(Father's Day!) -Weekly Weigh-In

The Sunday (Father's Day!) -Weekly Weigh-In ____June 17th! So? -- Did-ja get the tools or the ties? 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..

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!!)  You Guys Make Me Smile! Keep It Up!!! Best Wishes-

I know I'm early for the weigh in but I will be gone all day tomorrow walking around Magic Mountain, I will be considering this my excersize for the day and what a job it will be!  I have lost another 3 pounds this week and I went out and bought me a couple new tank tops...size LARGE! I was freakin out, I have went from a shirt size of 3x down to a large since surgery. I am extremely happy. I went from a size 46? in pants to a 36 I'm sure, the 38's fall of my @$$. I havent purchased new clothes yet cause I dont want to turn around in a few months and have to buy more.

Its 5:25 am and I'm getting ready to go play basketball.  I'm now going to start 3 months of a pre-op program offered by my surgeon and his nutritionist that should also satisfy Aetna.  I always feel kinda guilty posting my weight here considering the outstanding efforts and from where some have had to start their journey, but here goes. All time high      235 about Jan. '07 today                    224 holding somewhat steady goal                     165-170 Have a great week. Sonny

As of tomorrow I will be 23 weeks post-op.  I'm down 2 lbs. since last week.   Overall, I'm down 98 since surgery, and down 117 from my highest! 

Highest: 375 Consultation: 373 PAT: 361 Surgery: 356 Last Week: 260 Today: 258

Couldn't be more proud of you Jim! Myself, DD and you all started near the same size, and near the same timeframe. You were first to punch through the century mark!! Congrats, and DD and I are fast on your heals!

It has been a while since I checked in, I am a little over 6 weeks out. Starting weight:         404 Weight at Surgery:    371 Current weight:         329 Down 2 pant sizes and am able to run around with the grandkids now without getting out of breath,

Glad to hear it, Al! I've been wondering about you. I hope you've been practicing your golf game. DD

I'm two weeks out from surgery. 348 at 1st consult 324 day if surgery 302 today 9 down this week 46 lbs forever lost

Actually, My wife bought me a new 2XL polo shirt, and tickets to the West Michigan Whitecaps. It's been a great Dad's Day already. Also, the God's have smiled on me and presented me a big week as a Fathers Day present. 6 POUNDS!!!!! I can't think of anything special I did this week to deserve this, but I'll take it. Highest 11/27/2006 387 lbs. DOS: 4/18/2007 358 lbs. Last week 6/10 317 lbs. Today 6/ 17 311 lbs. (-6 lbs.) Enjoy your Fathers Day. Do something nice for Dear Old Dad today and have a great week. DD

DD, and Jim G!! That is AWESOME!! DD and I approaching that 100# loss mark together, Jim made it first! Considering we all started near the same size, and near the same time, it is great to see we all are experiencing similar success! Looking forward to busting through the first century mark, and continuing on to GOAL!