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hi my names marty and im new to the site- well i joined about a week ago and just found the ky forum lol- i had my surgery jan 19th.07 and 9 days post op i had lost 40lbs and ive been working on what i eat and starting to exercise- my pre op weight was 565 - i go back to the doc the 28th and i hope to see more lbs lost- my doc said i could start fish. chicken. salads now but im kinda sticking to softer foods still and chewing the crap out of em- my frinds are really good about my suregery by telling me how im looking different and stuff- OH and my back and leg pain have really gotten better and i can WALK now- before i could walk like 4-5 minutes and my back pain would get me to tears and now i walk so much faster and better - me and my wife and brother are going to the carl casper show this weekend - last year i wanted to go but couldnt do the walking- my life has already changed for the better and im gonna keep it going too cause im loving it,, i hope the best for everyone else thats going thru this also

Hi Marty, Welcome to the KY board! You're doing so great! Congrats to you. I completely understand about mobility issues. I was having a hard time walking any distance at all. Even going to the grocery was a struggle for me and many times I'd break it down into several trips during the week because I couldn't make it all the way through the store in one trip. Now I'm down about 87 pounds and can walk and stand as much as I want. It's such a great feeling! Keep up the great work! Chris

Welcome aboard...keep us posted on all of your success. Missy

i will and thanks, means alot for the support

Hello Marty and welcome to the board!! You're doing fantastic and congratulations on your weight loss! It is such a fantastic feeling to be able to do things again that we've not been able to do because of our weight. I too have trouble walking and even more so before my surgery. I am so much better now than before. I use a cane, but now find myself forgetting it or walking away from it when I'm out. My doc says his goal is to take it away from me. I think one day he will and I won't mind in the least! Anyhoot, welcome to the board and keep up the good work! Take care-- Dee

Congratulations and Best of Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thoughts and Prayers Mini-Me

Hi Marty. What a terrifc start you've had! Keep going!!!! And thanks for sharing your success with us. It helps motive me! Karen in Kentucky

Welcome Marty! This a great place for info, If you have any questions just let us know. Take care man!

Hi and Congratulations. You will find everything changes. I too suffered so bad from back pain. To go to Sams would kill me. But that is one pain I am glad is gone. Each day gets better. Sounds like you have a great attitude. It's normal to be afraid to try stuff. Get use to what feels good in that new pouch. Its not fun to make it angry. I am 16months out and just last week I got sick. Its a very humbling experience to say the least. If you have any questions let us know but most of all let us know how you are doing. Jane

Welcome Marty! Sounds like you're doing great! Tammy