Start At 355#s February 2012

[Abadrooster 21]

60 lbs just under 4 months pre and post op.

Was inching nearer to becoming a blood sugar checker. The largest amount I had ever weighed. My sons playing baseball and I was afraid to go on the field, my grandaughter wanted me to chase her and I could not because of embarassment and mobility issues. Some of my family members had Bariatric surgery and were happy with the results. I was scared of the potential complication and the life change, but the life I had was not a life I wanted, so started asking questions. Talked with my Primary DR. on April 26. Wieghed 348#s. Talked with him about high sugars, herniated disk, and weight. Told me I was a good candidate. May 8 met with DR Shrikanth at a seminar. Considered my quality of life and the fact that I had lost out mother to secondary effects of her weight 10 years earlier at age 58, 13 years older than I was and decided to try it.

Did all my testing through June all the doctor looked at me like I was an alien becuase I was perfectly healthy and actually quite fit. I could walk up mountains for hours with extra 100lbs of weight, over my 350 lb. Every time they took my pressure, read my labs, I'd guess overweight automatically make you a heath wreck? but was certainly on my way to being one..July 5th final review with DR. and wieghed 328lbs. Scheduled surgery for 7-24-12. Ate my last solid food 7-14-12 wieghed 322. Checkinto the hosital the 24th wieghed 312.2 week follow up weighed 300.

Sore but felt good the entire time got cold real easy but feelin fine the whole time.

Today I wiegh 290 lbs 65 lbs since started and 22 lb since surgery.

Starting to really miss food. But sticking to it, my Dr. does not want solid foods til after 7 weeks, so got a way to go.

Have not been below 220 since I was in my 20s, was pretty fit then so maybe 90 more would be about my target.

Tired of Soup and suger free popcycles....but feeling fine.

Oh yeah Started a new job 6 day after surgery and hacked it so far.

Planning on backpack and camping 4 miles into lost lake next weekend, first time since i was 25 too.

[Izuri 428]

Sounds like you're doing amazing. We went into surgery at about the same amount =) Have fun backpacking next weekend!! You deserve it!

[Abadrooster 21]

It is hard to believe a year ago I wieghed in excess of 355lb at 215 today. Packed in some 25lb dumbells I bought and it nearing six of those to equal the weight I've lost, and two of them felt heavy to me. Today is truly a new and great day looking forward to the future.

[Sharon's last chance 88]

So happy for you. This is not always easy but the results are mind boggling! Congrsts!

[Abadrooster 21]

210

[leeann71 539]

Wow that is awesome. Congratulations what an inspiration!! :-):-):-):-(

[Abadrooster 21]

We'll over a year by a month 16" lost from my waste and at184lbs have truly changed my life . Welcome to a new world . Transformation still ongoing losing aa few pounds a month not certain I will try to lose much more slowly trying to maintain and work out more. Can't believe my path photos don't recognize myself and did not see myself then.

[Abadrooster 21]

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[HappyCat 70]

Wow! Congrats on your amazing journey