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2 years later and 170 pounds less I just completed my first mudder.  

you deserve better than your excuses.

One year ago today I went in for surgery.  I really only remember a few things.  I weighed in at 343 that morning, 11 pounds lower than my highest weight.  I remember that I had forgotten to take my laxative the night before and that I had to poop a few minutes before they wheeled me in and the nurse said not to worry about, people poop themselves all the time.  I remember they were playing Led Zep in the OR and all of the nurses were singing along and I loved it.  I remember after the surgery that every time they made me blow in that stupid tube I got the hiccups.

This morning I weighed in at 185.  Unreal.  My new goal weight is 173 because it puts in the "normal" bmi range instead of overweight.  

I've gotten runners hip.  Twice, actually.  Once in each hip.  

Planking is actually pretty fun.  

I enjoy food more.  I think about what I'm going to eat for hours.  I meticulously fix most of my meals with deliberate flavors, hoping to fulfill whatever my both needs and now is naturally craving now that I'm feeding it real food.  Since getting full isn't such a huge concern I can focus on matching nutritional needs with desired flavors.  

Getting my water in every day was the hardest on day one, and it was the hardest thing on day 365.  

It's strange how long it takes the brain to catch up to the weight loss the body experiences. I still have days where I catch myself in the mirror and am impressed.  

Don't give up guys.  Encourage each other.  Encourage me as I go forward that I don't get cocky and quit my new lifestyle habits.  Let's take care of each other.

7 1/2 months ago I weighed 354lbs.  Today I weigh 214, 1 pound under my goal weight.  I guess my first goal weight, I've set of new goal of two hundo.  I changed my eating habits.  I excercise 5-6 days a week.  I can now do 35 push ups in under 60 seconds.  I can do 30 situps in under 60 seconds.  I ran a mile and a half in fourteen and a half minutes.  I never thought any of these things were possible.  Ever.  If you're contemplating surgery or just had it or even have had a relapse...stay strong.  Believe in yourself.  You can do it.  Strength is earned.  Use WLS as a tool and give 'em hell.  You deserve it.  

Bypass on June 2.  Highest weight 354, weight on date of surgery 344. Current weight 277. 

I started walking shortly after surgery. At the start it was difficult from surgery pain and I could only walk around the block. As I healed I kept pushing myself further until I was up to about two miles. Since the first mile is almost all uphill it took a little while to be able to walk it without stopping. Then once I was able to I bumped the distance up to three then four miles. Then I got a silly idea to start running. Today for the first time in my life I ran a mile without stopping. Very cool nsv!  

Highest weight (5/17/14): 354

Weight morning of surgery (6/2/14) 343

Weight on surgeversary(8/2/14) 289

Weight lost: 65 from highest 54 since surgery

Averaging two miles a day walking, about to start a higher intensity cardio workout. Started strength training. 

HATES sweets. LOVES fruit. Eating lots of protein protein protein!

Down 43lbs, but feel like it should be more. Anyway, here my likes & dislikes:

Likes: 

increased energy, sex drive

noticeably a little skinnier

old clothes fit better. 

Belly doesn't feel as taught(not pushing it to maximum capacity)

no heartburn!

Dislikes:

eating. Feels like everything gets stuck and I spend half the meal trying not to spew

keriorrhea from eating tuna & trying to get protein

Getting 64 ounces of water in feels like getting 64 gallons in

trying to cook for me & a pregnant wife & a toddler is proving difficult. 

Anyway. I would still get it if I had a choice to redo or not. I didn't think I'd feel as full as I do as long as I do. It's nice knowing that I having a tool to help on days when I normally overeat just because I could, like the 4th. I did have a dream the other night where I KILLED 2 whoppers and a large fry. I woke knowing I'd never be able to do that again, and eventually feeling glad about it. Have a great week guys

7am surgery. I feel good enough given what someone just did to me. He fixed a hiatal hernia while inside. I'm able to get up and walk two or three laps around the floor. I hate the catheter and could use a drink of water, but otherwise I feel great! I'm not skinny yet, but maybe tomorrow. Time to hit the pain pump again, thanks you guys!

Surgery tomorrow. My arrival time is 6am, which means leaving the house at 4. I've spent the last few weeks getting things ready around the house and I think everything is set. To deal with her worry, my wife will look at whatever item she is holding and tell me who gets it when I die. I'm not worry about complications, just whether I made the right choice. I believe I did.  I'm bummed the Dr's won't let me listen to my iPod during surgery, but he swears I won't hear it. Heading to bed.  Update all of you tomorrow from the beach. 

Totally stoked about backing through my old band tshirts. 24 days. 

June 2nd.  I could have had surgery a month sooner, but my live in baby sitter isn't available until after labor day.  Still, I'm excited.  It's started to feel a little real today.