861 days out :-) dropping in with pics

[pasquini 369]

Just dropping in to say hi:

I am 2 year and 4 months out. Have been at goal for 1 year and 9 months. Life is so great on this side. The weight has been off almost two years!

At this point I still have zero problem maintian my wieght, I am still not hungry ever!!!

Some things that have changed.

I have found that food just doesn't hold interest for me much anymore. I can take it if leave it. A protien bar is as good as having sushi. I just dont care really. This is a good thing!!!! It took a while to get used to that. For a while it was a little sad ro me. But that passed also. Simple fact. "Nothing tastes as good as thin!" And a time does come where you really aren't controlled by food anymore. What a blessed time that is! Stay focused on your goals and all the new life you will have. It is worth far more than any food you will not eat.

The kids climbing into your lap in a reatraunt booth, riding all the roller coasters at six flaggs with them, kayaking with your sweet heart, running a race, wearing that sexy outfit on a dinner date, buying clothing at any store!!!!! Catching a stranger checking you out, and it isnt because they are afraid you might sit on them, all priceless. Best of all, extending your life!

Go suck the marrow outta life friends! Thats something we can eat our fill of :-)

[imworthit 156]

Wow!! You look amazing!! Thanks for coming back:-) I'm 10 months out and down -110 lbs since surgery! I am also loving my new life! I have a question for you. When does your mind catch up? When will I feel like 178 lbs as opposed to 300?

[Fat Pat no more 89]

Good work.

[pasquini 369]

Wow!! You look amazing!! Thanks for coming back:-) I'm 10 months out and down -110 lbs since surgery! I am also loving my new life! I have a question for you. When does your mind catch up? When will I feel like 178 lbs as opposed to 300?

Honestly I'm not sure, I still think of myself as the Big guy, still feel like I need to lose some. Maybe never.... But I'll take it. Lol

[PrettyLilButterfly 124]

I'm one month shy of 2 years post surgery. I want to say it "HIT" me just last month. I looked in the mirror and had that "OMG I'm thin" moment. It was beautiful. I will say, most days, I still feel like the fat person in the room. But someone will comment with "hey skinny" as i walk the halls..and i giggle knowing I AM!! I am healthy and happy and loving my life.

And Pasquini, I'm with you as far as the food goes. To me, it just doesnt matter. When asked where I want to eat or what I'm craving.. I just give a blank stare. I don't crave, I don't want. food is what I need to fuel my body, not what I need to make me feel better. Honestly, food is always the furthest thing from my mind. I just nibble now and then because my wittle tummy wants nutrition. I never in my entire life thought I'd feel that way.. NEVER. I'd be eating meal 1 thinking of meal 3. YIKES.

Anyway, congrats to both of you! it's truly a proud moment..Life will never be the same...and for that I am grateful.

[Molly3 495]

Wow you look amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[lsu2868 708]

Great job and very inspiring! I am almost 2 weeks post op and can't wait for the opportunities that a healthier lifestyle will bring me and my wife. I have started a pretty good walking routine both at home on the treadmill as well as at work in our warehouse. I have set a date of Oct. 1st for myself to start the Couch 2 5K program. I figure that will give me plenty of time to heal up from my surgery. Thanks again for sharing your story and I wish you continued success in the future.

[BKLYNgal87 503]

Wow congratulations on your immense success! You look amazing!

[JProx 161]

Wow bro thank you!!

[247all4mykids 9]

Awesome you look great. How do u feel? I'm only 1wk post op and I already lost 18 lbs. I feel the same right now. I can't wait to lose all the rest.

[determined_mom 0]

wow congrats!

[luckysmomma 407]

Awesome! Congrats!!

[juliansmommy 67]

Awesome!! You look great!! Congrats!!

[pasquini 369]

Awesome you look great. How do u feel? I'm only 1wk post op and I already lost 18 lbs. I feel the same right now. I can't wait to lose all the rest.

I feel fabulous! I have had such an easy time. Only issue I have is reflux. I still have to take Prilosec. But so long as I do I'm all good.

I feel good about myself in ways I never did before. And some days I even feel sexy. (Yes we men feel that stuff too)

[lsereno 2,525]

Congrats! Glad to see you here and that you are doing well. I wish food didn't appeal to me as much, but I still love it. I have managed to stay at goal for 17 months though.

Lynda