My first 6 months post op

**Donald G** · 07-30-2017 07:13 AM

Hi all figured I would check in and update everyone on my journey so far. I am now 6 months post op I am celebrating my success by taking the week off from the gym ( though I have walked a lot without going ). I am down 133 pounds over all and 103 pounds since my surgery other then this week I am at the gym 6-7 days a week I walk on the treadmill for a hour at a 14 incline with a speed of 3.5 when I first started at the gym 2 weeks prior to my surgery I could only walk for around 25 minutes at zero incline and at a speed of 1.8. On days when my back feels o.k. I also do some weight training but never on the weekends. I usually eat around 120 grams of protein daily while greatly limiting my sugar intake and try not to break the 100g of carbs ( most of my carb intake comes from fruit) I also stay extremely hydrated by drinking between 120-140 ounces of water/power ade zero daily. I am currently experiencing my first stall which started just before my 6 month sleeveversary. It hasn't bothered my though as I know many people experience many stalls and for me to be just going through my first one 6 months out I take as a accomplishment. I am 20 pounds from my goal and after 9 years of not being able to work from my back injury I am feeling well enough to have actually taken on a part time job with limited hours (10-15 per week). I wish everyone great success on their own journeys but please do not compare my weight loss to yours, I understand that by most standards I have lost weight very quickly. If anyone has any questions for me please feel free to drop me a private message I usually get back to them within 24 hours.

**Luna354** · 07-30-2017 07:23 AM

You're doing great! what an amazing six months!

**Melissa888** · 07-30-2017 08:18 AM

Wowsa!!! You are doing fantastic!!

**DesertGal** · 07-30-2017 10:17 AM

What an amazing six months! (I wondered where you have been.) Keep up the great work, you are doing spectacular!

**Christie13** · 07-30-2017 12:22 PM

Great job Donald! Happy sleevaversary.

**Ann2** · 07-30-2017 12:27 PM

Good gravy, Donald!

You took WLS seriously, didn't you?

You're going to be incredibly successful -- lose it all and maintain. And it's great news about your being able to go back to work. What a huge NSV that is. So impressive.

Congratulations about it all.

Ann

**Luv49ers19** · 07-30-2017 02:09 PM

Holy smokes! Way to go Donald! That is a stellar 6 months! Keep up the hard work my friend.

**jcook2** · 07-30-2017 09:18 PM

Your progress is amazing! Congratulations! I am only in my 3rd week...hoping to be a success story like you around Christmas-time

**Lisa73me** · 07-31-2017 06:19 AM

Awesome! Congrats!

**Merry Mary** · 07-31-2017 07:47 AM

Outstanding work Donald, you proved what hard work can do!!

**Gvn71** · 07-31-2017 11:09 AM

Awesome! Great to hear that you are doing so well. I also seem to have stalled...... Been stuck right at 192, 193, 194 etc for a few weeks now. I'm not upset or concerned, but wonder if I'm done or will it start to come off again. I'm quite happy at this weight however, and wonder if I can lose more without compromising my fitness level.

Congrats on your weight loss so far and keep doing what you're doing! It is obviously working!