Well, it has been a while since I have posted on this site, but I read it every day and sometimes multiple times a day. As of today, I am officially 18 months out from surgery, 169 lbs gone, and holy crap has my life changed. I am really not loosing weight anymore and I am just fine with that. Very comfortable right where I am at and loving life!
From This:
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To This:
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I have recently got back into weight lifting, which I always loved and have managed to put on quite a bit of muscle, which I think lends to the fact I am not really losing any more weight. I am also getting back into playing baseball again, which has been my life's passion! I have my first game this weekend. Can't weight.
As far as life after surgery, all I can say is, it has been easy. I know that it has not been for others, and for that I feel for ya! I just know that my mind has been so laser focused for 18 months now that is is now just a way of life for me. I still go out to eat with friends and family. I still have a beer with my sons. I still have scotch with my father in law. I do all these things, I just do them smarter now. I go out to fast food places, but I make better choices. Let's face it, we all know how we got here. We CHOSE to not follow the proper way to eat. We CHOSE to over eat. We CHOSE to go with the easy, slider foods. We CHOSE the easy lifestyle.
I now CHOSE to own my life and not look back.
The main advise I can give after going through the last 18 months to any one contemplating the surgery or have completed the surgery, STICK TO THE PLAN!!!! The plan the doctors and dietitians have developed has been put in place for a reason. It is not a suggestion. They have proven, THIS IS WHAT WORKS!! Don't look for reasons to deviate, just to satisfy a sweet tooth or a craving! Not you have your mind in order. Once to get to that place where your head is on straight, then you can have that one little indulgence and know it stops there and not leading to other slips. Never have truer words been said than the surgery is just a tool. Your mind and mindset are the main things that will lead to long term success. You have to believe in yourself and the process.
I wish you all the best and I will keep checking in daily and may have an occasional word or two. I thank you all for your support and look forward to the future!
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