PinkJewels 2 Posted March 3, 2010 So I am about 2.5 months out, surgery was 12/22/2009 My stats: Consult weight (Oct. 23): 362 Surgery day weight: 350 Current weight: 312.8 But my NSV is that I was, for the first time ever, able to use the elliptical today! I've tried in the past and never made it more than 3-5 minutes without dying. Today I went 30 minutes on the fat burning program. So while my weight is slower than it should be and I have lost any clothes sizes... I'm getting more fit! I even had an older woman at the gym come up to me after and say "don't take this the wrong way, but I didn't think you were going to be able to do it, THAT'S AWESOME" I didn't take it the wrong way, I am 300# and can now start to keep up with the best of them!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angel96049 1 Posted March 3, 2010 Wow, that's great! The elliptical used to be my favorite machine back in my smaller days, and now I am soooo looking forward to being able to do it again. I haven't tried yet, but your story gives me hope, and a little push to take the plunge...I will try it today!!! Wish me luck and keep up the great work!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiffykins 673 Posted March 4, 2010 AWESOME on all of it ! ! ! Keep it up. . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiffykins 673 Posted March 4, 2010 AWESOME on all of it ! ! ! Keep it up. . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angel96049 1 Posted March 4, 2010 I just wanted to thank Pinkjewels! I finally did it! I fought my fear of the elliptical yesterday...and won!! Wow, it was rough! Definately a good workout! I just wanted to let you know what an inspiration you were to me!! Thanks again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Itstime 0 Posted March 4, 2010 Wonderful, both of you. I haven't tried that in a long time but will plan on it soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LAN2k 18 Posted March 4, 2010 So I am about 2.5 months out, surgery was 12/22/2009 My stats: Consult weight (Oct. 23): 362 Surgery day weight: 350 Current weight: 312.8 But my NSV is that I was, for the first time ever, able to use the elliptical today! I've tried in the past and never made it more than 3-5 minutes without dying. Today I went 30 minutes on the fat burning program. So while my weight is slower than it should be and I have lost any clothes sizes... I'm getting more fit! I even had an older woman at the gym come up to me after and say "don't take this the wrong way, but I didn't think you were going to be able to do it, THAT'S AWESOME" I didn't take it the wrong way, I am 300# and can now start to keep up with the best of them!! I like your attitude...so positive, that is great...Power to ya! Your on the right track now.:drool5: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PinkJewels 2 Posted March 5, 2010 Congrats Angel! That is awesome that you were able to give it another try and succeeded! Good luck with all of your weightloss and fitness goals, big and small! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thinoneday 445 Posted March 5, 2010 I tried that elliptical thing! Never again! I died at 3 minutes. . .i've been battling with a major pulled thigh muscle for over a week, can hardly walk. . . talk about a dangerous piece of equipment! hehehehe. . . i'll stick to walking once i can. . . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nanna509 1 Posted March 5, 2010 That's wonderful! Just think, it's only the beginning! I'm almost 7 months out now and it's incredible the things I can do now. Keep up the good work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deedee 5 Posted March 6, 2010 Congratulations to both of you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cajun 46 Posted March 6, 2010 FANTASTIC JOB!! WHAT A GREAT NSV! I tried the elliptical once. Failed miserably. You are a trooper, both of you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites