BobScott

I think it is really great how everyone tracks their success, and it is definitely an important part of the process. But, don't get caught up with the Day-in and Day-out weighing and measuring. Once you get to the "Slow Down" period, you will have days that will show you up a pound or two, and then 3 days later, you will be down 5-6 from the original time you looked. A big part of my success is that i don't have a goal weight anymore. I just want to be healthy! I don't plan on changing anything when i get to a certain weight, so why have a goal that my body may not achieve? I love seeing the scale be lower, but i really like seeing pictures of me change from month to month. The most important thing is to make sure that you are burning more than you are putting in, if you stick to that, you will continue to lose.... its just a simple math equation. My goal is to change my lifestyle to include more activities allowing me to have a higher Caloric allowance as time goes on. Do you have an activity that you can do that is fun and burns calories? If you are like me, the fact that i can now walk without sweating is pretty awesome! I start thinking, what else can i do? Be Peter Parker the first day he realizes he has special powers... Push yourself to find your inner athlete, no matter what it is! Go Dance, Go Run, Go be the person that you are going to be... It will happen fast, and you will not notice the lose as much as others... But it will be your victory all the same! I got on the scale today, and i am up 2 lbs, now at 221... Just gives me a reason to push myself to go for a nice brisk walk tonight

@@LifeRejuvenated congrats on making the steps, don't give up... No matter how long the road can feel, the days will seem like seconds when looking back on them. If you ever need support, it is here for you... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@JMill 72 congrats on the rest of your life!!! You will be looking good by the summer, which will be the best of your life! Just stay positive and believe in yourself, I know you will kick butt! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@proudgrammy thanks for sharing your regrets... I have thought about it, and my biggest regret is not following through the other 2 times I started the process. Lol. This was my third attempt at getting the surgery, I had to enlist help from my wife, who is very supportive. She made the appointments this third time, and I knocked out the 8 doctors, and all clearances in 2 months. If I had done this the first time I went in to the doc, i would have had a much better last few years. To those of you just starting out, don't quit, don't stop going to the doctors, don't give up... You can have an entirely new body and life in less than a year! You just need to do this for YOU! My next regret would be that I waited until now to talk about it. I find the more people I talk to, the more I may be helping. My uncle who gave me crap about getting the surgery just asked me for the surgeons info for a friend of his. It was the highlight of my day! We do need to pay it forward, and I regret not sharing earlier. Lastly, I regret not putting away more money to buy Kick Ass clothes... Of the rack! Lol. Of all the things I can now do, buying clothes gives me the most joy. I have many years of hating that experience to make up for... Lol P.S. Just made one of my Soups, super FG food! 1 lb of cod fish, a bag of frozen carrots, a bag of frozen kale, and a chopped onion. Cayenne pepper, old bay, and chicken broth. Simmer for a couple hours.... Loving it! Thanks all for reading the post and commenting, it means a lot. We must all be there for each other, we can all do this! I don't want my story to be a success story, I want it to be just Another story! Can't wait to hear all of yours!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It really warms my heart if I have had any impact... So first, the scar came because I started coaching early and tore my incision, but I did have the sleeve. Lol. I was so excited and motivated to be the skinny guy inside, I started right away and never looked back. So, 3 weeks after surgery, I was throwing cutoff drills at my sons practice, and tore the glue of the incision. I kept it clean, but didn't go to the doc till my next appointment, hence... I have a reminder. I love it, I want a reminder For me, at 38 and happily married, it has been about being more to my family. I just want to be the best version of myself. Now I am in a frame of mind that keeps me happy. I am going to be working on a list of Snacks, and foods that I call the " feel goods". Please share with me yours as you move along your Quest. I am very happy with my decision to cut out the "Drugs" ( Breads, Pasta, Candy bars, etc.) because I know just one can start the Avalanche... I feel great now, not hungry... And I love to go out to dinner, I love the game of looking for what I can eat, and there is always something... You just have to look it helps a lot if you enjoy Fish first, and then chicken. We don't need to eat shit! We need to enjoy our lives not the 30 minutes of eating crap. Who's with me... Lol. You guys all rock! You are inspiring me to document what I have done, let me know if you feel it would be helpful. Thanks again and be your own coach and inspiration, you deserve it! We all do!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sure @@proudgrammy! So, i was 381 lbs on December 23rd 2015, heaviest was 391 but i go with the 381 because it was recorded at my docs... lol i am 6ft tall and my shirt size was a 24 collar, 34/35 sleeve. I wore 3 and 4 XL t-shirts My waste was 54 inches. Surgery was on Feb 23rd. 2016 i weighed 375 the day of the surgery. You just inspired me to add to my weight loss video, so i have updated this till today https://www.dropbox.com/s/s4lrhbdzzjy2puc/Bob%20at%20219.mp4?dl=0 I am now a 38 waist and that is a little big on me. An XL T-Shirt, and a 16 collar, dress shirt. I am enjoying life again!!! I hope you are too

Thanks so much for the love:) We are in this together, as no one really understands the things we have gone through unless you have walked a few miles in our very large and stretched out shoes.lol. I am o thrilled with my new life, and wish the same for all of you. Let me know if you want any recipes, or ideas on exercise, or really anything at all also, please share high Protein, no carb recipes that "feel good". I am always looking for a new food to add to the list... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just wait until you are crushing it in a few months, your friend will come around and I bet that you may inspire her to look into the same surgical options. We are addicts, the surgery will handle the cravings... For now, but it's up to u how long that tool will last. Since my surgery, I have been very open when asked what I am doing to lose weight, I have saved 4 people so far by pointing them in the right direction when asked. This is rehab for us eaters, I know those outside won't understand that, and that's ok... Because they will change their tune as soon as they see the change in you... I promise! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations on the best thing you can do for yourself! The next couple days may be tough, but be strong! It gets better with everyday, and your life is going to change for the better... Push yourself for greatness and you will achieve it! Trust me... I am down over 160 lbs in 7 months Enjoy this next chapter of your life, write it slowly, and always try to fill it with exciting new ways! Congrats and good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I can only give you my personal experience and I would push for the sleeve. My mom and other friends have gone with the bypass and they definitely had more issues, especially with the dumping. I just feel like it is best to not change the bodies nature plumbing if not necessary. I am down 162 lbs in a little over 7 months, the weight loss is up to you and your decision to change the way you relate to food... Forever! The sleeve is not as good restrictive as the bypass, so you will need better will power, but you deserve this... Be your own coach, be your own inspiration, and you will make the changes I hope this helps Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Surgery date 2/23/16 Weighed 381 Current weight 219 Down 162lbs Never had a goal, but at this point I would love to get under 200, not sure if possible... Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App