Hi everyone,

Here is my  update at past ten month's out:

I am now down to 186.2 lbs.  That is a loss of 186.3 lbs overall, 163.3 lbs from the actual surgery date.
My waist is now a 34!  I was a 36 at 8 and 9 month's out, a 38 at 7 month's out, a 40 at 6 month's out, a 42 at 5 months out, a 44 at 4 months out and 56 before I started this journey.

I seem to still be losing, although very slowly even though I am happy at where I am.

I have started to incorporate some jogging during my weekend walks.

Yardwork is much more easy for me these days.

I also used to be a sweater.  Now sometimes I see people complain about the humidity and that they are all wet, but not me!

Until next time...

Kevin

Hi everyone,

Here is my 9 month update:

I am now down to 195.2 lbs.  That is a loss of 177.3 lbs overall, 154.3 lbs from the actual surgery date.
My waist is still a 36.  I was a 38 at 7 month's out, a 40 at 6 month's out, a 42 at 5 months out, a 44 at 4 months out and 56 before I started this

Things have slowed down lots this past month as I only lost 4 lbs in a month.
Even though I'm not a 34 waist yet I can fit into 34 jeans, but they don't fit great, so I will prod forward and look towards next month.

I have increased my weekend walks to about 7 miles a day.  Weekdays I only seem to get 30-45 min of walking.

Kevin

Hi everyone,

Here is my 8 month update:

I have surpassed my dietician's goal of 212.
I am now down to 199.4 lbs.  That is a loss of 173 lbs overall, 150 lbs from the actual surgery date.
My waist is now a 36.  I was a 38 at 7 month's out, a 40 at 6 month's out, a 42 at 5 months out, a 44 at 4 months out and 56 before I started this
I can now buy size L polo shirts and shorts.
I reached a mini goal of weighing less that 200 lbs.
The knee is fully recovered from my surgery.  I'm back to walking.
I've had people not even recognize me.  It's been great.
I know I'll reach the new 195 lb goal and set yet another one!

Next month I *hope* to be a size 34 waist.  The 36 pants I have now are not snug at all.

Hi everyone,

So sorry I haven't been signing on to OH.  I sorta got hooked on Facebook and I've been busy with the kids activities.
Today May 8th at 4 days shy of 7 month's out here's my update:

I am 4.5 lbs shy of my dietician's goal of 212.  But I'm not going to stop here.  I'll stop when the weight loss stops.
I am now down to 216.5 lbs.  That is a loss of 156 lbs overall, 133 lbs from the actual surgery date.
My waist is now a 38.  I was a 40 at 6 month's out, a 42 at 5 months out, a 44 at 4 months out and 56 before I started this journey.
My shirt size is still at XL.
I reached a mini goal of weighing less that 220 lbs.

I did have a another stall this past month.  But I did still lose 9 lbs since being 6 month's out.
Next month I *hope* to be a size 36 waist, but I recently had knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus and havn't been able to walk .

Here are pictures I promised that were *just* taken:

I am 6 Months out today, April 12th, 2010.
I am now down to 225.5 lbs.  That is a loss of 147 lbs overall, 124 lbs from the actual surgery date.
My waist is now a 40.  I was a 42 at 5 months out, a 44 at 4 months out and 56 before I started this journey.
I am also now wearing 1X shirts and undershirts comfortably now.
Lots of folks who I haven't seen almost didn't recognize me.  It was a good feeling.
This past month I succeeded in losing more than the my wife weighs .
I also reach a mini goal of weighing less that 230 lbs.

I did have a stall where I had only lost 3 lbs in 12 days, but I just about made up for it during the last part of the month.

Looking forward to getting into the 30's waist size clothes soon hopefully and getting under 220 for sure for next month's check in.  I'll add a picture when I can get someone to snap a good one of me.

I just recently bought some new clothes for summer and also smaller stuff to plan the next size down.
For fun I tried on a button down 1X shirt and it fit.
I am wearing it today! Whoo hooo...

I am 5 Month's out today, March 12th, 2010.
I am now down to 243.9 lbs.  That is a loss of 128.6 lbs overall, 105.1 lbs from the actual surgery date.
My waist is now a 42.  I was a 44 at 4 months out and 56 before I started this journey.
My wedding ring that I was able to wear again no longer fits... It's too BIG .  I need to get it sized, but may wait a bit.
This past month I succeeded in losing more than the combined weight of my 11 and 6 yr old children .
I need to buy another pair or two of work pants as I am sorta out of stock on smaller clothes now.
My goal for next month is to lose more weight than my wife weighs .

Here is a picture of me that a co-worker took today with his Driod:

Vitamin/Mineral	Dose	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
B-12	1000 mcg	ü
B-Complex		ü
Biotin	5000 mcg	ü
Calcium Citrate	330 mg	ü		ü
D-3	1000 mg	ü	ü	ü
Flaxseed Oil	1000 mg			ü
Garlic	500 mg	ü
Glucosamine Chondroiton w/ MSM		ü		ü
Multivitamin		ü
Niacin	250 mg	ü
Probiotic	3 Billion	ü		ü

If anyone has any suggestions for me just leave a comment. Thank you!

: )

Hello Everyone,

Today is my 4 month anniversary from my RNY surgery on October 12, 2009.

I have lost 92 lbs since the surgery and 115 lbs total from the pre-op diet (Nutrisystem Men's Diabetic).

I have so much more energy.

Gone are the days of rocking myself to get up out of a couch.

I can now RUN after the kids, especially when they're being fresh ;)

I can run up flights of steps without getting out of breath.

The stairs don't creak anymore when I am walking up and down them!

My knee pain that I had is a thing of the past.

My back no longer hurts after 6-7 hours of sleeping.

My blood pressure meds (I was taking 2) are gone.

I get having to buy new clothes... I went from a size 56 to a size 44 as of now. 3X pants from Casual Male were getting tight on me before this.  I had several 4X shirts before and now I am into 2X shirts.  My 2X winter coat is getting rather roomy as well.  I have donated my old clothes through freecycle.org.

I drink a little over 100oz a day (Thanks Krissy on the water tip - your weight divided by 2).

I've had many people tell me how good I look now, but I tell them... "I'm not done yet!" :)

I've met so many nice people through my support groups and here on OH.

I'm even thinking of being a coach on my son's football team next season.

Here is what I look like now... For before pics look at my photos