Nathan R.

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I'm Below 250lbs!!! - For the first time in over 20 years, I'm below the 250 lb mark.  I was at 251 on June 30th, and when I weighed this morning I had lost another 6 lbs putting me at 245!!! Just wa...

100+ lbs lost since surgery (with pics) - I've lost 101 lbs since surgery last November 15th.  Here's my latest before/after photo: My blood sugar has returned to normal, and I hope to be off the last diabetes med...

6 Month Lab Results - Got my results today.  Appreciate any feedback.  Here's what they show: Glucose 85.0 mg/dL ...

Before & After (4 Months) - Just thought I would share my 4 month Before & After photo.  Doing these before & after pics really helps me see just how much of a difference there is now.  I'm loving it!!!

Increasing Calories when Exercising? - As part of my journey to being healthy and thin, I recently joined a gym.  I just had my first session with a personal trainer, and she advised that I need to increase my calorie i...

I'm Under 300!!!! - When I weighed this week, I was down to 299.8 pounds.  For the first time in at least 20 years, I weigh less than 300 pounds.  What a fantastic feeling!  I'm well on my way to skin...

Hypoglycemia?!?! - I was cleaning my room this morning, and sorting through some shirts that no longer fit me (big smile), when I started feeling shaky and clammy.  I pricked my finger, and the meter...

3 Month Lab Results - I had my followup with the surgeon yesterday, and he says my labs all look great; but, thought I would post here and see if you all concur: Prealbumin....................22 Alb...

I'm a loser again! - After hitting a 2 week stall, I lost 5.4 lbs this past week!!!  I am so overjoyed to be losing again. Just had to tell someone.

Still Stalled at 3 1/2 Weeks Post-Op - I had surgery on Nov 15th, and lost 25 pounds the first 2 weeks.  I haven't lost anything since then; in fact, this morning the scale said I gained 2 pounds this week.  I'm eating ...

Benefits of Surgery - great graphic - I found this graphic on the ASMBS website (http://asmbs.org/benefits-of-bariatric-surgery/).  After looking at this graphic it makes you wonder why anyone would question why we wou...

My First Plateau - I haven't lost a single pound in the past week.  Today is 3 weeks post-op!  I lost 25lbs the first 2 weeks, now nothing for the past week?!?!?! Anyone else hit a plateau this ea...

Unflavored Protein Powder? - I haven't been able to find Unflavored Protein anywhere; so, what brand do you use and where do you buy it?  Thanks, Nathan

2 Weeks Post-Op - Today marks 2 weeks since my surgery, and I'm down 25 lbs (not including preop).  I have my followup with the surgeon tomorrow afternoon, and I'm hoping/praying that he lets me mov...

One Week Post-Op Report - Today marks 1 week since my surgery, and I'm pleased to report that I've lost 17 pounds in my first week!  SEVENTEEN!!!!  When I weighed Saturday morning, I had lost 5 lbs in 4 day...

Home from Surgery - Had my surgery on Tuesday afternoon.  All went well, but I was dehydrated after surgery so they gave me extra IV fluids.  They discharged me early yesterday afternoon, and I came h...

Got my surgery date - Pending insurance authorization, my surgery date is November 15th.  Can't believe it's so soon!!!  I also notified my boss that I'll be off work awhile, and I contacted the disabil...

Another Step Closer - Got my UGI and stress test done, now I just need to complete one more visit with the nutritionist then we can submit the authorization request to my insurance.  So far I'm on track...

The Journey Begins - Had my first appointment with the surgeon yesterday.  Have to get a couple of tests done and complete requirements for the insurance; but, he says we should be able to do the surge...