Struggling!
I had the vertical slieve operation in Jan 2011. I have lost 70 - 80 lbs down to 430. I have severe arthritic knees so I m not ambulatory. The doctors at the Washington Hospital Center say I can have knee replacement surgery if my weight gets under 400 lbs. I shooting for 375 lbs but I am struggling. Help!
Thanks for contacting me. I exercise everyday. I have triangle on my bed so I do 300 stomach crunches, 300 - 400 arm exercises. My typical daily diet consists of breakfast - a english muffin with marg and sugarless jelly, a boiled egg, two small pork sausage patties, coffee with low sugar creamer; lunch - two oranges; dinner - two turkey burgers with cheese and no bread, two cups of veggies; Snack - various fruits and nuts. Once a week I have a ice cream sandwich. twice a week i have two small candy bars. no soda - I drink a minimum of 48 ozs of water per day.
I take a multiple vitamin and fish oil daily. In Mar 09 I weighed 616 lbs. That month I had the lap band surgery at the Wshington Hospital Center (WHC) and lost weight to 481 lbs over the course of 18 months. In Jan 2011 I had the gastric slieve operation. My weight now is 435 lbs. The doctors at the WHC indicated they could perform the knee replacement surgery at a weight under 400 lbs. I would like to get my weight down to 375 lbs for the surgery.
I am struggling emotionally because I have plateaued. Lately it's been difficult. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I take a multiple vitamin and fish oil daily. In Mar 09 I weighed 616 lbs. That month I had the lap band surgery at the Wshington Hospital Center (WHC) and lost weight to 481 lbs over the course of 18 months. In Jan 2011 I had the gastric slieve operation. My weight now is 435 lbs. The doctors at the WHC indicated they could perform the knee replacement surgery at a weight under 400 lbs. I would like to get my weight down to 375 lbs for the surgery.
I am struggling emotionally because I have plateaued. Lately it's been difficult. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Congrats on your weight loss---it's great!
Why don't you give us some additional details regarding your daily meal plan---cals, proteins, carbs---whatever you track. We might be able to help you tweak it or offer reinforcement.
What are your struggles?
Are you exercising at all? I know you're not mobile but have you looked into classes like restorative yoga (in my gym it's done in chairs) or other classes or CDs for non-ambulatory folks?
Without seeing anymore info, get back to the basics that helped you lose that 70-80 pounds. You can do it!!
Why don't you give us some additional details regarding your daily meal plan---cals, proteins, carbs---whatever you track. We might be able to help you tweak it or offer reinforcement.
What are your struggles?
Are you exercising at all? I know you're not mobile but have you looked into classes like restorative yoga (in my gym it's done in chairs) or other classes or CDs for non-ambulatory folks?
Without seeing anymore info, get back to the basics that helped you lose that 70-80 pounds. You can do it!!
Thanks for contacting me. I exercise everyday. I have triangle on my bed so I do 300 stomach crunches, 300 - 400 arm exercises. My typical daily diet consists of breakfast - a english muffin with marg and sugarless jelly, a boiled egg, two small pork sausage patties, coffee with low sugar creamer; lunch - two oranges; dinner - two turkey burgers with cheese and no bread, two cups of veggies; Snack - various fruits and nuts. Once a week I have a ice cream sandwich. twice a week i have two small candy bars. no soda - I drink a minimum of 48 ozs of water per day.
I take a multiple vitamin and fish oil daily. In Mar 09 I weighed 616 lbs. That month I had the lap band surgery at the Wshington Hospital Center (WHC) and lost weight to 481 lbs over the course of 18 months. In Jan 2011 I had the gastric slieve operation. My weight now is 435 lbs. The doctors at the WHC indicated they could perform the knee replacement surgery at a weight under 400 lbs. I would like to get my weight down to 375 lbs for the surgery.
I am struggling emotionally because I have plateaued. Lately it's been difficult. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I take a multiple vitamin and fish oil daily. In Mar 09 I weighed 616 lbs. That month I had the lap band surgery at the Wshington Hospital Center (WHC) and lost weight to 481 lbs over the course of 18 months. In Jan 2011 I had the gastric slieve operation. My weight now is 435 lbs. The doctors at the WHC indicated they could perform the knee replacement surgery at a weight under 400 lbs. I would like to get my weight down to 375 lbs for the surgery.
I am struggling emotionally because I have plateaued. Lately it's been difficult. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Sorry it took so long to get back with you but the email notification doesn't seem to be working.
It's a struggle for all of us when we stall out---so I know how you are feeling. Get downright depressing. But you've done well and I think you can get down to 375, get your knee down and lose more weight.
Let me first say that you should follow your surgeons plan. But if I may offer a few suggestions??--Your exercise sounds good--you work hard. There is also a DVD called Sit and Be Fit that you can do in a chair in case you're interested.
Fluids---got to get those up to at least 64 oz.---even more if you can. The more you drink the more you will lose, IMO.
I would try for more protein each day and less carbs. Do you do a protein shake? That might help fill you up and increase the protein. Do you track your daily intake for cals, carbs and protein?
There is a forum here for folks starting with a 50+ BMI. We can offer you lots of support. We've all started at a high weight. Why don't you come over here and introduce yourself. Lot's of folks to give you advise if you want it. http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/bmi_over_50/
Edited to add---I would talk to your surgeon and NUT about your program to move you along.
It's a struggle for all of us when we stall out---so I know how you are feeling. Get downright depressing. But you've done well and I think you can get down to 375, get your knee down and lose more weight.
Let me first say that you should follow your surgeons plan. But if I may offer a few suggestions??--Your exercise sounds good--you work hard. There is also a DVD called Sit and Be Fit that you can do in a chair in case you're interested.
Fluids---got to get those up to at least 64 oz.---even more if you can. The more you drink the more you will lose, IMO.
I would try for more protein each day and less carbs. Do you do a protein shake? That might help fill you up and increase the protein. Do you track your daily intake for cals, carbs and protein?
There is a forum here for folks starting with a 50+ BMI. We can offer you lots of support. We've all started at a high weight. Why don't you come over here and introduce yourself. Lot's of folks to give you advise if you want it. http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/bmi_over_50/
Edited to add---I would talk to your surgeon and NUT about your program to move you along.
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