Daniel2015

Aww, you're sweet, onedeterminedchick. Thank you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Eh, lol...I look okay. But thank you for the message. All the best to you in your journey, GiGiJean! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Taurus71, you're very kind. All the best on your upcoming bypass. Please let me know if I can be of assistance. Please feel comforted! If I can crossover, you can, too! This was the best decision of my life. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you, Havasumoma. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You're sweet YaYa. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you, Maraki!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ali, Lol, well...he was there all along, just had to excavate him! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oops, I didn't think my pic for you to see the product would become your profile pic. I tried to delete it but couldn't. I think you just need to repost your pics-so sorry! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats! You're looking terrific. One suggestion for crunchy/salty snack. If you're a costco member (they may be elsewhere), I found these Parmesan Snacks called Whisps. 100 cal., 9 grams of Protein, they also seem really salty but the sodium isn't too high. Continued success! Daniel Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks so much, Dee. You're very sweet. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Well thanks, Mandrey. I'll head to your message. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you, Jen. You most certainly can. Let me know if I can eat of any assistance. Dan Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks, Motivated! I shall, I shall. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks, LeLe. I'm a week post-op from the body life. I'll be posting about that soon. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you, Crafty! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Appreciate it, Transitioning. Thanks, Bev! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sending you good wishes! Daniel Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Dawn, Aww! I'm glad it resonated. I just think people (in general) are quick to end emotions. I remember when my mom died, I had friends & family suggest maybe I take medication to deal with my grief. I thought: "Okay, but my mom just died. It was the worst thing that I ever faced. Doesn't that necessitate emotion?" I was in grief, I was broken-she deserved that respect and I deserved my time to mourn. I know-heavy comparison. But I do think people don't listen to the feelings that bubble up, when your soul cries out from pain or joy. I was truly remorseful for having becoming so big, but it never started clicking until right after my RNY. Okay, enough rambles. Live in your light Dawn! Hugs, Daniel Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Perhaps your spirit is just infusing you with the feeling of gratitude? I'd live in that moment and let the emotion come up and release. You're still adjusting to your new life and will experience a myriad of emotions-that's the mind/body/spirit connection; and that's a blessing in and of itself! All the best, Daniel Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

This is quite common within the first 6-12 months. Continued healing! Daniel Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Leslie, thank you! Best of luck on your December sleeve. And a hug back to you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thanks, j16. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I appreciate it, NanaTeri. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Bravelygo, I'll send another message. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thank you, Krazy Kat! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks, Lisa. I get what you mean, I just followed the plan and didn't battle way through because I'd already made my mind up before having the surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for the kind words Tami Lynn. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you, Tingting. My Bariatric surgeon said in his 14-year practice, he's only had a few patients lose the same weight, but no one in the time frame. So that felt nice to hear. I gradually introduced swimming and walking. At my 6 months checkup I had lost about 180 lbs. he thought I might only lose another 30-40 lbs (by my one year checkup). I wasn't great with that so yes, I did switch my exercise routine to daily. I got up to 4.66 miles a day. It took me an hour to complete the 4.66 miles. I had a body lift Wednesday and weighed in at 225 so 279 lbs. in 12.5 months. On aside note I had a flebectomy performed on each leg back in July, so I haven't exercised the way I used to-but once I'm able to, I want to get back to something like what I did before. That's, my story, lol. My best to you, Daniel Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Heather, You're so sweet, thank you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you, Kiyatylese! Your note to self is spot on! Let me know if I can be of assistance. Daniel Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

BirdDog, Thank you. Best of luck on your surgery. If I can do it, so can you! Let me know if I can be of any assistance. Daniel Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thanks, Sherri! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App