So after 6 months of prepping I did it

45 holy crap this is happening fast
So...you thought my suggestion of carrying a lot of change in your pockets was humor. It's not so funny any more, is it. I can be pretty damn smart, on occasion. Maybe even smart enough to LISTEN TO ME! :rolleyes:

With your increased weight loss, I'd also suggest adding a good belt or suspenders. With a lot of change in the pockets, slacks/jeans could quickly end up around your ankles. While this might be an interesting thought in private, it could be rather embarrassing on a busy street full of strangers. :eek:
 
Treadmill and light weights have been added to my daily life. Soon it is off to planet fitness and a personal trainer. 2 more pounds this week. I am not as tired and I feel lighter lol
I am starting to like the way this feels :cattail:
 
Good to hear, keep it up!

But be careful! Bones and joints only grow stronger very slowly. You do not want to get injured now.
 
Treadmill and light weights have been added to my daily life. Soon it is off to planet fitness and a personal trainer. 2 more pounds this week. I am not as tired and I feel lighter lol
I am starting to like the way this feels :cattail:
Yay! As Cumference says, don't push youself too hard; it's not difficult to push yourself into an injury. Be patient (yeah, riiiiight, you patient?) and be satisfied with each positive increment.
 
Yay! As Cumference says, don't push youself too hard; it's not difficult to push yourself into an injury. Be patient (yeah, riiiiight, you patient?) and be satisfied with each positive increment.
:rolleyes: What's patient? I am in more trouble more times because I do not comprehend the meaning of that one simple word lol. I am being overly careful. I want this surgery to be the best decision I ever made for me so I am following every instruction given to me...although sadly the doctor never calls me good girl ...but the daddies are beaming with pride so I guess it is all good. I have decided to skip a weigh in this week and just love how my body is improving, then next week I can see the loss and the work I'm doing to improve.
 
We could all learn a lot from this simple statement.
You just pointing that out made me tear up. Being able to type that statement and mean it is a huge step in my life. The surgery was the biggest most daring step in my life...so I thought...the after-surgery is the biggest hardest. Yesterday I went to see daddy for a little while. getting ready to see him is/was an hour plus long ordeal. I spent more time trying to be perfect then I ended up spending with him. Yesterday I took a shower, braided two braids in my hair, put on a touch of makeup, a sweatshirt, and a pair of jeans and went to meet him. When he saw me he looked at me and smiled a big big smile and told me how beautiful I looked. Weird thing is I actually felt beautiful without having to hide behind makeup and clothes and shoes and all the other stuff.

I have spent a lot of time trying to hide behind a lot of things including my weight so no one could really see me and it is very scary sometimes when I realize I made a choice that means no more hiding and it was a permanent choice. People see a big difference in me and not only size-wise. Some people don't like it because they feel threatened, others are confused by it because they thought I was a different person...but the best is the ones who just love me and see me rising up from the ashes. They are the reason I have to make this the best decision in my life even when I might doubt for a second or two or feel afraid of the me i see in the mirror.
 
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:rolleyes: What's patient? I am in more trouble more times because I do not comprehend the meaning of that one simple word lol. I am being overly careful. I want this surgery to be the best decision I ever made for me so I am following every instruction given to me...although sadly the doctor never calls me good girl ...but the daddies are beaming with pride so I guess it is all good. I have decided to skip a weigh in this week and just love how my body is improving, then next week I can see the loss and the work I'm doing to improve.


Being careful and following the doctor's orders should keep you reasonably safe.

The reason for my post is, that I've seen it happen to conscripts a little too often. A young (and somewhat chubby) man that has had a relatively inactive life, and now starts training. He will loose weight relatively fast, quickly have improvements in the circulatory system and start putting on some muscles..... And then he gets injuries, typically joints and ligaments that are not ready to be used as hard as he suddenly can.

Take care, remember that your body is supposed to last for the rest of your life.
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Nice to be privy to the building of a new you. Bonne Chance!
 
Saw the doc this week. He says I am doing well. He did a quick check on my mental state by asking how everyone feels about the way I look and I realized that this is the hardest part for me. I know I look different but having people notice makes me uncomfortable.
Will see him again in August and blood tests for vitamin levels to see if I need supplements.
I feel good and I look healthy...I really think I am doing this right! :D
 
Saw the doc this week. He says I am doing well. He did a quick check on my mental state by asking how everyone feels about the way I look and I realized that this is the hardest part for me. I know I look different but having people notice makes me uncomfortable.
Will see him again in August and blood tests for vitamin levels to see if I need supplements.
I feel good and I look healthy...I really think I am doing this right! :D
I think you were finally ready to do it right, and for the right reason - for *your own good.*
 
Joined the gym. Got a plan that lets thing one and thing two come with me. They showed me how to use all the machines and then threw me on a treadmill until the Treadmill Nazi aka thing two allowed me to get off. I survived lol
 
Well, you made it through March without blowing away. That's good. You never mentioned it so I guess you never lost your pants because of the extra weight in your pockets. And you've done so well in your progress, it's simply amazing. Keep healthy and keep the progress going. We like hearing about it.
 
Losing some hair but have been told it is normal. Amazed that the pounds keep decreasing every time I get on the scale. Still tired but due for some blood
work soon to see about vitamin levels and stuff.


Thank you DVS for making me giggle like a lil girl at your posts about the wind :heart:
 
Almost 60 and almost there! In the gym every other day and cardio is in my life daily for at least 30 mins. Still dealing with the tired feeling and mom is just out of the hospital so things are hectic.
 
Almost 60 and almost there! In the gym every other day and cardio is in my life daily for at least 30 mins. Still dealing with the tired feeling and mom is just out of the hospital so things are hectic.
You go, girl!

Remember, though, you can't help take care of mom and keep the mons... kids in line if you don't take care of you!
 
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