Week 01 Bariatric Sleeve 272 to 263
September 14, 2025
Summary of the week (Sept 14-21)
- Starting at 272 lbs on September 14, 2025
- 7,257 Calories for the week.
- 4.41 walking miles for the week.
- Really low testosterone: 144
- A1c was 9.6
- Super low motivation and ability to get things done. Need testosterone therapy.
Summary Starting 2 Weeks before Surgery Sept 14, 2025
Week 01 272–263= 9 pre-surgery
| Test | Value | Reference Range | Status/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Testosterone, Total | 144 ng/dL | 250–1100 ng/dL | Low – May explain ED/fatigue; retest recommended. |
| Hemoglobin A1c | 9.6% | <5.7% | High – Poor diabetes control; target <7%. |
| Glucose (Fasting) | 69 mg/dL | 65–99 mg/dL | High-normal – Indicates hyperglycemia risk. |
| HDL Cholesterol | 33 mg/dL | ≥40 mg/dL | Low – Increases heart disease risk. |
| Triglycerides | 186 mg/dL | <150 mg/dL | High – Tied to diet/obesity; monitor lipids. |
| TSH | 0.53 mIU/L | 0.40–4.50 mIU/L | Normal – Thyroid function OK. |
| eGFR (Kidney) | 81 mL/min/1.73m² | ≥60 mL/min/1.73m² | Normal – Good kidney health. |
- Was 272.2 on the 14th of September and 264.6 on Sept 21st.
- Tools: Using MyFitnessPal, MapMyFitness, an app connected to my scale called Weight Gurus and this website.
- Exercise: Went walking twice. Went to the family gym once.
- Food: Semi-liquid food diet. Surgery is Sept 29th.
- Deadlines: Want to be 230 by my birthday.
Mid-Week Updates:
- Bullet Coffee every morning. Isopure, Beef bone broth, Greek yogurt.
- Was 272.2 on the 14th of September and 264.6 on Sept 21st.
- Tools: Using MyFitnessPal, MapMyFitness, an app connected to my scale called Weight Gurus and this website.
- Exercise: Went walking twice. Went to the family gym once.
- Food: Semi-liquid food diet. Surgery is Sept 29th.
- Deadlines: Want to be 230 by my birthday.
Mid-Week Updates:
- Bullet Coffee every morning. Isopure, Beef bone broth, Greek yogurt.
