5 months out -- 172 pounds lighter

[chrismta 0]

I have to say, I had my surgery on March 15....and I have lost nearly 180 pounds already. How do I do it? I'm never hungry, hardly get more than 1,000 calories in per day. I work out 4-5x a week....oh yeah, that's important. Found a hobby, like boxing that I love....and I have to say, it has been an amazing ride. I can actually FEEL muscles building in my arms, chest, shoulders, legs, gluts...lol -- Best of all, when I hit a bar, all eyes are on me, I feel really amazing when I get "hit on" and I am offered phone numbers. Just think that this change is the best thing that ever happened to me. For those of you who did not have the surgery yet, it's a NO BRAINER....do it!! It will change your life forever, it did for me and I wanted to make sure you all know how great i feel. Sure there are some drawbacks, but the GOOD outweighs the drawbacks and I have stopped feeling like the person I use to be before surgery. God bless u all and keep in touch. Feel free to ask any questions you want......hugs, Chris.

[samnyc 5]

Chris,

Thats amazing! Congratulations. You've absolutely put in a lot of effort and should be proud.

Was all the weight loss after surgery?

I see you're in my neighborhood (I'm a couple of blocks from Lennox Hill). Where do you go for boxing?

[chrismta 0]

Hey Sam!! Congrats on the weight loss as well. I work out at LA Boxing on Steinway Street in Astoria, Queens.

Chris,

Thats amazing! Congratulations. You've absolutely put in a lot of effort and should be proud.

Was all the weight loss after surgery?

I see you're in my neighborhood (I'm a couple of blocks from Lennox Hill). Where do you go for boxing?

[KellyL 173]

Chris that is amazing!!! You are truly an inspiration and I'm so happy for you!

:cheer2:

[janinemaire 7]

WOW that is so good, you are doing amazing. I'm really happy for you: )

[chrismta 0]

Thanks so much to all of u!! Your support is appreciated!! :-))

[Rootman 1,101]

Keep up the good work Chris!

Ain't it strange to feel all the muscles you NEVER had before? I'm feeling shapes , bones, muscles and tendons that were just not there before - at least you couldn't see or feel them under the mounds of fat. It's great!

[meggspeggs 0]

Chris how soon after surgery did you start exercising? And how much more do you have to lose? Congratulations on your success!

[chrismta 0]

Thanks!! I lost nearly 50 pounds prior to surgery. I was excerxising religiously leading up to surgery and then continued about 2 weeks after surgery. I try to get at least (4) 1 hour seasons per week but most of the time I do (5) total (mon-fri) and take weekends off. Get a trainer, it is incentive plus they know what they are doing. I have one of the best guys in NYC training with me. U need the support of someone that's gonna be on top of your routines or u may lose interest!! Good luck!

[minniekitty 44]

You truly are an inspiration! I'm just starting out, and would love to be as successful as you have been. I am going to look into getting a personal trainer- I exercise, but not as much as I probably should. I'm still in the "recovery" phase, but have this nagging feeling that I'm being too lazy regardless. For the time being, I'm stuck to low-impact workouts!

Thank you for sharing your success story

[kdc 7]

AWESOME!