Fatty McFatster

And now I find myself in the ER with an 8mm kidney stone. Surgery later today or tomorrow. Fun, fun.

Your story is inspiration!!

I had my labs done at 3 months and my cholesterol is down significantly as well.

Congratulations! Keep up the great work!

Thank you so much!! I appreciate it!!

I can't wait to see what future months hold.

20 hours and 70 miles last week.

Many, many congrats! You are doing so awesome! I was sleeved on 11/5 and am down 71 lbs to date. I haven't tracked my stats as well as you, but am feeling much better too! And loving the compliments that have finally starting coming...

Wow!! Those are some awesome stats! I can imagine you are thrilled with those results! Imagine where you will be in 4 more months!!! You should be very very proud of yourself!!

Great Job!!!!

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Thank you both. I really appreciate it!!!

I hit my goal for this challenge and am down to 266.4. Yay!!!

Here is my 4 Month Post-Op Progress Report. Things have really changed over the last 4 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 work to do, but seeing the weekly progress really 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): 89.6 pounds

Pre-Op Weight Lost: 18.2 pounds

1 Month Post-Op Weight Lost: 18.0 pounds

2 Month Post-Op Weight Lost: 19.2 pounds

3 Month Post-Op Weight Lost: 13.8 pounds

4 Month Post-Op Weight Lost: 20.4 pounds

Inches Lost: 62.5 inches

BMI: 49.6 down to 37.2

Pant Size: 58 down to 42 waist

Shirt Size: 4XL down to 1XL

Short/Boxer Size: 4XL down to 1XL

Distance able to walk: Was at 50 yards and now up to 16.0 miles (walked over 65 miles just this past week)

Time able to walk: Was at 2 minutes (to mailbox and back) and now up to 5 hours (walked 20 hours in the past week)

Hiking: Now hike on a weekly basis. Yay!!!

Back Pain: Pain was excruciating and now non-existent

Knee Pain: Pain was excruciating and now non-existent

Windedness: Got winded getting up off the couch and now can walk 16+ miles without being winded

When you've had to tighten your FitBit around your wrist 4 times in the last 3 months.

Any time I feel like I am veering off course, I go back to the basics. Protein, Protein, PROTEIN. I know it seems quite simplistic...and it is actually.

So, when you are getting off course then spend a few days with your liquid Protein shakes...just like during the Pre-Op and initial Post-Op diets. That course of action has helped me, so maybe it can help you as well.

And also get that exercise in!! I can't go a day without my walk to commune with nature.

Good luck!

Went out earlier today and found all kinds of blister aids to help our footsies out.

I honestly can't answer your question because it is different for everyone. But I personally am thrilled I had the surgery. Best decision for my health and well-being I have ever made.

Lost almost 90 pounds in 3.5 months and gone from walking only a few feet to miles and miles.

Good luck with whatever choice you make.

@@Fat2Phat2016 how in the world do you get in 11 hours? That is impressive!

I have been walking a lot. On my lunch break at work and when I get home. Some of those were long hikes. Helps with nice weather.

I am paying for it though. Here is a picture of my smallest toe.

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I know how bad that hurts. Hope it heals fast!!

Also, had a few people ask how I get so many steps in a day/ week. And since we're sharing war wounds...This is how.....LOL.

Got in 17 hours of exercise this week. Too much in all honesty.

11 hours for me!

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@@Fat2Phat2016 how in the world do you get in 11 hours? That is impressive!

Yeah, we walk and hike A LOT on top of biking some when we have time.

Blisters have been a problem for both of us even though we have been specially fitted for shoes and use moisture wicking socks (on top of blister band aids and mole skin).

335. Just got off a week on a cruise - so I may not have lost, but at least I didn't gain!

That is great news! We love cruising!!

I'm down to 273.8 this week.

Got in 17 hours of exercise this week. Too much in all honesty.

You have done an amazing job!!! I am so proud of you!!!

I got in 5 hours of exercise last week.

Now at 279.8.

I got in 10.5 hours of exercise this week and my feet show it. I have already started cutting back.

Down to 282 this week.

Thanks Sarah!!

That's great! I'm updating the spreadsheet...so glad you guys are motivated, you're doing great!!!

Hi Rebecca. Can you change my goal to 6 hours on the spreadsheet? Thanks so much.