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Hey! Guys.....I did it! I'm 300lbs less!

Michael P.
on 3/19/11 10:26 am
RNY on 02/07/11
That is absolutely amazing.  You are inspirational.  I started this journey at 506 lbs and could never imagine losing over 250 lbs or more to be "normal" or at least at a healthy weight but reading your posts and others on this forum has allowed me to believe that success is possible.  Keep up the good work!

9/9/09: Highest Weight: 506.5 lbs              9/20/10:  Tufts Start Weight: 492.4 lbs
2/7/11:  Surgery Wt: 462.5 lbs.                  9/16/12: Current Weight: 287.8 lbs.
4/15/12:  First 5K - BAA 5K - PR 35:49
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jimbovsg
on 3/19/11 6:40 pm
VSG on 09/01/09
On March 19, 2011 at 5:26 PM Pacific Time, Michael P. wrote:
That is absolutely amazing.  You are inspirational.  I started this journey at 506 lbs and could never imagine losing over 250 lbs or more to be "normal" or at least at a healthy weight but reading your posts and others on this forum has allowed me to believe that success is possible.  Keep up the good work!
You CAN do it and You WILL!  Use this first 6 months to change your relationship with food!  The weight will come off.....that's the "easy part!  Keeping it off is the REAL work!  If you don't change your "mindset"   you will NOT be successful W/ ANY surgery!  I know most guys don't like to discuss the  emotional/psychological aspects of this.....but I feel it is what will ultimately KEEP us at "goal" Good luck!  Remember they do surgery on our bodies.....not our brains!

JIMBO...  350lbs! lost!.....  TRIPLE CENTURY CLUB!!  HELL ...YEAH!  
MY  VSG......KICKS ASS!                                                                                                                                                                                      

 I  am   6' 2"    

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Michael P.
on 3/19/11 8:38 pm
RNY on 02/07/11
Yes, good points and I will definitely keep those in mind.  They did hammer those home during our pre-surgical group and we continue to discuss at post-op meetings.  Thanks for the encouragement and again great job!

9/9/09: Highest Weight: 506.5 lbs              9/20/10:  Tufts Start Weight: 492.4 lbs
2/7/11:  Surgery Wt: 462.5 lbs.                  9/16/12: Current Weight: 287.8 lbs.
4/15/12:  First 5K - BAA 5K - PR 35:49
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Matt2011
on 3/19/11 12:51 pm - Moorhead, MN
RNY on 12/30/11
Damn, dude!  I have alot of weight to lose. I just hope i can do half as well as you did.  Its reading these type of posts that keep me moving towards my goals. Keep up the hard work.

 “Victory is won not in miles but in inches. Win a little now, hold your ground, and later, win a little more.?   Louis L'Amour quote  

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jimbovsg
on 3/19/11 6:45 pm
VSG on 09/01/09
On March 19, 2011 at 7:51 PM Pacific Time, Matt2011 wrote:
Damn, dude!  I have alot of weight to lose. I just hope i can do half as well as you did.  Its reading these type of posts that keep me moving towards my goals. Keep up the hard work.
Right now....it seems impossible!  But after surgery it is soooo different than trying to do it the old fashioned way!  You can do this  see my reply above!  good luck!  bro

JIMBO...  350lbs! lost!.....  TRIPLE CENTURY CLUB!!  HELL ...YEAH!  
MY  VSG......KICKS ASS!                                                                                                                                                                                      

 I  am   6' 2"    

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