6 months ago, I made one of the biggest decisions of my life. I decided to have gastric bypass. I didn't want anyone to know because I wanted the decision to be solely mine. I of course told my wife, mom, dad, brother and my wife's family, but I wanted to keep it a secret from most everyone else. I knew it was time to do something major. I have been big most of my life. I was pretty used to it. But I saw the effect my weight was having on my kids. It wasn't just the normal, "I can't play with my kids cause I'm too fat" stuff. I saw my kids following in my footsteps. Not that either of them is heavy cause they are not. What I noticed was their habits. When we would get home from picking them up at daycare, they would immediately sit down and turn the tv on. I realized that was because that is what I did. I knew that if I didn't change, they would be headed down the same path of weight and health issues. It hasn't been easy, but I have lost 60 pounds since June. 25 pounds before surgery and 35 since. I feel great and am still losing. I hope to hit 200 pounds within the next 6 to 12 months! I am back to eating regular food. I just smoked some babybacks this weekend and they were great. (I know,
) I can only eat two for a meal, but I can still eat my smoked food!
Bigfish
Here's is an update as of St. Patricks Day! I am now down 105 pounds! I have about 10 more to go and I will not be "obese" anymore according to the BMI charts. 55 more pounds and I will be at my goal weight of 185. Thanks for all the support! And the salad ideas from the last throwdown!!
Bigfish
Bigfish
Here's is an update as of St. Patricks Day! I am now down 105 pounds! I have about 10 more to go and I will not be "obese" anymore according to the BMI charts. 55 more pounds and I will be at my goal weight of 185. Thanks for all the support! And the salad ideas from the last throwdown!!
Bigfish
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