Bob-47
Bob-47 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago
It has been a while since I was on but thought I would share my experience. I had vsg surgery on July 30th 2014 and have lost a total of over 190 pounds. I was able to lose 80 pounds prior to my surgery, and an additional 110 since. I have been maintai
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Bob-47 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago
After losing close to 200 pound after surgery last July I am having a hard time figuring out what I look like. I asked my wife and she say's I look like an average normal size man. The problem is I don't know how that relates to me. When out in a crow
Bob-47 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago
Had vsg surgery last July and am doing great. Last week I was diagnosed with shingles in my right eye and right side of my forehead. HURTS like HELL at times and am on some good meds. Problem I'm having is I feel I am taking too many liberties with the
Bob-47 posted a discussion topic 9 years ago
Went shopping for some new shorts today and for some reason did not try them on. Thought they looked like they would fit but to my surprise were way too big. Two sizes too big to be exact! LOVING what I have been able to achieve with my sleeve.FEELING
Bob-47 posted a discussion topic 9 years ago
Last year in April I had to go get a pre-op test before my surgery in July. On April 16th 2014 my bmi was 55.9 and I weighed 389. On Mon. I had the same test done for my own curiosity and was amazed that my new bmi was 32 and my weight was 223. Feeling
Bob-47 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Looking good to others but not myself - There was a point in this journey when I did not come across a mirror I did not like. Recently I am feeling more conscious about my loose skin. I am down 170 lbs. and my doc won't ...
Bob-47 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
Food Gifts.......REALLY? - After a long year of losing weight and having surgery why would people give me gifts of JUNK FOOD? I know you are suppose to have a treat around the holiday's but if you want to gi...
Bob-47 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
support group - I don't know if it's wrong or not but I call my support group "The Chatty Fatties". Just got back from my monthly meeting and it was another good one.I was not sure awhile back if ...
Bob-47 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
4 month check-up - Went for my four month check-up the other day and am down 83 pounds since July 30th.Since Feb. 4th am down a total of 163lbs. CRAZY!!!!!!!! I am so glad this is working out for me....
Bob-47 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
Stressed and depressed - Not sure what is going on but any feedback would be grateful. This time of year I always get super stressed. Money worries seems to be top of the list. Seems like all my big bills ...
Bob-47 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
Pharrell-happy and flappy - Since losing over 150lbs.since Feb. I am noticing flappy sounds occurring when I exercise. At first this bothered me a lot but now I just think of Pharrells song "Happy" and repla...
Bob-47 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
Hungryin the evening - I am three months post op and am finding I get hungry at night. I get all my fluids in and my protein but am wondering if I should increase my calorie intake. I probably eat around...
Bob-47 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 6 months ago
Happy with my progress - It is 2 1/2 months since my surgery on July 30th. Since the surgery I have lost 60 lbs. Since early Feb. ,I have lost a total of 140 lbs. Words cannot describe how I am feeling the...
Bob-47 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
GOT MY MOJO BACK! - I started this journey back in early Feb. and to date have lost a total of 125lbs. 80 pre-surgery and 45 post . Surgery was on July 30th. There are a million benefits for this weig...
Bob-47 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
SOOOO FREAKIN COLD!!!! - I could never imagine myself being this cold. I was the one who always wore shorts all winter long even in 4 degree weather. Went to my sons football game last night and I thought ...
Bob-47 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
WWE Rocks - The last few years my youngest has asked me to take him to see wrestling when it would come to town. I think I kept putting it off because I was hesitant about the venue seats and ...
Bob-47 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
Back to work and feeling fine. - Tomorrow I will go back to work after 6 weeks off from surgery. I have lost 40lbs. since my surgery on July 30th and a total of 120 lbs. since early Feb. I feel GREAT and am eager ...
Bob-47 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
1 month post op - Today I am 1 month post op and I am down 35 lbs. To date since mid Feb. I have lost a total of 114 lbs. I feel GREAT and am soooo glad this is working out for me.
Bob-47 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
Surviving Knoebels Amusement Park - It has been three weeks since my surgery and my in-laws came to visit us. One of their favorite parks is near us and they wanted to go. I took some turkey and yogurt with me and ma...
Bob-47 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
Buyer's Remorse? - It has been almost 3 weeks since my surgery and am feeling a little blue. I do not regret the surgery and am doing well so far. I am not sure what is causing this. I am never hungr...
Bob-47 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
One week out weight loss. - My sleeve is one week old today. When I left the hospital they told me I should not weigh myself because I would have gained weight. Yesterday I was noticing my arms and legs looke...
Bob-47 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
Five days post-op - Had surgery on Wed. Feeling better and better as day's pass. Getting easier to get my fluid intake. Still sore, but on my way to recovery.
Bob-47 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Surgery tomorrow - The day has finally come. Tomorrow my surgery is set for 7:30 am. Looking forward to creating the new ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Love the advice from veteran sleevers. Will definitely com...
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