Guest guest Posted February 2, 2003 Report Share Posted February 2, 2003 Can any one give me an idea of when and how your weightloss stopped. I have just passed my 1 year anniversary and haven't lost any weight for about 3 months. Well truth be told I've lost about 20 pounds in the last 3 months but it's the same 3 or 4 pounds over and over. I'm not unhappy with my weight, I'm 140 or 143 depending on the day and wear a size 6/8. The problem is my goal weight was 135 and I would love to get there. Anyway, does the weight loss stop naturally? Did you have to stop it? KathyM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2003 Report Share Posted February 2, 2003 In a message dated 2/3/2003 6:52:20 AM Eastern Standard Time, phxkath@... writes: > Anyway, does the weight loss stop naturally? Did you have to stop > it? ************************* Well, for most it does, but at 3.5 years out, I'm still losing, although very slowly. The last 10 pounds came off since Nov, 2002, since my TT, and that was not from the amount of skin removed as it was " only " 2.5 pounds. I haven't changed anything, so don't know why, but I'm NOT complaining. I can't wait to see if I lose more after the breast reduction, which I'm appealing. in NJ open RNY 8/99 306/155/whatever TT & lipo 11/19/02 breast reduction under appeal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2003 Report Share Posted February 3, 2003 Kathy My weight loss (rapid) stopped after month 7. Since then I am only loosing 1-2 pounds a month (and I have to work at it or I do what you are doing and loosing and gaining the same poundage) I have another 70 pounds to loose, but am not discouraged much (only when I hear how fast and much everyone else lost - LOL) I am happy if I can still loose a little each month (no matter how slow) because my true goal has been reached. That was HEALTH. I was in such bad shape before, I wasn't sure I was going to be around much longer. Now my life is more active, healthier, and happier. I would love to be a size 8, but I love my life more. Hugs Terri in Temecula 322/236/140? 12/7/01 Dr Ellner > Can any one give me an idea of when and how your weightloss > stopped. I have just passed my 1 year anniversary and haven't lost > any weight for about 3 months. Well truth be told I've lost about > 20 pounds in the last 3 months but it's the same 3 or 4 pounds over > and over. > > I'm not unhappy with my weight, I'm 140 or 143 depending on the day > and wear a size 6/8. The problem is my goal weight was 135 and I > would love to get there. > > Anyway, does the weight loss stop naturally? Did you have to stop > it? > > KathyM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2003 Report Share Posted February 3, 2003 Kathy, How do you feel? Healthy? Did you have any comorbidities before surgery? Are they reduced? Under control? Gone? I know how hard it is to not be focused on numbers and the darn scale was a ruling force in my life for the whole first year after surgery. For some reason, my success was linked to the numbers on the scale, not on how I was feeling and looking. After the first year, the pressure seemed to go away. I did not make my goal at the first year mark, but it did happen a few weeks later. I have been able to maintain my weight for the last 6 weeks and I am managing to do that without stepping on the scale every day! Celebrate the amazing success you have acheived without focusing on the numbers and realize that our weight fluctuates. Give yourself that 5 lbs. plus or minus and you will see you did make your goal! Congratulations. Hugs, Pat B. Weight loss stopped Can any one give me an idea of when and how your weightloss stopped. I have just passed my 1 year anniversary and haven't lost any weight for about 3 months. Well truth be told I've lost about 20 pounds in the last 3 months but it's the same 3 or 4 pounds over and over. I'm not unhappy with my weight, I'm 140 or 143 depending on the day and wear a size 6/8. The problem is my goal weight was 135 and I would love to get there. Anyway, does the weight loss stop naturally? Did you have to stop it? KathyM Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2003 Report Share Posted February 3, 2003 How long the weight loss goes on is a very individual thing. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to loose all the weight I wanted to within my window of opportunity. As it turns out, I am having to kind of put the breaks on every once in a while to make sure I don't loose too much. I have to be very careful about nutrition. Exercise has become very important, not for the sake of losing weight, but to keep my energy level up and put on some muscle. Ideally, it would seem to me, that if you make sure your body is properly nourished, and you are getting enough exercise, your body should stop losing when it's ready. Of course we all know that is not necessisarily true. I was told that the most opportune time to lose the weight is between 18 months and a year out. After that, the weight usually comes off more slowly. Best wishes on your journey. BarbaraJean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2003 Report Share Posted February 3, 2003 When I was losing, I also had a goal weight in mind (120). This is directly related to my experience in high school in the 60's when everyone was supposed to look like Twiggy. Someone in the " popular " group made a big announcement than no one should weigh more than 120. Even at the time, I thought that was the stupidist thing I ever heard, but it got stuck in my very being, and I have always thought of it as the ideal weight for me. I am now a size 4/6 (5' 5 " ) and weigh 130 lbs. I am generally happy with how I look, but that 120 still sits in the back of my mind taunting me. I still don't have much of a waist, so I can't always wear a 4, and the only jeans that fit me are men's jeans. It probably wouldn't help to lose another 10 lbs, but I regularly have to chase that 120 lb goal away. BarbaraJean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2003 Report Share Posted February 4, 2003 What is 12 to 60 months in the scheme of a normal (73 to 85 year) life span? Well its less than 10%, and how long did it take us to firmly entrench the habits of morbid obesity and how quick do we think they should be gone???? Let's get honest! Many of the major and critical medical changes occurred very early in the weight loss process! And the fact is if we go backwards nutritionally (with or without weight gain), so will our health status. And almost as fast too! If we all focus on health for longivity and quality of life we will achieve and maintain healthy bodies. As much as I and other post ops love to brag about our BMI's and appearance . . . that isn't what REAL long term health and long term success is about. THe bottom line is medical Looking good and having a healthy BMI is just sprinkles . . . Being truly healthy and fit (extra skin and all) is truly being ready and up for the challenges of the next stages of life and all their possibilities! ) Vicki in CA > How long the weight loss goes on is a very individual thing. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to loose all the weight I wanted to within my window of opportunity. > > As it turns out, I am having to kind of put the breaks on every once in a while to make sure I don't loose too much. I have to be very careful about nutrition. Exercise has become very important, not for the sake of losing weight, but to keep my energy level up and put on some muscle. > > Ideally, it would seem to me, that if you make sure your body is properly nourished, and you are getting enough exercise, your body should stop losing when it's ready. Of course we all know that is not necessisarily true. I was told that the most opportune time to lose the weight is between 18 months and a year out. After that, the weight usually comes off more slowly. > > > Best wishes on your journey. > > BarbaraJean > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2003 Report Share Posted February 4, 2003 Vicki, your right of course. But don't get me started on the whole BMI thing. I don't know what mine was when I had the surgery and I don't know what it is now. Oh sure, I could look it up, but the whole scale, in my opinion, is a fraud. It turns my VERY muscular husband into an obese man. It doesn't take into account ones muscle mass (that weighs more than fat) and turns very physically fit, muscular people into the ranks of the obese. OK, there you have my rant for the day. KathyM > > How long the weight loss goes on is a very individual thing. I was > afraid I wouldn't be able to loose all the weight I wanted to within > my window of opportunity. > > > > As it turns out, I am having to kind of put the breaks on every > once in a while to make sure I don't loose too much. I have to be > very careful about nutrition. Exercise has become very important, not > for the sake of losing weight, but to keep my energy level up and put > on some muscle. > > > > Ideally, it would seem to me, that if you make sure your body is > properly nourished, and you are getting enough exercise, your body > should stop losing when it's ready. Of course we all know that is > not necessisarily true. I was told that the most opportune time to > lose the weight is between 18 months and a year out. After that, the > weight usually comes off more slowly. > > > > > > Best wishes on your journey. > > > > BarbaraJean > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2003 Report Share Posted February 4, 2003 In a message dated 2/4/2003 1:47:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, bjeangrove@... writes: > I have found that one of the risks in sharing our successes is that it sets > up some sort of sense of failure in others who may not have acheived the > same level of success (at least in their minds). The sense of failure in others comes from within themselves, our joy and happiness re our successes does not set anyone up. Fay Bayuk 300/175 10/23/01 Dr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2003 Report Share Posted February 4, 2003 I have found that one of the risks in sharing our successes is that it sets up some sort of sense of failure in others who may not have acheived the same level of success (at least in their minds). Health, of course, is one of the key reasons many of us had this surgery. Improved health, eliminated or reduced comorbidities, improved physical abilities (like fitting in a chair with arms or being able to cross your legs) are all measures of success after WLS. Since the brain does not get operated on during the process, we have to change our ideas and perceptions for ourselves. After years of living a certain way, the change to our brains does not happen during the first year after surgery. I'm here to tell you that even after the first year, the change is not complete. We must remember that it is a gradual process and only by reflecting on the small acheivements made along the way do we see how far we have really come. Hugs, Pat B. Re: Weight loss stopped What is 12 to 60 months in the scheme of a normal (73 to 85 year) life span? Well its less than 10%, and how long did it take us to firmly entrench the habits of morbid obesity and how quick do we think they should be gone???? Let's get honest! Many of the major and critical medical changes occurred very early in the weight loss process! And the fact is if we go backwards nutritionally (with or without weight gain), so will our health status. And almost as fast too! If we all focus on health for longivity and quality of life we will achieve and maintain healthy bodies. As much as I and other post ops love to brag about our BMI's and appearance . . . that isn't what REAL long term health and long term success is about. THe bottom line is medical Looking good and having a healthy BMI is just sprinkles . . . Being truly healthy and fit (extra skin and all) is truly being ready and up for the challenges of the next stages of life and all their possibilities! ) Vicki in CA > How long the weight loss goes on is a very individual thing. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to loose all the weight I wanted to within my window of opportunity. > > As it turns out, I am having to kind of put the breaks on every once in a while to make sure I don't loose too much. I have to be very careful about nutrition. Exercise has become very important, not for the sake of losing weight, but to keep my energy level up and put on some muscle. > > Ideally, it would seem to me, that if you make sure your body is properly nourished, and you are getting enough exercise, your body should stop losing when it's ready. Of course we all know that is not necessisarily true. I was told that the most opportune time to lose the weight is between 18 months and a year out. After that, the weight usually comes off more slowly. > > > Best wishes on your journey. > > BarbaraJean > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2003 Report Share Posted February 4, 2003 > We must remember that it is a gradual process and only by reflecting on the small acheivements made along the way do we see how far we have really come. Thank you for reminding us. I started out at 415, and am hovering anywhere between 235 and 245, depending on what I eat and how much activity I get. I could feel like a failure when I read about these people who are depressed because they can only get into a size 6 when they thought they should be in a 4, but I have to remember where I was, and see where I am. I have read that weight loss surgery is considered successful if the patient loses 50% of their excess weight and keeps that off. At 415, I was 260 pounds overweight, if I set 150 as my goal (I'm 5'5 " and in my late 40's so I don't think 150 is unreasonable -- 120 would be.) 50% of that would be 130 pounds. I lost around 175, and I have kept at that level for around a year (3 years post-op). To get lower I have to live on salad and protein shakes, and I haven't been willing to do that yet. I might someday, or I might get blessed with a revision and not have to struggle so hard. But by the medical definition of the success of this surgery, I am more than a success! I lost MORE than 50% of my excess weight. Beyond that, I am more aware of my nutritional needs than I ever was in my life. I choose foods based on how well they will nourish me, not just how they taste. I make the conscious decision to keep my protein levels up by using protein supplements. I take my vitamins. I don't get enough exercise, but I do get some, and I walk more than I physically COULD when I weighed 400 pounds. I try to listen to my body. I never did that when I was at my heaviest weight (although sometimes it made itself known, with the pounding of my heart and the dizziness of my blood pressure problems.) When our weight loss stops before we think it should, we should definitely find out if it is a physical problem (staple line distruption for those of you who are not transected, or any number of other complications), or if it what we are eating (I started grazing and stress eating, and managed to gain back), or if, just maybe, our bodies have found the place they need to be, which may or may not match what we thought we should see. For me, this has required a huge reality check, but I'm working on it, daily. ~~ Lyn G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2003 Report Share Posted February 4, 2003 One of the theories I've heard (as a matter of fact, told to me by my surgeon), is that at some point your body reaches a " set point. " He told me to expect weight loss to stop for awhile, until my metabolism adjusted to the change in diet. He told me to continue on the program I was on, and eventually the weight loss would begin again. At 22 months post op, I entered the police academy. I was at 170, and my goal weight was 145-150. Academy physical training was very vigorous. We did self-defense training daily, calisthenics and running 1-3 miles daily, and weight lifting 3 times a week. I wasn't eating a bit more...in fact less, since I did not have the opportunity to eat 5-6 times a day. I was in class from 7 am until 6 pm or later, Monday thru Friday, with 30 minutes for lunch. I stayed right at 170 through the whole process. I assume that I was building muscle and continuing to lose fat. Shortly after I got out of the academy, and into a regular work regimen, 8 months later, in July, 1994, my weight began to drop again, and I lost to below my goal weight. I guess my body decided that I was NOT going to starve to death on just what I was eating. Within about a year, I regained 5 lbs, and have been stable, within 5 lbs up and down, ever since. My surgery was May 6th, 1982. Jac mailto:jholdaway@... http://www.pictureitdigitaldesigns.com/ http://members.cox.net/xxxfarmpaints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2003 Report Share Posted February 4, 2003 I'm starting to feel guilty about sharing my successes. I have no intention of contributing to " setting up a sense of failure in others. " I have had failures too. I have been at this since 1994 and have only got the weight off in the last year. Originally my weight loss stopped after about 8 months, and then I gained back 30 lbs. It wasn't until after my revision in 2001 that all the rest came off. I think that for some people, the weight loss stops because there is a problem with the surgery, not with themselves. BarbaraJean Re: Weight loss stopped What is 12 to 60 months in the scheme of a normal (73 to 85 year) life span? Well its less than 10%, and how long did it take us to firmly entrench the habits of morbid obesity and how quick do we think they should be gone???? Let's get honest! Many of the major and critical medical changes occurred very early in the weight loss process! And the fact is if we go backwards nutritionally (with or without weight gain), so will our health status. And almost as fast too! If we all focus on health for longivity and quality of life we will achieve and maintain healthy bodies. As much as I and other post ops love to brag about our BMI's and appearance . . . that isn't what REAL long term health and long term success is about. THe bottom line is medical Looking good and having a healthy BMI is just sprinkles . . . Being truly healthy and fit (extra skin and all) is truly being ready and up for the challenges of the next stages of life and all their possibilities! ) Vicki in CA > How long the weight loss goes on is a very individual thing. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to loose all the weight I wanted to within my window of opportunity. > > As it turns out, I am having to kind of put the breaks on every once in a while to make sure I don't loose too much. I have to be very careful about nutrition. Exercise has become very important, not for the sake of losing weight, but to keep my energy level up and put on some muscle. > > Ideally, it would seem to me, that if you make sure your body is properly nourished, and you are getting enough exercise, your body should stop losing when it's ready. Of course we all know that is not necessisarily true. I was told that the most opportune time to lose the weight is between 18 months and a year out. After that, the weight usually comes off more slowly. > > > Best wishes on your journey. > > BarbaraJean > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2003 Report Share Posted February 4, 2003 Well I reached my goal and have passed it and am a bit concerned and now work at eating right and not losing any more. I could drop another 5 lbs before I was considered " underweight " , (can you believe it) but just try and maintain healthy eating. Found out that I wasn't a food addict so when life gets rough I don't eat and that causes me to lose. Sometimes you win, sometimes you just enjoy the game and sometimes you lose. We've all succeeded in my mine. CAT 232/107 Dr. Alvarado Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2003 Report Share Posted February 4, 2003 Hey all -- Just a reminder that we are all different, and try not to compare yourself to others as far as achievements go. It's too depressing and unrealistic. I let myself go there for a short while when I was a newbie, but then slapped myself silly to get with reality! =) Also, another reminder that you CAN continue to achieve weight loss past that " window of opportunity " that we ALL have heard about (i.e., where one supposedly stops loosing after 12-18 months). I was so afraid that my slow weight loss would stop and held my breath up to 18 months. I only was comforted by older and wiser group members that brow beat me with the fact that you still CAN loose after 12 to 18 months out. My personal weight loss has been very slow BUT steady. I continue with my protein shakes daily (for my continued good health). I am going on two years and I'm continuing to loose, albeit maybe 1 pound every 2-3 months or so. Continued best wishes to you all and lets celebrate our own accomplishments! Bobbie Anchorage Open Proximal RNY 5-11-01 Then: 314 Now: 188 Panniculectomy: 2-14-03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2003 Report Share Posted February 4, 2003 Don't you dare feel guilty.....I am one of those terrible people that actually cry sometimes when I hear of great successes.....but that does not for one minute mean that I am not happy for you!! You have every reason to rejoice and feel proud of yourself.......I am the one that should feel bad for being a whiner....... P. Re: Weight loss stopped > > > What is 12 to 60 months in the scheme of a normal (73 to 85 year) > life span? Well its less than 10%, and how long did it take us to > firmly entrench the habits of morbid obesity and how quick do we > think they should be gone???? Let's get honest! Many of the major > and critical medical changes occurred very early in the weight loss > process! And the fact is if we go backwards nutritionally (with or > without weight gain), so will our health status. And almost as fast > too! If we all focus on health for longivity and quality of life we > will achieve and maintain healthy bodies. As much as I and other > post ops love to brag about our BMI's and appearance . . . that > isn't what REAL long term health and long term success is about. THe > bottom line is medical Looking good and having a healthy BMI is just > sprinkles . . . Being truly healthy and fit (extra skin and all) is > truly being ready and up for the challenges of the next stages of > life and all their possibilities! > ) Vicki in CA > > > > > How long the weight loss goes on is a very individual thing. I was > afraid I wouldn't be able to loose all the weight I wanted to within > my window of opportunity. > > > > As it turns out, I am having to kind of put the breaks on every > once in a while to make sure I don't loose too much. I have to be > very careful about nutrition. Exercise has become very important, not > for the sake of losing weight, but to keep my energy level up and put > on some muscle. > > > > Ideally, it would seem to me, that if you make sure your body is > properly nourished, and you are getting enough exercise, your body > should stop losing when it's ready. Of course we all know that is > not necessisarily true. I was told that the most opportune time to > lose the weight is between 18 months and a year out. After that, the > weight usually comes off more slowly. > > > > > > Best wishes on your journey. > > > > BarbaraJean > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2003 Report Share Posted February 4, 2003 On Tue, 4 Feb 2003 20:24:05 EST WRC@... writes: > Bobbie > Anchorage > Open Proximal RNY 5-11-01 > Then: 314 > Now: 188 > Panniculectomy: 2-14-03 Bobbie, congratulations on your upcoming Panniculectomy. What a wonderful Valentine's Day present for yourself. I know it took a few months before I really noticed all of the changes that had taken place because of the surgery. But it was so exciting to know I wasn't carrying that excess skin around. (My surgeon took off 25 lbs most of which was fat. What a relief it was to stand up for the first time and not have that pulling on my lower back.) Lori Owen - Denton, Texas CHF 4/14/01 479 lbs. SRVG 7/16/01 401 lbs. Current Weight 339.5 lbs. and loosing again Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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