kalel51

In 5'9" and stated at 371. Six months later I'm at 250. I had the Rouen Y. Check my posts for progress pics.

Hell no. It's a struggle. Everyday I don't think about tomorrow or next week, I think about making choices for today that will help me get to my goals. Be that going to gym, not eating that Reese's peanut butter cup, or pushing my plate away when I'm full. Small steps lead to progress down the path. I haven't been perfect, but I control what I can one day at a time and realize this is a life goal and life change, not a temporary reprieve. Just take those small steps. Celebrate them and keep moving toward goal.

So I had surgery on 2/16/17 and after a stall or two I must say that I am enjoying life and my journey is going great. Before surgery I was on so many prescriptions, High BP, Cholesterol, metformin for prediabetes, a stomach Med, and heartburn med. three months out from surgery all my meds are now gone. My A1C is perfect, my cholesterol is low, my blood pressure is low, and I've lost a total of 110lbs (40 in the three months before surgery and 70 since surgery). That is 5lbs a week. I eat sensible, protein first and then veggies. I have four small meals a day and have learned quickly what I can tolerate and I drink tons of water now. I am shocked at how quickly my relationship with food has changed and all the things I thought I would miss (soda, junk, fast food, binge eating) are not really a concern. I look longingly at my coworkers food sometimes but it is more a nostalgia than a want. I like exercising, and always had but my ability to do it was nonexistent before. Now I enjoy the gym, and while it is taking a long time to build back up the stamina and tone I once had, I know I will get there as long as I keep at it. I cannot be thankful enough for the support of my family and drs, my PCP for pushing my and my surgeon for doing an awesome job, being super supportive and checking in with me with random calls every now and then. For those thinking about surgery, it will change your life, and you will get out of it all you count into it. I thank god for this new chance at a healthy life and for the strength to change.

Deep breaths and faith that this will all work out. It is scary as hell. I sat in the bed and kept thinking what if I don't wake up? My wife was by my side and i couldn't get it out of my head that this might be my goodbye. I have a great team of doctors that help, and my surgeon was awesome. I had nothing to do but trust in them that everything was going to be all right. I don't know if it is fear of complications on the table or fear of a new life after, but after surgery for a few days it was a little surreal. Then the pounds started to come off, and I started to adjust. Just take it one day at a time, if you can't do that take it a meal at a time, and if you can't do that, take it an hour at a time or a minute at a time. Control what's going on now and the future will set itself. Good luck and Godspeed, you are going to wake up to a new life.

I have told some close coworkers, but after the surgery all you are doing is eating smarter and in more sensible portions. I told the rest I had a gallbladder surgery and that explained the special diet before. After that I told them it was a great jumpstart to losing weight and so I was committing to keep losing by continuing better eating habits and portion control. Most are supportive and don't need to know the full story. Mostly I just smile and say thanks at the compliments of weight loss and when they ask what I am doing I say eating better and smarter. It's true, every word.

So I am at my 5 week mark and the lbs have been coming off like clockwork, until last week that is. Started at 371, surgery at 330, down to 290 last week, now I have stalled and even gained a pound or two back. I'm starting to freak a little because of it. I just recently went back to actual food, but I eat protein first then veggies, rarely any fat (no fried food or anything). I exercise and walk, although stress over the past week from work is causing sleeping probs. I don't want to see that scale go the wrong way. Any advice?

So I had my surgery and even after the pain the fist day ( lots of gas, I had mine laparoscopic) I just have some discomfort, like I did too any crunches yesterday and I'm sore. I haven't quite wrapped my head around the fact my stomach is an oz and I'm over my first or second big hurdle. I don't know if it hasn't struck me yet, or what but I'm still living in la la land. I'm drinking my shake and crystal light (slowly) and dealing with the discomfort, but I'm still waiting for the shoe to drop, ya know? Anyone else have these feelings after? Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

One day at a time, and mind over matter. Keep strong! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Keep it up and keep inspiring us all! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Finishing my 18 requires health classes, got through almost all my dr visits, need psych and Endoscopy, but getting excited. My dr wants 3 weeks liver shrink, I'll get details in Jan on diet. But with just the classes so far, I'm 15 lbs down. Nervous about after and hoping my post op vision for myself is realistic. Started at 368, down to 353, goal is somewhere about 200. What I am most looking forward to is being able to be active and move again. I want to do spartan runs and Ragnar runs, I hope that is realistic. Here's to hope! 2/23 seems so far away, and I guess I'm focusing on the food right now, thinking things like "this will be my last big thanksgiving, or last big birthday dinner." I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired, and if I could move my date to tomorrow I would. I hope these 3 months fly by. Very excited to see what's on the other end of this journey. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App