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13 months and 60 pounds down and hip surgery......

dfquigley
dfquigley Posts: 186
edited January 11 in Success Stories
2 1/2 years ago I weighed 210 lbs.

I decided to start losing weight, lost 30 pounds, then got hit by a car.

Busted my collarbone and my femur

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Got some hardware thrown in via hip surgery

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Blew up to 225 pounds while recovering over the next year after the accident.

I was BORDERLINE obese before, but now I was firmly into the "obese" category.

I had a new mission, lose the weight again, if I could get back to 180 I was going to be happy.
In 7 months I lost 50 pounds. I then just enjoyed the new weight for a while.
A month ago I got back on the weight loss and lost almost 10 more pounds, and I am almost at goal weight!!

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If I can do it after what I went through ANYONE who wants it enough can!!!!
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  • dfquigley
    dfquigley Posts: 186
    Took some tweaking, but made them fit!!

    Now that I know how to for the future........ :p
  • tiffanyheth
    tiffanyheth Posts: 510 Member
    Great work! You've obviously avoided excuses!
  • megalin9
    megalin9 Posts: 771 Member
    I don't know what I'm more impressed by - the weight loss (you look terrific!) or the massive rod in your leg!!!! :noway: Agh! Amazing story and transformation!
  • GypsyNrs4Evr
    GypsyNrs4Evr Posts: 49 Member
    Awesome work!!! Congrats!

    Nice repair work to! :wink:
  • dfquigley
    dfquigley Posts: 186
    I don't know what I'm more impressed by - the weight loss (you look terrific!) or the massive rod in your leg!!!! :noway: Agh! Amazing story and transformation!

    It is a pretty impressive piece of hardware.

    Many people want to be an IRONman. Screw that, I'm part TITANIUM!!! ;)

    ( I am doing an iron distance triathlon this summer. The old Ironman Canada Venue, now run by the Challenge Group )
  • RobinC37
    RobinC37 Posts: 242 Member
    Mmmmmhmmmmmmm......those lats.........ok done drooling.

    EXCELLENT WORK!
  • dfquigley
    dfquigley Posts: 186
    Mmmmmhmmmmmmm......those lats.........ok done drooling.

    EXCELLENT WORK!

    I'm definitely liking the lats.

    Benefits of swimming and pullups etc. :p
  • dfquigley
    dfquigley Posts: 186
    Awesome work!!! Congrats!

    Nice repair work to! :wink:

    Surgeon did a good job! :p
  • WIChelle
    WIChelle Posts: 471 Member
    Wow! You look fantastic!
  • redjess1
    redjess1 Posts: 11 Member
    AMAZING! You look SO good! I love your message and how you pulled thru no matter what. Now your strength from the inside shows on the outside too. :bigsmile:
  • dfquigley
    dfquigley Posts: 186
    AMAZING! You look SO good! I love your message and how you pulled thru no matter what. Now your strength from the inside shows on the outside too. :bigsmile:

    Thanks!!

    It's all about determination! We all have obstacles, just have to overcome them!
  • Beachtreasures
    Beachtreasures Posts: 143 Member
    You are truly an inspiration. Well done, you look amazing!
  • dfquigley
    dfquigley Posts: 186
    You are truly an inspiration. Well done, you look amazing!

    I get my inspiration from others I have met and talked to, so if I can give a bit back, GREAT! :D
  • TrailRunner61
    TrailRunner61 Posts: 2,505 Member
    Oh my gosh, you are amazing!!!! There is nothing else to say
  • alexandradpierson
    alexandradpierson Posts: 1 Member
    Thanks for sharing! I've been finding a lot of strength and motivation from myself but after reading your story there is no excuses. Anyone can do it which is what I tell everyone but now I feel much more confident I can do it :)
  • Charmainedelaney
    Charmainedelaney Posts: 46 Member
    Take it all in, you deserve the compliments - well done!.
  • RobinvdM
    RobinvdM Posts: 634 Member
    Excellent getting back at it after the accident! You look great!
  • allifantastical
    allifantastical Posts: 946 Member
    You look awesome! That is wonderful dedication. Congrats!!
  • Yaxomoxay
    Yaxomoxay Posts: 25 Member
    Good job man... no excuses!
  • sydneyaw
    sydneyaw Posts: 93 Member
    wow, you look great
  • dfquigley
    dfquigley Posts: 186
    no excuses!

    Damn Straight!

    Excuses are for those who would rather keep being average, but comfortable rather than those who want to succeed! :p
  • stina412
    stina412 Posts: 78
    Great job!! Very nice recovery too for having a gamma nail procedure done, I'm gonna have to share this story in the OR! =)
  • dfquigley
    dfquigley Posts: 186
    Great job!! Very nice recovery too for having a gamma nail procedure done, I'm gonna have to share this story in the OR! =)

    Awesome!!

    Surgeon did great! Now I'm able to run again ( up to 25 km atm ) am training for an ironman in August ( have a half iron in june ) and have ridden a 200 mile bike ride in a single day!!!! ( twice! )

    I love medical science!
  • jlmed
    jlmed Posts: 226 Member
    What a difference! You look amazing!!!
  • MountainMamaMarissa
    MountainMamaMarissa Posts: 202 Member
    Love this post - very inspiring!! You look awesome and it sounds like you've had to overcome so, so much to get there! Congratulations! Good luck in your upcoming Ironman!
  • wisebuys
    wisebuys Posts: 51 Member
    Thanks for the inspiration. I also had hip surgery, both hips replaced. Need to loose the weight now.
  • craignev
    craignev Posts: 1,247 Member
    Nice work and determination....congrats!
  • Mads1997
    Mads1997 Posts: 1,494 Member
    Ouch! great job though.
  • LouMonoLou
    LouMonoLou Posts: 192
    Great Job! You must feel very proud of yourself!! Keep working for your goals (im sure you will :P ) :D
  • clairegogogo
    clairegogogo Posts: 215
    truly amazing job, you look great!!!!!
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