chitowngirl

Thanks guys....it's always good to have people cheering you on. @ raven21. I promise you I am not all muscle. I haven't started to incorporate any weight training into my new life style yet.

You look great. Looking at your post op picture I would. Ever have guessed that you were any bigger at any given time. Good luck and continued success.

I know I loved looking at pictures when I was just starting out or preop. Keep in mind that I still have a ways to go. My starting weight was 298 and I am currently at 224. The first two photos when I'm all in black are my preop. I hope they posted correctly.

Wow you look great!!!!

Wow you look great!!! Keep up the good work.

Hmmm.....I get the same pain in my abdominal area when running or jogging. I asked my doctor once long ago and she states that it is somewhat common, i want to say it has to do with breathing and decreased oxygen supply. Since u stated (if I'm not mistaken) that this occurs after walking for a long time I would think it is the similar thing. If you google abdominal pain when running, you will get the more scientific explanation. I hope this helps.

All you guys look great!!! Keep up the good work.

Oh yeah sorry forgot to mention @hh your looking pretty good!!! Keep up the good work.

Ok I don't have a preop pic handy but here is a pic of me about 2 weeks ago....sorry for the messy bedroom. So I'm 4 months postop and down about 70 in the picture.

Congrats!!! You look great.!

Good luck on both!!!

Congrats....keep up the good work.

You look really great!!

Yes I work at a hospital, don't worry it is quite common. As a matter of fact when patients call to make the appointments they are asked about their weight, if they weigh over (300??) lbs they are sent to an open MRI which is not so constricting.

Congrats....

Good luck to you!!!

You look great!! Keep up the good work.

Just do it. Lol anxiety is normal part of the process. Embrace your emotions, but know in your head and heart that you are making the right decision.

I know nothing about muscle implants. I just want to compliment you on your picture. Muscular fits you well, I think with some hard work you will prob be able to accomplish your goals.

The gym... Save the bike for a goal reward.

First let me say stop pressuring yourself. Imagine if you lost that same amount for the next 6 months that would be nearly 90 pounds. Trust me and your self the weight comes off pound by miserable pound. Best of luck to you.

Yes, h&p is something standard that they request. My doctor had a list of stuff I needed to do so I can submit them to ins and that was one of them.

My surgeon gives those, I don't use it. It's not something I feel comfortable whipping out. I really don't care for the choices on the kids menu. I just order on the menu and take home the leftovers.

You look great, there is a very noticeable difference.

Wow you look great!!!!