3 Yr. Anniversary!! 307 lbs. Lost!!! (Picture Heavy!!)

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  • butterflylady86
    butterflylady86 Posts: 369 Member
    That is wonderful Congrats on keeping it off. Bless you
  • CyberEd312
    CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
    Update: Skin Surgery is now scheduled for the end of July... Had my consult this past Monday and the surgeon agreed that it is time.... Scared to death but so looking forward to the end results.... Thanks again for all the support.....

    3 years ago at 560 lbs. and pretty much a shut in from 2007-09 I finally hit rock bottom. Something had to change, I just couldn't live like that another day.. I was home bound and had to use a computer chair to wheel myself from my recliner to the bathroom or anywhere around the house. I had that AHA moment and stopped saying no to everything and started saying yes (no matter how afraid I was.) I had to overcome Severe Depression, Major Social Phobia issues, Food Addictions, etc.... I had to fix what was broken in my head or nothing else mattered.. So I met with a therapist, started water therapy (water displacement cause I couldn't support my own weight) and had a battery of test done. Found out I was a full blown diabetic (type 2) and had all the super morbidly obese health issues. But I was bound and determined to regain control of my life!!! 36 months later today, I stand here through a lot of Pain, Blood Sweat and Tears at 253 lbs. and scheduled to see the skin surgeon this Wednesday the 13th for (20-25 lbs. of skin removal) a 360 body lift and then 2 total knee replacements following the body lift and I will have Regained Control over my life and given myself an unwritten future I would have never seen had I not done something about it.. Never so Never!! Anything is possible if you are willing to work for it!! I have to thank my Family for Never giving up on me and my wonderful wife for being my rock to lean upon as I fought my way back... I have quite the road ahead of me with all these surgeries but I know I will continue to achieve the goals I have set forth and I will not let anything stand in my way... Lots of pics to follow... And thank you for the support I have gotten here.... I came here late in my journey but have used MFP as a tool in my journey especially the social phobia aspect I am still dealing with today... Thanks again....

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  • NHLove88
    NHLove88 Posts: 75 Member
    You are such an inspiration, I'm actually crying right now.

    My father weighs 417 lbs (he was 440 lbs a few months back but he's down 23lbs) and this shows me it is possible for him to lose all this weight. He just needs that extra push. He's pretty stubborn & thinks everything is fine but his knees say otherwise. I've already made him an account on MFP & he sees a dietition which is why he's lost 23lbs already - but he's still not as serious as he should be about it.

    Thank you for sharing this, & congrats on your weight loss!
  • noctilumina
    noctilumina Posts: 65 Member
    I'm crying too! I'm so happy for you and your family, and so very impressed by all you've done and overcome. You look fantastic, so healthy and STRONG! Well done. Amazing. Good luck with the surgeries!
  • RSharion
    RSharion Posts: 3 Member
    wow you are truly an inspiration..U look amazing ...congrats!!! This really brought tears to my eyes knowing that anything is possible!!!!
  • qofdisks
    qofdisks Posts: 31 Member
    23 lbs is pretty serious. As long as he eats under his basic daily metabolic budget, he is being serious. It is going to take a long time to lose that weight and it is more important that he holds to his daily budget and records everything he eats. That is why I am liking this mfp.com. It is easy to be honest with myself even if I "cheat". I know where I stand every day at all times of the day. I can plug in an item before i eat it and the "weigh" the consequence on my budget. I am losing about a lb a week. I shoot for 1200 cal a day but most days I don't meet that goal. Most days I make 1400. That still means that I am losing. That still means I am recording. That still means that I am making conscious choices and being careful. This is how it has to be for the rest of my life. I only hope that I can lose enough weight before I suffer a stroke or heat attack. I have never been a good dieter.
  • qofdisks
    qofdisks Posts: 31 Member
    Handsome guy. Your wife is lucky to have you back. I hope you have a long and happy life now that you are taking good care of yourself. Seeing those knee braces leaves no excuse for me to complain about pain keeping me from moving more. Inspired.
  • camelgirlmn
    camelgirlmn Posts: 226 Member
    Wow!!!! Congratulations!!!
  • dianniejt
    dianniejt Posts: 175 Member
    WOW!!! You are incredible and inspirational. Good luck with your surgeries. We are all here cheering you on =]
  • shellyscott0804
    shellyscott0804 Posts: 13 Member
    You motivated & inspired me. If you can lose it, so can I!! You Rock!!
  • exzcape
    exzcape Posts: 125 Member
    Wow, how amazing! Congrats on your 3 yr anniversary! :) You look great!!!
  • amberm912
    amberm912 Posts: 85 Member
    This is a truely inspiring story. This show how determination can really help someone conquer their biggest fears and obstacles. You've done an amazing job! Youre a very driven man and have overcome so many things...Keep up the amazing work and Im sure after surgery you'll be 100% renewed!!! congrats!!!

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  • LisaH1967
    LisaH1967 Posts: 332 Member
    Congratulations on your 3 year anniversary!!! So proud of you. You look amazing.
  • vtjenn
    vtjenn Posts: 8
    Amazing!!!! Way to go!!!!!! :-) You've just inspired me to not give up and that anyone can reach their goals!!!!
  • julieh391
    julieh391 Posts: 683 Member
    Is there a word for BEYOND inspiring?! I'm seriously speechless.. You must be so incredibly proud of yourself.
  • dalexander82
    dalexander82 Posts: 111 Member
    Wow you look awesome, thanks for sharing your story and I was complaining about trying to drop 40 pds, SMH .. Keep up the good work! :flowerforyou:
  • Patford70
    Patford70 Posts: 12
    That's fantastic and keep it up.
  • wolfi622
    wolfi622 Posts: 206
    Congrats! Very Inspirational!
  • shammxo
    shammxo Posts: 1,432 Member
    So amazing... Congrats to you!
  • llepine17
    llepine17 Posts: 16 Member
    You are amazing!!! Good for you!!!
  • Tonya0605
    Tonya0605 Posts: 111 Member
    AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME.....yes, I am shouting. Makes me think back to what I was doing 3 years ago.....nothing!....and look at you! WOW!! Time goes by fast. The difference is you chose to spend yours wisely. Please keep us up on your post-surgery accomplishments. Blessings to you!
  • BR3ANDA
    BR3ANDA Posts: 622 Member
    Oh my! You are amazing!!
  • Diana7021
    Diana7021 Posts: 61 Member
    Shocked!!!! Amazing transformation and truly inspiring story. Congrats!!!
  • emily406
    emily406 Posts: 46 Member
    I have goosebumps! INCREDIBLE story and wonderfully inspiring! You should be so, so proud!
  • FarmGirl69
    FarmGirl69 Posts: 211
    Such an inspiring story...congrats on your amazing fight and thanks for sharing it with us....you look fabulous!! WTG!!! :drinker:
  • jyotigudia
    jyotigudia Posts: 1
    Congrats! You are a true inspiration for me. Keep it up. :smile:
  • Bonny619
    Bonny619 Posts: 311 Member
    WOW. You look fantastic!
  • MountainDont351LBS
    MountainDont351LBS Posts: 29
    Would you be willing to show us a before picture of your loose skin? I am so proud of you and inspired by you!!!
  • fawndam
    fawndam Posts: 595 Member
    GREAT JOB!!!!! BE SURE TO TAKE AFTER SURGERY PICS AND AFTER HEALING PICS!!! WOWSERS!!!
  • BNance509
    BNance509 Posts: 79 Member
    Your story is truly an insperation. I need to lose about 200lbs & seeing that people can do it without surgery is wonderful. I wish you the best of luck during you surgeries. I will keep you in my prayers.:flowerforyou:

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