7 weeks post op

hercules411
on 11/8/09 10:53 pm

It's 7 weeks since my Lap RNY. This morning I weigh 298 lbs. I am below 300 pounds for the first time in years and it is a long way from the 500+ pounds I once weighed. Since my surgery I have lost 25 pounds. Sure.. it would be even better if I lost more.. but 25 pounds in seven weeks is phenomenal.

I am slowly learning that it is a mistake for me to think that there is a "deadline" or some kind of "end date" to this process. Taking vitamins and eating right and exercising is something I will do for the rest of my life. It won't stop when I reach my goal. So I'll just try to enjoy the journey one day at a time.

Max wt. 500+ WLS workshop 4/6/09 440 Surgery 9/21/09 324 9/21/10 218
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nebrasfield
on 11/8/09 11:43 pm - North Little Rock, AR

RNY on 11/10/09

Like you said 25 lbs in 7 wks is phenomenal. Good job!

Niki

tripletdad7
on 11/9/09 1:14 am

RNY on 11/10/09

You are doing awesome. Keep up the good work.

sgar375
on 11/9/09 2:13 am - Cary, NC

RNY on 03/25/09

Well done, Hercules. Keep up the great work! One day at a time!

Start 303/Surgery 273/Current 188/Goal 185

jiffyj
on 11/9/09 2:16 am - Rochester, NY

RNY on 05/18/09

On November 9, 2009 at 6:53 AM Pacific Time, hercules411 wrote:

It's 7 weeks since my Lap RNY. This morning I weigh 298 lbs. I am below 300 pounds for the first time in years and it is a long way from the 500+ pounds I once weighed. Since my surgery I have lost 25 pounds. Sure.. it would be even better if I lost more.. but 25 pounds in seven weeks is phenomenal.

I am slowly learning that it is a mistake for me to think that there is a "deadline" or some kind of "end date" to this process. Taking vitamins and eating right and exercising is something I will do for the rest of my life. It won't stop when I reach my goal. So I'll just try to enjoy the journey one day at a time.

I had to learn that as well. This is not a race, and everyon'e journey is different. Take lots of pics and often, so you can always go back and see where you came from, then you realize just how great you're doing. It's about permanent lifestyle changes, and not a quick fix----and i still seem to forget that from time to time. LOL.

Congrats on your success thus far, keep it up.

Highest Weight : 361 (pre-op diet) | Surgery Weight : 311 | Current Weight : 181