Gastric Bypass Failed trying P90x

cantbeatluck
cantbeatluck Posts: 8
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Thanks so much for reading my post! I learned there is no magic bullet for weight loss and fitness. I am ready to take the challenge and am highly motivated. I had to have my gallbladder out last year do to the yo yo weight swings from losing 190 and gaining back 160lbs. I know I can do this if I just wake up and push play. I hope you continue your successes! In 2007 I was 340 lbs and miserable. I had trouble sleeping from gerd. I had mini gastric bypass and dropped 190 lbs fast. I got very sick and was hospitalized 13 times. I eventually started losing my vision due to lack of absorption. I was able to convince my surgeon to reverse my surgery (for free...weird) and gained back all of my weight but 23 lbs. Today was first day I did p90x and I was able to do 40 minutes without stopping. I am ready and hope you are too!

Ken

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  • Gina91507
    Gina91507 Posts: 51 Member
    Hi Ken!

    Congratulations on starting P90x! I commend you on starting your journey again. I changed my life by doing P90x. Do you have a coach? I just sent you a friend request :smile:
  • Stump_Likker
    Stump_Likker Posts: 2,059 Member
    Congratulations! Way to go with the P90X. I'm sure you'll do great.
  • megsi474
    megsi474 Posts: 370 Member
    What a testament to your will and determination that you're still on the horse after the failed surgery. Best of luck to you in your continued success- P90X nonstop is no joke!
  • Nicolee_2014
    Nicolee_2014 Posts: 1,572 Member
    Well done Ken :smile:
  • Michelle2W
    Michelle2W Posts: 163 Member
    You can do it!!!!
  • zoeysasha37
    zoeysasha37 Posts: 7,088 Member
    Hi ken!!! Add me if you want!!! :)
  • shirleygirl910
    shirleygirl910 Posts: 503 Member
    I keep tryig to tell people surgery is not the answer, nor is it easy. I too had complications. I had the lap band, then had it reverted to the sleeve. I went from 314 to 185 in less than a year because my lab band wouldn't let anything including water pass. I threw up all the time! I was very sick because of not getting water or any nutrients.

    Now I am finally under 200 again, but it's a fight every day. I've learned how to eat a lot better, and I exercise. I would love to do P90X, but my knees are shot. I indoor cycle. Love it and sweat my rear off!!. Just keep with the plan. Make little changes that you can carry on for life, and exercise. You'll do great!
  • cantbeatluck
    cantbeatluck Posts: 8
    Thanks everyone you have all brought a smile to my face. I will make you all proud!
  • violettatx
    violettatx Posts: 230 Member
    Wonderfully inspiring story, Ken. Best of luck to you with P90x and your commitment to being healthy. You can do it!
  • Tamm04
    Tamm04 Posts: 182 Member
    Don't forget some great "before" pictures, so you can compare when you get lean and mean!!! Can't wait to hear about your success.:drinker:
  • determinedbutlazy
    determinedbutlazy Posts: 1,941 Member
    Make sure you take TONNES of progress shots! I have taken some every week, just for my own reference. P90X is brilliant, just do your best and forget the rest!

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