GFord889

Starting weight 303
Surgery weight 280
Current weight 228
They took my a1c and I am currently out of diabetic range at 5.5. Yeah I did that. Lol
Slowly but surely. Lol.

Well, as of this last weekend, I am officially in the 170's!! 178, but still....170's!
Back in 2008-2010, when I had lost 85 pounds with the lapband, 178 was the lowest I had gotten. I think I was there for about 3 days, then went back up to 180. I stayed there for over a year....then started slowly gaining.
I am so scared that's going to happen again!!
Physical therapy is going really well for my hip/back/tail bone. She finally allowed me to get out and at least do some walking. Last night we headed out to see how far I could get on the route we always used to take the dogs on. We haven't done it since before my surgery back in October! My PT lady said I may only be able to go 10 minutes at a time, but work up to 30 minutes. Well, we went 30 minutes, and I could have gone ALOT further, except my hip did start stiffening up. But otherwise, I felt amazing!! Had so much more energy and stamina!! And my feet didn't hurt at all!! Can't wait to get out and do it again!
Better go get some work done I suppose. Hate Mondays!!

Last year I wore this shirt, it barely fit over my belly and it was so tight on me. I kept my big frumpy fleece on to cover up. This year, I took my hoodie off and froze my butt off til my sexy leprechaun friend went by lol

@@Bronxmerci
I doesn't matter what and who caused you to seek help regarding your weight. Remember your life is about you and what you decide to make of it. Even if a hurtful comment can be what gets the ball rolling. In my case my horrible Cpap machine , high blood pressure and pre-diabetes played a major role. But my ankle was really hurting. Basically the Achilles tendon was detaching and causing a large spur on the back of my foot. Couldn't wear closed shoes and going up and down stairs was super painful. My best friend and I were at the mall and she wanted to go to Nordstoms which was clear across on the other side of the mall. I couldn't do it. My foot hurt so bad I had to tell her to go ahead without me and that we would meet up when she doubled back and we would go out to dinner. She decided to stay with me but she told me she was very worried about me and how I was not taking good care of myself and how I always put everyone's needs in front of my own and that had to stop. I went home and cried but the very next day, I started my journey. I have not told her about my WLS, someday perhaps I will but it doesn't matter. I needed to hear those things because they were TRUE.

Now I don't wear tight shirts but what I have seems to actually hang correctly now in lieu of just trying to cover fat. My husband and I went to a marriage conference tonight so I actually got dressed and did my makeup. The comparison continues to shock me. thinking of cutting my hair off now that I don't have several chins and I'm losing so much of my thick hair as it is. We shall see.

I made an effort today. These are pics from a few minutes ago

I had my surgery last Monday, Oct. 27 and tomorrow, I head back to work! I had to ask my doctor to release me. He had no reason not to since I'm getting my fluids, my Proteins and have had no pain since day 3. I feel very, very blessed. I DID, however, make a major boo boo and tried to eat some soft stuffing with gravy, wayyyyyyy too soon and paid for it. I had a stomach ache for over an hour. I won't do that again. I needed that reminder that even though I feel well, it's because I'm following the rules. One step off the path and I quickly was reminded WHY they give us a diet to follow! LOL I'm pleased with the weight I'm losing and hope this rate continues at least for a little while longer.
I'm so sorry for those of you whom have had such a tough time It's hard to Celebrate our journey to a healthier new self when you are having such horrible set backs. It too, shall pass and You'll be happy you moved forward. Be strong!

I had my surgery last Monday, Oct. 27 and tomorrow, I head back to work! I had to ask my doctor to release me. He had no reason not to since I'm getting my fluids, my Proteins and have had no pain since day 3. I feel very, very blessed. I DID, however, make a major boo boo and tried to eat some soft stuffing with gravy, wayyyyyyy too soon and paid for it. I had a stomach ache for over an hour. I won't do that again. I needed that reminder that even though I feel well, it's because I'm following the rules. One step off the path and I quickly was reminded WHY they give us a diet to follow! LOL I'm pleased with the weight I'm losing and hope this rate continues at least for a little while longer.
I'm so sorry for those of you whom have had such a tough time It's hard to Celebrate our journey to a healthier new self when you are having such horrible set backs. It too, shall pass and You'll be happy you moved forward. Be strong!

I had my surgery last Monday, Oct. 27 and tomorrow, I head back to work! I had to ask my doctor to release me. He had no reason not to since I'm getting my fluids, my Proteins and have had no pain since day 3. I feel very, very blessed. I DID, however, make a major boo boo and tried to eat some soft stuffing with gravy, wayyyyyyy too soon and paid for it. I had a stomach ache for over an hour. I won't do that again. I needed that reminder that even though I feel well, it's because I'm following the rules. One step off the path and I quickly was reminded WHY they give us a diet to follow! LOL I'm pleased with the weight I'm losing and hope this rate continues at least for a little while longer.
I'm so sorry for those of you whom have had such a tough time It's hard to Celebrate our journey to a healthier new self when you are having such horrible set backs. It too, shall pass and You'll be happy you moved forward. Be strong!

I don't know if you have ever had cats. I did for many years. They do this funny thing after they use the litter box for #2 they run around the house like mad sprinting in delight. Six days, guess who is running around the house?

@@GFord889 Congrats for doing so well!! If you have the option and can afford to stay home for at least a full week do it.
I've known folks 6 days out who suddenly have an issue maybe it pain maybe it's trouble getting the liquid in. Just give yourself the time it was major surgery............ And if you decide & when you go back have a plan to get your liquids & Protein in no matter what. Ok! All the Best!

I had my surgery Monday, Oct. 27th and other than pulling my IV out the second day, everything has gone as smoothly as it possibly could! I feel VERY Blessed that I've had NO nausea, am able to get my fluids in and was able to go home yesterday. I feel almost perfectly normal except for the annoying drain that I keep having to change the bandaging on but that's normal they say and should stop soon. I'm even contemplating going back to work Monday. I have a job where I can do some light duty stuff until I'm ready to return to my regular job. I pray everyone is having as smooth a transition as I am...BUT...the doc told me to not get 'too comfortable'....I DID just have major surgery and things can crop up days later (like some minor pain or nausea). I'm just grateful to be doing so well Thanks for all the well wishes!! I've actually gained 3 pounds but I think it's from all the fluids in the hospital. I can't wait til things settle in and I can see where I really am

I had my surgery Monday, Oct. 27th and other than pulling my IV out the second day, everything has gone as smoothly as it possibly could! I feel VERY Blessed that I've had NO nausea, am able to get my fluids in and was able to go home yesterday. I feel almost perfectly normal except for the annoying drain that I keep having to change the bandaging on but that's normal they say and should stop soon. I'm even contemplating going back to work Monday. I have a job where I can do some light duty stuff until I'm ready to return to my regular job. I pray everyone is having as smooth a transition as I am...BUT...the doc told me to not get 'too comfortable'....I DID just have major surgery and things can crop up days later (like some minor pain or nausea). I'm just grateful to be doing so well Thanks for all the well wishes!! I've actually gained 3 pounds but I think it's from all the fluids in the hospital. I can't wait til things settle in and I can see where I really am

I had my surgery Monday, Oct. 27th and other than pulling my IV out the second day, everything has gone as smoothly as it possibly could! I feel VERY Blessed that I've had NO nausea, am able to get my fluids in and was able to go home yesterday. I feel almost perfectly normal except for the annoying drain that I keep having to change the bandaging on but that's normal they say and should stop soon. I'm even contemplating going back to work Monday. I have a job where I can do some light duty stuff until I'm ready to return to my regular job. I pray everyone is having as smooth a transition as I am...BUT...the doc told me to not get 'too comfortable'....I DID just have major surgery and things can crop up days later (like some minor pain or nausea). I'm just grateful to be doing so well Thanks for all the well wishes!! I've actually gained 3 pounds but I think it's from all the fluids in the hospital. I can't wait til things settle in and I can see where I really am

I had my surgery Monday, Oct. 27th and other than pulling my IV out the second day, everything has gone as smoothly as it possibly could! I feel VERY Blessed that I've had NO nausea, am able to get my fluids in and was able to go home yesterday. I feel almost perfectly normal except for the annoying drain that I keep having to change the bandaging on but that's normal they say and should stop soon. I'm even contemplating going back to work Monday. I have a job where I can do some light duty stuff until I'm ready to return to my regular job. I pray everyone is having as smooth a transition as I am...BUT...the doc told me to not get 'too comfortable'....I DID just have major surgery and things can crop up days later (like some minor pain or nausea). I'm just grateful to be doing so well Thanks for all the well wishes!! I've actually gained 3 pounds but I think it's from all the fluids in the hospital. I can't wait til things settle in and I can see where I really am

My surgery is October 31st (this Friday). I think I'm more nervous than I am excited.

yay Beni!!! So glad you're doing so well!! Keep those walks going today. :-) Lol, I don't think I used anything from my luggage either. Well, chapstic and toothbrush was all.

I AM ALIVE. It was not bad at all. I slept mostly. Never was wake long enough to post. All I did was go to bathroom and one small walk. Did have a couple bouts of nausea but they were not as bad as pregnancy nausea. I think the pain meds are working really well. I slept like a baby. Good luck today, I am the biggest chicken on earth and this is so doable

Oct 27th is a big day
@GFord880, @, @@Janice1968, @@Glyndalin, @@BypassMan and @@LexieLuv
Are our next Gladiators to go through. Good Luck Everyone!

It's real once you get that gown on cause it's a lot harder to runaway while having it on ????

A photo it is!
If you would like to put a face to my name, I have a face shot as my "Before" picture. You'll have to look in my profile. I think all you do is click on my "wild flower" circle icon to get there.

I'm so envious of all of you whom have had your surgeries already but I'm also glad that I'm one of the 'last' for October so I can see how everyone else is handling it! lol I'm nervous, excited, scared, happy...all of the emotions i'm sure you all went through too. I can't wait until Monday!!!!

I'm so envious of all of you whom have had your surgeries already but I'm also glad that I'm one of the 'last' for October so I can see how everyone else is handling it! lol I'm nervous, excited, scared, happy...all of the emotions i'm sure you all went through too. I can't wait until Monday!!!!

I'm so envious of all of you whom have had your surgeries already but I'm also glad that I'm one of the 'last' for October so I can see how everyone else is handling it! lol I'm nervous, excited, scared, happy...all of the emotions i'm sure you all went through too. I can't wait until Monday!!!!

@GFord889. You'll be Fine!!!