sgbrown

Thanks was just lil frustrated... i know it just gonna take time. .thanks for the motivation

i uploaded before and after pics to my gallery! check them out.
started at 273lbs.
size 18-20 in stretch jeans.
had surgery on dec 20, 2011.
diagnosed with leak at 5wks postop.
now weigh 176lbs.
size 8-10 in stretch jeans.
short term goal: 165lbs by aug 26th (my birthday)
long term goal: 145lbs
EDIT: ive decided to push for 155lbs for my birthday! & a long term goal of 145- 135lbs. i never thought id want to lose so much but hey! it is what it is!
i started the gym on july 6th for the first time since having surgery! i have a goal to reach people!!!

Most of us here are either compulsive or food addicts of one sort or another. That's why we take the drastic step of having permanent surgery to assist us. I replaced my food addicition with an addiction to exercise - healthier but something I still fight with. You've recognized the issue. I had to get the bad things in my house out (I just threw them out one day and told my wife that I can't have them around, I'm not strong enough yet) and make sure that temptation was out of my reach, When I have these issues it's because I don't have the right choices near enough to me. I make sure that I have lots of cold Water and flavored waters in the house as well as the right items to eat in the house, especially Protein. For me, that snack choice is beef or turkey Jerky. It's expensive but it gets me through the difficult times, it's low in calories and high in protein. Keep working and remind yourself that it's one day at a time, just like any 12 step program.

I dropped 2 more pounds. Now at 197! So super excited. I was at a plateau at 203 for almost 3 weeks! I didn't wanna let it get to me, but ya know we are all obsessed with the number on that scale!

I dropped 2 more pounds. Now at 197! So super excited. I was at a plateau at 203 for almost 3 weeks! I didn't wanna let it get to me, but ya know we are all obsessed with the number on that scale!

IT feels amazing! I am so happy this morning!! Down 36 pounds in 9 weeks.

IT feels amazing! I am so happy this morning!! Down 36 pounds in 9 weeks.

I am at 203.8 and want to be in ONE-derland so bad! Congrats!

I had VSG on march 19th by Dr. Alvarez in Piedras. He is amazing! I am 44 & have been over weight 25+ years. I wanted a final weight loss solution! I have a grandson due May 30th and I want to see him grow up. I can tell you that I am pleased and overjoyed about my decision. I am trying to stay off the scales, but I am down about 20 lbs already. That includes the 8 I lost doing a 7 day liquid diet prior to surgery. I am excited & loving life!
I don't wake up hungry! The first thing I think of is what Protein do I need? Not "what fast food
Restaurant can I drive through on the way to work?"

I had VSG on march 19th by Dr. Alvarez in Piedras. He is amazing! I am 44 & have been over weight 25+ years. I wanted a final weight loss solution! I have a grandson due May 30th and I want to see him grow up. I can tell you that I am pleased and overjoyed about my decision. I am trying to stay off the scales, but I am down about 20 lbs already. That includes the 8 I lost doing a 7 day liquid diet prior to surgery. I am excited & loving life!
I don't wake up hungry! The first thing I think of is what Protein do I need? Not "what fast food
Restaurant can I drive through on the way to work?"