I never really set firm weight goals when I had the lap-band. I also didn't exercise as regularly as I should have. These two things had nothing to do with the complications that led to the removal, but they are two things that I'd like to approach differently this time.
I have set some weight goals and I think they are realistic. Mostly they are based on my current rate of loss and also on the "average" sleeve weight loss of 10lb/month.
- Starting weight: 244.5
- Current weight: 227 2 weeks post-op
- Oct. 2: 218 4 weeks post-op
- Oct. 16: 211 6 weeks post-op(also my 4th wedding anniversary & the last day of post-op diet)
- Nov. 4: 205 lowest (non-dehydrated) Lap-Band weight
- Dec. 4: 195
- Jan. 4: 185
- Feb. 4: 175
- Mar. 4: 165 high "illbehappywiththis" goal
- Apr. 4: 160
- May. 4: 155 mid "whatidreallyliketoweigh" goal
- Jun. 4: 150
- July 4: 145 low "holycowicantbelieveit" goal
As for exercise, Darrell & I have joined the new YMCA near our house. They offer a 6-month "Coach Approach" program for people who have not exercised regularly in the last 6 months. I have my first appointment with my Coach (who also happens to be a Personal Trainer) on October 15. She will help me devise an exercise plan/strategy based on my needs and current condition and then I will meet with her 1x/month to re-evaluate.
Excited!!!
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girl, you got this! I'll be your cheering squad. Us Georgia girls...! :)
You have well and truly started your new journey...setting goals is so important....it's keeping up with them is my issue! I like the idea of a coach approach method to getting back into exercise...keep up the great work.x
That coach approach sounds like a great idea!
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