WoodsonArcher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
6 months out, life I so awesome. - no longer diabetic, no longer have issues with triglycerides, no longer take 15 pills per day. i can buy clothes off the shelf at Walmart and best of all, i regained so much mobili...

WoodsonArcher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
first time canoe trip, was always too heavy for a - This past weekend, i celebrated the freedom my weight loss has brought by going on a canoe trip on Village Creek {Lumerton, TX}. I was always too big to ride a canoe. I also hated ...

WoodsonArcher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Rode in a canoe this weekend. I could not do that - This past weekend, i fulfilled a dream by renting a canoe and goping on a paddle trip of Village Creek in Lumberton, TX. I could nto have done that a year ago. It felt so nice to b...

WoodsonArcher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
How do i tell if it is loose skin or sagginng fat? - The inside of my thighs {up near my groin} are very flabby now. Also the very front of my stomach. It feels like Jello. How do you know if this is just loose skin or fat that needs...

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WoodsonArcher posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
A great day, my 100 pounds smaller pics - My weight on October 11, 1011 was an all-time high of 346 lbs. My pants were an elastic waist size 52 and were tight. My daily insulin doses were 90 units of levimir and 120 units ...

WoodsonArcher posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Wanting to excercise - I was always allergic to excercise. i hated it, period. I started walking {almost every day} about 3 months ago and now at work, i find myself wanting to leave work to go walking. ...

WoodsonArcher posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Compliments never get old. - This past weekend, a guy I have not seen in a while, walked past me as he didnt recognize me. This morning, a sales rep told me the same thing. Since my first doctor visit on Octob...

WoodsonArcher posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
great report from diabetes doctor - I was VERY insulin dependant before surgery. i havent used any insulin in 2 months. My A1C was a smidge high at 6.2, but that is due to the month before my surgery. over the past m...

WoodsonArcher posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
My form of candy - For those struggling with the bad taste or texture of protein shakes, here is what i ahve done to absolutley love my protein. I really like the Body Fortress Vanilla protein shake ...

WoodsonArcher posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
re is an idea to improve protein shakes - I read on the internet how a lady improved the flavor or protein shakes by adding a little fat free-sugar free pudding to the dry mix. I bought some to try and i really like it. I ...

WoodsonArcher posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Jogged tonight 1st time in years - I have been walking about 2 miles each afternoon. Today i got off work at noon and wanted to stretch it to 3 miles, so i walked another route. Then this eveining, i felt energetic ...

WoodsonArcher posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
The ultimate motivation - Today marked a mile stone for me. I had given away most of my old clothes and needed to buy some new jeans. In the past, i could only buy my clothes in the big man section of JC Pe...

WoodsonArcher posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
I can now tell when i am full - Until this weekend, I didnt fell anyhting in my stomach. When eating, the first indication of being full was when I had food stacked up in my asophogus and had to vomit. I am now s...

WoodsonArcher posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Move over Rocky, kevin is here - We went camping at Buescher State Park this weekend and the highlight of the trip was our hike on Saturday. Since my weight loss journey began, i have been walking just over 2 mile...

WoodsonArcher posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
New belt oegular rack - My size 52 belt was so big the tag end was almost half way around me. i went to JC Penny's today as i shop the big & tall section. I walked into the men's area and saw a rack secti...

WoodsonArcher posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Half way there - I just noticed {by my body tracker} that I am a little more than half way to my goal. That is awesome.  

WoodsonArcher posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Best place to buy iron with vitamin C ? - My doctor suggests that I take iron with viatmin C added to help with absorbtion. I used the hospital's Bariatric brand at first, but i am hoping to find something cheaper. Does an...

WoodsonArcher posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Hit on - Wow, aa girl from the front office told me i was looking very sexy. I could only reply that I have always been sexy, but that made me feel really good.

WoodsonArcher posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Popcorn without rise in glucose - Last night, i wanted to see if i could tolerate popcorn. i made some reduced fat microwave popcorn and it was really good, no problem. The thjing that impressed me most, was that m...

WoodsonArcher posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
My new, old pants - At my starting point, a size 52 in pants was getting to tight {I wear my pants up on my waist, not under my belly}. I have clothes in my closet that became too small and just sat t...

WoodsonArcher posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Compliments keep coming - I had a manager tell me today that the weight keeps dropping off and another manager said "your losing weight" !!! Feels really good to hear these.
About Me
TX
Location
28.2
BMI
RNY
Surgery
12/06/2011
Surgery Date
Oct 11, 2011
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