Two Year Surgiversary--Photo Whoring
It’s been said so many times, one more time won’t hurt: I can’t believe it’s been two years! The first year was a learning experience and the second was no different. It’s one thing to lose the weight, but when it comes to maintenance, it’s another learning experience altogether. But for those just about to go through round one here is the obligatory stuff: Not only did I lose 185 lbs, I lost all co-morbids such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure; pre-diabetes, probable (because I refused testing) sleep apnea. I also stopped the progression to heart disease. My COPD is controlled now and I still have GERD which is also controllable with meds. Other than incisional hernia repair eight months after my DS, all has been pretty smooth-my last labs were on the down trend and with Major Mom's help I'm on the way to boosting them. My liver enzymes are whacking out and two docs are watching them. My energy level / stamina is through the roof, especially considering where it was pre-op. What hasn’t changed is my back pain, but I have more issues than just added weight-mine are mechanical with nerve damage. Even though it was disappointing to not lose the pain, I’ve gained so much more. Life… who knew I had one?! Thanks to all the vets who stay here on DS giving so much of themselves-sharing their knowledge, their experiences and their wit; without your guidance we’d all be screwed. So without further ado… on to photo whoring!
Me at 323 lbs Sept. 2009
Me on Christmas Day 2009, weight 303 lbs.
On my 46th birthday, 2 weeks after my DS
Me and Val at her fabulous restaurant Porky Capones-Dec. 2011. Weight 145
Christmas Day 2011 weight 145 lbs. Size 10 jeans, 8-10 top
Mark and me Christmas Day 2011. People think he's cheating on his wife!
Me at 323 lbs Sept. 2009
Me on Christmas Day 2009, weight 303 lbs.
On my 46th birthday, 2 weeks after my DS
Me and Val at her fabulous restaurant Porky Capones-Dec. 2011. Weight 145
Christmas Day 2011 weight 145 lbs. Size 10 jeans, 8-10 top
Mark and me Christmas Day 2011. People think he's cheating on his wife!
You've been such an inspiration to so many, including me (who came BEFORE YOU). How does that work? Dunno but it is true.
I love the photos. You look amazing.
And I'm glad to hear how well you are feeling. That is the best part for me. The energy and general feeling of health. It is amazing.
I also agree that maintenance is another beast. I gained from my usual 142.5 to over 147.5 over the holiday. Today I was down to 146.5 so I still have 3 lbs to go. But all I have to do is eat my PROTEIN and not eat CARBS and I know it will come off over the next few days.
I get serious now about 3 or 4 lbs because it makes a difference in how (or IF) my clothes fit. 3 or 4 lbs when I weighed 260 lbs was meaningless. Which is probably why I kept gaining and gaining.
Anyway serious congrats to you. And thanks for hanging around and paying it forward.
~Becky
I love the photos. You look amazing.
And I'm glad to hear how well you are feeling. That is the best part for me. The energy and general feeling of health. It is amazing.
I also agree that maintenance is another beast. I gained from my usual 142.5 to over 147.5 over the holiday. Today I was down to 146.5 so I still have 3 lbs to go. But all I have to do is eat my PROTEIN and not eat CARBS and I know it will come off over the next few days.
I get serious now about 3 or 4 lbs because it makes a difference in how (or IF) my clothes fit. 3 or 4 lbs when I weighed 260 lbs was meaningless. Which is probably why I kept gaining and gaining.
Anyway serious congrats to you. And thanks for hanging around and paying it forward.
~Becky
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