Here is my 2 Month Post-Op Progress Report. Things have gradually changed over the last 2 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 a VERY LONG way to go, but I am seeing progress which 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): 54.0 pounds

Pre-Op Weight Lost: 18.2 pounds

1 Month Post-Op Weight Lost: 18.0 pounds

2 Month Post-Op Weight Lost: 17.8 pounds

Inches Lost: 40.0 inches (Down 12.5" since 1 Month Post-Op)

BMI: 49.6 down to 42.1 (Down 7.5 since Pre-Op)

Pant Size: 58 down to 48 waist (Down a pant size since 1 Month Post-Op)

Shirt Size: 4XL down to 2XL (Down a shirt size since 1 Month Post-Op)

Short/Boxer Size: 4XL down to 2XL (same since 1 Month Post-Op)

Distance able to walk: Was at 50 yards and now up to 10.0 miles (Up 7 miles since 1 Month Post-Op)

Time able to walk: Was at 2 minutes (to mailbox and back) and now up to 120 minutes (Up 60 minutes since 1 Month Post-Op)

Hiking: Just went for my 1st hike (4.5 miles) this past Sunday. Yay!!!

Back Pain: Pain was excruciating and now non-existent

Knee Pain: Pain was excruciating and now only occasionally mild

Windedness: Got winded getting up off the couch and now can walk 10 miles without being winded (Up 7 miles since 1 Month Post-Op)

Washing/Wiping: Had trouble fully washing myself and wiping, but continue to have no problems

Congratulations!

It is so exciting to see you go from couch potato to hiker in such a short time. That is so encouraging and motivating.

This is indeed a lifelong journey and everyday is another win. You are doing fantastic and should be so proud of yourself. And how wonderful it must be for you and your wife to go through this together. We're always here to help you both and offer encouragement along the way. Congrats!

Congratulations!

It is so exciting to see you go from couch potato to hiker in such a short time. That is so encouraging and motivating.

This is indeed a lifelong journey and everyday is another win. You are doing fantastic and should be so proud of yourself. And how wonderful it must be for you and your wife to go through this together. We're always here to help you both and offer encouragement along the way. Congrats!

You have always been very supportive and encouraging! Thank you both so much! I appreciate it greatly!!

I know that I still have a VERY LONG way to go, but I am seeing progress which helps keep me motivated.

You are the cat's meow, the man of the hour, the tiger on the loose. Just one little quibble: Take a look at your List of Changes and tell me that you haven't come a VERY LONG way. Ptish-tosh on "a very long way to go." You'll get there in 10 swings of a handbasket, whatever that means.

You are the cat's meow, the man of the hour, the tiger on the loose. Just one little quibble: Take a look at your List of Changes and tell me that you haven't come a VERY LONG way. Ptish-tosh on "a very long way to go." You'll get there in 10 swings of a handbasket, whatever that means.

I know that I still have a VERY LONG way to go, but I am seeing progress which helps keep me motivated.

You are always so kind and funny. Thanks so much for your encouragement!!

Awesome progress so far. Keep it up!

Fantastic achievements! Keep on keepin' on!

Awesome progress so far. Keep it up!

Fantastic achievements! Keep on keepin' on!

Thanks so much. I appreciate the encouragement!!

Amazing progress! You're doing just great! You should be so proud of yourself.

First off.... Thank you so much for being my big cheerleader and all the support you show me. I couldn't do this without you!

With that said, I couldn't be prouder of you. All of those wonderful stats and the changes I can see you are beyond amazing!!! I absolutely look up to you on this journey!

You have always been perfect to me no matter what but I can say I am loving the new healthier you and me and all the fun we have on our new adventures like hiking!

Keep up the great work. I am here for you every pound of the way!!!!

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Amazing progress! You're doing just great! You should be so proud of yourself.

Thanks Babbs. I really appreciate you!

First off.... Thank you so much for being my big cheerleader and all the support you show me. I couldn't do this without you!

With that said, I couldn't be prouder of you. All of those wonderful stats and the changes I can see you are beyond amazing!!! I absolutely look up to you on this journey!

You have always been perfect to me no matter what but I can say I am loving the new healthier you and me and all the fun we have on our new adventures like hiking!

Keep up the great work. I am here for you every pound of the way!!!!

Thank you so much! It has been an amazing journey doing this together!! I couldn't do this without you!!! Congrats to you as well!!!

I have been sort of in a stall the last few weeks. It's not an actual stall I suppose since I have lost a little weight, but definitely much less and slower.

I'm happy to say that the weight has really started coming off again and I'm down 4.5 pounds since Monday.

Yay!!! I'm so close to Twonderland!!!

So proud for you! Way to go!

So proud for you! Way to go!

Thank you so much!!!

And I just hit TWONDERLAND this morning!!!