Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

My 12 weeks is today. These are my victories during that time.

First, the mighty scale... I've dropped 70 pounds! I even went to a Thanksgiving dinner at church last night.

2016-11-20%2020.43.35_zpsxson3tbj.jpg

2016-11-20%2012.32.45_zpstnythebt.jpg

Next, the tale of the tape. Weekly measurements show me down 30.75 inches from my chest, stomach, waist, biceps, thighs and calfs.

Non scale victories.

Surgery in Mexico completely changed my perception of Mexico. I would go back for vacation. I felt comfortable and safe.

I can still cook for a bunch of people and enjoy it without feeling like I'm missing out on anything. I did this the weekend after I was sleeved.

2016-09-04%2022.23.27_zpsymyxlw90.jpg

As my stomach size has gone down I can now see more of "Mr Happy".

My wife and I are both enjoying the additional 2.5 inches of manhood and the possibilities that it has opened up. I now feel like a pornstar!

At about 4 weeks out my 38 waist shorts fell off as I got out of my vehicle at a patient's home.

On October 9th I fit in a pair of 34" Wrangler slim fit jeans!

20161009_172800_zpsnjwmpamq.jpg

20161009_163305_zpsjz8m6rre.jpg

On November 13th I fit in a pair of 32" Wrangler slim fit jeans!

2016-11-13%2017.32.42_zpspfpcjnc3.jpg

20161113_160804_zpsg51kixej.jpg

My blood pressure is normal!

20160918_071932_zpsjpnx6ygq.jpg

My shirts no longer fit! I went from a 4xl loose to a 2xl loose/XL snug.

2016-11-20%2020.38.03_zpsbydpmtet.jpg

2016-11-13%2017.31.42_zpsowxwgzax.jpg

This is the same shirt.

IMG_0055-1.jpg

My wife can put her arms all of the way around me!!!!!!!

2016-11-20%2020.37.26_zpsdrg6y5mp.jpg

My wife has made some changes as well and she has lost some weight. She now fits in clothes that she hasn't been able to wear in years!

2016-11-20%2020.42.49_zpsnfgevmnk.jpg

2016-11-20%2020.41.57_zpszltbdwml.jpg

As crazy as this sounds, my poop no longer stinks! Sure it still smells like poop but before it was like death coming out of my ass. I even eat chili 4 times per week because the Fiber keeps me regular.

I hurt myself exercising! No way I would have done that before. I won't say that I enjoy exercise but I'm actually doing it.

I weigh less than I have in my entire adult life. I can remember being 225 in the picture of me with this monster backpack. I believe that I was 13 at the time. Check out the cuffed pants because of how short I am. The backpack was 100 pounds!

20161012_204859_zps6x1albbq.jpg

Drawbacks;

My feet are almost always cold even with thermal socks.

My hands get cold easily.

I've almost lost my wedding ring.

I have a theory on the cold. My heart rate and blood pressure are much lower now. I used to have a resting heart rate of 85-87 now it is 67-69. That is about 20% less blood flowing through my body to keep me warm.

My ass is so boney that it is uncomfortable to sit more than half an hour. I now sit on a thin gel pad...

Some extra pictures.

Hard to believe that I used to fit in this!

2016-11-20%2020.39.54_zpsgr0ea72a.jpg

2016-11-20%2020.38.56_zpsynmnsm4v.jpg

This is my favorite picture of my wife and I. We took this before we were married in 2008.

firechristmashouse082.jpg

This is the same shirt.

IMG_0084-2.jpg

And this is that same shirt now.

2016-11-20%2020.40.47_zpsrfsxddrr.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w242/skylarkgp/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-11-20%2020.40.29_zpsydq39xbx.jpg

I love/hate this picture. I love that my boy and I are both enjoying being in the garage tearing down this engine. I hate that I look like fat bastards stunt double from Austin Powers.

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w242/skylarkgp/Mobile%20Uploads/20150425_115026_zps6c76pg4d.jpg

Geez!

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w242/skylarkgp/Caseysfirstgaragepics045.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w242/skylarkgp/IMG_0099.jpg

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Congratulations!! Your accomplishments are amazing

Sent from my iPhone

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

High functioning fat man said

"my poop no longer stinks" :lol:

hmmmm, did i really need to know that? LOL

lookin' good dude great pics, NSV's

wife and kiddo don't look so bad themselves!!

keep up the great job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life :rolleyes:

kathy

congrats

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Great accomplishments!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Fantastic weight loss! I love your authenticity ;-). I'm sure you've just added years onto your life and you're setting a great example for your son.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am sooooo excited for you!!! This has made me so happy!! Congratulations to you and your family!!!

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

You look so healthy and happy! You have a lot to be proud of, congratulations!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I love everything about your post! Congrats! You and your wife are adorable!

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I love this..congrads and I am,so,glad your wife is taking this journey with you...I hear some have separated and I'm not married but in a relationship and he has been great also..Thank you for sharing both of your stories and your son is handsome????

Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Love the pictures!

Hey, did they have a sale on the front door at home depot 10 years ago. We have the same door on our house so does our across the street neighbor and the neighbor on our left and four doors down....our house is very mid century modern the door...not so much.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 3 replies
      1. Brookie2shoes

        Me too girl!! Are you in the full liquid diet right now? It’s sooooo hard!

      2. LadyVeteran1

        Not yet. I was told I only have to do 24 hours of a liquid diet. But I have my pre-op tomorrow so I’m going to confirm if I need to do longer.

      3. buildabetteranna

        Your so close now! It's gonna be great :) Wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing how it goes!

    • buildabetteranna

      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
      · 2 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 1 reply
      1. stevieoriole

        Am feeling this right now. My surgery date is 4/1. Sign the consent tomorrow. I feel like I overloaded myself with too much info, too many opinions. Got to the point where I was wondering if I should do this. Then I thought of my reasons for taking this step and that settled my nerves. Still get moments of doubt but am striving forward. Am just going to follow my book from the surgeon. Joined this because I was told by my dietician that I should do this for support

    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×