Post by Carolyn H. on Jan 28, 2012 23:22:09 GMT -5
1) I voluntarily paid out-of-pocket for a surgeon to remove 85% of one of my major organs.
2) My BMI was 45.6 AFTER having lost 32lbs on my surgeon's pre-op diet.
3) My husband lost my wedding ring.
4) I wore a size 24/26, down from a 28/30.
5) I weighed 259lbs.
6) My measurements were 49-44-60
Today:
1) Not sorry at all I wrote the big check.
2) My BMI is 23.5
3) My mother gave me her size 5 engagement ring (because it fits me) she can no longer wear, and I still haven't replaced my wedding ring.
4) I wear a size 4 top AND bottom now.
5) I weigh 132.6lbs, 8lbs lower than my surgeon's goal, 106% EWL since surgery.
6) My measurements are 35-25-35 -- I finally evened out!
Qualitatively: My post-op experience has been pretty easy. I have no hunger, I have great restriction, and I can eat pretty much whaever I like in small quantities. My capacity hasn't changed much since I was 3 months post-op.
Problems: I did 2 days of "Meet the Breeds" booth in Orlando in December at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Dog Show, and I came down with tonsilitis after shaking hands with about 5,000 people (literally). The infection combined with major year-end stress at work and a death in the family did a number on my physically. I developed "Non-Thyroidal Illnes Syndrome" and I became signficantly, clinically hypothyroid (Low fT3) I was advised to bump up my calories and rest to try and jumpstart the T4-T3 conversion process. My heart rate, BP, and body temp are all back up to my 'normalish' range, so it seems to be working.
Challenges: Pushing up calories. My capacity is fairly limited and I have no hunger. Getting up to 1100-1200 calories has been kind of a chore, and I'm still losing weight. I have metabolic testing scheduled next week. I'll be interested to see what I need to really eat to maintain. I can stand to lose my saddlebags, still, but my main focus is health.
Goals/plans: I'm doing my first triathalon in about 15 years in April. I'm also doing a Warrior Dash and several 5K's over the spring and summer leading up to a half marathon in the fall.
Being both able and willing to cook has been a big help. I eat well -- avoiding processed food -- if not tons of variety, and I've adapted a number of recipes to be 'sleeve friendly." I don't cook every day, but I generally make something on the weekend I can eat for the week. For example, I made Vietnamese pulled pork in my slow-cooker today, and I pickled some carrots substituting splenda for the sugar. I made Bahn Mi lettuce wraps (Pork, cucumber, cilantro, pickled carrots wrapped in Boston Lettuce). I'll do something different with it tomorrow like put the pork in an omlette. Swiss Cheese and Cottage Cheese are both staples for me, as well.
Getting up from my desk at work 2x daily to take 10 minute walks have really helped me manage my stress level. I do about 2/3 mile each time. I listen to a book on my iPhone when I walk and track the mileage with Nike+ GPS.
Working with a trainer has really helped me maintain lean mass and stay motivated. I like being strong and athletic again. I feel more in control, more nimble, more graceful, generally.
Soo.. that's it. I'm 44, 5'3", and I love my sleeve
2) My BMI was 45.6 AFTER having lost 32lbs on my surgeon's pre-op diet.
3) My husband lost my wedding ring.
4) I wore a size 24/26, down from a 28/30.
5) I weighed 259lbs.
6) My measurements were 49-44-60
Today:
1) Not sorry at all I wrote the big check.
2) My BMI is 23.5
3) My mother gave me her size 5 engagement ring (because it fits me) she can no longer wear, and I still haven't replaced my wedding ring.
4) I wear a size 4 top AND bottom now.
5) I weigh 132.6lbs, 8lbs lower than my surgeon's goal, 106% EWL since surgery.
6) My measurements are 35-25-35 -- I finally evened out!
Qualitatively: My post-op experience has been pretty easy. I have no hunger, I have great restriction, and I can eat pretty much whaever I like in small quantities. My capacity hasn't changed much since I was 3 months post-op.
Problems: I did 2 days of "Meet the Breeds" booth in Orlando in December at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Dog Show, and I came down with tonsilitis after shaking hands with about 5,000 people (literally). The infection combined with major year-end stress at work and a death in the family did a number on my physically. I developed "Non-Thyroidal Illnes Syndrome" and I became signficantly, clinically hypothyroid (Low fT3) I was advised to bump up my calories and rest to try and jumpstart the T4-T3 conversion process. My heart rate, BP, and body temp are all back up to my 'normalish' range, so it seems to be working.
Challenges: Pushing up calories. My capacity is fairly limited and I have no hunger. Getting up to 1100-1200 calories has been kind of a chore, and I'm still losing weight. I have metabolic testing scheduled next week. I'll be interested to see what I need to really eat to maintain. I can stand to lose my saddlebags, still, but my main focus is health.
Goals/plans: I'm doing my first triathalon in about 15 years in April. I'm also doing a Warrior Dash and several 5K's over the spring and summer leading up to a half marathon in the fall.
Being both able and willing to cook has been a big help. I eat well -- avoiding processed food -- if not tons of variety, and I've adapted a number of recipes to be 'sleeve friendly." I don't cook every day, but I generally make something on the weekend I can eat for the week. For example, I made Vietnamese pulled pork in my slow-cooker today, and I pickled some carrots substituting splenda for the sugar. I made Bahn Mi lettuce wraps (Pork, cucumber, cilantro, pickled carrots wrapped in Boston Lettuce). I'll do something different with it tomorrow like put the pork in an omlette. Swiss Cheese and Cottage Cheese are both staples for me, as well.
Getting up from my desk at work 2x daily to take 10 minute walks have really helped me manage my stress level. I do about 2/3 mile each time. I listen to a book on my iPhone when I walk and track the mileage with Nike+ GPS.
Working with a trainer has really helped me maintain lean mass and stay motivated. I like being strong and athletic again. I feel more in control, more nimble, more graceful, generally.
Soo.. that's it. I'm 44, 5'3", and I love my sleeve
sounds like you are doing good, after a health scare?
