My Story surgery on Feb 23rd 2016, post op 381, today 219.

[newlife9-27 37]

You look wonderful. Thank you for the inspiration.

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[BobScott 164]

@@facebro29 I see it's been a month since your post. How are you doing?

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[Land01 4]

Thanks for sharing your story!

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[gigijean 38]

You look and sound just amazing well done

We can do this

Loved your story xx

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[RussT 495]

Congratulations Bob! A very inspiring story. I need to read things like that since I'm only 1 week post op.

Thanks!!!

Russ

[BobScott 164]

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

[icunursie 21]

I have not taken the time to share my story, as a matter of fact I have still not changed my Facebook pictures, or the ones of me at work. Http://LiveDeposition.com/the team http://livedeposition.com/bob-scott.html , but I have already passed my expectations and I believe it is mostly because of my realizations during this journey.

The main one is that the surgery is truly a tool, the goals are reached through a COMPLETE change in the way I had a relationship with food. I believe I had an actual addiction to food, the same as an addict, I didn't see it as an issue... But now I realize that I had a problem.

I eat to live now, instead of living to eat. The surgery helped by taking away the cravings, but I worry that if I reintroduce things like breads, fried foods, and other crap, I will develop the addiction again, just as if an alcoholic was to just have " 1 drink". It is a disease, with horrible side effects including low self confidence, depression, and humiliation.

I have made it my mission to find healthy foods, and replace all of my old favs, with healthy... And what I call, feel good foods. An FG food is one that I can eat comfortably, and they just basically feel good. for me, my list of items that I probably have a little of everyday would include... Chobani Flips. (190-210 cal, 12 gram protein)... These are my go to, if I haven't eaten in a while and am hungry, I can put this down a bit faster, and the size is pretty perfect for a meal. Love them all! Pickles- (0-5 cals) I love the spicy pickles, but I can eat them all. Pickles have become a regular snack in my life. Spears, slices, whatever, they all rock! Soup, Soup, and more soup!!! My souls have been a huge part of my success. I make a huge crock of soup and it lasts me weeks. You can freeze some, but always have some in the fridge ready to microwave. I make a few varieties, but the basis is always the same. chicken broth base, cut with Water. chicken or Cod fish, yep... I said fish! My family hates the smell of my "fish soup" but I loved it! However if you are not a big fish can just go with chicken. Vegetables- carrots, onions, mushrooms, kale, spinach, and even Brussels sprouts... Whatever you like and then I would spice it up with Cayenne and red pepper flakes, I even used Sriracha at times. This soup has been a staple for me since the 3rd month post, and I still make a lot here and there now. It was just great for me to grab a coffee cup, fill it, microwave it, and enjoy it.

I pushed myself to walk, and then I started "1 TED" lol. That means 1 thing every day. If it was parking in the back of the parking lot when at a store, or walking down the street and back when going to pick up the mail, I would just push to do 1 thing, which then would keep except use in the front of my mind.

Get an Apple Watch or Fitbit, make goals and hit them! What I learned is that we are capable of so much! When you are used to walking around with an additional 100 plus, your body has been working out for a long time. Now when the weight is gone, you still have that strong frame. Put it to work! I made some new friends that are athletic, I try and play Pickleball ( the game kicks ass, combo of tennis, volleyball, & ping pong) instead of cardio... I want to transition to a healthy lifestyle, not a 30 minute gym session that I won't be looking forward to.

Think of your weight loss as a super power, but only if you stick to the guidelines. This works for me, and I believe it to be a super power... Let me explain.

Since the weight loss, the world has been easier for me. I can go to an amusement park and get on the rides. I can fly on a plane and not need an extension. I can walk into a crowded bar and not start sweating my ass off! I can buy clothes at a normal store, and with actual brand names on them. I can tie my damn shoes, and without holding my breathe! I can sit in any chair, and not just the ones without sides... I can even sit in the plastic ones.

Woman treat me so differently! I am no longer just the funny guy... Even though I haven't changed! Life has just become much easier, much better, and much healthier, and I never want to go back, so I will continue to treat it as an addiction and will not look to be able to re introduce "everything" back into my eating habits, but instead I will work to find better foods. The nice thing about eating less, is that you can afford to buy smaller portions allowing for better quality foods. Take advantage of that! I always have almonds in the house, and I love veggie chips, especially the jalepeno, but now I grab a handful and walk away... If I want another handful, I will go get it at 30 cals, per handful, but I am going to force myself to get up and walk to the kitchen to get a handful

I feel so lucky to have had this surgery, and if I can help you in anyway let me know! I hope you have found this helpful, I know that writing it has helped me... So thanks!

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Loved your post....very on point for me..in soo many ways..Your ideas will be soo helpful for me to live by...Thank you...My surgery Date is Feb. 28...Liquid Diet to begin Feb 13th...Thanks again.

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[janarrt 92]

You look Amazing!!!!!!!!!!! Great work and I love your motivation! Thank you for sharing

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[BobScott 164]

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

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[caddygirl 208]

WOW! My mouth dropped! I hope I look as good and different as in another person as you do! Thanks so much for sharing! My surgery is February 20 th!

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[lore 88]

Wow. Incredible job! Congrats!!

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[strengthin#ers 195]

You look awesome

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[Serenity26 119]

Wow wow wow !!!!!! What an amazing journey, you are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story truly amazing.

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[Annie980 7]

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!






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Thanks so much for sharing your whole story! I'm 9 days post op and feeling great but the road to surgery is a whirlwind and life afterwards is a full time job of timing and measuring ounces of liquids. Now that it has settled down it was really great to read inspiration from others to help me frame and identify what my own journey will look like. Keep up the great work!

[BobScott 164]

15 hours ago, Annie980 said:

Thanks so much for sharing your whole story! I'm 9 days post op and feeling great but the road to surgery is a whirlwind and life afterwards is a full time job of timing and measuring ounces of liquids. Now that it has settled down it was really great to read inspiration from others to help me frame and identify what my own journey will look like. Keep up the great work!

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!