Hi Everyone- I just started using My Fitness Pal 3 days ago and I really like it. My WLS story is that I had gastric bypass 3/17/2008. It took me along time to decide to have the surgery. My older sister, her husband and daughter had the surgery 5 yrs before me and and all three of them have gained back most of their weight. I figured if I was going to have WLS then I wanted to keep the weight off forever. I took about a year to get my head in the right place and thoroughly investigate the doctors in my area that were performing the surgery. The biggest thing I learned during that year was that WLS is not a quick fix. If you go back to your old patterns of eating, you will gain your weight back.

I started at 250 lbs and made my goal of 150 lbs 8 months later. After that I went down to my lowest weight of 140 (with help from a bad bought of H1N1 flu!) and although I loved being down to a size 8, I didn't like how sunken my face looked or how everyone was so concerned that I was losing to much weight. Over the next yr I came back up to my goal weight of 150 and held that weight (+/- 5 lbs) for a couple of years. Over the last 8 months my weight has crept up to 165 and I know I have to get a handle on this before it gets out of control.
My favorite thing about MFP app is that it motivates me to exercise and to lay off the snacks. It was really eye opening to see that on my first day I logged over 700 cals in snacks!!! It's also great to see the impact of pushing myself to exercise more has on my daily calorie count. I'm looking to connect with others who have had WLS so that we can help motivate each other.

Hi all:

My name is Leslie and I will be 34 yrs old on Sat. I had gastric bypass on June 1, 2010 and have has no complications, but nothing has been handed to me. I weighed 216 at surgery and weigh 116 today. I have maintained for months now, which I am proud of. I am very short 4'11" and my surgeon says it is actually safe for me to weigh as little as 95 lbs (not that he says I have to). I really don't care about that number. It's my waist measurement that is disturbing. You "apples" know what I mean. I can't get rid of the belly. My waist measures 32' still! I really need to work on that for health reasons. This is not a bikini contest for me. I am diabetic but manage it beautifully and take nothing except Lantus every other day now. I will never be able to stop taking the insulin (I don't produce any) but I can live with that. I 've never joined any support groups or really shared anything til now. Guess I am willing to try anything once. The sad part is that I have too eat VERY little (less than 700 cal/day) and consume less than 35 g of carb/day in order to lose. It is so difficult. Guess that's why I stopped at 100 lbs. I needed a break! I am a talker (in case you can't tell) so sorry so long here! Thanks for reading and for the support in advance! Happy Mardi Gras!

Leslie

"I may walk slowly but I never walk backwards" - Abe Lincoln

Leslie, it sounds like you have been very successful! I agree there is nothing wrong with a break sometimes. I can't even imagine having a 32 inch waist. I think mine was that size when I was 12.

It does sound like maybe exercise and toning is what you need to focus on, more than actual weight loss. (definitely coming from a "do as I say, not as I do" perspective, lol).

Good luck!

Hi
My name is Maxine and I had a gastric bypass 5 years ago. I have lost 13stone (182lbs) and have managed to keep it off but have stopped short of that elusive 25 BMI. I would love to lose another 20lbs so I am taking the bull by the horns and really going to try and eat a balance diet that I can maintain.

I have planned my meals a few days in advance so that I don't have to think about what to eat and I will see how it goes

wish me luck

Hi! I had my sleeve 3.5 years ago. Sometimes I can't remember what it was like to be newly out from surgery but I keep a blog so if you want to see what sorts of things you might go through, feel free to check it out.

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Hi! My name is Rachel and I had RNY in August of 2011. At the beginning of 2011, I was 300lbs. I lost about 25 pounds pre-surgery and I'm down to 197 now (went from a size 24 to a 16). My goal is to get to 150, and I'm using MFP to help me lose the next 47 pounds.

I thought with the gastric by-pass the weight would come off more quickly and easily, but it feels like it has taken tons of exercise and smarter eating choices to get here. I keep telling myself that it's probably a good thing that it hasn't been too easy, because over the past 7 months, I've really had to change my eating/exercise habits, and as long as I keep it up, I will reach my weight goals and keep healthy.

I work full-time with a desk job - I have to make it a point to get up and move around during the day. My two boys (ages 2 and 4) keep me pretty active in the mornings/evenings though, and I hardly get a chance to sit down (except to eat). Being 103 pounds lighter, it is much easier to keep up with my children, and I find that I am much less achey and sore now. Woohoo! And as an added bonus, I'm much less crabby with my husband and kids. :blushing:

I look forward to learning from everyone how to stay on track - especially with WLS. I only know of one other person who has had WLS (lap-band) and it would be great to get to know more people who are going through this experience.

:blushing: Hi I had the Sleeve 4/2011 I started at 255 Im not at the 150 but Ive been so stressed out with work but Im happy im here to keep track of my calories and Since January I started back slowly to work out

But Its been a intresting Ride from my hormomes/Lossing Hair/Emotional changes lol

Hey but It was worth it Ive been over weight since I was in my teens so this is good

Hello My Name is Clorinda. I had bypass surgery on March 7, 2012. Here I am 16 Days post op and 21 lbs down. I am on my mushy food diet and doing ok. I average about 500 calories a day right now.

My starting weight was 252.5.

I am having a hard time getting in enough protein at this point ... but I am working on it.

I am looking for some sort of support group.. could this be it?


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Hi everybody, my name is Jim and I just got my surgery date for gastric bypass for April 23rd, going for pre-surgery testing today with the anesthesia folks.

Hello everyone! My name is Danielle and i had RNY on 11-23-11. THE best choice I've ever made I have some health issues. Lupus,back problems,Nash,high bloodpressure,and depression. I'm sure you all can relate. My high weight was 255, surgery wt. 240 and my current wt. is 190. i plan on continuing my journey to the best of my ability which has lead me here I'd love to have some more like minded friends to encourage and recieve the same when I'm in need. Feel free to add me so we can check out eachothers progress.

WOW you must be so excited Congrats on your surgery date. It will be well worth the wait

Thanks! still going strong 90+ days later smoke free and I have lost 15 lbs. I am still waiting for my surgery date.. ugh I am SO impatient!! How long did you all wait to schedule after your insurance was approved?

Hello all

My Name is Lovely

I had Realize Band Surgery June 28, 2011. Almost 10 months post-op this month. Ive had an incredibel journey so far. Going from 378.8 pounds to know 286.7 pounds.

i took my life back after being ill for 3 years with gaul bladder problems (inflamed/infected) doctors couldnt find out what was wrong with me because their were no stones present..so i was mis-diagnosed for years and lived in pain until it was finally figured out by a specialist. After i got my gaul bladder re-moved i hit the floor running..i re-searched and found the lap band a fit.

ive just recently began having problems..the past few weeks where my weight has been fluctuating..now im at a stall im going to take it day by day. Im glad ive found this group because i wont to see my goal..im half way their 93 down and 90 more to go

Hi, I am new to this group and new to weight loss surgery too. I had laproscopic Roux en y gastric bypass surgery on Mar.26, 2012. I am currently 3 weeks post op and mostly pain free. I'm having trouble getting all my protein and fluids in....not sure how it's even possible to eat and drink that much! I'm walking or swimming everyday. I am using myfitnesspal for a journal to keep track of what I'm eating. It keeps telling me that I'm not eating enough! Any tips?

Hi Lovely! I feel your pain on the gallbladder and I am sorry you had to go through that. I too lived with the pain for a yr in and out of the ER when I was only 21, its horrible!!!! I am glad they figured out what was wrong with you finally!