Hi Im Chris.. 45 from Mass. Started at 415 in April.. Its january and Im down 180.

If are nearby I will be doing personal training and support groups for men and women. The more the better.

Chris…

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Edited January 4, 201412 yr by LipstickLady

Hey Chris just check ur Facebook page amazing job very nice I had sleeve done too on 9/30/13 and I am almost 70 pounds down at. 3 months 68 exact right now I loss great job keep it up I get dizzy at times any advise

Chris.. 45 -. 415 in April. january - down 180.

Christian

WELCOME,WELCOME and WELCOME!!!!

nice to meet you

you sound like a great guy

lets put the misunderstanding from earlier behind us and start a new

newbies especially like to get new points of views, comments

so please talk away

we are a good bunch of people - really we are (especially me!!! )

what a wonderful weight loss

as you know everyone always says, "never compare yourself to others" - so true

180 lbs - OMG - thats terrific

betcha you will do great on your 1/2 marathon!!!

the only running i do is going shopping at the mall

keep up the great job

kathy

congrats

Edited January 4, 201412 yr by proudgrammy

Did you experience any gallbladder problems losing that much weight that quickly?

No gall bladder problem. No loose skin because about 8 years ago I lost 160 on my own and had the full skin removal procedure. Then my dad passed 4 years ago and I regaind all weight plus some. I was so worried I would stdetch back out but when I lost the weight my stomach stayed flat as a board. A little excess skin under top part of arm but thats it. Very happy about that.

Re Dizzy. Yes I lost so quick I got dizzy because blood pressurewas to low andi was still on blood pressure pills. Dr took me righ off all medicine and now im fine sleep apnea gone as well.

Thanks kathy. I am a clothes nut also. Haha

Hi Christian,

Welcome! We are ALL Sorry for the misunderstanding and are glad you have joined us. LL was just looking out for us. She would never mean any harm.

Your progress is amazing and is certainly inspirational. Thanks for sharing your menu. I do not have Facebook. If you would be so kind as to share your before/ afters here that would be amazing!

Ill have to figure out a way to get one on here. Copy and paste one from facebook. When I go to work tonight ill figure it out. Thank u and I truly want to be here and help people

Welcome and congrats on you success.

Lets just say I know the discrimination we all feel

Where in Mass?

Edited January 5, 201412 yr by chefcoll

I live in saugus

That's amazing! Great work! I've never been an exerciser (well after high school... Was on track and tennis teams) but it looks like that's going to be what I need to work towards, after my surgery. I'm so heavy I find it hurts my knees a lot. What did you start with? Just planning ahead. My surgery is scheduled for Feb. 4th. I'm getting the sleeve and having the lapband removed. Anyone know how to change your profile? Mine still says lapband, but after surgery I want to change it. Thanks! ???? Also everyone post their weights, but no one says how tall they are. People start the surgery at 220 and I'm like wow, I can't wait to be 220. But I'm guessing they are much shorter... Anyway now I'm rambling. ????

Just walk walk walk and walk some more. I was walking 2x per day at 1 hour each time. now i not do as much walking cause I'm in the gym doing a plan. I still do minimum 35 min cardio per day but now weights involved,

So basically 2 hours a day of walking? Wow... I need to get a treadmill or something. I'm a teacher and a single mom of an active teenager... I've got to be present. I know from experience even when I'm tired... exercising gives you energy...it's just doing it. Alright. Going to make it a goal... Thanks!

pictures finally up.. 1 before and several from aruba a few weeks ago