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    Red face Questions etc

    I don't know where to post this question (which forum) but I have more than one and also a few comments...
    I just feel like sharing in this group as I feel like this is where I'll find the most people with things in common with me.

    First, I hesitated to post my weight because... well I don't really know why. No good reason. It is what is is and while I might not post it on here, I see it every day, I feel it when I walk, and everyone around me sees it.
    I'm starting to really dislike the looks in the eyes of people... sadness, concern, pity, discomfort. I'm not mad at anyone but myself maybe.
    Anyway... so since I have decided to post my weight, I can't figure out how to do so.
    And what does HW mean, etc, when talking about the weight matrix. That is my question of the day.

    I thought I had a pic in my profile. ???
    This is like me trying to learn how to use SnapChat...
    I'll figure it out! Not snapchat - I don't really care that I can't use that - this forum.



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    You have come to the right place. This site has a plethora of knowledgeable and experienced people. I am a newbie who will have surgery next Tuesday!!! One thing I have learned is no question is too silly.

    I think HW means heaviest weight but I am sure someone will answer all of your questions.

    Welcome and good luck on your journey.



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    Thank you! Best wishes to you on your surgery next week!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member elle77's Avatar
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    To post your weight, I click on "Ticker" and you can enter all of your info there. HW: Highest Weight CW: Current Weight GW: Goal weight.

    Everyone here is really great and honest.

    feel free to reach out and ask me anything! Best of luck to you!

    HW :326 BMI 50.3
    PW :288 BMI 44.4
    SW:272 BMI 42.0
    9/2/17 198
    9/25/17 194

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sammih View Post
    And what does HW mean, etc, when talking about the weight matrix. That is my question of the day.
    Here are some acronyms that are unique to the world of weight loss surgery.

    HW - highest weight
    SW - surgery weight
    CW - current weight
    GW - goal weight
    LW - lowest weight
    BMI - body mass index
    PCP - primary care provider
    GERD - gastro esophageal reflux disease
    LBL - lower body lift
    WLS - weight loss surgery
    SF - sugar free
    NSV - non scale victory (examples: looser clothing, fitting in a rollercoaster or airline seat, climbing flights of stairs without being out of breath, running a race, or doing something you wouldn't have been able to do when you were bigger)


    10/23/14 Initial Consult 200 lb, 5'1 tall
    4/6/15 Highest Wt 225 (yes: 25 lb gain)
    4/20/15 Surgery Wt 218, BMI 41

    1 mo 203.0 -15
    2 mo 190.5 -12.5
    3 mo 184.5 -6
    4 mo 177.0 -7.5
    5 mo 171.0 -6
    6 mo 164.5 -6.5
    7 mo 157.5 -7
    8 mo 152.5 -5
    9 mo 149 -3.5
    10 m 143 -6
    11 m 142 -1
    1 yr 138.5 -3.5
    13 m 133 -5.5
    14 m 128 -5
    15 m 125 -3
    16 m 121 -4
    17 m 120 -1
    18 m 118 -2

    Dec '17: BMI 23.5; consumes 2000+ kcal/day

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    And NUT is your nutritionist. Took me a while to figure out that one.

    Welcome!

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    Gastric Sleeve Member Christie13's Avatar
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    Default Re: Questions etc

    There is your profile picture and your avatar that are different. Your avatar will show on all your posts. Your profile pic will show on your profile.



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    Thank you!



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    It was a pain for me to learn to upload photos for profile and avatar and on the album yish! I figured it out!!! And the easiest has been using a photo collage app. Save your photo(s) under normal or standard resolution and it will be a breeze.

    Also, when folks talk about macros they are talking about macronutrient measurements in Protein, Carbs, Fat. Micronutrients are all the vitamins and minerals you get from food. Most food tracking apps only measure macros, I found out Fooducate also tracks essential micronutrients.
    HW: 245lbs (11/15); SW: 226lbs (5/17/16) - Height: 5'6"

    Post-Op Weight:
    M1: 211.3 (-14.7)
    M2: 203 (-8.3)
    M3: 196.5 (-6.5)
    M4: 191.5 (-5)
    M5: 186.3 (-5.2)
    M6: (?)
    M7: (?)
    M8: 179.4 (-6.9)
    M9: 177.1 (-2.3)
    M10: 174 (-3.1)
    M11: 171.5 (-2.5)
    M12: 171 (-.5)
    Y1.1: 170 (-1)

    "Today is another day to get it right!"






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