The Sunday Weekly Weigh-In

The Sunday Weekly Weigh-In ____June 10th! Congratulations and Welcome to our New Guys. For those of you headed in next week--Have the Greatest! For those of you just home—"Sippin' tha****er, and Walkin' Bunches"- Hang in there, And all of you "Livin' on Liquid only Pre-Op Diets!! Same thoughts- It Does Get Easier Each Week! I know that using the scales can make some crazy, (Slower loss is Still Loss!) -But- Keeping track and forcing myself to "Watch It!" Has been the "What works for me," for maintaining my loss. I’ll eat, but know that I need to exercise a little bit more If the numbers climb just a little. That way, I only make "Little" adjustments to my weekly routine. If the "Scales Make You Discouraged?" Then STAY OFF of Them! But for those who Are weighing in- Drum roll-------------------------------------- Hop your Azz up on the Scales! How much have you lost? Since Surgery? Or in Pre-Op Diet? And has the Scale moved this week for you? If so, How Much? My Starting Weight? – 385 + All Time Low – 179 Me?-   183 ..hangin' around 'normal' for me these days.. (Actually this is my Saturday afternoon weight... By morning after the first whiz of the day, I'm usually a full pound lighter!)

So, What about YOU? (NEW GUYS AND LURKERS? Scan back over the last months of this weekly post, And you’ll get a fairly clear picture of the fact that there isn’t a "Typical" progress, Just massive, persistent, overwhelming - PROGRESS!) (Plateaus DO BREAK!) (Congratulations in Advance!!) Keep It Up!!! Best Wishes- Dx

Good morning Dex I have a few minutes this morning before I start my day, so I wanted to drop in and post my weight this morning.  The weight loss has been steady over the past 19 months and I thank God for that.  However this old Packard is still under going more restoration.  My Spine Stimulator implant is working great and I am off all pain meds, so now my brain is functioning again.  I am back into my studies and ministry responsibilities.  Just 3 items that I know of that still needs fixing.  I am having reconstructive hand surgery on July 19th to get a nerve untwisted.  I still need to get my herniated belly button fixed and I am trying to decide whether to have some skin removal done along with it.  Of the big worry right now is that I have a heart valve not working properly and last week I had an abnormal stress test.  I am seeing a cardiac specialist this coming Thurs to see where we go from here.  I am praying that open heart surgery is not going to be the only option.  All I can do now is to leave it in the Lord's hands and move on with my life. Beginning weight day of surgery on Nov 5, 2005:  450 lbs. Today my weight is 225 lbs Total weight loss:  225 lbs (Half the man I use to be) Dan

 

Good luck with all yuor upcoming procedures Dan.We'll be pulling for you. It's been 2 weeks since my last weight in. Last week I lost nothing and it's kinda depressing when I don't see the scale move in a week, so I don't post. Here are my latest stats: Starting (7/10) - 455 Surgery weight (1/4) - 365 Today's weight - 245 Loss before - 90 Loss from surgery - 120 Total loss - 210

Hey DAN... Wow Buddy it's good to see you,,,,,glad that cattle prod they got you hooked to is giving you some relief...WE have been needing you around here...the direction from men of the cloth is prized.... Glad you are feeling better Russ

Dan!! So Great to see you! And congratulations on the ‘spinal stim’ getting rid of the pain meds! You’ve been in my thoughts and prayers lately. The "PackMinistries" is great! I’ll be passing you on to others across the web. Hope your continued "fixes" all go well for you. I started with the Heart Valve first and got it out of the way. J My "fix this next" list has gotten awfully short and life is going smooth here. I’m marking the 19^th on my calendar. Have a Great one and keep growing better each day! Best Wishes- Dx

Good Morning. 4 week Platue BUSTED!!  Counted intake and made the best choices all week. On my way to play some golf this morning. Starting - 326  Last week - 195.8 Today - 191.6 Lost This week - 4.2 Total Lost 134.4 HAVE AN AWESOME WEEK!!!! Chris

Congrats on breaking the plateau!! Must feel good after 4 weeks!!!

Hi Guys! As of tomorrow I will be 22 weeks post-op.  I'm down 4 lbs. since last week.   Overall, I'm down 96 since surgery, and down 115 from my highest! 

Highest: 375 Consultation: 373 PAT: 361 Surgery: 356 Two Weeks Ago: 264 Today: 260 I added some new photos to my profile.  As you can see, there is a huge difference from 5 months ago!

Good Morning Gentlemen, I have to apologize for not weighing in for the past several Sundays.  It’s just that my weekends have gotten busier and there seems to be something going on all of the time; but life has been good and I have managed to drop a couple of pounds. Day of surgery:  321 Last month's weight: 210 This week's weight: 208 Lost over the past few weeks: 2 Total Lost: 113

Hey Paul, Good to see you too.... Glad you are getting busy...strange how we handle that better Keep up the good work russ