Sleeved powerlifters?

[Miss Norway 5]

1 hour ago, mille80 said:

Hei @Miss Norway! Sleeveoperert i fra Norge her :-) Jeg har begynt å leke litt med tanken om styrkeløft og hører gjerne fra deg i forhold til gode informasjonskilder her til lands. Prøvde å finne instagramprofilen din men finner bare en lukket "hannegart", er det deg?

Når det gjelder dehydrering - jeg går selv en del i fjellet og gikk 10 dager av Camino de Santiago i Spania i fjor. Lengste dagen var på 32 km. Ingen problemer med vanninntak.

Ellers så har jeg klart å beholde mesteparten av muskelmassen etter operasjon ved å trene mye og regelmessig og ha stort fokus på Protein i kostholdet.

Jaaa! Hurra! Vi har masse å snakke om. Jeg deaktiverte faktisk Instagram i går. Men vil du legge meg til på Facebook?

Det er Hanne gartland. Bare jeg som heter det. Bilde fra fjellet.

Add meg så kan jeg hjelpe deg med styrkeløft og du hjelpe meg med operasjon? :-D

[Brik8te 4]

On 1/12/2018 at 3:18 AM, Miss Norway said:

Oh, we are so much alike. I was thinking also about trying one last time. I know I would have to really starve, and deep inside I know it's not goint to be sufficient no matter what I do. Also, how much time am I going to spend in this mode, struggling with no real results. It's not magically going to change after turning 35, that's for sure.

I feel you on the snowballing. Knowing how much harder dieting gets for each time you have gained weight, it's so not motivating.

What about alcohol? Tried any of that yet?

Hope you'll have a great trip to Vegas, and that you get some time off to do fun stuff there too

Hey Hanne,

Sorry for delay! Been a busy few days.

Yes, I've had alcohol a few times now - mostly I'll get a glass of wine and sip on it, which I've done 3-4 times. I had a wedding in December where I had 2 glasses throughout the whole day/night. I read a lot about alcohol hitting you a lot quicker after surgery, which is why I've been very careful and sipped only. Can't say it felt any different to me than normal but I do find it can give me heartburn now.

I love wine and I'm sure they'll be times where I miss being able to join in like a I did before, but I can't say it's been an issue for me yet! Your perspective changes when you are forced to think much more carefully about everything you put in your body and the things you think will be hard just . . . aren't.

[Miss Norway 5]

10 hours ago, Brik8te said:

Hey Hanne,

Sorry for delay! Been a busy few days.

Yes, I've had alcohol a few times now - mostly I'll get a glass of wine and sip on it, which I've done 3-4 times. I had a wedding in December where I had 2 glasses throughout the whole day/night. I read a lot about alcohol hitting you a lot quicker after surgery, which is why I've been very careful and sipped only. Can't say it felt any different to me than normal but I do find it can give me heartburn now.

I love wine and I'm sure they'll be times where I miss being able to join in like a I did before, but I can't say it's been an issue for me yet! Your perspective changes when you are forced to think much more carefully about everything you put in your body and the things you think will be hard just . . . aren't.

Don't worry - just reply whenever you have time

It's so great hearing your experienses.

Have you lost any more weight?

It sounds like this really has been an awesome decission for you. No regrets at all yet?

Are you able to enjoy your progress? I read a lot about people's heads not quite following and that they still feel big after

[Brik8te 4]

9 hours ago, Miss Norway said:

Don't worry - just reply whenever you have time

It's so great hearing your experienses.

Have you lost any more weight?

It sounds like this really has been an awesome decission for you. No regrets at all yet?

Are you able to enjoy your progress? I read a lot about people's heads not quite following and that they still feel big after

I'm 16.8kgs down as of today still losing very slowly, but that's just me!

I can honestly say I have no regrets. Thankfully the recovery for me has been great and I have enjoyed the process. Yes the first couple of weeks were uncomfortable and little anxiety-ridden, but I was gentle with myself and I listened to my body. I know I'm probably going to have some loose skin on my tummy, thighs and upper arms, but I can't say at this stage I'm too concerned - plus I'll continue lifting and building muscle to help this. Anything that has been 'hard' throughout this process so far, is less 'hard' than continuing to live in the body I was pre-surgery.

I've ready a lot of comments from people still feeling 'big' but to be honest for me I never saw myself as big as I was - it was only when I looked in the mirror or stood on the scale it hit me (so I avoided both).

Where are you at with your decision at this stage?

[Miss Norway 5]

22 hours ago, Brik8te said:

I'm 16.8kgs down as of today still losing very slowly, but that's just me!

I can honestly say I have no regrets. Thankfully the recovery for me has been great and I have enjoyed the process. Yes the first couple of weeks were uncomfortable and little anxiety-ridden, but I was gentle with myself and I listened to my body. I know I'm probably going to have some loose skin on my tummy, thighs and upper arms, but I can't say at this stage I'm too concerned - plus I'll continue lifting and building muscle to help this. Anything that has been 'hard' throughout this process so far, is less 'hard' than continuing to live in the body I was pre-surgery.

I've ready a lot of comments from people still feeling 'big' but to be honest for me I never saw myself as big as I was - it was only when I looked in the mirror or stood on the scale it hit me (so I avoided both).

Where are you at with your decision at this stage?

16,8 is great! that's a lot to get rid of. Must feel amazing.

Again i really identify with you, in a weird way I don't feel big. And I have been skinny before so I know I just want to get back to that. It won't be such a change that my head can't keep track - at least I have a very hard time imagining that.

I feel that this whole process really has just been building up to me making the decision. Like, somehow I already know I am going to do it - but I need to take my time reading and checking everything in advance so it doesn't feel rushed.

But now I have spoken to both my parents about it to, so it feels another step closer.

Only hesitation is my very active social life, but it seems like all of you are saying I shouldn't worry as much as I do.

I am not 100% yet, but sure does feel like I am headed for the surgery

[BigViffer 3,545]

@Miss Norway - Hoping you perhaps get a notification of this comment. It's been a while and I was curious if you decided to move forward with surgery or keep up the power lifting? Anything new with the lifts?

[Miss Norway 5]

21 hours ago, BigViffer said:

@Miss Norway - Hoping you perhaps get a notification of this comment. It's been a while and I was curious if you decided to move forward with surgery or keep up the power lifting? Anything new with the lifts?

Hi Viff...! So nice of you to check in

These days I am still thinking about the surgery, but I haven't done anything but think. I am still powerlifting. Just like @Brik8te did, I have decided to try for one last time to lose the weight on my own. I already know that it's not really going to work, but I just need to know that I have really tried everything before heading for surgery. So nowadays I am thinking a little bit about having the surgery in a year, next winter. The surgery still scares me a bit, so this is tough.

Oh, and about the lifts, I haven't tried any new PRs lately, but I do feel strong so maybe I will before summer.

What about you, how are you doing?

Hanne

Edited March 21, 2018 by Miss Norway

[BigViffer 3,545]

5 hours ago, Miss Norway said:

What about you, how are you doing?

Hanne

I've had a minor set back. My knee was causing me pain, so I took a month off. I went to a doctor then was referred to a specialist. Looks like I need surgery. My patella has arthritic growths that are digging into the soft tissue beneath. Good news is that it is not related to my lifting. Bad news is that he said it was "maturity related". I.E. he called me old!

I have started lifting again, but with a renewed focus on my form. I must have been getting sloppy before because I don't seem to have the pain after deadlifting nor squatting. But I played volleyball with my daughters and that inflamed it pretty bad. Surgery will need to happen, but I want to push it off as long as I can.

Since you are trying to lose weight again, are you following a bariatric diet currently?

[Miss Norway 5]

On 21.3.2018 at 7:11 PM, BigViffer said:

I've had a minor set back. My knee was causing me pain, so I took a month off. I went to a doctor then was referred to a specialist. Looks like I need surgery. My patella has arthritic growths that are digging into the soft tissue beneath. Good news is that it is not related to my lifting. Bad news is that he said it was "maturity related". I.E. he called me old!

I have started lifting again, but with a renewed focus on my form. I must have been getting sloppy before because I don't seem to have the pain after deadlifting nor squatting. But I played volleyball with my daughters and that inflamed it pretty bad. Surgery will need to happen, but I want to push it off as long as I can.

Since you are trying to lose weight again, are you following a bariatric diet currently?

Oh man. That sucks...! Injuries can easily ruin your motivation. Good to see that you still are keeping it up...! "maturity related". well thanks you've got to keep me posted on the surgery.

Sometimes its really efficient to take a step back in powerlifting, I have found that it helps on minor injuries or pain, more than not training at all. So I think you might be on to something

As of now I am just trying to eat less without obsessing about it. I am trying not to step on the scal to often, and just seeing if it's doable without having to stress over everything I eat and feel bad every time I have something I shouldn't. I don't really know if it's a good approach, but I feel like it's worth a shot. I can so easily obsess to much over food and it's not a good way to live. So I guess I just have to see how this plays out. Surgery scares me, but I guess you've already heard that

Sorry if I have any spelling errors, I don't always bother to look every word up

[Kiki20 0]

On 1/8/2018 at 8:24 AM, Miss Norway said:

Hi!

My name is Hanne and I am from Norway. I have been considering the gastric sleeve.

I am 34 y/o and weigh around 210 lbs /95 kg. I am overweight but not extremely fat/obese. My struggle is my pcos condition. It is making it so hard for me to lose weight, and even though I have managed to lose a lot of weight a few times, I've obviously never been able to keep it of. I had some issues with anorexia when I was a teenager. Even with an eating disorder I became normal weight, and not looking dangerously underweight as one might associate with anorexic patients. This has made me lose so much hope of ever living in a body that has a normal weight without starving myself. So this is why I am considering surgery even though I really dont have huge amounts of weight to lose. My weight is making me very depressed and is really stopping me from going on dates and stuff like that. I really dont have any confidence, and this body is starting to feel like a prison. I feel like I am always waiting for my life to start, and I would have to be normal weight for that to really happen.

I have always been very active, and I guess that's why I haven't gotten even worse with my weight. However, I should lose around 65 lbs/30 kg to feel okay with myself. I never seem to be able to keep the weight off, and at this age I dont know if I can try it all over again knowing my past struggles.

I am also competing in powerlifting, and my current PR's are squat 265 lbs/ 120 kg, bench 170 lbs/77,5 kg and deadlift 352 lbs/160 kg. I am including these stats because I am curios to see if there are any fellow powerlifters who has gotten the sleeve. I worry about losing a lot of muscle, even though I know it is inevitable in the first period after surgery.

But what will life be like maybe a year after surgery? Will I be able to be a powerlifter still and will I be able to really build muscle after surgery? How has the sleeve affected your training? Are you okay training with belts? Can your body do anything in terms of training now?

I love to go hiking in the mountains, and I worry about my fluids. Will I be able to drink all the Water necessary during a day in the mountains? What about high altitudes, any sleevers have experiences with that? I would love to take a lean body back to the Himalayas, I would imagine the experience to be easier. But you have to drink a lot of Water up there. Is it doable with the sleeve?

If i go to a spin class today, I will drink around 1 liter/0,25 gallons of water in an hour. Is that possible with the sleeve? I really worry about not being able to drink/eat enough for me to keep really pushing hard in the gym after surgery.

I would really love to hear if anyone has gotten surgery without being very obese, and whether or not it was worth it for you. If anyone has experience with the sleeve and powerlifting or hiking/altitudes I would be grateful to hear your experiences with the sleeve

Hanne

I can't believe I am coming across this post. Hi there! Did you end up getting the surgery and how are you doing?

I'm a powerlifter too and am looking at getting this op and have the same numbers as you for my Squat bench and deadlift. Am worried if il be able to get my strength back

[Miss Norway 5]

2 hours ago, Kiki20 said:

I can't believe I am coming across this post. Hi there! Did you end up getting the surgery and how are you doing?

I'm a powerlifter too and am looking at getting this op and have the same numbers as you for my Squat bench and deadlift. Am worried if il be able to get my strength back

Hi!!

That's so funny, what are the odds of that!!

I never managed to go through with the surgery, and I am very thankful for that these days. As of now I am at 81 kg and have just decided to take my time and do things naturally.

I guess i won't be of much help to you seeing as I never got the surgery. But I want to wish you the best of luck on your journey, which ever route you decide to go down :) :)

Hanne

[JAKE H 1,231]

9 hours ago, Kiki20 said:

I can't believe I am coming across this post. Hi there! Did you end up getting the surgery and how are you doing?

I'm a powerlifter too and am looking at getting this op and have the same numbers as you for my Squat bench and deadlift. Am worried if il be able to get my strength back

i wouldnt call myself a power lifter per say, but i do crossfit and it involves a lot of weightlifting. i will say i lost A LOT of strength the first year. once i got to my goal weight tho, i started focusing on my strength and how to eat enough to support my workouts. Ive worked my ass off the past 5 months and my numbers shot right back up. As of right now my deadlift is 490, Squat 375. Bench 275. Squat Clean 275 and etc.....Its definitely doable!! Its not the easiest because i have to eat like once and hour to get my cals, but its been worth it for me.