Almost two years and what a journey

Bighank7752
Bighank7752 Posts: 47
edited September 26 in Success Stories
I was over 500 lbs when I finally was strong enough to do what I had to do. This morning I weighed 199lbs that means I have lost well over 300 lbs, I feel 20 years younger. I mo longer have any blood pressure, high cholesterol or the other co-morbidities that go with morbid obesity. I did pay the price of ruining my knees. I had the first one replaced 3 weeks ago and because I have gotten myself in such great shape it has gone very well. I will get the other one replkaced in about 4 months.

I did a gastric bypass to help me learn how to eat. I made massive changes in my lifestyle including daily 1-1.5 hr workouts. My new lifestyle is eat right and exercise.

The evil food demons are still there and sometimes they win small scirmishes. However, I am now willing and prepared to win the war.

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  • Sherri0706
    Sherri0706 Posts: 64
    Awesome job!! Keep it up and good luck with the knees!
  • Vegasboricua702
    Vegasboricua702 Posts: 149
    Congrats!
  • skinnyjeanzbound
    skinnyjeanzbound Posts: 3,932 Member
    Congrats to you on your incredible journey!!
  • SisterC
    SisterC Posts: 121 Member
    Amazing!! You are just amazing! Congrats on living a healthy life....:flowerforyou:
  • JPod279
    JPod279 Posts: 722 Member
    Awesome! Keep it up. Don't worry about the occasional indulging. You have to enjoy life. Just limit them and make sure you make up for it with exercise and being under your goal for the other days.
  • SimplyDeLish
    SimplyDeLish Posts: 539
    Good job! Here's to a healthy rest of your life!
  • amymunn
    amymunn Posts: 115 Member
    congratulations!! :] that is wonderful!
  • CindyN58
    CindyN58 Posts: 39
    What an inspiration you are! Congrats!:smile:
  • lindainak
    lindainak Posts: 101
    You look fantastic! 59 is a great age to get in shape!
  • Elleinnz
    Elleinnz Posts: 1,661 Member
    Wow - wow and wow - Congratulations - what a journey!! You look fantastic - just shows even with dodgy knees you can lose the weight - so many people just use these things as excuses rather than turning it to a positive...
  • fpueblo
    fpueblo Posts: 241 Member
    Amazing you're looking great.
  • fatsnacker
    fatsnacker Posts: 209 Member
    I hope you reap the benefits of having a better body - well done for taking that first step and for what you have achieved so far and will continue to achieve.
  • MsScorpio67
    MsScorpio67 Posts: 91 Member
    That was a great accomplishment. cheer to you!!!!!!
  • Jaselygirl
    Jaselygirl Posts: 74 Member
    You have TOTALLY won the war! Great job! Your hard work REALLY paid off!!
  • A_New_Horizon
    A_New_Horizon Posts: 1,555 Member
    Wow, fantastic work. What an inspiration to us. Thanks for sharing.
  • Mommy2CCCC
    Mommy2CCCC Posts: 70 Member
    Congrats to you!!!
  • Annie5859
    Annie5859 Posts: 280 Member
    Your story is truly an inspiration. You've had many hurdles to jump and with determination you've made it! Enjoy your new healthy life!
  • mrphil86
    mrphil86 Posts: 2,382 Member
    Wow that seriously is an inspiration.

    Where there is a will there is a way.

    Keep up the good work!
  • Ree_Chatelain
    Ree_Chatelain Posts: 229 Member
    Great job!!!
  • wanitalilly
    wanitalilly Posts: 108
    Congrats!! Thanks for sharing!
  • Brroookkkkeeeee
    Brroookkkkeeeee Posts: 19
    great job!
  • Tristis
    Tristis Posts: 288 Member
    I love your story! Very inspirational.
  • bassetthree
    bassetthree Posts: 143 Member
    And what an incredible journey it has been!! People like you are the reason I have joined MFP and why I am current on a successful path. I know you must be so proud. Enjoy your new life, your new healthy and revel in your success!! Way to go!!
  • StuAblett
    StuAblett Posts: 1,141 Member
    Truly amazing!

    I bet that people who have not seen you in two years walk right by not knowing it's you! :bigsmile:
  • VenturaGurl
    VenturaGurl Posts: 413 Member
    Thanks for sharing your story! You are truly inspiring!!! Congrats on your lifestyle changes and healthy weight loss!
  • Bighank7752
    Bighank7752 Posts: 47
    Funny story, about thre weeks ago my wife and I went to Walmart to get a few things for my hospital stay. She went across the store and when she came back she walked right past me. I say she was not paying attention, but she says she did not see me.
  • froglegjack
    froglegjack Posts: 388 Member
    Awesome job! Good luck with your surgery.
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