Dcadaval posted a comment 7 years, 5 months ago
Awesome! Thanks for sharing, this is truly inspirational.

Dcadaval posted a comment 7 years, 5 months ago
You still look great and I'm sure you feel wonderful.

Dcadaval wrote Non-Scale Victories 7 years, 5 months ago

Seeing the numbers on the scale drop is a great thing, but there are other non-scale victories that are amazing!

  • I rode 5 roller coasters with my daughter a week ago during her birthda...

Dcadaval posted a comment 7 years, 6 months ago
I saw your story and I've watched your progress over the year, I'm...

Dcadaval posted a comment 7 years, 6 months ago
Use distilled water in your CPAP, I'm actually worried about what...

Dcadaval posted a comment 7 years, 6 months ago
Woohoo! Looking forward to seeing how you do, all the best.

Dcadaval posted a comment 7 years, 7 months ago
I'm two months post op and protein has been essential to my...

Dcadaval posted a comment 7 years, 7 months ago
Thanks, Folks!

Dcadaval wrote First Goal Achieved! 7 years, 7 months ago

Just hit my first goal, down to 350 lbs.  Time to set my new goal of 300 lbs.  Had my sleeve done on June 20, 2016 at 413 lbs, what a journey this has been so far.  


Dcadaval posted a comment 7 years, 8 months ago
I just went on my first cruise post op and as a long time cruiser I...

Dcadaval wrote First Cruise Post-Op 7 years, 8 months ago

Just got back today from my first cruise post-op.  I remember gaining between 8 and 13 pounds during my prior cruises, I LOST 2 LBS this time and ate whatever I wanted, the thing is I didn't want m...


Dcadaval posted a comment 7 years, 8 months ago
Dream, my friend, dream. You're working on making this a reality...

Dcadaval posted a comment 7 years, 8 months ago
This is great! I'm so proud of you. I've done the exact same thing...

Dcadaval posted a comment 7 years, 8 months ago
My doctor had me stop the Metformin while I was still in the hospital,...

Dcadaval wrote Month 1 In The Bag! 7 years, 8 months ago

Month 1 is in the bag and I feel great.  I'm pleased with my progress so far and I'm happy to be able to chew before swallowing. I went to my first support group meeting and found it informative an...


Dcadaval posted a comment 7 years, 8 months ago
Lizzie - I had my sleeve done three weeks ago today, I wish I had...

Dcadaval posted a comment 7 years, 8 months ago
This is similar to my experience. I was up and walking as soon as I...

Dcadaval wrote Eighteen days later... 7 years, 8 months ago

Sleeve was done 18 days ago and I'm down 40.8 lbs.  I feel good and I'm exercising (walking).  My Fitbit is a great ally because it keeps track of how much I’m moving, I’m glad I started using it a...


Dcadaval wrote The Journey Begins 7 years, 9 months ago

I had surgery six days ago and was very frightened about the whole process, it was the best decision I ever made. I've lost 30 pounds over the past six days which far exceeds my expectations. I was...

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