8 Weeks Post Op

Well I hit a BIG mile marker today...I have lost 100 pounds in 8 weeks! I just stood there looking at the scale, and still could not believe it! I still have 100 to go, but I feel very optimistic about what the future holds. I have been grateful to have this forum to help guide me through the "rough" times. Thanks to everyone! Blake

OH MY GOD!!! That is incredible! I wish I could say the same. I'm stuck on 28 pounds in 6 weeks, hardly comparable, but we all lose at different rates. I've also had a few complications with strictures, that I had hoped would help me, but don't think it ended up that way. Keep up the excellent work. I still just can't get over how fast you've lost 100....count them 1 0 0 pounds!!! Congrats! Any secrets to your success????

Thanks for the kind words! The secret is lots of walking, listening to my doctor, and eating only what has been approved by my doctor. I was walking right away in the hospital, and by the time I got home I was walking a mile. A few weeks after my surgery I had to have the opening to my stomach opened up again due to the scar tissue closing in. It made me nauseous for a week, so I lost 12 pounds that week on the liquid diet. Another thing I do is that I eat very slowly, and don't drink for a half an hour before and after the meal. If something even hints at giving me trouble...I stop. So far I have only gotten sick once, and that is fine with me. I joined a gym near my work a week ago, and started swimming and riding exercise bikes. I want to start toning and getting back to my "stronger" days. Thanks again for your support! ~ Blake

Congrats to you Blake!! You must feel GREAT!! I wish I could say the same. I am 8 weeks out also and have only lost 40#. But, you know what they say...you guys have it easier in the weight loss department. BUT...lets not belittle what a GREAT thing you have accomplished. !! Best of luck to you on the last 100 pds. JK

HOLY CRAP! ROCK ON BLAKE!!! You have already joined the century club--boy am I jealous. I am so excited for you! What a HUGE accomplishment!!! How are you doing eating wise? Able to get stuff down? I'm not and going through a rough time---I'm about 43 lbs down myself and am in my 7th week post op. Anyway, CONGRATS! We are so proud of you! Courtney

Hi Blake, the first thing that came to mind was oh my God...How wonderful for you to already be in the century club. You are awesome ...Like I've said before, sometimes being a man is a good thing, but I love being a woman . Keep up the great work. I wonder if you'll hit the next 100# in 2 months wouldn't that be a trip. Again Congrats...... Deborah W.

Wow ! 100 pounds in 8 weeks? That's fantastic. You are going to melt down to nothing in no time. keep up the good work Suzanne (doing a happy dance for you)

AWESOME, AWESOME,AWESOME!!!! Congrats on your loss so far That is amazing!!!! Bonnie