One year ago......(w/pics)
Hello all!
It has been awhile since I have posted here and I apologize for that. I have had a pretty rocky year and at times it has been unbearable but the one positive that I have right now is that I did not deviate from my weight loss goals or becoming a healthier me!! A little about myself: I am 32 years old and a military vet, I was injured in combat 8 years ago and started to put on weight......a lot of weight. I am 5'9 and in October of 2011 I had reached my heaviest point 275 lbs. In the years since my injury I had developed high blood pressure, hypertension,and sleep apnea. I've also had three knee surgeries, spinal surgery and multiple pain injections for knees, ankles and back. (military injuries) But today I am happy to say that I have no more high blood pressure, sleep apnea or hypertension. I still have the pain in my back and knees but now I am not carrying another person on me. I have lost 80% body fat and gained 20 lbs of muscle. I started at 275 (Heaviest) 263 (Pre-op) 250 (Post-op) and down to 160lbs. I currently weight 165 - 170 due to new muscle building. I feel great and I am glad that I made this decision...... Now for the pic sharing..
May 2013
June 2014
HW:263,SW:250,M1-28.4,M2-16.1,M3-10.5
You'll never know how strong you are, until being strong is the only choice you have.
Buff!!! You did a fantastic job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your abs are remarkable given the weight loss- you would never be able to tell at all that you lost so much! Thank you for your service to our country, and I am so sorry that you have such profound lingering injuries as a result of your service. Great choice to lose that weight and strengthen up!
Surgeon: Chengelis Surgery on 12/19/2011 A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!
1Mo: -21 2Mo: -16 3Mo: -12 4MO - 13 5MO: -11 6MO: -10 7MO: -10.3 8MO: -6 Goal in 8 months 4 days!! 6' 2'' EWL 103% Starting size 28 or 4x (tight) now size 12 or large, shoe size 12 w to 10.5 150+ pounds lost
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Wow.... Awesome job!
Myfitnesspal: MsDesire - Revision from Realize Band Patient
Height: 5'10" HW: 305 SW: 298 Surg Goal: 195 Endo Goal: 165
