3 Month Post with pic (long)
Sup Fellas,
Hi All,
My life changed on December 8, 2010 and I can’t be happier. I have no regrets whatsoever about going through with the surgery. At 565 pounds I was pretty limited as to what I could do. I could not walk a block without being out of breath. I would walk to lunch with my coworkers, they would walk at my slow pace, and stop whenever I need to rest. I felt like crap for slowing them down. I couldn’t drive my car with my jacket on because I could barely get the seat belt on. My belly was in the way as I turned the wheel. My seat was leaned so far back that it was damn near in the back seat. I was wearing 7x tee-shirts, size 68 pants, and because I couldn’t button up my shirts,I always wore them open.
I’ve lost 79 pounds before I had surgery and 60 pounds after. It hasn’t been easy. I’ve had my ups and downs. I lost 26 pounds the week after my surgery then stalled for two weeks. I was really frustrated and was thinking I had made a mistake, but everyone on the VSG forum told me that stalling is normal a week or two after the surgery. The best advice I received came from the guys on Men’s forum. I was challenged to stop stepping on the scale everyday, they were right getting on the scale every morning was driving me crazy. I was told to go by how I feel and the NSV/Farts that come along the way. So I only weigh myself on payday, which is twice a month.
I find it a lot easier to make healthy food choice and stay within 800 - 1000 calories. I still haven’t gotten real adventurous with food yet. Fish has been my staple since the mushie phase.. I might be in the minority here, but I love protein shakes. I only lost 8 pounds in the month of February, but I didn’t get down about that. I’m feeling great and I’m losing weight and inches around my body. I’m down to wearing 6x shirts, size 64 pants and I’m proud to say all my shirts button up :). I notice that I’m even driving my car comfortably. No more touching my belly when I turn the wheel. Not only that but I’m walking up to 4 miles a day!!! The other week I walked 5 blocks with my coworkers and they noted that I was keeping up with them and I wasn’t winded at all. I’m getting compliments on how I look from people in my office, grocery store and even my barber has noticed that I’m losing weight. I’m not going to lie, I was not used to getting compliments on how I look or dressed, but they helped to boost my confidence.
My energy took a while to come back, but now I have plenty of energy. I’m much more active then ever before. I walk about 3- 4 miles a day. I go to the gym approximately 4-5 times a week. I started lifting weights 3 weeks ago. I’ve always hated cardio, but loved lifting weights. I’m hoping to do a 5k in May for a good cause. I know I won’t be able to run, because I have bad knees, but I’m hoping to walk it at a respectable pace.
I don't’ know how far I would have gone without the support of my family and friends. The people on VSG and Men’s forum are just amazing and very supportive. Their success inspires me to stay positive, continue to work the sleeve and to push myself. I know I still have a lot of weight to get off, but I didn’t put on 565 pounds in one night. With the help of my family, friends, and the VSG/Men’s forum I know I will be able reach my goal but also make new ones for myself.
Thanks for reading my post.
Hi All,
My life changed on December 8, 2010 and I can’t be happier. I have no regrets whatsoever about going through with the surgery. At 565 pounds I was pretty limited as to what I could do. I could not walk a block without being out of breath. I would walk to lunch with my coworkers, they would walk at my slow pace, and stop whenever I need to rest. I felt like crap for slowing them down. I couldn’t drive my car with my jacket on because I could barely get the seat belt on. My belly was in the way as I turned the wheel. My seat was leaned so far back that it was damn near in the back seat. I was wearing 7x tee-shirts, size 68 pants, and because I couldn’t button up my shirts,I always wore them open.
I’ve lost 79 pounds before I had surgery and 60 pounds after. It hasn’t been easy. I’ve had my ups and downs. I lost 26 pounds the week after my surgery then stalled for two weeks. I was really frustrated and was thinking I had made a mistake, but everyone on the VSG forum told me that stalling is normal a week or two after the surgery. The best advice I received came from the guys on Men’s forum. I was challenged to stop stepping on the scale everyday, they were right getting on the scale every morning was driving me crazy. I was told to go by how I feel and the NSV/Farts that come along the way. So I only weigh myself on payday, which is twice a month.
I find it a lot easier to make healthy food choice and stay within 800 - 1000 calories. I still haven’t gotten real adventurous with food yet. Fish has been my staple since the mushie phase.. I might be in the minority here, but I love protein shakes. I only lost 8 pounds in the month of February, but I didn’t get down about that. I’m feeling great and I’m losing weight and inches around my body. I’m down to wearing 6x shirts, size 64 pants and I’m proud to say all my shirts button up :). I notice that I’m even driving my car comfortably. No more touching my belly when I turn the wheel. Not only that but I’m walking up to 4 miles a day!!! The other week I walked 5 blocks with my coworkers and they noted that I was keeping up with them and I wasn’t winded at all. I’m getting compliments on how I look from people in my office, grocery store and even my barber has noticed that I’m losing weight. I’m not going to lie, I was not used to getting compliments on how I look or dressed, but they helped to boost my confidence.
My energy took a while to come back, but now I have plenty of energy. I’m much more active then ever before. I walk about 3- 4 miles a day. I go to the gym approximately 4-5 times a week. I started lifting weights 3 weeks ago. I’ve always hated cardio, but loved lifting weights. I’m hoping to do a 5k in May for a good cause. I know I won’t be able to run, because I have bad knees, but I’m hoping to walk it at a respectable pace.
I don't’ know how far I would have gone without the support of my family and friends. The people on VSG and Men’s forum are just amazing and very supportive. Their success inspires me to stay positive, continue to work the sleeve and to push myself. I know I still have a lot of weight to get off, but I didn’t put on 565 pounds in one night. With the help of my family, friends, and the VSG/Men’s forum I know I will be able reach my goal but also make new ones for myself.
Thanks for reading my post.
Awesome job so far. Your life will continue to improve as long as you follow the plan. Great news on the exercise front, building muscle soul will go far as you lose.
Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
I'm sure you will be.
P.S. I picked up a basketball a few weeks ago and couldn't believe that everything I put up was about 8 inches short!!! I'm blaming missing muscle strength, though I'm sure it'd come back with some practice.
P.S. I picked up a basketball a few weeks ago and couldn't believe that everything I put up was about 8 inches short!!! I'm blaming missing muscle strength, though I'm sure it'd come back with some practice.
HW: 316 / SW: 294 / CW: 197.5 / GW: 195
First 5K: 29:50 mins. on 3/12/11 (4 month surgiversary)
First 5K: 29:50 mins. on 3/12/11 (4 month surgiversary)
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