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04-08-2010, 11:25 PM
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| | Guru In Training
Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Southern Oregon
Posts: 206
Weight Statistics April 30, 2010 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
274 lb Start Weight:
165 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
109 lb Weight Loss:
20 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.7810218978 % % Lost:
5/2011 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index44.2199265381 BMI Start:
26.6287878788 BMI Current:
23.4010560147 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I know all the stats say that we will lose about 70-80% of our excess weight, but when I look at people on here, I am just amazed... I know that following the rules has paid off for most of you, but what else do you do to reach goal in a year. I would like to lose the 120 lbs that I want to lose in my year, so I was just wondering how did you guys get to looking SO wonderful SO quickly!!! And what were your "rules" if that was how you did it?
Thanks for sharing it is helping me get to the beginning line... (only 2 1/2 weeks away!!!!)
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04-09-2010, 08:18 AM
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| | Super Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posts: 24,781
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THe golden rule is, "Follow YOUR surgeon's instructions and rules." 
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04-09-2010, 01:31 PM
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| | Big Loser
Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern Colorado
Posts: 111
Weight Statistics Forever! Start Date:
5/27/2010 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
285 lb Start Weight:
128 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
157 lb Weight Loss:
-12 lb Lb Left to Lose:
55.0877192982 % % Lost:
December 2011 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index44.6324348407 BMI Start:
20.0454444197 BMI Current:
21.924704834 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I was wondering the same thing. I felt like my surgeon was trying to keep my expectations low... I definitely want to lose more than 70% of my excess and will do everything I possibly can!
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04-09-2010, 03:13 PM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Virginia
Posts: 2,952
Weight Statistics 4/30/2007 Start Date:
9/5/07 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
233 lb Start Weight:
127 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
106 lb Weight Loss:
2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.4935622318 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index39.9899902344 BMI Start:
21.7971191406 BMI Current:
21.4538574219 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I made sure I got my protein from food. Trying to get 60-80 oz of food protein in my pouch meant there was seldom room for anything else, and if there was room, I ate veggies. I believe if you drink your protein you are leaving too much space in your pouch for bad things. Eat meat.
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04-09-2010, 05:09 PM
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| | WLS Guru
Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 481
Weight Statistics July 3,2008 Start Date:
March 18,2009 Surgery Date:
5' 11"
Height:
514 lb Start Weight:
256 lb Current Weight:
220 lb Goal Weight:
258 lb Weight Loss:
36 lb Lb Left to Lose:
50.1945525292 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index71.6806189248 BMI Start:
35.7008530054 BMI Current:
30.6804205515 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I also make sure that everyday that I get 60-80 grams of protein from food and make sure that I always drink at least 64oz. of water. I did not and still don't count calories, when I get all my protein in there is no room for anything else. I also get what exercise that I can get but it is tough because I am a truck driver and am in the truck all day long.
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04-11-2010, 08:16 AM
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| | Big Loser
Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 162
Weight Statistics 4-16-09 Start Date:
September 16, 2009 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
283 lb Start Weight:
131 lb Current Weight:
135 lb Goal Weight:
152 lb Weight Loss:
-4 lb Lb Left to Lose:
53.7102473498 % % Lost:
January 2011 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index45.672405877 BMI Start:
21.1416437098 BMI Current:
21.7871900826 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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This might belong in the stupid question file but...How do you figure up what you should be loosing? I think my surgeon may have picked a weight for me that really isn't realistic. I honestly think that 130-140 might be a bit small. I'm already at 186 and everyone says that I'd look pretty strange much smaller.
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04-11-2010, 09:48 AM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: No. Los Angeles County, CA
Posts: 2,849
Weight Statistics 4.29.08 RNY Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
301 lb Start Weight:
168 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
133 lb Weight Loss:
-2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
44.1860465116 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index45.7618944637 BMI Start:
25.5415224913 BMI Current:
25.8455882353 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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You will lose at your speed, not anyone else's.
For the last 20 lbs of loss, I sought the help of Weight Watchers. I had my PCP give me a note for a slightly higher goal weight (to make up for the "skin weight" than WW guidelines, so I did not have to pay WW after goal/maintenance was established.
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"Burning out this fuse out here alone" Surgery 4.29.08
11-29-08: Down 90 lbs. Total cholesterol is under 200 for the first time in my adult life!
1.11.09: 100 lbs down! Century Club! WHOO HOO! 
7.10.09 GOL! GOL! GOLGOLGOLGOLGOL! GGGGOOOOLLL!
1.10.10 Still at goal.
2.21.12 up a bit. Back on track, I hope. 
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04-11-2010, 08:43 PM
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| | Whipper Snapper
Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Moose Jaw, Canada
Posts: 27
Weight Statistics First diet-Age 5..WLS waitlist since April 2005... Start Date:
March 22, 2010 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
285 lb Start Weight:
187 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
98 lb Weight Loss:
47 lb Lb Left to Lose:
34.3859649123 % % Lost:
When I get there! Goal Date:
Body Mass Index48.9147949219 BMI Start:
32.0949707031 BMI Current:
24.0283203125 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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My dietician said that I would probably lose quickly for the first two months and then it would slow down ... a lot! Again, I think it is a case of trying to not raise my expectations too much. My big problem is that I had to go off all my arthritis meds pre-op and now walking is soooo painful. My doc said I can start swimming again in another two weeks. Yeah!
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04-11-2010, 09:05 PM
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| | Cub Reporter
Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: mesa az
Posts: 66
Weight Statistics 3-29-2010 liquid diet Start Date:
april 12th 2010 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
240 lb Start Weight:
193 lb Current Weight:
135 lb Goal Weight:
47 lb Weight Loss:
58 lb Lb Left to Lose:
19.5833333333 % % Lost:
december 2010 ? Goal Date:
Body Mass Index42.5094482237 BMI Start:
34.1846812799 BMI Current:
23.9115646259 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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how long was everyone off work before they could go back? I have been reading many things would someone let me know I got a easy job just walking around talking to people really is all it is I do alot of walking and standing all day is the worse thing I do any idea's how long?
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04-11-2010, 10:21 PM
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| | Whipper Snapper
Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Moose Jaw, Canada
Posts: 27
Weight Statistics First diet-Age 5..WLS waitlist since April 2005... Start Date:
March 22, 2010 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
285 lb Start Weight:
187 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
98 lb Weight Loss:
47 lb Lb Left to Lose:
34.3859649123 % % Lost:
When I get there! Goal Date:
Body Mass Index48.9147949219 BMI Start:
32.0949707031 BMI Current:
24.0283203125 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I am taking the full six weeks off. I was getting pretty burnt out at work and needed a break. I am going into week four and really just starting to move around a lot more. I still need my afternoon nap too!
I guess each person is different and it's up to you and your doctor. I just wish I could be doing more. Spring is here and there is a ton of yard work to be done. Not to mention I want to get back to the pool soon. My doc said that even though I am healing well on the outside, there is a lot of re-plumbing to heal inside!
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