Big Cat

Once a cheater always a cheater. Two days post, I couldn't take the broth anymore, so I went to Sonic and ordered a Jr. Cheeseburger with mustard, ketchup and onions. I chewed each bite about 20 times and spit it all back into the bag. Pretty nasty, but the taste, woooo weee. I felt like a fat kid in a candy shop. Awesome. But to actually eat, 5 days out, went to this great seafood place to Celebrate a major event in our family and had oysters on a half shell. Went down smooth of course and sat well. That was the same fat kid in the candy shop, but actually eating the candy.

Once a cheater always a cheater. Two days post, I couldn't take the broth anymore, so I went to Sonic and ordered a Jr. Cheeseburger with mustard, ketchup and onions. I chewed each bite about 20 times and spit it all back into the bag. Pretty nasty, but the taste, woooo weee. I felt like a fat kid in a candy shop. Awesome. But to actually eat, 5 days out, went to this great seafood place to Celebrate a major event in our family and had oysters on a half shell. Went down smooth of course and sat well. That was the same fat kid in the candy shop, but actually eating the candy.

I'm 8 months post and now 85 lbs down. You do what you gotta do because nothing can prepare you for the surgery. Good luck to you and have fun shedding the weight.

Once a cheater always a cheater. Two days post, I couldn't take the broth anymore, so I went to Sonic and ordered a Jr. Cheeseburger with mustard, ketchup and onions. I chewed each bite about 20 times and spit it all back into the bag. Pretty nasty, but the taste, woooo weee. I felt like a fat kid in a candy shop. Awesome. But to actually eat, 5 days out, went to this great seafood place to Celebrate a major event in our family and had oysters on a half shell. Went down smooth of course and sat well. That was the same fat kid in the candy shop, but actually eating the candy.

Let's see if I can get this to work. I started off at 316 (top Hawaii picture). On April 1st had the surgery and now down to 225. I'm so pumped up. I was in a wheel chair about 12 years ago and learned how to walk like a baby. So to be able to get up and out, and to get back down to my military or detective weight is awesome.

Thanks Dub, I appreciate it. I was injured at 9/11 and by two drunks in the line of duty. The last crash really almost killed me and made me permanently disabled, so it contributed to my weight gain. So everyday is a benchmark. Merry Christmas.

Let's see if I can get this to work. I started off at 316 (top Hawaii picture). On April 1st had the surgery and now down to 225. I'm so pumped up. I was in a wheel chair about 12 years ago and learned how to walk like a baby. So to be able to get up and out, and to get back down to my military or detective weight is awesome.

Let's see if I can get this to work. I started off at 316 (top Hawaii picture). On April 1st had the surgery and now down to 225. I'm so pumped up. I was in a wheel chair about 12 years ago and learned how to walk like a baby. So to be able to get up and out, and to get back down to my military or detective weight is awesome.

Before 233...after 140



Feeling great! Doing great!
Sleeved June 8th 2015
Good luck everyone!

I was sleeved April 6,2015. This progress photo was taken Dec 5, 2015.

-70 lbs 6 months post op gastric sleeve

All the glory to God. No doubt. Prayer is one thing I can share with a believer or non-believer and it is a beautiful thing for His glory. I've come to see in my surgery walk that when I don't know what to do, God does. He gave me strength when I thought I had nothing left. And he did it all for His awesome glory. It is our honor to work for Him.

You know, I was going through all these posts and noticed that we are all struggling with weight. But with that comes other things like relationships, jobs, kids, school, emotional ups/downs, self image issues, food wants, but what can we do for each other? I'm a Christian and I can pray for you. Add your requests and let me pray for you. As we grow, others will pray for you and before you know it, our prayer circle will be so big, you will have prayers from all over the world. God is good all the time and we all need prayer. You don't have to be religious to need prayer. You just need to ask, and the rest is up to us.
Felix

AMEN!!!
This is the ABSOLUTE best post I've read on this site. I welcome any and all prayers. I always tell people I may not a always have much to give, but I can always offer prayer. Not everyone is receptive, but I know the POWER OF PRAYER and will do so anyway. Felix THANK YOU for this post and thank God from whom all blessings flow. Not only will others be blessed by this, but you and your family will also.
To God Be The Glory

You know, I was going through all these posts and noticed that we are all struggling with weight. But with that comes other things like relationships, jobs, kids, school, emotional ups/downs, self image issues, food wants, but what can we do for each other? I'm a Christian and I can pray for you. Add your requests and let me pray for you. As we grow, others will pray for you and before you know it, our prayer circle will be so big, you will have prayers from all over the world. God is good all the time and we all need prayer. You don't have to be religious to need prayer. You just need to ask, and the rest is up to us.
Felix

Let's see if I can get this to work. I started off at 316 (top Hawaii picture). On April 1st had the surgery and now down to 225. I'm so pumped up. I was in a wheel chair about 12 years ago and learned how to walk like a baby. So to be able to get up and out, and to get back down to my military or detective weight is awesome.

You know, I was going through all these posts and noticed that we are all struggling with weight. But with that comes other things like relationships, jobs, kids, school, emotional ups/downs, self image issues, food wants, but what can we do for each other? I'm a Christian and I can pray for you. Add your requests and let me pray for you. As we grow, others will pray for you and before you know it, our prayer circle will be so big, you will have prayers from all over the world. God is good all the time and we all need prayer. You don't have to be religious to need prayer. You just need to ask, and the rest is up to us.
Felix

Praise God m.sexton. one thing I like to say is especially for those who may not follow the Lord just now, is that He is an awesome God and He asks to be part of our lives. In good and bad trials and He asks to lift those heavy burdens from us. I pray for everyone in and out of Christ and just say to those facing struggles with their surgury , post surgery life or pre surgery life to know He will always be there to lift our burdens.

Praise God m.sexton. one thing I like to say is especially for those who may not follow the Lord just now, is that He is an awesome God and He asks to be part of our lives. In good and bad trials and He asks to lift those heavy burdens from us. I pray for everyone in and out of Christ and just say to those facing struggles with their surgury , post surgery life or pre surgery life to know He will always be there to lift our burdens.

Of course. Psalm 46:10 says, "Be still and know that I am God." "The LORD makes His face shine upon you and be gracious to you." Numbers 6:25. You will be fine. With God, it's always a Win-Win. Happy New Year.

Great post Ginger. Happy New Year

Amen. So glad to see Christians coming together in prayer. God has answered so many prayers for me and I am so thankful to be called a child of God!

You know, I was going through all these posts and noticed that we are all struggling with weight. But with that comes other things like relationships, jobs, kids, school, emotional ups/downs, self image issues, food wants, but what can we do for each other? I'm a Christian and I can pray for you. Add your requests and let me pray for you. As we grow, others will pray for you and before you know it, our prayer circle will be so big, you will have prayers from all over the world. God is good all the time and we all need prayer. You don't have to be religious to need prayer. You just need to ask, and the rest is up to us.
Felix

thank you so much!!! Getting stronger everyday!!!!

As the first night of this post draws to a close, I am hopeful in Christ Jesus that everyone who has asked for prayers will be lifted up to show us His glory. When I break open my prayer notebook (12 each year, 1 for each month), write Colossians 1:9-14. Where it says "you," I insert names of my kids, wife, and those I am praying for. I am humbled to pray for you all tonight and ongoing this week as we go forth into the New Year. God bless you all.