Julzster
2 years Plus a Baby later
Sep 01, 2010
I am very thankful for my beautiful daughter, born November 3, 2009. I am happy to report that I have lost all the pregnancy weight and am back to my previous lowest adult weight of 194 lbs. I have returned to doing Cardio and Weightlifting and am attempting to lose that last 45 lbs. in the next 9 mos, provided I do not achieve another pregnancy.
The pregnancy went well, though she was small during gestation, she now has compensated and has been in the 90%+ since 4 mos. old. She had a skinny umbilical cord, which may have been from the very low caloric intake for the year preceding the begining of the pregnancy. This time I am keeping my calories 1200+ vice 800 - 1000 and just increasing my cardio to compensate. Proportionately I am bigger around my stomach at this weight than before the pregnancy.
Hope to post one success or the other in the next 9 mos.
Julz
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The pregnancy went well, though she was small during gestation, she now has compensated and has been in the 90%+ since 4 mos. old. She had a skinny umbilical cord, which may have been from the very low caloric intake for the year preceding the begining of the pregnancy. This time I am keeping my calories 1200+ vice 800 - 1000 and just increasing my cardio to compensate. Proportionately I am bigger around my stomach at this weight than before the pregnancy.
Hope to post one success or the other in the next 9 mos.
Julz
1 Year Surgiversary!
Mar 12, 2009
My stats for the Gastric Sleeve at 12 Mo. out:
Surgery Day: 273 lbs.
12 Month Post-Op: 194 lbs.
Total lost since surgery: 79 lbs!
Inches Lost:
Chest: -7.25"
Waist: -9"
Hips: -14"
Dress Size: from a 28 to 16's.
I am having the most wonderful surgiversary: I have achieved the reason for the WLS - I am expecting!
I am now forcing myself to eat ~ 2200 calories a day, and it is a real chore! Every 3 hours I am eating protein & carbs. And drinking ~ 100 oz. water every day. My surgeon considers my weight loss a success, and so do I. But now I will have to wait to finish losing that last 45 lbs. for another 9 months! And I couldn't be happier to say that!
Good Luck to you all! Happy Surgiversary to all my fellow March 5 sleeve sisters.
Julz
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Surgery Day: 273 lbs.
12 Month Post-Op: 194 lbs.
Total lost since surgery: 79 lbs!
Inches Lost:
Chest: -7.25"
Waist: -9"
Hips: -14"
Dress Size: from a 28 to 16's.
I am having the most wonderful surgiversary: I have achieved the reason for the WLS - I am expecting!
I am now forcing myself to eat ~ 2200 calories a day, and it is a real chore! Every 3 hours I am eating protein & carbs. And drinking ~ 100 oz. water every day. My surgeon considers my weight loss a success, and so do I. But now I will have to wait to finish losing that last 45 lbs. for another 9 months! And I couldn't be happier to say that!
Good Luck to you all! Happy Surgiversary to all my fellow March 5 sleeve sisters.
Julz
11 Months Post-Op
Feb 09, 2009
My stats for the Gastric Sleeve at 11 Mo. out:
Surgery Day: 273 lbs.
11 Month Post-Op: 194 lbs.
Total lost since surgery: 79 lbs!
Inches Lost:
Chest: -7.25"
Waist: -9"
Hips: -14"
Dress Size: from a 28 to 16's.
I can eat approximately 4 - 6 ounces of food at a time. I am eating approximately 1200 - 1400 calories/day. Although I really bumped up salt & over-all caloric intake due to a fainting episode a few weeks ago. My Blood pressure and blood sugar have been low, so we have been trying to address this with diet first. I am also trying to get all my protein in from eating food, vice the protein shakes. It is unbelievable to hear myself protest so vehemently to my doctor that I could not possibly eat all that food -that it is just too much food! To think that at one time I would have laughed profusely had I heard anyone tell me I would one day in the future ever make such a statement!
I also had my metabolism retested - and there is good news! I have raised it from about a negative 27 to a negative 14! That about 145 calories more a day! I hope it is from all that weight lifting, but it probably is from the synthroid more than not.
I am still using Nioxin for the hair loss issue, and I am still taking Biotin for new hair growth.
NSV's: I got off my Insulin Resistance medication! Yea, no more glucophage for me! Now, my blood sugar has been so low that I feel faint at times! And the pendulum swings...
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Surgery Day: 273 lbs.
11 Month Post-Op: 194 lbs.
Total lost since surgery: 79 lbs!
Inches Lost:
Chest: -7.25"
Waist: -9"
Hips: -14"
Dress Size: from a 28 to 16's.
I can eat approximately 4 - 6 ounces of food at a time. I am eating approximately 1200 - 1400 calories/day. Although I really bumped up salt & over-all caloric intake due to a fainting episode a few weeks ago. My Blood pressure and blood sugar have been low, so we have been trying to address this with diet first. I am also trying to get all my protein in from eating food, vice the protein shakes. It is unbelievable to hear myself protest so vehemently to my doctor that I could not possibly eat all that food -that it is just too much food! To think that at one time I would have laughed profusely had I heard anyone tell me I would one day in the future ever make such a statement!
I also had my metabolism retested - and there is good news! I have raised it from about a negative 27 to a negative 14! That about 145 calories more a day! I hope it is from all that weight lifting, but it probably is from the synthroid more than not.
I am still using Nioxin for the hair loss issue, and I am still taking Biotin for new hair growth.
NSV's: I got off my Insulin Resistance medication! Yea, no more glucophage for me! Now, my blood sugar has been so low that I feel faint at times! And the pendulum swings...
10 Mos. Post-Op
Jan 06, 2009
My stats for the Gastric Sleeve at 10 Mo. out:
Surgery Day: 273 lbs.
10 Month Post-Op: 195 lbs.
Total lost since surgery: 78 lbs!
Inches Lost:
Chest: -7.25"
Waist: -8.5"
Hips: -13.5"
Dress Size: from a 28 to 16's.
I can eat approximately 4 - 6 ounces of food at a time. I am eating approximately 1200 calories/day.
I am still using Nioxin for the hair loss issue, and I am still taking Biotin for new hair growth, and it is noticeable with short hairs cropping up and sticking out all over my scalp!
NSV's: I bought my first regular (non-Women's) shirt last week! I was so excited to get into it that I bought it even though it wasn't on sale! I am excited to have lost more inches this past month than pounds - 1" in my thighs, and I am starting to really feel more "normal" than "obese" even though I am still technically obese. It could be the psychological boost from knowing I can shop in the regular sizes now, vice the plus sizes. I also bought some really pretty bras, and that is giving me the feeling of being "sexy" and that hasn't been a feeling in my vocabulary for about a decade! The last time I weighed this weight I was in High School! Wow! Almost 20 years ago...
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Surgery Day: 273 lbs.
10 Month Post-Op: 195 lbs.
Total lost since surgery: 78 lbs!
Inches Lost:
Chest: -7.25"
Waist: -8.5"
Hips: -13.5"
Dress Size: from a 28 to 16's.
I can eat approximately 4 - 6 ounces of food at a time. I am eating approximately 1200 calories/day.
I am still using Nioxin for the hair loss issue, and I am still taking Biotin for new hair growth, and it is noticeable with short hairs cropping up and sticking out all over my scalp!
NSV's: I bought my first regular (non-Women's) shirt last week! I was so excited to get into it that I bought it even though it wasn't on sale! I am excited to have lost more inches this past month than pounds - 1" in my thighs, and I am starting to really feel more "normal" than "obese" even though I am still technically obese. It could be the psychological boost from knowing I can shop in the regular sizes now, vice the plus sizes. I also bought some really pretty bras, and that is giving me the feeling of being "sexy" and that hasn't been a feeling in my vocabulary for about a decade! The last time I weighed this weight I was in High School! Wow! Almost 20 years ago...
9 Mos Post-OP
Dec 19, 2008
My stats for the Gastric Sleeve at 9 Mo. out:
Surgery Day: 273 lbs.
9 Month Post-Op: 199 lbs.
Total lost since surgery: 74 lbs!
Inches Lost:
Chest: -7"
Waist: -8.5"
Hips: -13"
Dress Size: from a 28 to 16's.
I can eat approximately 4 - 8 ounces of food at a time. I am eating approximately 1400 calories/day.
I am still using Nioxin for the hair loss issue; it has made a very noticeable difference in the amount of hair lost daily. I am still taking Biotin for new hair growth, and it is noticeable with short hairs cropping up and sticking out all over my scalp!
NSV's: I am Just Getting into the regular (non-Women's) clothing sizes! I hit my milestone of entering "Onederland"!
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Surgery Day: 273 lbs.
9 Month Post-Op: 199 lbs.
Total lost since surgery: 74 lbs!
Inches Lost:
Chest: -7"
Waist: -8.5"
Hips: -13"
Dress Size: from a 28 to 16's.
I can eat approximately 4 - 8 ounces of food at a time. I am eating approximately 1400 calories/day.
I am still using Nioxin for the hair loss issue; it has made a very noticeable difference in the amount of hair lost daily. I am still taking Biotin for new hair growth, and it is noticeable with short hairs cropping up and sticking out all over my scalp!
NSV's: I am Just Getting into the regular (non-Women's) clothing sizes! I hit my milestone of entering "Onederland"!
8 Mos. Post-Op
Nov 06, 2008
My stats for the Gastric Sleeve at 8 Mo. out:
Surgery Day: 273 lbs.
8 Month Post-Op: 204 lbs.
Total lost since surgery: 69 lbs!
Inches Lost:
Chest: -7"
Waist: -8.5"
Hips: -12"
Dress Size: from a 28 to 18's.
I can eat approximately 4 - 6 ounces of food at a time, and am still doing great getting in my protein and water. I am eating approximately 1200 calories/day.
I am using Nioxin for the hair loss issue; it has made a very noticeable difference in the amount of hair lost daily. I am taking Biotin for new hair growth.
NSV's: I am in the teens in clothing sizes!!! Yeahhh!! I hit my milestone of losing over 100+ lbs. from my highest weight! I hit the milestone of crossing over from severely obese to just obese!! I am sooo close to teh 100's on the scale... I went on vacation (WDW) and walked about 12.5 miles/day on several days. While my feet and legs did still hurt, I had a very noticeable increase in my stamina levels from my last vacation 2 years ago that required a lot of walking (NYC). Not only did the plane seat belt fit, I tightened it with extra belt hanging loose. I was unafraid to ride the rides, and the harnesses were not a problem at all! It was amazing to get lifted off my seat - it made me feel so light! I could walk straight through the turnstiles without having to turn to the side. I left almost all of my meals on the plate to be thrown away, and even though I still felt guilty for wasting food, I did not stuff myself as a result! I am very proud of me!
Surgery Day: 273 lbs.
8 Month Post-Op: 204 lbs.
Total lost since surgery: 69 lbs!
Inches Lost:
Chest: -7"
Waist: -8.5"
Hips: -12"
Dress Size: from a 28 to 18's.
I can eat approximately 4 - 6 ounces of food at a time, and am still doing great getting in my protein and water. I am eating approximately 1200 calories/day.
I am using Nioxin for the hair loss issue; it has made a very noticeable difference in the amount of hair lost daily. I am taking Biotin for new hair growth.
NSV's: I am in the teens in clothing sizes!!! Yeahhh!! I hit my milestone of losing over 100+ lbs. from my highest weight! I hit the milestone of crossing over from severely obese to just obese!! I am sooo close to teh 100's on the scale... I went on vacation (WDW) and walked about 12.5 miles/day on several days. While my feet and legs did still hurt, I had a very noticeable increase in my stamina levels from my last vacation 2 years ago that required a lot of walking (NYC). Not only did the plane seat belt fit, I tightened it with extra belt hanging loose. I was unafraid to ride the rides, and the harnesses were not a problem at all! It was amazing to get lifted off my seat - it made me feel so light! I could walk straight through the turnstiles without having to turn to the side. I left almost all of my meals on the plate to be thrown away, and even though I still felt guilty for wasting food, I did not stuff myself as a result! I am very proud of me!
7 Mos. Post-Op
Oct 29, 2008
My stats for the Gastric Sleeve at 7 Mo. out:
Surgery Day: 273 lbs.
7 Month Post-Op: 209 lbs.
Total lost since surgery: 64 lbs!
Inches Lost:
Chest: -7"
Waist: -8"
Hips: -11"
Dress Size: from a 28 to 20's.
I can now eat approximately 4 - 6 ounces of food at a time, and am still doing great getting in my protein and water. I am eating approximately 1200 calories/day.
I am using Nioxin for the hair loss issue; it has made a very noticeable difference in the amount of hair lost daily.
NSV's: I now enjoy shopping for clothes, (in addition to cute purses and sunglasses) and even pretty shoes that don't hurt my feet so bad! I can see and feel my rib cage as the fat is melting away! Handsome Young men have been checking me out; and this is causing my confidence to really shine!
Surgery Day: 273 lbs.
7 Month Post-Op: 209 lbs.
Total lost since surgery: 64 lbs!
Inches Lost:
Chest: -7"
Waist: -8"
Hips: -11"
Dress Size: from a 28 to 20's.
I can now eat approximately 4 - 6 ounces of food at a time, and am still doing great getting in my protein and water. I am eating approximately 1200 calories/day.
I am using Nioxin for the hair loss issue; it has made a very noticeable difference in the amount of hair lost daily.
NSV's: I now enjoy shopping for clothes, (in addition to cute purses and sunglasses) and even pretty shoes that don't hurt my feet so bad! I can see and feel my rib cage as the fat is melting away! Handsome Young men have been checking me out; and this is causing my confidence to really shine!
6 Mos. Post-Op
Oct 29, 2008
My stats for the Gastric Sleeve at 6 Mo. out:
Surgery Day: 273 lbs.
6 Month Post-Op: 216 lbs.
Total lost since surgery: 57 lbs!
Inches Lost:
Chest: -7"
Waist: -8"
Hips: -11"
Dress Size: from a 28 to 20's.
I can still eat approximately 4 ounces of food at a time, and am still doing great getting in my protein and water. I am eating approximately 1000 calories/day.
I am using Nioxin for the hair loss issue. It is making a noticeable difference in the amount of hair lost.
NSV's: I am now able to fit in really much better looking clothes, and the clothes are looking better on me, too! I can feel my muscles as the fat is melting away, this month it is especially apparent on my outer thighs. Handsome men have been checking me out and flirting with me!
Surgery Day: 273 lbs.
6 Month Post-Op: 216 lbs.
Total lost since surgery: 57 lbs!
Inches Lost:
Chest: -7"
Waist: -8"
Hips: -11"
Dress Size: from a 28 to 20's.
I can still eat approximately 4 ounces of food at a time, and am still doing great getting in my protein and water. I am eating approximately 1000 calories/day.
I am using Nioxin for the hair loss issue. It is making a noticeable difference in the amount of hair lost.
NSV's: I am now able to fit in really much better looking clothes, and the clothes are looking better on me, too! I can feel my muscles as the fat is melting away, this month it is especially apparent on my outer thighs. Handsome men have been checking me out and flirting with me!
5 Mos. Post-Op
Aug 05, 2008
My stats for the Gastric Sleeve at 5 Mo. out:
Surgery Day: 273 lbs.
5 Month Post-Op: 220 lbs.
Total lost since surgery: 53 lbs!
Inches Lost:
Chest: -7"
Waist: -8"
Hips: -10"
Dress Size: from a 28 to 20's.
I can still eat approximately 4 ounces of food at a time, and am still doing great getting in my protein and water, and keeping my fat and sugars low. I am trying to up my calories to 850 - 1000 to see if that helps my metabolism get motivated.
I had a needle biopsy to check the nodule on my Thyroid out; it was benign! Whew! I am adding thyroid medication to help get my hormones back in balance, as well as testing for adrenal deficiency.
I just had an Ovarian Cystectomy yesterday, so no weight training for 6 weeks! Scary! I am hoping this doesn't put me too far behind on my weight loss schedule. I will be doing a lot of Cardio, though, in a couple of weeks!
I also just started Nioxin for the hair loss issue. It does seem to make a difference in the appearance, but it still seems like a lot of hair is falling out. It has been only 1 week since I started, and it is supposed to take 2 weeks before you start noticing a difference.
NSV's: I am now able to fit in really much better looking clothes, since I can shop at more stores. I can see collarbones and shoulder definition and that is really sexy! I can feel my muscles as the fat is melting away, especially on my upper body. Men have been checking me out; shhh, we won't tell my husband! LOL!
Surgery Day: 273 lbs.
5 Month Post-Op: 220 lbs.
Total lost since surgery: 53 lbs!
Inches Lost:
Chest: -7"
Waist: -8"
Hips: -10"
Dress Size: from a 28 to 20's.
I can still eat approximately 4 ounces of food at a time, and am still doing great getting in my protein and water, and keeping my fat and sugars low. I am trying to up my calories to 850 - 1000 to see if that helps my metabolism get motivated.
I had a needle biopsy to check the nodule on my Thyroid out; it was benign! Whew! I am adding thyroid medication to help get my hormones back in balance, as well as testing for adrenal deficiency.
I just had an Ovarian Cystectomy yesterday, so no weight training for 6 weeks! Scary! I am hoping this doesn't put me too far behind on my weight loss schedule. I will be doing a lot of Cardio, though, in a couple of weeks!
I also just started Nioxin for the hair loss issue. It does seem to make a difference in the appearance, but it still seems like a lot of hair is falling out. It has been only 1 week since I started, and it is supposed to take 2 weeks before you start noticing a difference.
NSV's: I am now able to fit in really much better looking clothes, since I can shop at more stores. I can see collarbones and shoulder definition and that is really sexy! I can feel my muscles as the fat is melting away, especially on my upper body. Men have been checking me out; shhh, we won't tell my husband! LOL!
4 Months Post-Op
Jul 08, 2008
My stats for the Gastric Sleeve at 4 Mo. out:
Surgery Day: 273 lbs.
4 Month Post-Op: 228 lbs.
Total lost since surgery: 45 lbs!
Inches Lost:
Chest: -5.5"
Waist: -5.5"
Hips: -8"
Dress Size: from a 28 to 22's.
I can still eat approximately 4 ounces of food at a time, and am still doing great getting in my protein and water, and keeping my fat and sugars low.
I do have a nodule on my thyroid, and my labs for T4 were borderline low. I am having a needle biopsy next week to check the nodule out. I am trying to raise my metabolism by starting back on Fortamet and taking extra supplements. I am doing both Cardio and Strength Training exercises to build muscle. I did get a Wii a couple of weeks ago, and that is helping to keep me moving every day; I am really enjoying it. And my Wii Fit Age just keeps getting better and younger! Yay! I am now smaller than I was a decade ago, when I met my husband. Really cool feeling.
Surgery Day: 273 lbs.
4 Month Post-Op: 228 lbs.
Total lost since surgery: 45 lbs!
Inches Lost:
Chest: -5.5"
Waist: -5.5"
Hips: -8"
Dress Size: from a 28 to 22's.
I can still eat approximately 4 ounces of food at a time, and am still doing great getting in my protein and water, and keeping my fat and sugars low.
I do have a nodule on my thyroid, and my labs for T4 were borderline low. I am having a needle biopsy next week to check the nodule out. I am trying to raise my metabolism by starting back on Fortamet and taking extra supplements. I am doing both Cardio and Strength Training exercises to build muscle. I did get a Wii a couple of weeks ago, and that is helping to keep me moving every day; I am really enjoying it. And my Wii Fit Age just keeps getting better and younger! Yay! I am now smaller than I was a decade ago, when I met my husband. Really cool feeling.
About Me
LA
Location
32.6
BMI
Surgery
03/05/2008
Surgery Date
Apr 07, 2008
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