Hi all. i have a messed up back and failed surgery. still have L3 herniated but dr wont do anything for it. i also have arthritis. i think in all my joints.degenerated disk disease DDD and stenosis in my back. i was on here before but finally came back. i did lose 30 lbs but gained that back and more....this is the heaviest i have been in my life and it is not easy for me now due to lack of mobility. i did ok after my back surgery for a lil bit . then it stated bothering me so i went on steroid injections.. they worked but not for long then finally didnt even do anything. currently i am taking 2 1 hour classes at the ymca in the warm water pool... i wish i could live in a pool... i have been increasing time at the y in the pool on open swim times and doing more exercises swimming laps,crunches,reverse crunches, squats, heavier exercises cause the class ones are really for older people and joint mobility . i am the baby of the class. but nice group of people. i had been thinking since last year about gastric bypass.. and finally decided to jump in and find out more about it in june. i have been trying to lose but i just keep gaining even watching what i am eating... i guess my bodyfat likes me and dont want to leave. i used to be 5'5" but now this year i am 5'3" when i got weighed in for bariatric apt i was 250 pounds. smh..... and i try and try so im just back here tracking calories cause they want mt to try and lose some before surgery... possible jan/feb/ if all goes well.... well sorry if this went on forever ... just wanted to introduce my self a lil bit.

Im 21, was diagnosed 1.5 years ago with dysautonomia, POTS, and small fiber neuropathy - all idiopathic. This means I have severe pain 24/7 as well as extreme fatigue, and a laundry list of about 30 other symptoms, so the most basic tasks are daunting, but I push myself just enough to keep from regressing. I'm intolerant to most exercises other than light walking, yoga, and very light weight lifting, about 30 minutes maximum on an average day. But since weight loss happens in the kitchen, I know that a diet fit for me will help me reach my goal weight. Based on doctor and professional recommendations as well as extensive personal research, I am on a low carb high fat diet and I am thriving on it. My focus is: do better than you did yesterday, do what you can even if it's not much.
Stats-
5'8
cw: 128
gw: 115-120
goal: to be fit, healthy, and beach ready by april-ish

well thought i would give everyone in here an update if anyone is still here......and havent left the site.... i got approved for my surgery finally!!!! i have already lost 20 pounds.... i increased my swimming at the ymca... they put me on fentanyl patch and damn that made a huge difference,but it seemed to only work for 2 days for me... supposed to be change every 72 hours... sometimes on pool days it wouldnt stay on even using tegraderm (2) over new patch so they put me on change 48 hours... i think the chlorine and sweat.and lotions and potions all that pool water goes through just isnt gonna let it stay on.... so i have been doing lots while i can with the patch working.... also bought a back brace. make me stand up tall... and i can walk great with it!!!!! so i have been doing some laps at the ymca. also riding the stationary bike..... i hope youre all doing well... oh getting surgery on April 9th..... not far at all one week YIKES!!! but it will help my back and everywhere else.. it wont fix my back and problems but it will help me move a hell of alot better.... xoxox to you all.


lori