chycky 671 Posted September 2, 2016 @@goaldigger33 @@DiannVolvo @@chelliey @@AshburnMom @@pik Starting a fresh nova thread Anyone else feeling stuck? I keep reading stories for inspiration and know over 50lbs is big loss but I keep wishing for time and weight to melt away! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catwoman7 11,220 Posted September 2, 2016 looks like you're moving along well! The time and weight loss do go fast - I can't believe it's been 15 months for me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiannVolvo 3 Posted September 2, 2016 Be patient - you will keep losing. You'll have periods of time where it seems to have stopped, but have faith. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chycky 671 Posted September 2, 2016 I was sleeved at Fair Oaks, have not made a single support group, obviously pre-op classes were done. But, I have not been available on 3rd Monday, wondering if anyone in VA goes somewhere else.... @@DiannVolvo, Congrats on your goal weight, very inspiring! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweettea 300 Posted September 2, 2016 You'll get there. Took me a year to get to 140. I'm now 121. You're moving along nicely. It's a journey and a little different for everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiannVolvo 3 Posted September 2, 2016 @@chycky - I got sleeved at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, and they have a support group the third Thursday of every month from 7-8pm. September guest speaker is a plastic surgeon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chycky 671 Posted September 3, 2016 Thanks! I may try to make that though I am a loonnnnggg way off from plastics! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pik 262 Posted September 3, 2016 How far along is everyone? I had gastric bypass on July 16, 2014 at Fair Oaks and I live in Woodbridge. So just over 2 years ago. I was 244 the day of surgery and I had lost 21 lbs. I have gotten to my lowest of 143 but my body seems to feel more comfortable around 146-147. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chycky 671 Posted September 3, 2016 @@pik that is awesome I am about 2 1/2 months out from surgery at fair oaks. Hw 367 Sw 353 cw 314. A long ways to go. Great to hear of your success and that is a great maintenance as well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pik 262 Posted September 3, 2016 @check your during that time I was very sick. I had a very hard time with my surgery. Had to go on every about month and a half for an endoscopy to get stricture opened up. It was awful. At this point my life and life changes are my new normal. I don't even think about the way I eat or drink as being "because of surgery" anymore, it is just my new life norm. I have become very active and that is an awesome thing. Where do you live? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chycky 671 Posted September 4, 2016 Alexandria city happy that really have had no complications other than having to go off blood thinner earlier due to mild bleeding My biggest challenge is days when I can't keep a regular schedule and food routine. Like i walk more and easily get my Water when I'm in office because it is a set place and schedule. But I have had to go out more or my weekends have been all over the place so I am trying to stay vigilant in tracking food. I do have to admit to having to eyeball a 2 oz Portion from time to time though but I think I have done well. What about you were you a tracker/weigher then or now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pik 262 Posted September 4, 2016 I used to track vigilantly but not anymore. I should probably pick it up because I gained a few pounds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chycky 671 Posted September 5, 2016 I have gone back and forth on 1.5lb this week so no real change trying not to think about it and keep moving!!! Did anyone find that muscle weight gain made it challenging to see some loss? I have been focusing on work out and see loss of inches but weight is hovering at not moving. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chycky 671 Posted September 6, 2016 @@pik did you have Maria as a nut at fair oaks? How laid out was your diet plan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites