I have lost the first 50 lbs

Thanks, I wish I would have done it years ago and I tried multiple times, but my granddaughter has been my main inspiration. I guess I should have also included how I have done this, the first 25 lbs was following the websites plan and just counting the calories. I was introduced to this website from the bariatric center's dietitian. I had bariatric RNY (bypass) surgery on Dec 28th and since then I have lost the rest.

The other benefits I have gained from the surgery is I am no longer diabetic, my blood pressure has corrected itself and I no longer have reflux. I am off all the medications I was on for these issues, a total of 6 different medications.

Super job! I thought my kids would help grandpa fo what his supposed to do for his diabetes. I'm now prediabetic and I WILL NOT do to my kids what I went through.
Keep up the great work Grandpa! How old is your granddaughter ?

My Granddaughter was born in March last year shortly after that first photo, She is 10 months old. Of course I fell in love right away and wanted to make sure I was around to watch her group up and assist her whenever I can.

I am sorry to hear about your lost with your own dad, I also have learned my lesson from my father, fortunately I have not lost him yet, I am hoping he will learn from my example. He is too old for the surgery now, but it is not too late for him to start losing weight here.

I would like to keep up with you as well, you have provided great support to me with just your two comments. If you are interested, please send me a friend request.

Congratulations on your first 50 pounds! Correcting your medical conditions is really inspirational. How long were you hypertensive? I have hypertension and need to lose another 50 lbs., and am wondering if it will go away or not. I've lost 20 so far, 14 on here..

I was on my blood pressure meds for about 3 years. I started with 1 medication as I was having heart palpitations and was borderline high, then about a year and a half later I reached the same level and my diabetic doctor put me on an additional pill as a preventative.

When I got out of the hospital after the surgery I was still on one of the pills but the following week I passed out due to low blood pressure and was readmitted to the hospital for evaluation. After 4 days with no bp meds, they determine I did not have high bp any longer, my average pressure is now running around 114/70. Best I have been in years.

great job!!! but one ? how did you lose 26 lbs in one month?

I had a lot to lose and I did a lot of walking and did not always eat all my exercise calories as MFP had me at 3000+ calories a day just to lose 1 pound a week and that is more than enough food. Now with readjusting due to the weight I lost 2370 but with the Bariatric surgery I am lucky to get in 850 a day. So the weight lost after Dec28th has been due to calorie amounts averaging 700 calories a day.

I don't recommend that level to anyone unless you are under a doctors care like me. I am taking many supplements for vitamins, minerals and calcium to get my daily allowances in. I will be able to take in more amounts as time progresses, The surgery gives you a chance to relearn the proper way to eat.