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The same exact reactions I got ... I also lost lots of friends. Lots of salty people! My own damn family .... but guess what??? When I post the new pictures on Instagram- the crowd went WILD. At least all the people who are happy for me, did... they can stay fat. It was the hardest and best decision of my life.

This is BEFORE. 250lbs and after 144lbs. Goal is 120 ish....

The same exact reactions I got ... I also lost lots of friends. Lots of salty people! My own damn family .... but guess what??? When I post the new pictures on Instagram- the crowd went WILD. At least all the people who are happy for me, did... they can stay fat. It was the hardest and best decision of my life.

I occasionally eat a small side of rice from Taco Bell. It’s a tiny portion and less than 140 cals. I eat with a half side of steak or some protein.. I never even finish the little portion... don’t feel bad as long as your portions are tiny. I get stuffed. My doc only told me to count calories not eliminated foods. 10 months out- down 106lbs...

The same exact reactions I got ... I also lost lots of friends. Lots of salty people! My own damn family .... but guess what??? When I post the new pictures on Instagram- the crowd went WILD. At least all the people who are happy for me, did... they can stay fat. It was the hardest and best decision of my life.

Today was hard. I have surgery this Friday 20th. I've been eating the pre-op "envelope meal" diet almost 2 weeks and today the office ordered Cheesecake Factory. It's not their fault that I made the decision to do the surgery, but I still wanted to kick their chairs out from underneath them. It's literally all I can do to keep myself from saying "Eff it" and going for a steak and beer. I know I know, I am so close to surgery; I wont sabotage myself.
One other thing that has been on my mind is how some people I have told have reacted to my news. I honestly didn't tell people for a long time about what I was doing because I didn't want to listen to everyone's opinions. I've worked in the medical field for 20 years and if I have questions I know who to ask.
It doesn't stop people from saying things that are seriously discouraging:
- "Oh wow. Can't you lose it on your own without having surgery?"
- "I could NEVER do a liquid diet for that long."
- "Haven't people died getting that done?"
- "Awwww! Your surgery is the day of my party?? That sucks! We were having a Mexican food buffet too! I know that's your favorite. Well, at least you are missing for a good reason."
- "I'm fat too, but there is no way I would have surgery."
- "Let's go to {insert restaurant/bar here} before you have surgery since you wont be able to do it after that."
- "You know you can't have carbonated beverages the rest of your life, right?"
- "Don't people gain their weight back most of the time anyway?"
It's hard to tell if people are trying to make me feel bad about my decision because they don't understand it, or it they are jealous or just being downright hateful. I don't get it. I just needed to vent. Today was the hardest day I've had so far and I needed to get that off my chest. I keep telling myself that by this weekend it will all be over and I can start focusing on living a normal life again, just healthier this time.

7 weeks?! No... go get some yummy sugar free popsicles. That was my saving GRACE

Now that we’ve all confessed our deepest food sins- let me post what the heck I look like ...

This is BEFORE. 250lbs and after 144lbs. Goal is 120 ish....

SW 250 CW 144 GW 120

I occasionally eat a small side of rice from Taco Bell. It’s a tiny portion and less than 140 cals. I eat with a half side of steak or some protein.. I never even finish the little portion... don’t feel bad as long as your portions are tiny. I get stuffed. My doc only told me to count calories not eliminated foods. 10 months out- down 106lbs...

You look fantastic! I feel the same and Also always check myself out! It’s mostly because I don’t recognize myself!

Showoff! Meanwhile, back at the ranch . . .

Just saying .....

I have the place already picked out!

I had back pain for a few months I’m going to say.. although I still do.., I have a lower back disc and kidney stones from prior to surgery.... but the pain was awful for like 6-8 weeks... hang in there and take Tylenol

Anyone else obsessed with how they look? I can't help looking at my reflection when ever possible. I do a lot of walking while at work and I purposely check my reflection out every time I walk in front of a store front with big windows. I don't want to sound vane or boastful but I am so happy with the way I look and feel. I think this is the happiest I have ever been in my life.
I am proud of where I am at and how I got here.

My doctor took me off 6weeks just to let my body adjust to the big change.

OMG that's horrible! You should totally be teaching that old dog some new tricks... or you might want to revoke his playtime... I can't understand why guys can be so selfish...

@MazzZ perfect advise! I always did love to 68. (He does me and I owe him one) 69-1=68 😂💪🏼

Tea just shot out my nose.
If you're craving sex...do what you feel up to.
If you're not craving sex....don't bother. You are under no obligation:)

My doctor advised that we abstain from intercourse for 6 weeks, and i did just that.
This was also due to the fact that females had to be off birth control a month after the surgery. They wanted no risk of pregnancy this early out. So if you’re a female I would be very cautious about your sexual activity. There are other things you can do if you’re not on birth control/condoms

NSV: so i randomly went jean shopping and the size 4 actually fit, and really fit. I thought i was going to have to squeeze into them for dear life lol. I've been fat my whole life so this is new to me. The fact that i'm actually a small still blows my mind, but yet the scale still says im overweight smh. I'm still going to view this as a victory.

You summed that up wonderfully.

This is BEFORE. 250lbs and after 144lbs. Goal is 120 ish....