Today was a milestone for me... I have used a motorized chair off and on for 5 years ..but all day/every day (24/7) for the last 3 years...Reason: i have had 2 back surgeries (have some disc fused) & have arthritis in my back, hips and knees (to name a few) ...Doctor wants to replace both my knees, but that's another post.

Since my WLS, i have tried to walk a bit everyday...at first, just around the island in the kitchen... Then from one end of the house to the other... Last Monday i added short, slow walks outside with my husband...(he would ride in my motorized chair in case i needed it). The walks gave me the confidence i needed...

Today, when i woke up, i said, "lets see how long we can go today without using the chair." well, i went from 5:45am to 5 pm...i was so happy, i cried when i told my husband after he got home from work... (he thought i hurt myself...sweet man, so caring)

Physically, I am very sore....but mentally i feel GREAT!

Thank you for listening

Your story is so inspiring. I bet your leg muscles are growing from all the extra work. Gaining that muscle would account for a stall.

thanks for the reminder that "muscle weighs more than fat"... so as i lose weight but gain muscle ... i stall! (hits forehead with palm) i can't wait til i measure tomorrow!

Congratulations! That is awesome... :0)

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I still love seeing this thread. Watching your life improve by leaps & bounds is so inspiring.

I stalled too & scale wouldn't move for 6 weeks. People kept saying I looked smaller. I actually went down a size but the scale didn't move. You keep on keeping on Little Engine! You GOT this!!

I still love seeing this thread. Watching your life improve by leaps & bounds is so inspiring.

Ditto, well done

sorry been so long since update...weather beautiful and just been busy.

i am walking more and more every day. Still need to do it mostly in the house (need immediate access to sitting down) but i did walk with my husband outside to the end of driveway and back...

i have been in a stall for about ... depending on Water retention i have been playing yo-yo with a couple pounds...so decided to measure.

Results: since surgery i have gone from 294 to 244.5 ((down 49.5 lbs)) and have lost a total of 50 inches... ((-9.5 off bust .. -4.5 & -5 off my L & R thighs.. to name a few))

49.5 lbs and 50 inches is a small child!!!

what a wonderful way to start my weekend!

I love my sleeve.

WooHoo! WTG!

NSV Update ** I just wanted to let everyone know that I have gone a whole week WITHOUT using my wheelchair!!! I was having to use it after 7:30 - 8:00 pm but starting last week i decided it was time to take a stand... so as of last Monday ""no more wheelchair"" ... when i felt the nagging pains .... that use to make me get into my chair... I sat down on a chair or the couch for s few minutes... then got up and continued walking...I did have to buy some compression socks because of leg cramps...

Next week, I will have my husband remove the motorized chair from the house...

I gained weight (244 to 248) last week but I am to excited about not using the chair minutes, I don't care.

Do you think maybe the weight gain is muscle?...((From all the walking))

You are awesome.

The weight gain could be a combination of muscle gain and inflammation from using all those muscles that you have not been using for so long.

Did you get yourself any kind of walking stick/hiking pole/cane? Not only will it help with balance but it will transfer the impact and strain of walking to your upper body muscles so your lower body muscles (and joints) will not get so fatigued. I noticed that even Walmart is selling the hiking poles now. They are right next to the tents in the sporting goods section. I am a firm believer in them. I don't hike without them.

Keep up the great work. You are definitely my inspiration. I don't tell my wife much about what I read here on this forum but I have kept her up to date on this thread. It's a great story.

i have added an activity i have not done in probably 15-20 years...

gardening!

i had to take my walker with me, so that when i needed to sit down, it was right there... but .... i did it!! i pulled weeds for 3.5 hours...i am sure i will be sore tomorrow but it felt wonderful to be gardening again...

have a wonderful weekend everyone...

This is incredible. Thanks for the update.

Congratulations. Even the soreness can feel good when it goes with an accomplishment.

I am so happy right there with you, ((((HUGS))))

What an amazing journey you arehaving. I'm so very happy for you and please keep us updated as you are an inspiration to us all..