Recent Posts
It feels like it is off in the hazy future, and the next thing you know...
I jumped into the pre-op program with enthusiasm. It was a big help for changing habits and attitudes. Good luck with it!
Good morning all. This is coming very close to actually happening here. The latest storm, on the cusp of Spring, dumped 12? of snow on us here. Exercise consisted of slogging a couple hundred yards through drifts to the barn, muscling the doors open against all the snow that slid off the roof, and getting the snowblower out. Oh yeah, and shoveling.
The good news is, I hit a new low this morning. Previously my low weight had been 263 lbs. Today I tipped the balance at 262 3/4 lbs. That?s a good thing, as this week my four grandsons will be arriving, and that means bad food as well. Moderation in all things has been successful though, and I expect it will continue. Besides, it HAS to warm up soon and I can then get back out on my bike. I did not get snow tires for it though.
Last week 264 1/4
This week 262 3/4
Have a good week, and welcome to you new guys!
Welcome to our little slice of internet.
Lots of hoops to jump through, but its worth it in the end.
Afternoon Everyone!
I am what feels like ages away from actually getting my surgery done (no date set). But i am attempting to lose as much as i can prior to the big day. Hope you guys don't mind me joining in. 
Nutrition: B
Exercise: B
Vitamins: A
Water: A
Last week 292
This week 293.5
HW: 375lb
CW: 292.5lb
Referral: July 16/17. Orientation: October 21/17. Group Nutrition Class: January 5/18. First Nurse apt: February 5/18. Blood-work: February 8/18. ECG: February 12/18. Nutritionist: February 27/18. Scope: March 2/18. Social Worker: March 6/18. Internist: April 23/18, Re-Scheduled to May 15/18. Meet The Surgeon: June 11/18
Congrats on the granddaughter!!
HW: 375lb
CW: 292.5lb
Referral: July 16/17. Orientation: October 21/17. Group Nutrition Class: January 5/18. First Nurse apt: February 5/18. Blood-work: February 8/18. ECG: February 12/18. Nutritionist: February 27/18. Scope: March 2/18. Social Worker: March 6/18. Internist: April 23/18, Re-Scheduled to May 15/18. Meet The Surgeon: June 11/18
Welcome to the weigh in group! I was able to drop 67 lbs in the pre-op program. It sounds like you are off to a good start. The more you lose before surgery, the easier your recovery should be (or so they told me). Losing well beforehand also aids you for long term loss as you set up new eating habits.
Mind if I jump in on this? I'm in week 2 of my 6-month pre-op weight management program and this may help keep me motivated. Started a low carb/high protein diet about 3 weeks ago and limited my calorie intake to 1800. I know that high, but I'm just starting and still 6 months pre-op. Also making sure I get 150 minutes of exercise in a week.
Starting Weight (2/14/18): 321
Last week (3/12) : 315.5 lbs
Yesterday (3/20) : 309 lbs
Congratulations on becoming a Grandfather! 
That was the MAJOR downside about divorcing X2 - losing my step granddaughters. 
Brian, congratulations on the grandchild! We have six so far. What can I say? Our daughters are nothing if not prolific.
Second. The temptation is there for all of us. I love sweets. I love carbs. I avoid them by not having them in the house. When I am in the store, I just have to steel up my nerve and stroll right by. You can do it. You only have to do it one day at a time. Hell, you only have to do it for a few minutes at a time to get past the temptation.
