Fatty McFatster

Awesome progress so far. Keep it up!

Fantastic achievements! Keep on keepin' on!

Thanks so much. I appreciate the encouragement!!

I posted about this on another thread. But I have been significantly increasing exercise for 2 weeks and have gained almost 4 lbs. I'm not eating more. If anything I've lowered carbs and increased Protein. I'm so bummed

That is most definitely muscle. I've greatly picked up my exercise in the last month from walking 1-3 miles to 7-10 miles. For a few weeks I noticed myself weighing a little heavier and that was disappointing. But then realized it was muscle. Keep at it and you'll do great!!

So, how did everyone do yesterday?

Anyone have goals for today?

My goal is to hand shovel all of the 4" of snow off my long driveway.

You are the cat's meow, the man of the hour, the tiger on the loose. Just one little quibble: Take a look at your List of Changes and tell me that you haven't come a VERY LONG way. Ptish-tosh on "a very long way to go." You'll get there in 10 swings of a handbasket, whatever that means.

I know that I still have a VERY LONG way to go, but I am seeing progress which helps keep me motivated.

You are always so kind and funny. Thanks so much for your encouragement!!

Congratulations!

It is so exciting to see you go from couch potato to hiker in such a short time. That is so encouraging and motivating.

This is indeed a lifelong journey and everyday is another win. You are doing fantastic and should be so proud of yourself. And how wonderful it must be for you and your wife to go through this together. We're always here to help you both and offer encouragement along the way. Congrats!

You have always been very supportive and encouraging! Thank you both so much! I appreciate it greatly!!

I'm coming up on my 2-month post-op. Anyone want me to post my results?

I do-I do. Please tell us how you did. I bet the second month was just as good if not better than the first month.

I'm coming up on my 2-month post-op. Anyone want me to post my results?

Absolutely.

For anyone interested, you can find my 2 Month Post-OP thread here: http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/359435-my-2-month-post-op-progress-report/

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

Congrats and Good Luck everyone!!!

Congrats and Good Luck to you!!! We will be cheering for you!

Still have some more work to do later on this evening.

Gonna push it over 10K and call it good.

Met my Protein goals and stayed under 25 grams of carbs today.

Great job my friend!! I'm about to pass 10k as well.

Love your optimism & outlook Fatty! Everyone needs a cheerleader now and then ... good to know you are in my corner.

Today my focus is on increasing my fluids & liquid Protein. Been sick the past few days and not yet back to solids (makes my tummy queasy still), but have had trouble getting in ANYTHING before now. Also bumping the walking back up after being so lethargic ... shooting for 8500 steps today.

Have a great one everyone!!!

Thanks so much. I appreciate it!!

Sorry to hear you have been sick. Hope you are feeling better.

Those are some great goals. Good luck!!

Today I WILL exercise. Oh and I promise not to nap today. (Got laid off almost 3 weeks ago and I have allowed depression / feeling sorry for myself to beat me more than a few of those days.) There... I put it in writing so now I have to do it!

Just had a NUT appointment and she said I could move my calories up to closer to 1000. Woohoo! I have been staying closer to 800 to 900. Looking forward to seeing what healthy choices I can work in.

And I am headed off to my very first trip to Trader Joe's. Wish me luck!

Sorry to hear you got laid off and equally sorry to hear about depression. I suffer from depression as well so feel free to PM me any time you need to talk or vent.

Good luck at Trader Joe's!!!

My weight 214.6! I have finally reached 100 pounds lost.

Woo hoo!!!! Congrats!! That is amazing news!!!

Left: 302lbs

Right: 188lbs

Here's my before and after...the one on the left is from July 2014, was sleeved Feb 2015! Down 55 pounds

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The "after" picture was taken 12 days shy of my 2 year surgiversary. As of yesterday, I am 2 years, 7 months out. In the "before" pic, I was a size 20; in the "after" pic, I am in a size 4 dress!!! Love my sleeve!

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Before and 9 months post op

GREAT job everyone!!! You all look terrific!!

You're right Fatty. Every day gives us the opportunity to have a fresh start. The past is spent already and it's time to move on. Today I will do the best I can to (1) get in all my Water, (2) make sure I do all my Protein, and (3) exercise at least 30 minutes plus get 4500 steps in. After that, the rest will be gravy. Well, gravy is not the right term for my new lifestyle, so , the rest will be healthy. My secondary goals will be to hang around 900-1000 calories and ENJOY THE RIDE.

You have some great goals and I know you can accomplish them!!! Great job on the weight loss as well!!

Here is my pre-op and post-op pictures.

First picture taken on Oct. 24th (2 weeks before I start my pre-op diet at 356 on November 6th).

Second picture taken on Dec. 25th (1 month post-op at 317.2).

Had a 38.8 pound loss in 6 weeks (2 weeks pre-op and 4 weeks post-op).

You look great! You should be proud! Awesome job!!!

Sorry I forgot to post yesterday.

I'm down to 304.4 as of yesterday, 1/18/2016. Will I ever reach Twonderland???

Great job everyone!!!

Stick to my food plan!

That is a great goal indeed!!! I need to be mindful as well. Good luck!!

Relax.

Enjoying the portion of my work schedule where I can relax over a few days off.

Went out to Target this morning and bought a Croc-Pot to replace a broken one. Will get the stuff for a pot of chili tomorrow. Great Protein source.

Heading to the gym in a few to get my daily dose of killer tunes, sweat and motivation from the folks doing work around me.

After that......maybe gonna see Concussion or Hateful 8.

Day of leisure.......about what my Cavaliers did last night.....played a game of leisure and got their butts stomped in an embarrassing way.

Sounds like the perfect day (aside from the Cavs losing). Keep up the great work!!

Sorry to hear you have low energy my friend. My energy dips as the day goes on, but I try to exercise every day and that sometimes actually helps with my energy. I think you need to find a way to increase calories. Maybe take in another Protein shake each day.

Personally, I've noticed that the fewer calories I have in a day the less energy I have and the less weight I lose because my body thinks it's starving. I'm currently in a 1 1/2 - 2 week stall even though I walked almost 45 miles last week, but I was also skipping meals last week and ended up with maybe a .5 pound loss this week (if I'm lucky)

Hope your energy level picks up soon.

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I'm going to try this.. Add in an extra shake a day! I too have been at a stall. Thank you so much for your help! And you look great BTW! I seen your pics on another post! Your doing amazing!!!

Thanks so much my friend. You are too kind.

Keep up the great work!! Hope your energy picks up soon.

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!!

Hi. Thanks. Just had a bad day and then that happened.

I am actually in a great spot right now.

The sun will come out tomorrow

I'm glad I got to this part because I was ready to grab FMcF by the hand to find that cretin with me and then FMcF and I would kick him or her, whichever it may be, in the shins. Hard kicks.

The good news is that that person has to go through life being himself.

Special thanks to my husband for always taking up for me. I love you @@Fatty McFatster.

I repeat from last time: You guys are so cute.

I have to thank you both for being 2 awesome and loving people. You have gone above and beyond trying to be respectful, caring, and nurturing. That will not go forgotten. So thank you both.

You have been too kind. It's much more than we deserve, but it means a lot coming from you. So thank you!

I don't have much to show yet (as I am only 2 months Post-Op), but wanted to share a Before and After picture so far.

Picture on the left is me at 356 on October 24, 2015 (1 month BEFORE surgery).
Picture on the right is me down 40 pounds at 316 on Christmas Day 2015 (1 month AFTER surgery).

You're looking great! Fantastic job!

Thank you so much. I appreciate you!!

Hi. Thanks. Just had a bad day and then that happened.

I am actually in a great spot right now.

The sun will come out tomorrow

I'm glad I got to this part because I was ready to grab FMcF by the hand to find that cretin with me and then FMcF and I would kick him or her, whichever it may be, in the shins. Hard kicks.

The good news is that that person has to go through life being himself.

Special thanks to my husband for always taking up for me. I love you @@Fatty McFatster.

I repeat from last time: You guys are so cute.

I have to thank you both for being 2 awesome and loving people. You have gone above and beyond trying to be respectful, caring, and nurturing. That will not go forgotten. So thank you both.

Our 4,000,000 member post was posted by ANewMe16. Congrats! You're the lucky winner of a gift selection from The BariatricPal Store consisting of:

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Thank's to every single member for participating in our awesome community!!

Im thrilled that you won. CONGRATS!!!

It seams I am missing something previous to this thread, but @@Fat2Phat2016 if someone is dogging on you for whatever reason, forget them. Not sure why someone would "attack" you, but it seems ridiculous. If you did attack first, then so be it. Sometimes we say things out of anger. I have done that plenty of times believe me and many times I have regretted it. Just be done with all of this. Move on. Don't even respond anymore to anything you consider negative directed toward yourself.

Just get rid of the thread, don't start any more unless it deals with WLS and move on. You are a wonderful person and we all have many wonderful things to be thankful for. Start focusing on all the pounds we are all losing!!!!!!!!! Well, all of y'all, haha, I seem to be stuck AGAIN.

Go out, my dear, talk a long walk, and clear your mind of the negativity. Like I said, think about all the great friendships we share

Have a wonderful evening my friend!

Let's try to keep this thread on topic. Fat2Phat2016 is hurting and looking for support. Let's try to give that to her. We all need support sometimes.

Thanks! I am looking for support that I am worth existing. Being a fat person my whole life is hard enough to live through. All the hurt that can come from other people. I thought I had found a forum where we all supported one another. But to hear that from another member is heartbreaking.

Fat or not, how could you possibly let something a complete stranger said to you on the internet bother you so much?

I would suggest you get some therapy to help you overcome some obvious self esteem issues. It's not going to help with your weight loss journey if you crumble anytime someone says something mean to you. People can be assholes, plain and simple. In real life and ESPECIALLY on the intertubes.

Do like dogs do. Kick some grass on that shiat and just walk away.

Hi. Thanks. Just had a bad day and then that happened.

I am actually in a great spot right now.

The sun will come out tomorrow ☀️

to parra phrase my favorite quote: You are worthy of existence. And the relationship you have with God is way more valuable than anything else on this piddly earth we call home. Embrace those that love you and walk past those that don't accept you. But remember it was always about you and God....and never about them anyway!!!