3 Month progress pic... yes, being a compliment Ho!.. and a FART!

Thought I'd share my 3 month progress pic.  Finally starting to see some difference.  Before now, I felt different, but couldn't really see it.  Started out morning of surgery at 643 from a high of 656.  Weighed in this week at 548.  So, I'm down 95 from surgery, 108 from my pre-surgery high. Funny thing my wife noticed.. in the pre-surgery pic, I was in a lot of pain, so I was standing 'spraddle legged' trying to keep my balance, and my shoulders were hunched I think.  Now I can stand up straight with my feet closer together.  Granted I had my boots on, but I think I look about 4 inches taller in the second pic.. LOL. Anyway, I'm down 2 pants sizes, had to cut 3 new notches in my belt... oh, and the weirdest thing.. my boots are getting big... LOL. Same size I've worn for years, but for some reason, my feet are getting skinny fast. Now for the stinky business.... I went for a walk!!...  I managed a 15 minute walk WITHOUT sitting down, or having a grocery cart to lean on.  For those who don't remember, I was partially paraylyzed 6 years ago... spent over 2 years bedfast.   This is the most I've been able to do since then.   For me to walk  15 minutes (bout a quarter mile round trip) is simply amazing to me.  I felt like crying, and laughing all at the same time.  I tried it a couple months ago, but it was too soon, and I didn't make halfway.  Right now it took about a day for my calves to stop hurting, so I can try it again.. but my goal is to do it every day, then increase the distance. Remember before surgery, when you all kept saying walk, walk, walk, and sip, sip, sip, and I said.. what if I can't? Guess what... after 3 months, and 95 pounds... dang it.. I can! Dale

Congrats bro! Keep up the good work! Rusty

Thanks Rusty, love the avatar..LOL Dale

Dale, You are doing great. What a difference already and you have just started. You will continue to have more and more energy and feel better as time passes and pounds drop off.  God bless you, brother. Joe

Thanks Joe, you've definately been an inspiration! Dale

Hi Dale, Its happening bud!!! Man am I happy for you. You're looking good and getting better fast. Its all good, congratulations. Doug

Thanks Doug! Dale

Dale that is simply awesome!!!!!!!  I am so happy for you.  Although I didn't weigh as much as you did at the start, I too had a lot of problems walking for any amount of time or distance.  I can really feel for you and I know it feels wonderful to be able to do what you are.  Keep up the great work!  Just don't over do it.  And before you know it you will be walking more than you ever believed you could.  This is truly a great FART!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Capt! Dale

Great job man.  You can really tell the difference.  Keep up the good work.  Taz