4 Month Check-in with Notorious Big!

[Notoriousbig]

I had a follow-up with my family doc this morning. In February 2016, I weighed in at 321 pounds...hypertensive, sleep apnea, etc...we all know the story. Today I weighed 227, and was removed off all meds. Doc said we wouldn't recognize me cept for the chart...felt good. I workout 90 mins everyday...at least 15,000 on the Fitbit...daily. Since we eat so little and my sleeve seems to be extra sensitive...I put nothing in my mouth that can't help my health. I stay away from the scale...Levi's seem to be my best gauge. I don't use terms like "diet" or "tool". Hell...after having 85% of my friggin stomach removed my lifestyle has changed. I don't and won't ever eat crap...I can't. I'm back to being active and my surgically repaired back isn't even remotely an issue now even though I workout daily. I cook...a lot...for my family...Pinterest and Skinnytaste are my friends. Wonton pizza pieces, lots of soups, stuffed squash and zucchini, yogurt, protein shakes and my guilty pleasure...grapes! I want to have a 34/35 waist...I'm 36 now from 54. We've scheduled 5/10k runs like we did 20 yrs ago. It's nice to be as fit as my wife again...who's had a beautiful figure and never said a damn thing about my issues. Nothing but love and respect for you out there who are struggling to find yourself again. After 4 months and 54 yrs of struggles:
1) It's NO diet...it's a lifestyle change. Who the hell butchers their insides to simply diet?
2) Love yourself...move, walk, swim, lift, stretch but keep moving!
3) Eat nutrient dense food. Cook, enjoy, feed your family.
4) Love yourself and never lose focus. It's tough...but whose tougher than us?!! No one!!!
All my love and I hope this may help someone. I hate having this sleeve, it's painful, shameful for me, yet I needed this to save my life and help me live past retirement. Keep your hands up and chin down...NB

[KariVSG]

you are doing so amazing on your weight loss keep up the good work

[Notoriousbig]

Thanks Kari...I'm rootin for ya so go tear it up! If you need a helping hand or strong shoulders...I'm here also. Thanks for your support...xoxo

[Robin1977]

Great job! Keep up the good work!

[Notoriousbig]

Thanks Robin....ditto back atcha!!=)

[Cherub]

So excited for you. Loved the post. I hope to report the same news in 8-9 months.

[Notoriousbig]

You will! Work your tail off and have fun figuring out your new body. We've got your back!!=}

[Sandra3]

[I hate having this sleeve, it's painful, shameful for me, yet I needed this to save my life and help me live past retirement[/QUOTE]
Hey fellow sleever!
You should be proud of yourself! there is no shame to ask help from a doctor!! wouldn't you do it if you had a broken leg? obesity is a disease, it's complicated because we are all different facing it but at the end when we reach a really heavy weight only bariatric surgery can help us. Studies are here to prove it!
Obesity has been facing lots of prejudice for a very long time...and I'm an expert about it because I became obese 20 years ago with my first pregnancy (thanks to gestational diabetes and other great gifts from my DNA) in France at a time where no one was obese. It was really difficult, I couldn't even find clothing!! Not even talking about a job....it was a long process...and I heard "over qualified "more than you can imagine (it's the nice way to say her ass is too big). Today a higher percentage of the population in France is obese, so people are nicer....but I'm glad I lived in the US many years when I was obese, people didn't judge me all day long....

All that to say: love your sleeve! it is saving your life! you should be proud of yourself, you took action and did something about your obesity!! and you are doing great!! enjoy your sleeve and love yourself!
take care!

[Connie4]

You are always so inspirational

[Nitasjourney]

Loved this post your doing amazing and your post was very encouraging