at st eves. Feel free to contact me would be happy to help