6 months ago today I had my surgery. It has been a life changing event for me and one that I am extremely happy that I took. I have lost a 75 lbs in the last 6 months and continue to lose week after week after week. This week it was only 1 pound lost but that's ok it was still a continued loss. Some times it's hard to believe that I am actually doing this and how much extra weight I was carrying around.

I am pretty much ready for my next fill. My appetite has slowly crept back up although it still no wheres near what it was before surgery. But I find myself eating more and being hungry sooner. The doc wants me to get lab work done to make sure I am going at this healthy which is very routine at the 6 month mark. So in the next week or two I will get a fill and get an update on how my body is doing :wub:

In the mornings I get up at 5am and get out the door right away to get in a 2 mile walk. I have got it down to 34 minutes which is great for me. I push myself every day and work on bringing that time down. Over the next month or two I am going to start working up to 3 miles of walking. I have mapped out, yes I know that's the engineer in me, a couple of routes in our area that I can walk to obtain 3 miles. I just need to get up a little earlier to allow for the extra time for that 3rd mile but that really is no big deal.

Well it's time to share those totals and look for sometime after this weekend to see some 6 month progress photos!

This week 1 pound lost

Current Weight - 367 lbs

Loss Since Surgery - 75 lbs (26 weeks)

Total Weight Loss - 118 lbs

Wow, that's awsome you are doing great. How many fills have you had? I'm 7 weeks post op and I go for my first fill on June 15th. I'm really looking forward to getting it, so I'll be able to loose more weight and eat less. I understand when you said you're getting a little bit more, because I am to.. But not as much as I was before surgery.. :wub: Keep up the good work...

Heya! I have only had 2 fills since surgery. I have 4cc and my band is a 10cc capacity band. The band is an absolutely great tool and that is the key to things that it is a tool! I work hard every day to get exercise in. Without the exercise I wouldn't have lost as much weight as I have. Plus with exercise it does help your skin pull back and not as much excess skin in the end. So I really work on my whole lifestyle being different and not just my eating habits. I will admit that I had some pizza last night for dinner. It was good but in the last 6 months I can say that this might have been the second or third time that I have had it. It used to be nothing to have pizza two or three times a week and eating half the pizza plus chicken wings, breadsticks, and soda. Now just 2 slices and I had more then enough.

Great job Pete! Wow 75# in 6 mo. is awesome!

Great Job!! Keep up the good work...

This is inspiring I've hit a rough patch the last few days so I needed to read this! Thanks! Great job!

Reading this was just confirming what I already know. I have stopped losing and have actually gained 7 pound. I had my surgury 09/09/08. I have lost 52 pounds. I can not seem to get motivated to exercise. How do you do it?

Motivation is one of the hardest things I think we all battle. Really it is probably the biggest thing that has held us all back in our other weight loss endeavors. I have to constantly remind myself why I get up at 5 am to go for a power walk when most everyone else is still sleeping. I have to remind myself why I don't need as much food as I once ate. What is it that I use to remind myself thus motivate myself? That is going to be different for everyone. For me it's several things. Wanting to be around for a long time with my little 21 month old son. Wanting to be thin again so that I can enjoy the things I once did many many years ago. Knowing that a person obesity does hold them back in careers and that by being thin I will no longer be alienated solo on the fact of my weight. Want to be able to go on an airplane and not have to ask for the seatbelt extension. Shopping at a normal clothing store for normal clothing sizes at normal clothing prices. Wanting to feel the energy that comes from being thin and healthy.

So I ask myself why am I doing this? Because I want my life back and no longer will I be a slave to my obesity.