BobScott

Well, it's been a bit... how are you doing?

Hey All, So today is a very special day... 1 year ago today my life changed forever. Yes... It is officially my Surgery Anniversary, and with a last push over the past few days I achieved what i thought was not possible. I lost 201 lbs in 1 year! My doctor was amazed at my visit, and they are going to do an article on me Although i am extremely proud of the weight loss, the more important lesson that i learned is that... Anything is possible! This year, i am going to make bigger changes, and just remember when i thought that being thin was not a possibility!

Hey Annie, It gets so much easier with every week. The important thing is to take the time, to make the best of the AMAZING OPPORTUNITY to retrain your stomach properly. I am going to hit a year next week (Surgery was Feb 23rd) and i have not had any Pasta, Bread, or Rice. I have no cravings for them at all, and i do supplement each as mentioned above. The first 6 months are important for sure, you are worth every minute, and every step though!!! Make sure to walk, and enjoy the experience with every small victory!

I think it is time for an update! Less than a month away from my 1 year surgery anniversary, and I am down 195lbs! I just weighed in at 185... which is pretty crazy! I hope you have all had an amazing journey since we spoke. Let me know how things have gone since I originally posted in October! Thank you all for your comments, they are the fuel that have made the life change easy Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just wanted to take a second and thank everyone that commented on my post. It warms my heart to feel as if i have had any positive impact for anyone! Wednesday will mark my 9 month anniversary of my Surgery. I am down now 180 lbs, which is only 10 lbs away from losing 1/2 of my starting weight of 381. I am thinking that i am starting to level off, but... i am content with whenever my body thinks its time to do so. I am starting a Meetup group to try and do some virtual coaching and speaking with others that are going through this journey. I feel that it is important for me to share the good word... lol. My life has forever been impacted, for the better, and i just hope that others can use this amazing surgery to help them realize their own potential. If you are interested in seeing my videos ( Which are still being worked on) or maybe joining a Meetup ( In person or virtually) let me know. I want to help, i feel it is my duty to do so... Thanks again to all of you, and please... Let me know how you are doing on your Quest. especially if you are in the first couple months Post-op. Let's compare notes

@@facebro29 I see it's been a month since your post. How are you doing? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats to you all! It is the greatest thing you can do for yourself! Enjoy the journey, and keep the focus... in just a short few months your world will change forever! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am sure that this wasn't the best thing to receive, but I thought no it speaks volumes of the misunderstanding that goes along with our disease of obesity. When I told my uncle I was going for the surgery he said, "Can't you just cut down on what you eat?" He didn't mean it in a negative way, in his own way he was trying to help me. I am certain that your boss didn't mean anything negatively, but they just don't understand what you are going to be dealing with. Just remember that you didn't go through this for anyone but you! They will give you the best gift ever when they are praising your transformation in a few short months. Don't let the little stuff bug you, just remember that they don't get it unless they have been through it. You wouldn't ever give a bottle of whiskey to an alcoholic, but yet... what we have is not seen the same way to the outside world. You Rock!!! And you don't need them to understand, you have all of us! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

When I got home from the hospital, and the pain was still a big part of my day, I looked at my situation and realized that my life needed to be different. I was initially embarrassed that I couldn't do it on my own and needed the surgery, and this embarrassment was motivation to not squander this opportunity to hit the "Reset Button" on my habits. I never have looked to be able to re-introduce bad foods, but instead I have looked for replacement foods, and activities. This is the new Football Sunday spread. Lol. Once I started losing the weight, I fell in love with the new "superpower" of a small stomach! I never wanted to have the craving monster come back in my life, so I have convinced myself that my addiction to crap needed to be treated as the disease it is. So I have sworn off of all trigger foods, and basically anything non-healthy. No breads, candy, Pasta, etc. I have never heard of an alcoholic program that has a goal of reintroducing social drinking.. lol. So why does our program have the final goal of being able to eat some of the foods that put us in trouble in the first place? Once you can find your "feel good" foods, things get much easier. For me it was home made Soups, yogurts, Fish, pickles, and almonds. Once you decide to eat to live and not live to eat, it just gets easier. One day at a time, the future is so bright! Surgery was Feb23rd this year... I was 381 and now 214 as of this morning. Down 167lbs Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Havasumoma I am so excited for you! The enjoyment of losing the weight is that much better because of the journey. Just remember the lows, and embrace them as fuel for everyday success. No regrets, we are who we are because of our past... but the future is up to us! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Btw- if you are interested in how to make the tuna Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just wanted to share with you all how awesome the future is. Just think of the amazing new foods you will learn to love. Football Sunday here is me preparing some Ahi Tuna, getting a bag of veggie straws, and my wasabi almonds. I also do enjoy a few beverages during the game Glutton free spiked seltzers. 110 cals, 5% alc... I have these over ice to allow for it to lessen the carbonation. They do the job!!! Lol. It's just a new mindset, and I love it! You will too... Happy Football Sunday everyone! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@willdamanager I have some, but the skin around my stomachs can be hidden, and my arms are just my reason for hitting the gym. Everyone is different, but no matter how much loose skin I end up with... this life is so much better my man. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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