cat.jackson89 206 Posted July 6, 2016 Hey guys!!! My post op journey has been phenomenal! I've lost so much weight, I keep hearing consistent positive feedback, and I just wanted to share my progress. Starting weight was 238 Current weight 173 Goal weight 138 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ValerieZ 14 Posted July 6, 2016 Excellent job! You go girl! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Marusek 5,244 Posted July 6, 2016 Congratulations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cat.jackson89 206 Posted July 6, 2016 I should've specified both pictures were from today. That's why you can't see a difference Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessjames 234 Posted July 6, 2016 You look great.. I was confused too I was like which one is the before ha Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curlysue86 20 Posted July 6, 2016 @@cat.jackson89 Hey! We have a lot in common with age and weight. My surgery was June 15, and starting weight 238. And I'm currently 213. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App @@cat.jackson89 When did you start working out? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cat.jackson89 206 Posted July 7, 2016 @@cat.jackson89 Hey! We have a lot in common with age and weight. My surgery was June 15, and starting weight 238. And I'm currently 213. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App @@cat.jackson89 When did you start working out? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I started walking immediately, but started working out at 4 weeks. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellasmommy99 48 Posted July 7, 2016 What kind of working out are you doing and for how long? I dance 30 minutes a day, but I want to add more variety. I am 4 weeks post op. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WendyA88 20 Posted July 7, 2016 Awesome job☺ Sent from my SM-G360T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cat.jackson89 206 Posted July 7, 2016 What kind of working out are you doing and for how long? I dance 30 minutes a day, but I want to add more variety. I am 4 weeks post op. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I walk 14 miles a day working at a hospital, but aside from that, I do elliptical 25 minutes, I do butterfly press (reps and weights vary), I do bike 25 minutes, stair master 25 minutes, and go back to work for cool down. That's it. I stretch at home a lot. Drink Powerade zero and Vitamin Water zero. Eat nonfat Greek yogurt only, that's it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amanda2692 0 Posted July 7, 2016 u look amazing how was it the 1st week u got home? Sent from my XT1031 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cat.jackson89 206 Posted July 7, 2016 u look amazing how was it the 1st week u got home? Sent from my XT1031 using the BariatricPal App Thank you!! I lost 16.5 pounds my first week. I had a lot of pain in my right side! And the gas was unbearable. The first couple weeks were really horrible. But I stuck to it! I am so proud of my progress, and that I stuck to the regimen. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Renkoss 420 Posted July 8, 2016 I'm reading all the people who have had surgery around when I did (4/11), and all the weight they've lost to date. I've lost 46 lbs to date, and I'm jealous of all those who have lost so much more than me! I feel like, "what are they doing different?" When I see things that say they are drinking Zero Vitamin Water, or Powerade Zero, and nonfat Greek Yogurt as all they are eating/drinking, why does that not seem normal to me? Is that really sustainable? I guess I do my Protein Shakes, nonfat Greek Yogurts, some Proteins such as fish, seafood, chicken, cheese, eggs. But I also have veggies, oatmeal with Protein Powder added in, some fruit (not much at all), and some nuts. I've eaten some healthy Snacks, but because I can eat way too much of them at one time, I am choosing not to keep them in the house anymore. I do need to step my game up where the exercise comes into play. I also had a stall that lasted 3-1/2 weeks, and still the weight is going very slowly down. Anyone else have these problems after 3 months out? I feel so alone. I feel slightly depressed because I feel like I'm failing. I don't want to fail, and I know I have some issues with controlling my eating (nighttime is the worst), but I'm trying to make positive changes. Did I mess this all up, and will things get better? I'm so scared now. I feel deflated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steph~L~16 168 Posted July 8, 2016 @@Renkoss please don't feel like you are failing. I am in a similar boat, & know I need to step it up with exercise but honestly I think 46 pounds isn't anything to be discouraged about!! My surgery was 4/20 so we are right around the same time frame. Everyone is so different so try not to compare and get discouraged!! Just stick with it, keep your head up and get some exercise! You will feel much better!! I will not have service this weekend, but seriously FEEL FREE to contact me. We can be buddies to kick ourselves into high gear @@cat.jackson89 incredible job!! Inspiring for sure with all that you are doing to keep on track! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites