345lbs, heart attack and a stent later here I am

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  • Dustin_02
    Dustin_02 Posts: 76 Member
    Welcome mfp and congrats your lost so far! You can do it, one day at a time. Feel free to add me
  • weightloss43154
    weightloss43154 Posts: 203 Member
    welcome and congratulations on your weight loss up to now
  • bevskiwolf
    bevskiwolf Posts: 296 Member
    Welcome, welcome, welcome and congratulations on taking control. ♥
  • PinkEarthMama
    PinkEarthMama Posts: 987 Member
    Welcome to MFP!!!

    I " got smart " when I started being unable to tie my shoes, make it up the stairs, etc.

    You CAN do this!
  • dorairwin
    dorairwin Posts: 210
    Welcome to mfp !! awesome ...feel free to add me

    God Bless
  • cloud2011
    cloud2011 Posts: 898 Member
    Congratulations on your weight loss and more power to you, for facing a challenge so valiantly.

    I'm sure a heart attack is no easy thing to recover from, but you sound like you're on your way to great health and fitness.
  • neclar
    neclar Posts: 75 Member
    welcome and congrats on your tlc so far. wish you luck on reaching your goals. your off to a great start.
  • neclar
    neclar Posts: 75 Member
    Great job so far and a great attitude. I'm sure you will be successful!

    NSV = Non-Scale Victory

    LOL Thanks I would have never got that!

    i was confused about that one too. i thought it meant Non-Sliced Veal. :)
  • belgianal
    belgianal Posts: 29
    Hi Dave. I am 52 years old and started this journey weighing 325. I had a scare in October that got me exercising and eating right. I also have 3 daughters and they go to the gym and workout with me most of the time. They rotate going with me, I think they have ganged up on me to get me to become healthy. If you would like to add me as a friend that would be great. You are doing great and this is a great place to keep motivated!

    Allen
  • Mbond74
    Mbond74 Posts: 56 Member
    Hi Dave and everyone else! I am new here as well, but there seems to be a strong sense of community here! Best of luck on your journey!

    Merry
  • itsgood
    itsgood Posts: 85 Member
    On behalf of your family and those who love and care about you, thank you for listening to your wake-up call. A friend of mine had a remarkably similar experience and has done nothing to change. You will NEVER regret taking the steps you are taking! Stay with it!
  • Brandie1029
    Brandie1029 Posts: 183 Member
    Great job! 35 lbs is awesome! Just take it one day at a time and you will get to where you want to be! feel free to add me as a friend! :)
  • WW2ATKINS
    WW2ATKINS Posts: 1
    Dave, my husband did the same on Feb. 14, 2012. Can you tell me how you have your goals set?
  • exzcape
    exzcape Posts: 125 Member
    Great job so far!! Feel free to add me.
  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    Very nice to meet you :) Keep up the great work! You are an inspiration!
  • Dewdrop24
    Dewdrop24 Posts: 32 Member
    Congratulations on your TLC! And way to go for loosing 35lbs already! You are on your way, your family must be proud of you. :)
  • GensGems
    GensGems Posts: 1
    Hi Dave, I am so happy that you have motivation to live, and 3 beautiful girls who love you. What a scary ordeal for your family to endure. Big-time motivation, no doubt! When you are tucking them in bed, give them an extra big hug, and ponder the love and adoration you have for them, and how much you do for them; how much they need you. Promise them that you will be your best self for them, and that they can count on you.

    My husband was only about 35 pounds from his goal when he started having heart attack symptoms that he nor I had heard of. A very short time later he was unconscious. My kids and I were terrified and stunned. He died of a heart attack, in spite of being de-fibbed over 20 times. He had just turned 44. One never knows what that threshold is. Another heart attack could be just one plate of nachos away. My love has only been gone 6 months, and being an only parent is a difficult task. I can tell you that every sacrifice, every step forward, and every effort you make towards being a healthy, happy daddy matters to your family! Any time you feel like slacking, just tell yourself, "I WILL LIVE!" and go just a little further. Every healthy choice you make is a big-time achievement. Woot! Way to go! You rock!
  • mrsgroove
    mrsgroove Posts: 44
    Hey Dave! Welcome. So sorry for what you had to go through with your heart attack and I'm glad you are still here! TLC is tough. My husband got the wake up call from his doctor, fortunately before he had to experience a cardiac event. He started MFP and was so sucessful in the first month I jumped on board too. That's been eight months ago and we haven't looked back. Even through the holidays and some other super stressful events in our family, we have been able to keep it up. I look forward to seeing around the boards and would love to be added as a friend for you. You are highly motivated because of your beautiful family and I'm would love watching you rock this thing! GO DAVE GO!!!!!
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