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Vikkator · 11-26-2008, 08:35 AM

Mike, you should be proud of yourself (sounds like you are, but that's ok). You've done and awesome job and are an inspiration to all of us. I can't believe how much weight you've lost and to be honest, you don't look like you ever were a large person.

I am going to take your advice about all the fluids. I'm struggling with that and with getting enough food in at all, so my weight loss isn't astounding (around 18 pounds since surgery--it goes up and down). I know it's because of the lack of fluids. Can't wait until I get the ok to go back to Curves. I'm sure that'll speed things up.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family and I'm looking forward to our next WNY Losers get together.

Persephone · 11-29-2008, 08:43 AM

Happy Thanksgiving my friend!

**pours you a glass of wine and "raise(s) a glass and make a toast in your honor"**

Srsly you look amazing.

splendifor · 11-29-2008, 01:40 PM

good to hear from you Mike and good to hear how well you're doing!!

Me thinks I might have to try some of your tricks to get more fluid in

nittinnana · 11-29-2008, 06:33 PM

Mike--you are truly an inspiration! I look forward to your posts and insights--I am glad to see you are posting a little more!

fisher1000 · 02-07-2009, 07:06 AM

I've been a little MIA lately, but I guess it's just the evolution of life in this new body.

I thought I'd stop in for a quick update, as it's been ages, though not a whole lot is going on. I've been sort of stuck in the same place for a couple of months, gaining and losing the same 2 or 3 pounds, and staying generally around the 205 mark. I really want to get under 200 pounds, but I really like crackers, cheese, and peanut butter too. My pouch still keeps me in control, and while I don't think it has stretched significantly, I can eat an entire bagel or an entire sandwich and just be on the edge of full. Things like chicken and steak are still difficult, as they seem to fill me up very quickly. For the most part, I still get in over 80 grams of protein daily, between 80-100 ounces of fluid, I take that damn horse vitamin every day, and I exercise a couple of times a week.

I'm coming up on a year and a half out--and I can say that I've TOTALLY changed my lifestyle. I don't eat fried foods, I don't eat sugary stuff, and I'm not drink soda at all. I'm not being as zealous as I could be with the exercise and carb addiction, but I'm in a really healthy place right now, and I've not been here in decades!

I've had the first of two minor surgeries to fix varicose veins in my legs. I go back in April for the follow up procedure. I have the consultation with the plastic surgeon at the end of this month for the tummy tuck, which I hoping to have in the next few months.

All in all, this was still the best decision I've ever made.

I apologize for not being here as much lately...I still get to talk to many of you via Twitter and Facebook, so if you haven't befriended me in one of those places, the contact info is below. I hope all of you are doing well and it's nice to be able to pop back in here from time to time and it still feel like home.

God Bless!

-Mike

mistymee · 02-07-2009, 07:44 AM

Nice to read an update, Mike! I miss your words of wisdom here

As for those last few lbs... that tummy tuck is probably the thing that is sitting between you and that goal weight you're looking for.. and that for all intents & purposes, you're really already at goal, perhaps?

Ms. Readytobehealthy · 02-07-2009, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by fisher1000

This is it. Tomorrow's the day that I hope changes everything. I have had a pretty good week working up to tomorrow's surgery, including trying all sorts of protein powders and the Optisource vitamins. I really like the chocolate "Designer Whey" mixed with vanilla yogurt (low fat, low carb), and I love the New Whey protein vials mixed with Crystal Light, though I buy the WalMart and Target brand drink mixes and just call it all Crystal Light. I hope my tastes don't change too drastically, I've been feeling this week that I CAN do this. I'm just nervous about tomorrow.

I look forward to coming back and writing about my experience in a few days. I can't even begin to tell you what a comfort it's been to be able to see all of your experiences and triumphs since I joined the forum. I appreciate all of your contributions, and look forward to seeing you on the Loser side in a few short 77days.

I raise a glass (with protein infused Crystal Light!) to you all for your bravery. I know it will carry me through this new road I begin in the morning.

-Mike

I will say a prayer for you and wish you the best of luck!

Godsblessedme · 02-07-2009, 09:16 AM

aww Mike i miss ya! i'm so glad that your happy though take care

nittinnana · 02-07-2009, 01:12 PM

Hi Mike--miss your posts--I am going to befriend you on facebook so talk to you soon hopefully. I know that Caruana sometimes recommends Shirley Anain for plastics--are you by chance going to her? I used to work for her, her brother and father--Shirley is a great plastic surgeon and a wonderful person.

LizzieShell · 02-07-2009, 01:51 PM

I have looked forward to read your wit & wisdom and I have missed that. Glad to hear that you are doing well. I hope that the future brings you everything you wish for!