August post op sleevers: Check in

[Freebird14 63]

Hi August Sleevers-

Everything's been going great--especially the past month. Weight loss has been steady, but is now picking up speed (strength training the past two months is really showing some major toning results, too). For me, it appears the "magic" combo is VSG surgery and Jazzercise!

Highest weight: 200

Surgery weight: 196 (August 13th)

Current weight: 130

Goal weight: 120

Congrats to everyone's progress!

Edited December 3, 2014 by Freebird14

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

Good grief, Freebird! You've lost 70 pounds!

How in the world have you done that????

[motherof5 364]

I know right.Freebird is on fire! Great job!

[chasingpolaris321 214]

Hi all! I am so impressed by everyone's progress and can't believe how wonderful this surgery has been for all (or most) of us. Every day I realize another small way that I feel better about myself. I'm actually going snowboarding this weekend after not being able to for four years because of my weight! Such a great feeling! Anyways, here's where I'm at:

Starting weight (Pre-op, not highest): 237

Day of surgery: 224

This morning: 174

Keep up the good work everyone!

[twinmommiesrock 72]

Hello all guess I need to check in. I haven't been able to work out too much I have sever sciatic pain I'm just now walking without a cane in about a month. It sucks but at least my weight loss is still steady. HW 353LBS

SW 329LBS (8-19-2014 )

CW 259.

Size 18/20 down from 26/28.

Edited December 3, 2014 by twinmommiesrock

[motherof5 364]

Awesome results guys! Congrats on your success.

[meps413 46]

Hi! I'm here too!

SW: 325 (8/7/14)

CW: ~266

I seem to be at a very frustrating plateau, it's lasted about 3 weeks now. Did anyone else stall around this point?

I've been working out about 4-5x per week. I started tracking calories on my fitness pal this week, and i seem to hover around 700-800 calories. Do you think I should up my intake a little bit?

[mbrinmn 105]

I was sleeved August 27, 2014, and am now down 52 pounds...but I've been in a stall for almost 3 weeks. I think it's just all part of the process. I knew going in that this would be a slow process, not a quick fix, so while it is frustrating to see the scale stick to one place for a couple of weeks, I can see and feel the benefits in a higher energy level, in how my clothes fit (I'm down from a 24 to an 18), and how others can see that I've lost weight.

You're on the right path. And just remember, this too shall pass.

[motherof5 364]

Does anyone else get tired of eating sometimes? With me eating like every two hours, sometimes I get tired of eating. I am starting to cut down on my serving size because of it.I need that Protein. That's why I make sure I have my shakes.

[ayscott74 99]

Hi everyone it has been awhile since I posted. Doing well with the weight loss I am down 55lbs loving it. I finally went and bought a new pair of jean size 14 but by next two week I think I will need a 12. GOAL size is a 10. Can't wait. I am glad to see everyone doing well. Summer time will be a blast. Ok here is my status HW 240 CW 185 GW 150

[motherof5 364]

Great job ayscott! I am glad to hear the success stories of the August folks.

[Freebird14 63]

Good grief, Freebird! You've lost 70 pounds!

How in the world have you done that????

I honestly have not strayed from my surgeon and NUT's instructions regarding food and drink, I've not consumed any carbs other than some green veggies and some fruit (mostly bananas and apples), no sugar, no alcohol, no bread, etc., I take Vitamins, Omega 6 and calcium chews daily, I Jazzercise 5-6 times per week (including 2 strength training Jazzercise classes) and walk 5 miles 1-2 days per week. I snack mostly on turkey Jerky and WW string cheese.

Edited December 8, 2014 by Freebird14

[Freebird14 63]

I honestly have not strayed from my surgeon and NUT's instructions regarding food and drink, I've not consumed any carbs other than some green veggies and some fruit (mostly bananas and apples), no sugar, no alcohol, no bread, etc., I take Vitamins, omega-3 and calcium chews daily, I Jazzercise 5-6 times per week (including 2 strength training Jazzercise classes) and walk 5 miles 1-2 days per week. I snack mostly on turkey Jerky and WW string cheese.< /p>

[Galaxy Girl 68]

@@Freebird14, good job on being disciplined!

[Galaxy Girl 68]

So I had my 3 months post op last week, and I must say I am doing great. My doctor's scale measures lean muscles, body fat, fat mass etc. All the numbers are going down. I most impressed with my degree of obesity. It was 90.3% when I started this journey and now it is 51.6%. My visceral fat rating also went from 15 to 10! I am pleased I am getting healthy. I do not have an ideal goal weight. I am interested in BMI, Body fat, and building lean muscle. Oh...my goal is to be a size 10; however, because I have wide hips, I may settle with 12 for pants. I currently wear 14 in both dress & pants. So for the next 3 months, I will be doing strength training 3x a week, cardio 5x a week. My nut said to increase intake to 1000 calories. I am increasing fluids to 72oz and Protein to minimum 100g. Good luck to everyone!

Edited December 7, 2014 by Galaxy Girl