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  • Highest weight - 2009 - 120kg Weight post 2010 gastric band - 80kg Weight climb after cancer op 2011, and refil broke band 2017 106kg Gastric bypass (with Fobi pouch) end 2017 104kg Post surgery weight 62kg - astounded even me as 80 was my goal!! I am running 5k 3x a week, occasionally 10k. Gym strength training 4x a week.…
    in What are your stats? Prior and now Comment by biddynz November 2019
  • So my surgeon, like many, said to expect a 6-10lb weight gain some time between 12mo and 2 years out. Well, that idea can get in the sea! I have invested too much in myself (and a new wardrobe!) for that! So I have set a weight range, 134-138lbs (61-63kg) and I plan to stay within it. If I am at the high end, I eat a more…
    in Rebound weight Comment by biddynz July 2019
  • I had a band put in 2009. It worked well for about 4 years, but then I had it emptied because of imminent chemotherapy (and vomiting). My weight had gone from 260lbs to 175 and I was pretty happy with that. Anyway, no chemo needed (surgery sorted me) but after that refilling was problematic. Then my port came apart - was…
    in Looking to De-band and go full Bypass Comment by biddynz January 2019
  • My daily “forever breakfast” - I LOVE it and no protein aftertaste: 30g vanilla protein powder (I like one not too sweet) 1 shot espresso Slurp of trim milk 7 ice cubes Blender or NutriBullet, makes a fantastic slushy! 150 calories, 27g protein...
    in Protein Shake Recipes! Comment by biddynz July 2018
  • And hi from New Zealand! HW 260lbs, and had a lap band 2009. Dropped to 180lbs and maintained maybe 4-5 years. Got cancer, band emptied for chemo, and it broke when refilling a year later. Gained weight to 220lbs and had RNY December 2017. Now 161lbs, 5lbs off goal (goal determined by ‘not overweight BMI’) It has been a…
    in What are your stats? Prior and now Comment by biddynz June 2018
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