From Bedridden at 490lbs to 5k runs at 295lbs.
riverbuff2
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Hi everybody. Just wanted to share my story. Yeah, it's kind of a success story but the story just begun! Last New Years Eve 2012, I was rushed to the hospital couldn't walk or even crawl. It turned out that I have 5 herniated discs and bones spurs pinching and poking my nerves. I was in the hospital for a total of 5 weeks. Fought back and forth between the surgeons who wanted to do surgery and my family doctor who refused. I asked my doctor what do I need to do because I was in so much pain. And her simple answer was "LOSE WEIGHT!" I was 490lbs size 68 inch waist. Just then it FINALLy sank in. I need to do something and do something now! When I got out of the hospital in febuary Myfitnesspal was the first tool I used ( and continue to use) I heard so many good things about it. From febuary to september I lost 95lbs. That was great but I still needed help and had the gastric bypass surgery. Since then I lost another 100lbs. I'm at 295lbs, 44 inch waist right now with another 70lbs to go. I have been to the gym almost everyday and come spring I will run my first 5k. I figure why not. If I can do it at the gym I can do it in a race. My energy is through the roof! Along with Myfitnesspal I also bought a Bodymedia Fit Link Armband and they work together to let me know exactly what I am consuming and what I'm burning and to let me know if I'm reaching my goals. I can't for this summer. I have so much planned. Do couple 5k's hike the Grand Tetons and Jackson Hole Wyoming and go Skydiving. Staying active is the key. I got a new lease on life and loving every minute of it.
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Nice story. And how are those herniated discs now?0
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Amazing! Congrats
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Your story is very inspirational!
Congratulations, and best wishes for your continued success!0 -
Congrats..sometimes that's all it takes is the doctor or a hospital visit..0
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Thanks everybody. Since I wrote that I have even lost more weight. I have hit my goal of 225lbs making that a total of 265 lbs lost. I am so active now and my herniated discs don't bother me now. ( well not all the time...lol) But I am truely Living Life and Loving it!!! God Bless and stay strong.....Stay active!0
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Great story, congrats!!0
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That is fantastic - well done!0
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Amazing story! A big pat on the back for what you have accomplished!0
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That is fantastic. I love hearing stories like this that use both the tools of surgery and sheer will to achieve what you may have thought a couple years ago was never possible. MFP has helped a lot of people and who every created it should be really proud.0
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Thanks everybody. Since I wrote that I have even lost more weight. I have hit my goal of 225lbs making that a total of 265 lbs lost. I am so active now and my herniated discs don't bother me now. ( well not all the time...lol) But I am truely Living Life and Loving it!!! God Bless and stay strong.....Stay active!
FANTASTIC and inspirational! Congrats to you for sticking with it and making it to the goals you set!!! Wish you nothing but happiness in your new life!!!0 -
You are awesome! It is stories like yours that really keep me motivated!0
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Awesome post, my friend!0
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What an amazing transformation!! Thank you for sharing and for the inspiration!!!0
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Fantastic! Enjoy your new lease on life!0
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WOW you look great! Good to hear you're you're feeling better as well. :drinker:0
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You are nearly my twin! I was 485 and aiming for 230. Congrats on hitting your goal weight!0
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Good work! You didn't give up, and it paid off! Very proud of you.
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wow! you are amazing! Thanks for sharing....
You make me realize that if you can do that, I have no excuse not to get my activity level up.... thanks for the inspiration!0 -
fantastic!!! You're an inspiration.0
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So inspirational, thanks for sharing your story.0
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Awesome story and job well done. Thank you so much for sharing with us. :-) Your hard work has paid off. I am so happy you have found a new life. I applaud all your goals and can't wait to hear about your 5k. Sending friend request at this time. My goal is to complete a 5k in the future as well.
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Absolutely amazing! Congratulations.0
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Holy heck...absolutely AMAZING!! Not only should you be proud, but you should do all you can to get your story out there more so more folks who think there is no turning back and no hope can realize that it can be done with the right determination. I can only imagine how difficult it has been, but you have just inspired the heck out of me!!0
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Congratulations!!0
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How did I miss this back in January??? Congratulations on an amazing job! You look fantastic - so happy and healthy in that profile picture.0
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this so so great! thanks for sharing!0
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Awesome job!!0
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Congratulations!0
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wow. that is terrific. Truly inspirational. great job! and good luck! 0
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wow amazing job and congratulation0
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