Death, Bariatric Surgery, or MyFitnessPal ??
cch200
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I choose MFP !!
On 7/17/2013 I was 397.6 pounds, with high blood pressure, swelling joints, COPD, and facing Bariatric surgery. I was a time bomb of bad health. To prepare for surgery, I was introduced to MyFitnessPal and told to lose at least 27 pounds, before the operation. Being a lifelong dieter, I never thought I could count calories or measure my food. But I vowed to put down everything that went in my mouth on MFP. The pounds started to come off, the first surgery date passed, and then the second, and then I finally cancelled the surgery all together. Today 2/26/2014, I have lost 111 lbs. Dropped 2 of 3 high blood pressure pills, and am in better health than I’ve been in for a long time.
Along with the diet, I started to ride a bicycle due to being unable to walk far with a recent hip replacement. The first day I rode only 3 blocks, then that increased slowly as the weight dropped off. Now I ride 10 to 12 miles a day at blazing speeds and go crazy if the weather or something else makes me miss a day. It helps me lose, keeps me motivated to stay fit and has become an intricate part of MyFitnessPal program. My new body has even allowed me to wear some of those tight fitting bike clothes that a few months ago I would not be caught dead in.
Thank you MyFitnessPal and all my friends and supporters !!!!!
On 7/17/2013 I was 397.6 pounds, with high blood pressure, swelling joints, COPD, and facing Bariatric surgery. I was a time bomb of bad health. To prepare for surgery, I was introduced to MyFitnessPal and told to lose at least 27 pounds, before the operation. Being a lifelong dieter, I never thought I could count calories or measure my food. But I vowed to put down everything that went in my mouth on MFP. The pounds started to come off, the first surgery date passed, and then the second, and then I finally cancelled the surgery all together. Today 2/26/2014, I have lost 111 lbs. Dropped 2 of 3 high blood pressure pills, and am in better health than I’ve been in for a long time.
Along with the diet, I started to ride a bicycle due to being unable to walk far with a recent hip replacement. The first day I rode only 3 blocks, then that increased slowly as the weight dropped off. Now I ride 10 to 12 miles a day at blazing speeds and go crazy if the weather or something else makes me miss a day. It helps me lose, keeps me motivated to stay fit and has become an intricate part of MyFitnessPal program. My new body has even allowed me to wear some of those tight fitting bike clothes that a few months ago I would not be caught dead in.
Thank you MyFitnessPal and all my friends and supporters !!!!!
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Great story! Congratulations on losing such a huge amount of weight, along with those meds. Way to go!0
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This post and YOU are full of awesome!! I'm soooo glad u choose mfp!
You go on with your bike- I think I would really like riding a bike too.
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Nice one! Such a motivational story. Well done!0
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Awesome, Congrats!!0
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Congratulations!!! I am so happy you chose MFP. 0
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Serious success right there.
:drinker: :flowerforyou:
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This is amazing! I saw that your children are your inspiration and I'm sure they are proud of you as well. Good job!!0
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Great job ,I'm so happy for you ! I was going to do surgery also until someone told me about MFP ! Isn't that amazing that something so small like a lucky remark or something brings you to a site that actually changes your life !
You are Awsome !0 -
Wonderful. I am happy that you found MFP :drinker:0
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Absolutely amazing and inspiring.
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EXCELLENT! Jumping up and down for you with happiness. Good for you choosing LIFE and passing on the B.S. (pun intended!)
Congratulations and much continued success to you! :drinker:0 -
Congratulations. What a great achievement. You should be so proud of yourself!0
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Awesome job, keep up the great work.0
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This is tremendously wonderful!0
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Your story is full of awesomeness!! Congratulations on your weight loss and new life style.:drinker:
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Congratulations!! Thats an awesome accomplishment!! I did however choose surgery. March 5, 2012 I had VSG. Vertical sleeve gastrectomy. I have to date lost 121 pounds. I am glad I made the decision for surgery and I have been lucky to have NO complications. : ) I feel better than I have since I cannot remember when!!0
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Well-done! :flowerforyou: :drinker: :bigsmile:
Congratulations on your success and I hope you enjoy all those future great cycle rides.0 -
You are a rock star!0
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I think you are awesome and amazing :-)....... so glad you shared this!0
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I choose MFP !!
On 7/17/2013 I was 397.6 pounds, with high blood pressure, swelling joints, COPD, and facing Bariatric surgery. I was a time bomb of bad health. To prepare for surgery, I was introduced to MyFitnessPal and told to lose at least 27 pounds, before the operation. Being a lifelong dieter, I never thought I could count calories or measure my food. But I vowed to put down everything that went in my mouth on MFP. The pounds started to come off, the first surgery date passed, and then the second, and then I finally cancelled the surgery all together. Today 2/26/2014, I have lost 111 lbs. Dropped 2 of 3 high blood pressure pills, and am in better health than I’ve been in for a long time.
Along with the diet, I started to ride a bicycle due to being unable to walk far with a recent hip replacement. The first day I rode only 3 blocks, then that increased slowly as the weight dropped off. Now I ride 10 to 12 miles a day at blazing speeds and go crazy if the weather or something else makes me miss a day. It helps me lose, keeps me motivated to stay fit and has become an intricate part of MyFitnessPal program. My new body has even allowed me to wear some of those tight fitting bike clothes that a few months ago I would not be caught dead in.
Thank you MyFitnessPal and all my friends and supporters !!!!!
This IS a strong first post; congrats and thanks for sharing.0 -
CCH, wow...just wow! I'm so glad you chose MFP and not surgery. Look at how much power you have within yourself! You are absolutely incredible! Your story is such an inspiration to so many and I thank you for sharing this. I wish you continued success and keep on peddling! You are a true superhero!
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This is an Amazing Story! Amazing and Inspiring! Way to take Charge!0
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Congratulations on an amazing transformation! It took sheer dedication and determination to accomplish what you did! You have inspired me to keep going! Thank you!0
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Hats off to you - great post, fantastic story - thank you for sharing your success!0
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Fantastic. So inspiring.0
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I choose MFP !!
On 7/17/2013 I was 397.6 pounds, with high blood pressure, swelling joints, COPD, and facing Bariatric surgery. I was a time bomb of bad health. To prepare for surgery, I was introduced to MyFitnessPal and told to lose at least 27 pounds, before the operation. Being a lifelong dieter, I never thought I could count calories or measure my food. But I vowed to put down everything that went in my mouth on MFP. The pounds started to come off, the first surgery date passed, and then the second, and then I finally cancelled the surgery all together. Today 2/26/2014, I have lost 111 lbs. Dropped 2 of 3 high blood pressure pills, and am in better health than I’ve been in for a long time.
Along with the diet, I started to ride a bicycle due to being unable to walk far with a recent hip replacement. The first day I rode only 3 blocks, then that increased slowly as the weight dropped off. Now I ride 10 to 12 miles a day at blazing speeds and go crazy if the weather or something else makes me miss a day. It helps me lose, keeps me motivated to stay fit and has become an intricate part of MyFitnessPal program. My new body has even allowed me to wear some of those tight fitting bike clothes that a few months ago I would not be caught dead in.
Thank you MyFitnessPal and all my friends and supporters !!!!!
Wow. I love happy endings. I know you are still in process of living, but you closed the book on surgery, and awesome job at that!0 -
Inspiring 0
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So happy for you! I hope others planning surgery read this.0
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What a wonderful achievement!! Very inspiring story. Thank you for posting 0
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Brilliant job.
I also have COPD and discovered a love for cycling a few years ago.
I look forward to the (great) British weather improving so I can get my bike out more.0
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