Chevtow progress report
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chevtow
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I hit 150#'s gone 
Only 17 more till I hit my major goal of reaching 300lbs. I was 469 when I started the pre-op liquid diet and 317 now. I'm about 5.5 months out.
Been lifting weights again and using bike/treadmill/elliptical 3-5x a week.
Started a size 4XL+ and am now in mostly 2XL. Waist was 56 now at 44 (Levi's jeans yippee).
My eating has been very good in my mind. I do add one piece of toast to my burger as a substitute bun and have occasionally had a few chips or PB eggs but overall very happy with how far I've come with food. I realize when I'm full and don't go past that point, even if it means spitting out the bite in my mouth when I suddenly feel full. I no longer feel bad about not finishing everything on my plate and have even started eating leftovers sometimes. My Diet Dew obsession is mostly gone - haven't had one in 3-4 days and don't miss it. Before the past week I'd have one a day and in the old days I'd drink 6+ a day.
Still doing good taking my vites. Only level concerning was the weird high Ferritin/Low iron number. Doc said to add more iron pills daily and we will re-check in a month to see if any effect, if not then we'll try injections.
Overall I'm very happy with my progress and very glad I took the plunge to have the DS. Any newbies scared it won't work, never fear
Only 17 more till I hit my major goal of reaching 300lbs. I was 469 when I started the pre-op liquid diet and 317 now. I'm about 5.5 months out.Been lifting weights again and using bike/treadmill/elliptical 3-5x a week.
Started a size 4XL+ and am now in mostly 2XL. Waist was 56 now at 44 (Levi's jeans yippee).
My eating has been very good in my mind. I do add one piece of toast to my burger as a substitute bun and have occasionally had a few chips or PB eggs but overall very happy with how far I've come with food. I realize when I'm full and don't go past that point, even if it means spitting out the bite in my mouth when I suddenly feel full. I no longer feel bad about not finishing everything on my plate and have even started eating leftovers sometimes. My Diet Dew obsession is mostly gone - haven't had one in 3-4 days and don't miss it. Before the past week I'd have one a day and in the old days I'd drink 6+ a day.
Still doing good taking my vites. Only level concerning was the weird high Ferritin/Low iron number. Doc said to add more iron pills daily and we will re-check in a month to see if any effect, if not then we'll try injections.
Overall I'm very happy with my progress and very glad I took the plunge to have the DS. Any newbies scared it won't work, never fear
Munchkin
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Very happy for you! Just keep on doing what you are doing.
Do you cook at home? If you do, try using a cast iron skillet for a tiny bit more iron. I suggest you get a used one at a garage sale or something like that!
Do you cook at home? If you do, try using a cast iron skillet for a tiny bit more iron. I suggest you get a used one at a garage sale or something like that!
newanatomy
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I am so glad you are keeping up with your progress report! I love reading about how well you are doing. It's a pretty fun ride, isn't it?
star0210
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You are killing it!
wonderful! glad you are off the Dew, that stuff is bad for you 
hilary1617
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Fantastic progress - so happy to read about your success! Healthiness is here!
Healthiness is here!
Spiky Bugger
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I hit 150#'s gone
Been lifting weights again and using bike/treadmill/elliptical 3-5x a week.
Started a size 4XL+ and am now in mostly 2XL. Waist was 56 now at 44 (Levi's jeans yippee).
My eating has been very good in my mind. I do add one piece of toast to my burger as a substitute bun and have occasionally had a few chips or PB eggs but overall very happy with how far I've come with food. I realize when I'm full and don't go past that point, even if it means spitting out the bite in my mouth when I suddenly feel full. I no longer feel bad about not finishing everything on my plate and have even started eating leftovers sometimes. My Diet Dew obsession is mostly gone - haven't had one in 3-4 days and don't miss it. Before the past week I'd have one a day and in the old days I'd drink 6+ a day.
Still doing good taking my vites. Only level concerning was the weird high Ferritin/Low iron number. Doc said to add more iron pills daily and we will re-check in a month to see if any effect, if not then we'll try injections.
Overall I'm very happy with my progress and very glad I took the plunge to have the DS. Any newbies scared it won't work, never fear
There is a difference between iron injections and iron infusions. I'm vague on those differences at this point...I think the infusions are fare more effective and tend not to scar/stain the body. Other than that I don't remember. (But Diana has recently informed me that I'm taking drugs that seem to cause dementia...so I guess I don't have to remember.)
But make sure you have looked into both options.
Sue
chevtow
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Thanks Spiky. I actually misspoke (typed), I meant infusions. I always mix those two up LOL
chevtow
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I surpassed my major goal of 300lbs, I'm now down to 298 (I had a big smile when I saw that "2")
171 lbs lost and I'm no longer morbidly obese. Yippee. My next goal is 250 because I can't remember ever being at that weight.
I have now been tossing around the idea of trying "Couch to 5K", though I'm still being a bit cowardly LOL.
Seems like every time I go in the closet I take 5-10 more shirts and pants out because they are too baggy - such a crazy feeling.
Everyday it seems a few co-workers mention how great I'm doing, one guy now calls me Skinny Minnie, and another said they'll have to start calling me Russ Ti-less (my name is Russ Tilot) LOL thought that was creative. Even my sons' rugby teammates have noticed. Great feeling !!
Haven't had a Diet Dew in weeks now and haven't missed them, hopefully that continues.
Overall everything has been going freakishly well, which tends to make me nervous
171 lbs lost and I'm no longer morbidly obese. Yippee. My next goal is 250 because I can't remember ever being at that weight.
I have now been tossing around the idea of trying "Couch to 5K", though I'm still being a bit cowardly LOL.
Seems like every time I go in the closet I take 5-10 more shirts and pants out because they are too baggy - such a crazy feeling.
Everyday it seems a few co-workers mention how great I'm doing, one guy now calls me Skinny Minnie, and another said they'll have to start calling me Russ Ti-less (my name is Russ Tilot) LOL thought that was creative. Even my sons' rugby teammates have noticed. Great feeling !!
Haven't had a Diet Dew in weeks now and haven't missed them, hopefully that continues.
Overall everything has been going freakishly well, which tends to make me nervous
newanatomy
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I am so happy for you!
Fantastic!!!
