From 650 to 345. A road to struggle.

underfaker666
underfaker666 Posts: 5 Member
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Hello my name is Joe I had the sleeve 4 years ago my highest weight was 650 but drop to 547 on my first appointment. I then drop down 80 more pounds for the surgery but one day before surgery I blew my gallbladder and had emergency gallbladder surgery then I had to postpone my weight-loss surgery one more month. After awhile I drop to 345 and things turn for the worst. I Lost my home and me , mom and my rescue bichon dog were homeless . Depression kicked in and I lost focus eat only a little bit but due to money issues I stuck with Dollar menus and my weight started to creep back. I ballooned to 417 and went back to my surgeon for help. Anyway here I am ready for surgery number two in which they will do the complete bypass. I'm seeing a lovely nutritionist and last she weighed me I was 409 and she recommend this app which I use religiously . I stick to eating no more then 1,500 calories a day so judging by what it says I should be 377 now. I would attach a before and after photo but using the app is not allowing me.
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  • underfaker666
    underfaker666 Posts: 5 Member
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    underfaker666 Posts: 5 Member
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  • r2coder
    r2coder Posts: 4 Member
    You are inspirational! Thank you for sharing your story.
  • dorisj717
    dorisj717 Posts: 381 Member
    Keep up the good work!!
  • elucy_21
    elucy_21 Posts: 9 Member
    Congratulations, you look great!!!
  • AngelinaB_
    AngelinaB_ Posts: 563 Member
    Keep it up! You are on the right track! Best wishes
  • OpinionatedCyborg
    OpinionatedCyborg Posts: 70 Member
    Keep at it home.
  • verptwerp
    verptwerp Posts: 3,659 Member
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    Best of luck to you ...... amazing story ..... hard work pays off !
  • besaro
    besaro Posts: 1,858 Member
    omg, i can't get over the image of you and your doggie. such adorable dichotomy. keep up the great work!
  • maab12
    maab12 Posts: 65 Member
    Thank you for sharing your story
  • 1stplace4health
    1stplace4health Posts: 523 Member
    To answer your question: The reason only focusing on the 1500 calories isn't working is because it has more to do with the types of nutrition you're giving your body and less on calories. Try swapping some of your processed meals for fresh food. Great job on you're progress!!! Best wishes.
  • Nanogg55
    Nanogg55 Posts: 275 Member
    Awesome job! Love the dog. Hope you and your family found a home.
  • tidyme
    tidyme Posts: 6 Member
    Great job! I lost 40# last year and a half ago was around 245# then to205#, but let
    Life events get me down. Long story. But now, finally got back to gym and never plan to stop being healthy again. It has helped my mood so much. Your success is a inspiration.
  • flowerhouse
    flowerhouse Posts: 140 Member
    Well done you and good luck with your journey
  • wildfire1204
    wildfire1204 Posts: 237 Member
    Fantastic. Congrats!!
  • samjoy
    samjoy Posts: 119 Member
    Good luck with your second surgery!
  • tottie_07
    tottie_07 Posts: 105 Member
    You certainly have dealt with some difficult challenges!! But I am glad that ultimately you did not give up. Best of luck on your second surgery and hang in there. You got this!!!
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    You've persevered through a lot! You have plenty of reason to hold your head up high! Congrats!
  • tosi1312
    tosi1312 Posts: 78 Member
    Lookin' a bit too fab imo.
  • socialtime57
    socialtime57 Posts: 10 Member
    Good job! Keep it up!
  • ashleywright_0
    ashleywright_0 Posts: 42 Member
    You look amazing! Keep up the good work! Congratulations on all of the weight you've already lost, that's such a huge accomplishment and something to be proud of.

    Hopefully this app helps you reach your goal and keeps you motivated through any rough patches. I know it always helps me when I feel like giving up.

    I also hope you and your family have found a home. It seems like you've been through a lot and I hope things have gotten better. Adorable puppy too!!
  • rebeccaEsmith
    rebeccaEsmith Posts: 1,136 Member
    Congrats keep up the good work
  • zoeysasha37
    zoeysasha37 Posts: 7,088 Member
    Great job! You've overcome a lot !
  • mkakids
    mkakids Posts: 1,913 Member
    You can do it!

    Btw...i have a rescue bichon too. She's amazing!
    My Lucy would totally let me put her in a carrier too, lol. Usually if Im wearing a hoodie, she burrows herself into it, so i tuck the bottom into my pants and carry her around the house tucked into my hoodie, lol!
  • christinedlg50
    christinedlg50 Posts: 138 Member
    I'm so sorry to hear about the tough time you've been going through. I've nearly been there myself and it's so scary and disheartening. I hope things are getting better day by day. Thank you for sharing your story. You've come so far! It's amazing! Bravo! Don't give up! And keep sharing with us - we are all in this together!
  • NicoleMurph34
    NicoleMurph34 Posts: 17 Member
    Looking great! You can do it xo
  • grrupp
    grrupp Posts: 159 Member
    Fantastic job and very inspirational! Thank you for sharing and keep up the good work :)
  • agbmom556
    agbmom556 Posts: 694 Member
    Congratulations on your success. :)
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    You are doing well. Wishing you good luck for future success. :)
  • YinxFed
    YinxFed Posts: 1,094 Member
    Good luck to you Joe!

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