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In October of 2014 I had the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy and lost 120 pounds. I have been maintaining for about 3.5 years now and fluctuate within about 4 to 5 pounds max. Typically I maintain within tenths of pounds. I started logging my meals on MFP after the first nutritional meeting before surgery and have not missed a…

I have to speak from experience as I am 5 years out from having WLS. I had the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy which removed about 85% of my stomach. My highest weight was 302 and lost around 120 pounds. I have been hovering around 178 lately. My weight fluctuates by about 4 to 5 pounds in either direction. I have learned new…

I had the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy October of 2014. Lost 120 pounds. I lost most of my weight in the first 8 months and then gave myself a buffer and maintained since fluctuating no more than 5 pounds either way. For the past two years I can keep my weight within tenths of pounds fluctuation. I have been logging for…

I am recovering from a full thickness tear of my supraspinatus and bicep tendon. I fell and hyper extended my arm backwards causing the trauma. I had to do 1 month of PT before the MRI which did not help and elected to have the surgery. It is my dominant side and can say that there were many challenges and had to become…

Sorry you went through so many issues post op. With any surgery (WLS surgery is a major procedure) there can be complications as with any other procedure like having your appendix removed. Researching the doctor, facility, question on the number of procedures the surgeon did and also discuss any complications he or she…

You nailed it on the head. Surgery is a tool and requires healthy lifestyle changes to be successful.

My highest weight was 302 pounds and I had diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and other medical issues with my health declining. I tried multiple diets and yo yo'd for a long time. I made the decision to have weight loss surgery back in 2014. I had the vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy and lost 120 pounds. I have been…

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jnmalsch I am sorry to hear you had such issue with the after care. Don't give up. Use MFP as a tool to get back on track. Either configure MFP to your stats and use the recommended calorie goal or find your TDEE and work to stay at that number. When you fall off the wagon it is challenging to get back on but not…

I am three years out from WLS (Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy) I originally weighed 302 at my highest and had High blood pressure, diabetes, Sleep apnea, etc. To date I have lost 120 pounds and have been able to maintain my weight for over 2+ years now. Success is not only with the tool but a good support group, team of…

I would look at other options. This procedure is coming outdated and has a high potential for complications. There is not substantial weight loss as compared to other procedures. I looking to consider baiatriac surgery I would look at a procedure called the vertical sleeve gastrectomy. I know there is a very large push…

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Not sue if this is proper but I prefer to run intervals, even when I run a 5K. I run around a 6.5 - 7 minute mile for 2 minutes and then speed walk around 10 to 11 minute mile for a minute and repeat th interval. I end up averaging around a 8.3 to 8.5 minute mile and finish a 5k under 30 minutes. I have been doing this for…

I have been using it for three weeks now and like the work outs it gives you. I use it three days a week and am definitely getting DOMS. Working to failure on most exercises. Going to use it for a few months and then re evaluate my progress and go from there. Are you doing the push pull work outs or the full body? I have…

I had the vertical Sleeve back in October of 2014. Highest weight was 302. 288 at surgery and down 120 pounds. It was the best decision I have made. I started logging my meals from the first introductory session and continue to this day 970 day streak. I have been focused on my fitness, ran two 5K's and work out 5 days a…

I started using fitbod and like it so far. I am using the free version for now. any comments on this app?

Check out Chisel by Skulpt. Can be purchased on Amazon or at Best Buy. I have one and am impressed with the results. Just like any measuring device it is not always 100% accurate but if you use the readings and measure trends it is a great tool.

302 pounds to 189

I started going to OTF February of last year. I started with 2 sessions a week and then increased to 3. I was loosing about 1 pound a month for the year. About two months ago I am down to 1 day a week and added weight training. I enjoy the sessions and love the burn.

I had the sleeve Back in October 2014. To date I have lost 120 pounds and have been able to keep it off. My highest was 302 and lowest 179. I am 5'10. I am currently holding at 183 with weight training. It has definitely been life changing. I had high blood pressure, Diabetes, Sleep apnea, etc... All that is gone. I am…

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I weigh in once a week on Wednesday. I have my Withings scale linked to trendweight.com which is free and tracks the trends over time.

Here is a PDf about mindful eating. it is very interesting. We did this at one of my support groups. http://hfhc.ext.wvu.edu/r/download/114469

I ran my second 5K Today. Local turkey trot. Finished 63 out of 230 with a time of 28:35. Some hills and weather chilly and started to rain at the end of the race. Looking forward to running a 10K soon.

I have been in maintenance for about 1.5 years after loosing 122 pounds. I have a daily struggle with increasing my calories and also adding carbs to prevent me from loosing additional weight. I maintained at 1800 calories a day but since February I started working out 4 days a week with HIIT and long runs. I have…

Not sure where you are from but I go to Orangetheory which is a 1 hour HIIT session involving Rowing, floor (Weights, body weight and TRX) and treadmill. The workout changes daily.

I had the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy back in October of 2014. I have lost 124 pounds and been on maintenance for about a year now. I log 95% of what I eat and my maintenance calories is around 1800 on regular days and 2000 when I work out. I primarily track my Protein intake and carbs.

I had the sleeve October 2014 and have lost 123 pounds. For my preop I had to do two weeks of full liquids. That was challenging. After the third day I went into Ketosis and the hunger pangs went away. make sure to weigh and measure everything post surgery. Not sure if they will put you through phases but I had a few weeks…

I have been going since February. I really enjoy the treadmill and rower exercises. I started as a power walker and am not running at a decent pace (6.5 push and 8.5 sprint) I am 5'10 and 180 and typically burn about 750 calories a session depending on the intensity. The work out changes daily and can be either Endurance,…