Celebrating 2 years post surgery

[Kathy812 794]

@@NMJG, first of all congrats on being able to maintain your weight loss two years.

I was searching this site, not really sure what I was looking for but reading your story was exactly what I needed. Your starting weight was almost identical to mine and your current weight is very close to my goal weight. So your story hit home for me.

Like one of the other posters mentioned, I am about 10 months out and I am struggling. I've lost 1 pound a month for the last two months and I've been feeling very discouraged & frustrated.

Truthfully, I am letting the carbs creep back in. So I will take your advice & watch the carbs. Sometimes even though we may know something , we just need to hear it.

Thanks again

[Kathy812 794]

@@NMJG, sorry, I forgot to ask my questions. How long did it take for you to get to your current weight? and How many days a week do you walk and for how long?

[NMJG 1,266]

Hi Kathy,

I went from 235-207 prior to surgery over about 8 months. It took from August to March (6 months) with the sleeve to get from 207 to my current weight 137.

I walked 30 minutes a day 5 days a week, then as I felt better and my knees were better, I walked 45-60 minutes, 5 days a week. Nowadays (when the weather is good) I'll walk 60-90 minutes a day, 5 times a week. I also use a standing desk now and stand all day instead of sitting on my fat butt. I was never able to do that before, and it keeps my metabolism going.

@@NMJG, sorry, I forgot to ask my questions. How long did it take for you to get to your current weight? and How many days a week do you walk and for how long?

[NMJG 1,266]

It's hard, no doubt about it. You have to stay vigiliant and sometimes you just don't want to! I am no paragon, I have my good days and bad days, but luckily I have more good days. I also have a very slow metabolism, so I try to kickstart it any way I can. Good luck to you. You can do it, really you can

@@NMJG, first of all congrats on being able to maintain your weight loss two years.

I was searching this site, not really sure what I was looking for but reading your story was exactly what I needed. Your starting weight was almost identical to mine and your current weight is very close to my goal weight. So your story hit home for me.

Like one of the other posters mentioned, I am about 10 months out and I am struggling. I've lost 1 pound a month for the last two months and I've been feeling very discouraged & frustrated.

Truthfully, I am letting the carbs creep back in. So I will take your advice & watch the carbs. Sometimes even though we may know something , we just need to hear it.

Thanks again

[reyes7472 7]

Hi I just have a quick question how much Protein do you get in a day and how much Water you getting in day

[NMJG 1,266]

I got in 70 grams a day and 10 glasses of Water on average from the beginning. Nowadays I get in around 60-80 grams of Protein and 8 glasses of liquid.< /p>

[Dar61 20]

Wonderful advise,so glad to hear about your success!

[stevecfo 9]

Thank you so so much for your post

[AmyWI 0]

When u say 3 shakes a day. Is that all your eating?

[NMJG 1,266]

Hi Amy,

At which point are you referring to?

Cheers,

JG

When u say 3 shakes a day. Is that all your eating?

[CocoPebbles1030 59]

Thanks for this update. I'm just about to hit my one year mark and can definitely eat more than before. I get so worried about going back to visit the "fat girl who used to live here". This made me feel much better. Thanks again and I wish you continued success!

[newlady2015 7]

Hi I've been at a stall for 1 month and I've gained 2 pounds am lost sometimes I think my sleeve is gone

[vsgbeccab 2]

Congrats! You are an inspiration

[sherabear 1]

Thank you for sharing. Really great tips.

[NMJG 1,266]

Try Protein shakes for 3 days, it really works to reset your sleeve. Good luck!

Hi I've been at a stall for 1 month and I've gained 2 pounds am lost sometimes I think my sleeve is gone