70 lbs!

CBarnes11
on 3/13/14 12:16 am - Port Hope, Canada

RNY on 12/19/13

I am just a few days short of three months out from my surgery and I'm down a little more than 70lbs. I never would have believed it was possible. I'm so happy with this success. On the 19th of this month (3months) I am joining the gym and going to start really working to tone up and increase my weight loss potential.

Thanks to all for all the support and frienship, its quite a journey, and I'm having a great time.

Surgery Scheduled for December 19, 2013. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ME!

Katiebear291
on 3/13/14 12:32 am - Canada

RNY on 12/10/13

Wow Way to go!!! That is awesome - I am jealous of all of you who hit those big numbers so soon ;) lol lotsa hard work you put in I am sure! What was your starting weight if you don't mind?

RNY - December 10 2013 Dr Lindsay Toronto's Saint Joseph Hospital Toronto

CBarnes11
on 3/13/14 1:15 am - Port Hope, Canada

RNY on 12/19/13

I started at 314. I can't believe I was ever that big!

Its a funny reality really. I catch myself thinking, "why have I only lost 70 pounds, I should have lost more by now" and yet, when I was 314 pounds I was celebrating every 2 pound loss like it was the best thing I had ever done. I often have to remind myself that it has only been 3 monhs (not even really) and I am still working towards where I want to be.

I only eat real food now. There is nothing processed and no premade meals, everything is made from scratch, and I have discovered that I actually enjoy trying these new receipes and there are a lot of really healthy dishes that I enjoy far more than I ever did the giant bowl of pasta I was eating before.

If you are looking for some inspiration on recipes, search barriatric recipes on Pintrest, there are thousands and some that are really wonderful (some I have no idea how they qualify as a barriatric dish, but you learn to just overlook them)

Surgery Scheduled for December 19, 2013. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ME!

kimber291
on 3/13/14 12:40 am - Port Hope, ON, Canada

RNY on 02/11/14

Congrats Cindy!! So happy for you :-)

Referral - Oct 29/13

Info Session - Nov 18/13...1st surgeon appt - Nov 26/13...RN/SW/RD - Dec - 4/13...Dr.Glazer - Jan 8/14...2nd Surgeon appt - Jan 22/14 PATTS - Jan 29/14...

SURGERY!!!! FEBRUARY 11th 2014.

Catw
on 3/13/14 1:13 am - Arnprior, Canada

Way to go! Don't forget the NSVs that you've accomplished in the last while as well they are just as important as those 70lbs!

Cathy

CBarnes11
on 3/13/14 1:17 am - Port Hope, Canada

RNY on 12/19/13

Thanks Cathy,

You are so right about that. The first time I crossed my legs without even thinking about it, I tie my shoes without having to hold my breath or twist in weird ways and just this morning, I went into a meeting and all the "big" chairs were taken, but I sat on a fold out chair, I fit just fine and never once did I panic that it wouldn't hold my weight! There are so many, I am blessed.

Surgery Scheduled for December 19, 2013. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ME!

Patm
on 3/13/14 2:36 am - Ontario, Canada

RNY on 01/20/12

Congrats on all your hard work. Good luck on your next 3 months

Caroline K.
on 3/13/14 2:46 am

Congratulations! And here's to further success!

Referred to Guelph, Dec. 3/12. Orientation: Mar 7/13. NUT/SW/RN Jun 18/13. Nutrition Class Jul 3/13. NUT/SW/RN Aug 19/13. Post-op Nutrition Class Dec 30/13. Approval for surgery from Dr. Jules Foute Nelong Feb 10/14. Surgery Apr 23/14.