Just Plain Inspiration
Ok, I should be going to bed. Just had a hell of a fight with making my first iMovie for my grad class. But, you know what? I finished it. Yay!
Anyway, I posted the same side-by-side photos you guys saw onto Facebook page. People have known I was going through this journey and saw my 5K photos, see me checking into the gym and some weight loss updates. However, it's not as "in your face" because I hate evoking too many "how are you doing it?" questions.
Oh and I took my actual weight off the photos. They don't need that much info on the Facebook lol
However, over the last 3 days I have received 139 Likes and about 50 comments. Not to mention texts and direct messages.
People are calling me an inspiration. Two friends have started working on their own running goals. Other friends have said "I know we don't talk a lot but your posts are keeping me motivated."
I mean WOW. Me? An inspiration ?
My point here is tell your story. Spread the word. To the extent you're comfortable. I'd say about 10% of those people know that I've undergone surgery. My husband even admits not knowing how much hard work was involved in weight loss surgery.
:)
Anyway, I posted the same side-by-side photos you guys saw onto Facebook page. People have known I was going through this journey and saw my 5K photos, see me checking into the gym and some weight loss updates. However, it's not as "in your face" because I hate evoking too many "how are you doing it?" questions.
Oh and I took my actual weight off the photos. They don't need that much info on the Facebook lol
However, over the last 3 days I have received 139 Likes and about 50 comments. Not to mention texts and direct messages.
People are calling me an inspiration. Two friends have started working on their own running goals. Other friends have said "I know we don't talk a lot but your posts are keeping me motivated."
I mean WOW. Me? An inspiration ?
My point here is tell your story. Spread the word. To the extent you're comfortable. I'd say about 10% of those people know that I've undergone surgery. My husband even admits not knowing how much hard work was involved in weight loss surgery.
:)
Girl, you ARE an inspiration! You have done amazingly well, and continue to do so... you're gonna be at goal in no time at the rate you're going! :)
And I agree 100%. I have no secrets about my weight loss. While it's true that we all have to stick to what we're comfortable with, I knew that I wouldn't be able to keep what I was doing a secret for long anyways, because I've always been kinda an open book... so I've been honest with anyone who has asked, and now I know no less than three friends who are considering being sleeved because they have seen my husband and I go through this. They may or may not go through it, but to think that I may have shown them that losing weight when you have that far to go is possible is kinda a cool feeling :)
Well done!
And I agree 100%. I have no secrets about my weight loss. While it's true that we all have to stick to what we're comfortable with, I knew that I wouldn't be able to keep what I was doing a secret for long anyways, because I've always been kinda an open book... so I've been honest with anyone who has asked, and now I know no less than three friends who are considering being sleeved because they have seen my husband and I go through this. They may or may not go through it, but to think that I may have shown them that losing weight when you have that far to go is possible is kinda a cool feeling :)
Well done!
Highest weight: 277 Starting Weight: 250 Surgery Weight: 241 Current Weight: 130
Goal Reached in 10.5 months :)
Thank you so much! You too! Your first 5K is what got me going.
I feel like I did this to my body but I'm showing people you can control it. Some just need a little more help.
I've love the Today show to focus on some bariatric recipes or transformations. Maybe Katie Couric would since she is a new talk show
I feel like I did this to my body but I'm showing people you can control it. Some just need a little more help.
I've love the Today show to focus on some bariatric recipes or transformations. Maybe Katie Couric would since she is a new talk show
Airpun79
on 10/10/12 7:12 pm, edited 10/10/12 7:13 pm - Jacksonville, FL
on 10/10/12 7:12 pm, edited 10/10/12 7:13 pm - Jacksonville, FL
Well, you're an inspiration to me and you're one of the main reasons I decided to go ahead with Dr. B. for the VSG. It's funny because the day I met you on here was the same day I asked Dr. B. if I could speak to any of his VSG patients. LOL!
To be honest I didn't realize how much work went into the WLS either until I did it/am doing it. I have no regrets though and I can already see the results. I'm about 1/2 to goal (80lbs) in just a little less than 3 months. I can actually already walk around w/o being tired, play basketball, and also do CrossFit 3x a week. It's hard work but I love every second of it!
Thanks! -Larry
To be honest I didn't realize how much work went into the WLS either until I did it/am doing it. I have no regrets though and I can already see the results. I'm about 1/2 to goal (80lbs) in just a little less than 3 months. I can actually already walk around w/o being tired, play basketball, and also do CrossFit 3x a week. It's hard work but I love every second of it!
Thanks! -Larry
HW: 360 SW: 351 CW: 212 GOAL: 200
Monthly Weight Loss Progression:
M1:-46 M2:-24 M3:-14 M4:-17 M5:-9 M6:-13 M7:-7 M8:-5 M9:-1 M10:-3 M11:-8 M12: -10
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