6 month update - 150lbs down!

BIGJAY1972
on 4/21/14 6:30 pm

been a crazy 6 months. moving this monday to woodstock.

2 small babies keep us busy.

I have lost 150lbs!! down 10 pant sizes, bought a $12 pair of wrangler jeans at walmart! $12!! last pair of jeans I bought were $80 at the big and tall!
all my clothes are falling off me. I have kept the same belt and just keep punching holes in it. silly as it is , i find it motivational.

i have a lot of pain from my arthritis and am trying to figure out how to deal with that. suggestions are welcome please.

I still get ill when i eat too fast, or dont chew or eat fish. i love fish but it doesnt agree with me at all now.

i occasionally have a piece of organic chocolate and no sugar added ice cream. dont have much dumping, had it once and was not enjoyable.

still using protein powder and shakes as i find them easy to get the protein in. lost a lot of muscle mass and strength.

otherwise feeling good, looking good and able to move and chase after my kids!

Sunny days Ahead
on 4/21/14 7:11 pm - Canada

AWESOME!!!! Congrats and keep up the good work. I just started my process and enjoy reading everyone's updates :). Best of luck!

Referral requested April 8, 2014 with Family Dr, .....April 25, 2014 received notice from Hotel Dieu Grace of Educational Orientation Session on July 10, 2014,

KerryF.
on 4/21/14 7:20 pm - Brampton, ON, Canada

RNY on 10/15/13

150lbs!! Well Done Big Jay

HW 312 SW 289.5 Current Weight 135

SURGERY OCTOBER 15, 2013 Toronto Western Hospital - Dr. David Urbach

MarkES
on 4/21/14 7:33 pm - Oshawa, Canada

Wow! Great Job!

Ref Jul 4, 2012, Orientation Aug 27, Surgeon Aug 31, RD Sept 18, SW RD & RN Oct 18, Internist Nov 5, Surgeon Nov 21, PATTS Nov 29, Surgery Dec 14,2012 (HRRH - Dr Sohi).

Sunny123
on 4/21/14 7:58 pm

RNY on 12/05/13

Fabulous work Jay. You're doing a terrific job!

Jiliana2
on 4/21/14 10:13 pm - Ottawa, Canada

VSG on 02/03/14

How excellent! Congratulations on such an incredible achievement! YAY!

OTTAWA -- 2011 - Contemplated WLS Feb. 15, 2013 - GP Feb. 20 - lung functioning Feb. 22 - blood work Feb. 27 - Referral April 19 - orientation, bloodwork July 10 - nurse July 23 - rheumatologist (VSG) Sept. 12 - Behaviourist & Dietician Oct. 23 - Echocardiogram Nov. 6 - Pre-surgery Class Nov. 12 - Surgeon Jan 13, 2014 - Optifast (3 wks) Jan. 27 - PATTS Feb. 3, 2014 - Surgery (VSG)
HEIGHT: 5'5" HW 303 Pre-Opti 297 SW 271 GW 170 CW 200 (Feb. 8, 2018 - damn the regain!) VSG with Dr. Yelle

Zavz
on 4/21/14 10:45 pm - Canada

You should really change your name to RegularSizeJay1972

bulldog76ss
on 4/21/14 10:55 pm - OH

Its funny, I to am at 6 months post op, and cutting holes in my belt also, down 10 inches on my waist. I have lost a total of 170# from my highest as of yesterday. I to have lost a lot of muscle mass. I am finally starting to move better because my knee and hip issues are getting some relieve with the weight loss. Your eating issues are the same as I have. Are we brothers?? Continued good luck to you!