Fatty McFatster

Yes, he did my surgery.

Woo hoo!!! Oustanding!!!

I am down to 296.0 which is exactly 60 pounds lost since surgery on November 20th.

I got in 5.5 hours of exercise this week. Really enjoyed hiking both yesterday and today.

That is AWESOME news!!!! Congrats!!! Very proud of you!!

Awesome!!! I got on the scale this morning and it said 206.2! Finally broke my 208-209 stall!!! Hey guys I'm feeling down because I've done 3 hours of exercise so far but my eating hasn't been the best and I got on the scale this morning and I went from 206.2 to 207.6 in need of support. I really need my eating to get back on track. Good news is I'm planning to hit up the gym today. I know how frustrating that can be, especially when you are putting in the exercise. It has happened to me a few times as well. Your gain could be due to food choices, but it can also be from Water retention, muscle growth, lack of bowel movements, etc. Just remember this is a lifelong journey and some weeks will be better and some weeks worse. Stay the course and you'll keep doing great!! I believe in you!

Awww thanks. [emoji4] However, you are very determined and I think you could do it without me…though I doubt it would be as fun for either of us.

We flew Southwest when we went to Mexico and needed seat belt extenders, but you have to ask for them. Also, with Southwest you can get an extra seat for free (if you feel you need it) when you check in at the airport, BUT we found it better to purchase an extra seat in advance (just to make sure the plane wasn't booked), and then when you get back home they will refund you for that extra seat. It is part of their "Customer of Size" policy...which is great! Not sure if other airlines do that or not. We always fly Southwest because we have a friend that is a flight attendant. Here is a link to that info: https://www.southwest.com/html/generated/help/faqs/extra_seat_policy_faq.html

This speaks well of you, proof that you are a gentleman of fine breeding. Fine, I'll brag for you. Thank you. Haha.

A big congrats to all 3 of you!!! Great job!!

Yay for both of us!!! I got out of the "3's" this week also!! Congrats!!!

I finally hit Twonderland. Now at 299.6. I hope and pray I never see the 300's again. Thanks for all you do Sarah!!!

I know you are right. But I am actually a shy and sensitive guy and I don't want anyone to think I am bragging or being arrogant. I just want to share with my friends on here, but preface it to make sure everyone knows that I by no means think I am done working hard to lose more weight.

When your "skinnier" jeans keep falling off without a belt and you keep showing your butt crack to everyone. lol.

Haha. You are so right. I am a member of another online forum and they call them "keyboard warriors" because it's not something people would ever dare say to your face. They only have the "strength" to say it across a keyboard and computer screen.

I got in 10 hours and 14 minutes of exercise this week. A lot of that came from shoveling snow off the driveway 4 times as well as snowshoeing, walking on treadmill, etc. I also made it down to Twonderland this week. Yay!!!

Congrats! Thank you so much.

Here is my 2 Month Post-Op Progress Report. Things have gradually changed over the last 2 months (since I had surgery on November 20th) and wanted to share my continued progress with those that might be interested. I know that I still have a VERY LONG way to go, but I am seeing progress which helps keep me motivated. Also, a BIG THANK YOU to all of you that have offered caring support and advice along the way as well as the BariatricPal weight loss and exercise challenges. I can't do it alone...so THANK YOU!!! And a special THANKS to my wife (as we are taking this journey together each step of the way). TOTAL Weight Lost (Pre-Op and Post-Op): 54.0 pounds Pre-Op Weight Lost: 18.2 pounds 1 Month Post-Op Weight Lost: 18.0 pounds 2 Month Post-Op Weight Lost: 17.8 pounds Inches Lost: 40.0 inches (Down 12.5" since 1 Month Post-Op) BMI: 49.6 down to 42.1 (Down 7.5 since Pre-Op) Pant Size: 58 down to 48 waist (Down a pant size since 1 Month Post-Op) Shirt Size: 4XL down to 2XL (Down a shirt size since 1 Month Post-Op) Short/Boxer Size: 4XL down to 2XL (same since 1 Month Post-Op) Distance able to walk: Was at 50 yards and now up to 10.0 miles (Up 7 miles since 1 Month Post-Op) Time able to walk: Was at 2 minutes (to mailbox and back) and now up to 120 minutes (Up 60 minutes since 1 Month Post-Op) Hiking: Just went for my 1st hike (4.5 miles) this past Sunday. Yay!!! Back Pain: Pain was excruciating and now non-existent Knee Pain: Pain was excruciating and now only occasionally mild Windedness: Got winded getting up off the couch and now can walk 10 miles without being winded (Up 7 miles since 1 Month Post-Op) Washing/Wiping: Had trouble fully washing myself and wiping, but continue to have no problems

Another couple of wins today are: (1) Snowshoed for the first time and really enjoyed it. (2) Also, snow shoveled the driveway twice today, which gave me a total of 2 hours 10 minutes of exercise between shoveling and snowshoeing.

Looks like you are getting all the snow we were supposed to. Mixed feelings on that .... on one hand I would like to try snowshoeing, but on the other hand I am not a fan of the cold! Hope it doesn't bury you too much.Looks like we are going to get less than originally forecast. Went snowshoeing and had a lot of fun.…and just finished shoveling the driveway again. I'm so tired.

We all have bad days from time to time. But TODAY is a New Day my friends!!! What will you do to succeed and own it? without looking back to dwell on past mistakes and/or failures? We don't want to turn to stone, so let's do this!!!! Be great!!! I wish you all much success!!

I'm going to shovel the driveway after every 3 inches (or so) of snow that falls. That's easier than doing 12+ inches all at one time. Especially since we have a huge driveway out in the country. With that said, I just finished shoveling the first 3 inches off the driveway. Have to shovel several more times today/tomorrow.

We are supposed to get 12+ inches of snow today, so I am going to go snowshoeing!!! Anyone else?

And I just hit TWONDERLAND this morning!!!