7 1/2 months post surgery. Didn’t think I could do this!

[skylw6 153]

Hello All,

I don’t know if anyone needs this today so I’m posting it in case anyone finds it helpful!

I had Gastric sleeve on 7/26/18 . I weighed 276lbs.
Post surgery the first six weeks I dropped 35lbs really fast.

Things slowed down a little after that because I kept expecting the rate to stay the same. I have hit plateaus and taught myself not to be a slave to the scale. I weigh myself once a week and after a plateau I waited 2 weeks.

I also work out, but started slowly. I was walking on a treadmill at an incline for the first few weeks. Then I got bored and started to alternate between using an app with all types of workouts and mixing it with the couch to 5K app. In October a long time friend talked me into signing up for a 5K (even though I hate running)!

Today I am 7 and a half months post surgery . I am down 90lbs and completed my first 5K! If I can do it... Anyone can!

[RSMKEM 18]

I needed this!! I’m the same age and same starting weight as you. I’m scheduled for bypass on 4/12. Thanks for giving me hope that I can do this.

[skylw6 153]

You got this!!! The first month wasn’t fun for me but now looking back I barely remember it!! You are on a journey to a healthier you! It’s a great act of self care!

[AggiG 176]

4 hours ago, skylw6 said:

Hello All,

I don’t know if anyone needs this today so I’m posting it in case anyone finds it helpful!

I had Gastric sleeve on 7/26/18 . I weighed 276lbs.
Post surgery the first six weeks I dropped 35lbs really fast.

Things slowed down a little after that because I kept expecting the rate to stay the same. I have hit plateaus and taught myself not to be a slave to the scale. I weigh myself once a week and after a plateau I waited 2 weeks.

I also work out, but started slowly. I was walking on a treadmill at an incline for the first few weeks. Then I got bored and started to alternate between using an app with all types of workouts and mixing it with the couch to 5K app. In October a long time friend talked me into signing up for a 5K (even though I hate running)!

Today I am 7 and a half months post surgery . I am down 90lbs and completed my first 5K! If I can do it... Anyone can!

ALRIGHT!! Way to go. I am almost 3 months and have lost 55 pounds. I am walking on the treadmill and through the house. I use a fitbit and keep count of my steps. The most I have gotten so far is 21,000 steps and keep trying to up that every week. Hope you are feeling good about your success. I sure am.

[KCgirl061 1,532]

WOW! Congrats on completing your first 5K! That's awesome!

[GreenTealael 25,330]

14 hours ago, skylw6 said:

Hello All,

I don’t know if anyone needs this today so I’m posting it in case anyone finds it helpful!

I had Gastric sleeve on 7/26/18 . I weighed 276lbs.
Post surgery the first six weeks I dropped 35lbs really fast.

Things slowed down a little after that because I kept expecting the rate to stay the same. I have hit plateaus and taught myself not to be a slave to the scale. I weigh myself once a week and after a plateau I waited 2 weeks.

I also work out, but started slowly. I was walking on a treadmill at an incline for the first few weeks. Then I got bored and started to alternate between using an app with all types of workouts and mixing it with the couch to 5K app. In October a long time friend talked me into signing up for a 5K (even though I hate running)!

Today I am 7 and a half months post surgery . I am down 90lbs and completed my first 5K! If I can do it... Anyone can!

AMAZING 👑

[skylw6 153]

Thanks everyone!!! I feel really pretty great today. Not a lot of soreness! I feel the need for protein! LOL have a great day