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So I am about 2.5 months out, surgery was 12/22/2009

My stats:

Consult weight (Oct. 23): 362

Surgery day weight: 350

Current weight: 312.8

But my NSV is that I was, for the first time ever, able to use the elliptical today! I've tried in the past and never made it more than 3-5 minutes without dying. Today I went 30 minutes on the fat burning program. So while my weight is slower than it should be and I have lost any clothes sizes... I'm getting more fit! I even had an older woman at the gym come up to me after and say "don't take this the wrong way, but I didn't think you were going to be able to do it, THAT'S AWESOME" I didn't take it the wrong way, I am 300# and can now start to keep up with the best of them!!

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Wow, that's great! The elliptical used to be my favorite machine back in my smaller days, and now I am soooo looking forward to being able to do it again. I haven't tried yet, but your story gives me hope, and a little push to take the plunge...I will try it today!!! Wish me luck and keep up the great work!!

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I just wanted to thank Pinkjewels! I finally did it! I fought my fear of the elliptical yesterday...and won!! Wow, it was rough! Definately a good workout! I just wanted to let you know what an inspiration you were to me!! Thanks again!

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So I am about 2.5 months out, surgery was 12/22/2009

My stats:

Consult weight (Oct. 23): 362

Surgery day weight: 350

Current weight: 312.8

But my NSV is that I was, for the first time ever, able to use the elliptical today! I've tried in the past and never made it more than 3-5 minutes without dying. Today I went 30 minutes on the fat burning program. So while my weight is slower than it should be and I have lost any clothes sizes... I'm getting more fit! I even had an older woman at the gym come up to me after and say "don't take this the wrong way, but I didn't think you were going to be able to do it, THAT'S AWESOME" I didn't take it the wrong way, I am 300# and can now start to keep up with the best of them!!

I like your attitude...so positive, that is great...Power to ya! Your on the right track now.:drool5:

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Congrats Angel! That is awesome that you were able to give it another try and succeeded! Good luck with all of your weightloss and fitness goals, big and small!

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I tried that elliptical thing! Never again! I died at 3 minutes. . .i've been battling with a major pulled thigh muscle for over a week, can hardly walk. . . talk about a dangerous piece of equipment! hehehehe. . . i'll stick to walking once i can. . . .

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That's wonderful! Just think, it's only the beginning! I'm almost 7 months out now and it's incredible the things I can do now. Keep up the good work!

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FANTASTIC JOB!!

WHAT A GREAT NSV!

I tried the elliptical once. Failed miserably. You are a trooper, both of you!

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