August 2023 Surgery Buddies!

[tamra. 6]

8 hours ago, SuziDavis said:

I haven't been in here in a Hot Minute!

I would love to know how everyone is doing. I stopped losing weight at about month 8 or 9 and have maintained, just didn't get to where I had hoped I would. I kind of regret not doing the bypass to be honest.

Otherwise it's been pretty easy.

Hi there!!!

well, the most I lost was 50 lbs and I have gained 20 ish back. I don’t regret my Decision tho, but sad that I didn’t end up better weight wise. Really it’s my doing, going back to bad habits and eating too much.

[adodson912@gmail.com 1]

Suzi Davis- I stopped loosing about a year in and I am stuck at 200lbs as well. Now I will say that i have not worked out since Dec due to the weather and seasonal depression. The lowest is 195 and then right back up to 200lbs. I just dont get it. I need to do a pouch reset I think. My goal is 180. However, the past 6 months I have had two episodes where I pass out due to dehydration bc I forget to get my Water in. Which sucks really bad, because now I have to really watch it.

[Victoria Wank 20]

You may have to reduce your caloric intake more. I’ve run into this problem myself. There have been times when I gained up to 20 pounds. I had to eat less regular foods and more Protein Shakes and Protein in general. I’m not quite back to where I was, but I’m trying.

Good luck!

[DD 7939 11]

I’ve lost around 100lbs. I have been gaining and losing the same 4 pounds since last fall, about the same time I hurt my back in the gym. I’m recovered now and need to get back to exercising.

The gastric sleeve has been super helpful because even if I have a cheat meal, it’s very small and almost no weight impact. I’ve always liked Protein heavy meals so this has been pretty easy for me. Limiting bread and sugars, and not drinking soda has gotten me most of the way there. I have started to drink a few beers a week…I try to keep it to lite low cal/carb beer.

[BlondePatriotInCDA 549]

21 hours ago, SuziDavis said:

I haven't been in here in a Hot Minute!

I would love to know how everyone is doing. I stopped losing weight at about month 8 or 9 and have maintained, just didn't get to where I had hoped I would. I kind of regret not doing the bypass to be honest.

Otherwise it's been pretty easy.

I've been at a complete standstill weight loss wise too..for about a month. The same 3 lbs up and down and I haven't reached my goal either at 18 months PO. So I feel your regret even though I had the bypass. They say you can possibly continue to lose for a few years... But I get the feeling my body likes this weight despite what I want! 😆

[adodson912@gmail.com 1]

Yes I feel that same. i feel like my body is saying this is it. But i do not have any regrets on having the surgery

[tynisha 10]

Hi all - I think it was perhaps about a year ago that I stopped losing weight and even gained a few pounds. My doctor suggested weight loss medication. That has been helping. I am concerned about when I transition off the meds.

[Victoria Wank 20]

At some point we all plateau in our weight loss. The thing to do is hit the Protein Shakes more than you used to. Pretend it’s the earlier stage, where you were limited to Protein shakes and almost no carbs. I’ve had to do that myself when I gain weight or plateau. It’s not what we want, it’s what we need to do.