OT my last year journey Good news

Well been over a year since my surgery. I started at 419 on that day but
lost about 15 pounds before the surgery not counted in the 90 pound lost.

Very good news So far 90 pounds plus lost that is 25% of my body weight
gone. Been maintaining that weight loss since April ankle accident still
recovering about 60% back. Still got about 2-3 months to be back to normal
I hope.

Back walking up to 3.35 miles in an hour at level 15 on the treadmill (
equal to walking up a highway inclement) burning 1100+ calories 3-7 times a
week. I work upper body twice a week total weight lifted would be about
1500 pounds added together. Can't wait for my ankle to be healed so I can
start my lower body workout and walking farther pushing harder.

I have some very nice definitions in my arms and some solid leg muscles now.
Enough If I flex I feel real solid muscle ;-)

When from a waist size 68 to 54-56 Chest size 66 down to I think a 56 or
55. Want to be a 52 again so I can ride rollercoaster's.

My Body mass was a 58 now a 46

He did an adjustment on the band since I am at a weight loss plateau ; which
made the pouch from an 8 ounce to about 6.5 ounce. It has been over 8
months since my last adjustment. I am in the top 5% of people that lose as
much as a gastric by pass patient.

My diabetes is very under control. Went from a total of 12 pills not
including my migraine medication in the morning and 8 at night. To 2 in the
day and one at night. Plus I take vitamin supplements and cinnamon regiment.
Sugars are at 105-109 where in the high 150's. My AC was at 5.9 still there
but it was 6.7 before the surgery. Kidneys are back to 100% fully
functioning no sign of problems. I am back on a medium dose common diabetic
medication instead of facing insulin injections multiple times a day.

Best thing is they got that out H. pylori bacteria out of my system for
good. No more stomach dropping from anything I eat. If I don't lose any
more weight that problem that plagued me for 10 plus years is gone for good.
No sign of cancer from it on the last exam. very good thing since it
is the leading cause of stomach cancer.

I physically feel so much better and I can say I am feeling much better
about myself in appearance. I am still a big guy I may need surgery to
remove the apron effect of the weight loss in the future but it will be
worth it to stay alive and feel better.

One day One step at a time :-)

"Matthew" wrote in
ng.com:

Well been over a year since my surgery. I started at 419 on that day
but lost about 15 pounds before the surgery not counted in the 90
pound lost.

Very good news So far 90 pounds plus lost that is 25% of my body
weight gone. Been maintaining that weight loss since April ankle
accident still recovering about 60% back. Still got about 2-3 months
to be back to normal I hope.

Back walking up to 3.35 miles in an hour at level 15 on the treadmill
( equal to walking up a highway inclement) burning 1100+ calories 3-7
times a week. I work upper body twice a week total weight lifted
would be about 1500 pounds added together. Can't wait for my ankle to
be healed so I can start my lower body workout and walking farther
pushing harder.

I have some very nice definitions in my arms and some solid leg
muscles now. Enough If I flex I feel real solid muscle ;-)

When from a waist size 68 to 54-56 Chest size 66 down to I think a 56
or 55. Want to be a 52 again so I can ride rollercoaster's.

My Body mass was a 58 now a 46

He did an adjustment on the band since I am at a weight loss plateau ;
which made the pouch from an 8 ounce to about 6.5 ounce. It has been
over 8 months since my last adjustment. I am in the top 5% of people
that lose as much as a gastric by pass patient.

My diabetes is very under control. Went from a total of 12 pills not
including my migraine medication in the morning and 8 at night. To 2
in the day and one at night. Plus I take vitamin supplements and
cinnamon regiment. Sugars are at 105-109 where in the high 150's. My
AC was at 5.9 still there but it was 6.7 before the surgery. Kidneys
are back to 100% fully functioning no sign of problems. I am back on
a medium dose common diabetic medication instead of facing insulin
injections multiple times a day.

Best thing is they got that out H. pylori bacteria out of my system
for good. No more stomach dropping from anything I eat. If I don't
lose any more weight that problem that plagued me for 10 plus years is
gone for good. No sign of cancer from it on the last exam. very
good thing since it is the leading cause of stomach cancer.

I physically feel so much better and I can say I am feeling much
better about myself in appearance. I am still a big guy I may need
surgery to remove the apron effect of the weight loss in the future
but it will be worth it to stay alive and feel better.

One day One step at a time :-)




What a great update. I'm so glad your health is much better, especially
the diabetes which can cause so many problems. Keep up the good work -
it's worth it.

Bobble

On 8/19/2011 3:06 AM, Matthew wrote:
Well been over a year since my surgery. I started at 419 on that day but
lost about 15 pounds before the surgery not counted in the 90 pound lost.

Very good news So far 90 pounds plus lost that is 25% of my body weight
gone. Been maintaining that weight loss since April ankle accident still
recovering about 60% back. Still got about 2-3 months to be back to normal
I hope.

Back walking up to 3.35 miles in an hour at level 15 on the treadmill (
equal to walking up a highway inclement) burning 1100+ calories 3-7 times a
week. I work upper body twice a week total weight lifted would be about
1500 pounds added together. Can't wait for my ankle to be healed so I can
start my lower body workout and walking farther pushing harder.

I have some very nice definitions in my arms and some solid leg muscles now.
Enough If I flex I feel real solid muscle ;-)

When from a waist size 68 to 54-56 Chest size 66 down to I think a 56 or
55. Want to be a 52 again so I can ride rollercoaster's.

My Body mass was a 58 now a 46

He did an adjustment on the band since I am at a weight loss plateau ; which
made the pouch from an 8 ounce to about 6.5 ounce. It has been over 8
months since my last adjustment. I am in the top 5% of people that lose as
much as a gastric by pass patient.

My diabetes is very under control. Went from a total of 12 pills not
including my migraine medication in the morning and 8 at night. To 2 in the
day and one at night. Plus I take vitamin supplements and cinnamon regiment.
Sugars are at 105-109 where in the high 150's. My AC was at 5.9 still there
but it was 6.7 before the surgery. Kidneys are back to 100% fully
functioning no sign of problems. I am back on a medium dose common diabetic
medication instead of facing insulin injections multiple times a day.

Best thing is they got that out H. pylori bacteria out of my system for
good. No more stomach dropping from anything I eat. If I don't lose any
more weight that problem that plagued me for 10 plus years is gone for good.
No sign of cancer from it on the last exam. very good thing since it
is the leading cause of stomach cancer.

I physically feel so much better and I can say I am feeling much better
about myself in appearance. I am still a big guy I may need surgery to
remove the apron effect of the weight loss in the future but it will be
worth it to stay alive and feel better.

One day One step at a time :-)




Wonderful news.

--
Ann

in Connecticut

"Judith Latham" wrote in message
...
In article om, Matthew
wrote:
Well been over a year since my surgery. I started at 419 on that day
but lost about 15 pounds before the surgery not counted in the 90 pound
lost.

Very good news So far 90 pounds plus lost that is 25% of my body
weight gone. Been maintaining that weight loss since April ankle
accident still recovering about 60% back. Still got about 2-3 months
to be back to normal I hope.

Back walking up to 3.35 miles in an hour at level 15 on the treadmill (
equal to walking up a highway inclement) burning 1100+ calories 3-7
times a week. I work upper body twice a week total weight lifted
would be about 1500 pounds added together. Can't wait for my ankle to
be healed so I can start my lower body workout and walking farther
pushing harder.

I have some very nice definitions in my arms and some solid leg muscles
now. Enough If I flex I feel real solid muscle ;-)

When from a waist size 68 to 54-56 Chest size 66 down to I think a 56
or 55. Want to be a 52 again so I can ride rollercoaster's.

My Body mass was a 58 now a 46

He did an adjustment on the band since I am at a weight loss plateau ;
which made the pouch from an 8 ounce to about 6.5 ounce. It has been
over 8 months since my last adjustment. I am in the top 5% of people
that lose as much as a gastric by pass patient.

My diabetes is very under control. Went from a total of 12 pills not
including my migraine medication in the morning and 8 at night. To 2 in
the day and one at night. Plus I take vitamin supplements and cinnamon
regiment. Sugars are at 105-109 where in the high 150's. My AC was at
5.9 still there but it was 6.7 before the surgery. Kidneys are back
to 100% fully functioning no sign of problems. I am back on a medium
dose common diabetic medication instead of facing insulin injections
multiple times a day.

Best thing is they got that out H. pylori bacteria out of my system for
good. No more stomach dropping from anything I eat. If I don't lose
any more weight that problem that plagued me for 10 plus years is gone
for good. No sign of cancer from it on the last exam. very good
thing since it is the leading cause of stomach cancer.

I physically feel so much better and I can say I am feeling much better
about myself in appearance. I am still a big guy I may need surgery to
remove the apron effect of the weight loss in the future but it will be
worth it to stay alive and feel better.

One day One step at a time :-)


what a fantastic post! Well Done!!!

I'm so glad you're feeling better and that your ankle is getting better
too.

Judith




As someone who has fought the battle of the bulge for many years, AND is a
diabetic, the only thing I can tell you is that dropping your a1c from 6.7
to 5.9 is FANTASTIC. I won't even discuss your terrific weight loss, which
can't have been easy.

One question: what is the cinnamon regimen?

Best wishes for continued success,

Jay

"Matthew" wrote in message
ng.com...
Well been over a year since my surgery. I started at 419 on that day but
lost about 15 pounds before the surgery not counted in the 90 pound lost.

Very good news So far 90 pounds plus lost that is 25% of my body weight
gone. Been maintaining that weight loss since April ankle accident still
recovering about 60% back. Still got about 2-3 months to be back to
normal I hope.

Back walking up to 3.35 miles in an hour at level 15 on the treadmill (
equal to walking up a highway inclement) burning 1100+ calories 3-7 times
a week. I work upper body twice a week total weight lifted would be
about 1500 pounds added together. Can't wait for my ankle to be healed so
I can start my lower body workout and walking farther pushing harder.

I have some very nice definitions in my arms and some solid leg muscles
now. Enough If I flex I feel real solid muscle ;-)

When from a waist size 68 to 54-56 Chest size 66 down to I think a 56 or
55. Want to be a 52 again so I can ride rollercoaster's.

My Body mass was a 58 now a 46

He did an adjustment on the band since I am at a weight loss plateau ;
which made the pouch from an 8 ounce to about 6.5 ounce. It has been over
8 months since my last adjustment. I am in the top 5% of people that lose
as much as a gastric by pass patient.

My diabetes is very under control. Went from a total of 12 pills not
including my migraine medication in the morning and 8 at night. To 2 in
the day and one at night. Plus I take vitamin supplements and cinnamon
regiment. Sugars are at 105-109 where in the high 150's. My AC was at 5.9
still there but it was 6.7 before the surgery. Kidneys are back to 100%
fully functioning no sign of problems. I am back on a medium dose common
diabetic medication instead of facing insulin injections multiple times a
day.

Best thing is they got that out H. pylori bacteria out of my system for
good. No more stomach dropping from anything I eat. If I don't lose any
more weight that problem that plagued me for 10 plus years is gone for
good. No sign of cancer from it on the last exam. very good thing
since it is the leading cause of stomach cancer.

I physically feel so much better and I can say I am feeling much better
about myself in appearance. I am still a big guy I may need surgery to
remove the apron effect of the weight loss in the future but it will be
worth it to stay alive and feel better.

One day One step at a time :-)

Congratulations! You have made a lot of progress, and I know it can't have
been easy to do. To me, one of the best parts of your post is your obvious
determination to keep on exercising and working toward even more
improvement. As our Aussie friends would say, Good onya!

Joy

"J J Levin" wrote in message
...
"Judith Latham" wrote in message
...
In article om, Matthew
wrote:
Well been over a year since my surgery. I started at 419 on that day
but lost about 15 pounds before the surgery not counted in the 90 pound
lost.

Very good news So far 90 pounds plus lost that is 25% of my body
weight gone. Been maintaining that weight loss since April ankle
accident still recovering about 60% back. Still got about 2-3 months
to be back to normal I hope.

Back walking up to 3.35 miles in an hour at level 15 on the treadmill (
equal to walking up a highway inclement) burning 1100+ calories 3-7
times a week. I work upper body twice a week total weight lifted
would be about 1500 pounds added together. Can't wait for my ankle to
be healed so I can start my lower body workout and walking farther
pushing harder.

I have some very nice definitions in my arms and some solid leg muscles
now. Enough If I flex I feel real solid muscle ;-)

When from a waist size 68 to 54-56 Chest size 66 down to I think a 56
or 55. Want to be a 52 again so I can ride rollercoaster's.

My Body mass was a 58 now a 46

He did an adjustment on the band since I am at a weight loss plateau ;
which made the pouch from an 8 ounce to about 6.5 ounce. It has been
over 8 months since my last adjustment. I am in the top 5% of people
that lose as much as a gastric by pass patient.

My diabetes is very under control. Went from a total of 12 pills not
including my migraine medication in the morning and 8 at night. To 2 in
the day and one at night. Plus I take vitamin supplements and cinnamon
regiment. Sugars are at 105-109 where in the high 150's. My AC was at
5.9 still there but it was 6.7 before the surgery. Kidneys are back
to 100% fully functioning no sign of problems. I am back on a medium
dose common diabetic medication instead of facing insulin injections
multiple times a day.

Best thing is they got that out H. pylori bacteria out of my system for
good. No more stomach dropping from anything I eat. If I don't lose
any more weight that problem that plagued me for 10 plus years is gone
for good. No sign of cancer from it on the last exam. very good
thing since it is the leading cause of stomach cancer.

I physically feel so much better and I can say I am feeling much better
about myself in appearance. I am still a big guy I may need surgery to
remove the apron effect of the weight loss in the future but it will be
worth it to stay alive and feel better.

One day One step at a time :-)


what a fantastic post! Well Done!!!

I'm so glad you're feeling better and that your ankle is getting better
too.

Judith




As someone who has fought the battle of the bulge for many years, AND is a
diabetic, the only thing I can tell you is that dropping your a1c from 6.7
to 5.9 is FANTASTIC. I won't even discuss your terrific weight loss,
which can't have been easy.

One question: what is the cinnamon regimen?

Best wishes for continued success,

Jay


Adding cinnamon supplements on twice a daily basis has shown to help with
sugar level according to ADA studies for type 2 diabetics

"Matthew" wrote in message
ng.com...

"J J Levin" wrote in message
...
"Judith Latham" wrote in message
...
In article om,
Matthew
wrote:
Well been over a year since my surgery. I started at 419 on that day
but lost about 15 pounds before the surgery not counted in the 90 pound
lost.

Very good news So far 90 pounds plus lost that is 25% of my body
weight gone. Been maintaining that weight loss since April ankle
accident still recovering about 60% back. Still got about 2-3 months
to be back to normal I hope.

Back walking up to 3.35 miles in an hour at level 15 on the treadmill (
equal to walking up a highway inclement) burning 1100+ calories 3-7
times a week. I work upper body twice a week total weight lifted
would be about 1500 pounds added together. Can't wait for my ankle to
be healed so I can start my lower body workout and walking farther
pushing harder.

I have some very nice definitions in my arms and some solid leg muscles
now. Enough If I flex I feel real solid muscle ;-)

When from a waist size 68 to 54-56 Chest size 66 down to I think a 56
or 55. Want to be a 52 again so I can ride rollercoaster's.

My Body mass was a 58 now a 46

He did an adjustment on the band since I am at a weight loss plateau ;
which made the pouch from an 8 ounce to about 6.5 ounce. It has been
over 8 months since my last adjustment. I am in the top 5% of people
that lose as much as a gastric by pass patient.

My diabetes is very under control. Went from a total of 12 pills not
including my migraine medication in the morning and 8 at night. To 2
in
the day and one at night. Plus I take vitamin supplements and cinnamon
regiment. Sugars are at 105-109 where in the high 150's. My AC was at
5.9 still there but it was 6.7 before the surgery. Kidneys are back
to 100% fully functioning no sign of problems. I am back on a medium
dose common diabetic medication instead of facing insulin injections
multiple times a day.

Best thing is they got that out H. pylori bacteria out of my system
for
good. No more stomach dropping from anything I eat. If I don't lose
any more weight that problem that plagued me for 10 plus years is gone
for good. No sign of cancer from it on the last exam. very good
thing since it is the leading cause of stomach cancer.

I physically feel so much better and I can say I am feeling much
better
about myself in appearance. I am still a big guy I may need surgery to
remove the apron effect of the weight loss in the future but it will be
worth it to stay alive and feel better.

One day One step at a time :-)


what a fantastic post! Well Done!!!

I'm so glad you're feeling better and that your ankle is getting better
too.

Judith




As someone who has fought the battle of the bulge for many years, AND is
a diabetic, the only thing I can tell you is that dropping your a1c from
6.7 to 5.9 is FANTASTIC. I won't even discuss your terrific weight loss,
which can't have been easy.

One question: what is the cinnamon regimen?

Best wishes for continued success,

Jay


Adding cinnamon supplements on twice a daily basis has shown to help with
sugar level according to ADA studies for type 2 diabetics


Thanks!

Jay

"J J Levin" wrote in message
...

"Matthew" wrote in message
ng.com...

"J J Levin" wrote in message
...
"Judith Latham" wrote in message
...
In article om,
Matthew
wrote:
Well been over a year since my surgery. I started at 419 on that day
but lost about 15 pounds before the surgery not counted in the 90
pound
lost.

Very good news So far 90 pounds plus lost that is 25% of my body
weight gone. Been maintaining that weight loss since April ankle
accident still recovering about 60% back. Still got about 2-3 months
to be back to normal I hope.

Back walking up to 3.35 miles in an hour at level 15 on the treadmill
(
equal to walking up a highway inclement) burning 1100+ calories 3-7
times a week. I work upper body twice a week total weight lifted
would be about 1500 pounds added together. Can't wait for my ankle to
be healed so I can start my lower body workout and walking farther
pushing harder.

I have some very nice definitions in my arms and some solid leg
muscles
now. Enough If I flex I feel real solid muscle ;-)

When from a waist size 68 to 54-56 Chest size 66 down to I think a 56
or 55. Want to be a 52 again so I can ride rollercoaster's.

My Body mass was a 58 now a 46

He did an adjustment on the band since I am at a weight loss plateau ;
which made the pouch from an 8 ounce to about 6.5 ounce. It has been
over 8 months since my last adjustment. I am in the top 5% of people
that lose as much as a gastric by pass patient.

My diabetes is very under control. Went from a total of 12 pills not
including my migraine medication in the morning and 8 at night. To 2
in
the day and one at night. Plus I take vitamin supplements and cinnamon
regiment. Sugars are at 105-109 where in the high 150's. My AC was at
5.9 still there but it was 6.7 before the surgery. Kidneys are back
to 100% fully functioning no sign of problems. I am back on a medium
dose common diabetic medication instead of facing insulin injections
multiple times a day.

Best thing is they got that out H. pylori bacteria out of my system
for
good. No more stomach dropping from anything I eat. If I don't lose
any more weight that problem that plagued me for 10 plus years is gone
for good. No sign of cancer from it on the last exam. very good
thing since it is the leading cause of stomach cancer.

I physically feel so much better and I can say I am feeling much
better
about myself in appearance. I am still a big guy I may need surgery
to
remove the apron effect of the weight loss in the future but it will
be
worth it to stay alive and feel better.

One day One step at a time :-)


what a fantastic post! Well Done!!!

I'm so glad you're feeling better and that your ankle is getting better
too.

Judith




As someone who has fought the battle of the bulge for many years, AND is
a diabetic, the only thing I can tell you is that dropping your a1c from
6.7 to 5.9 is FANTASTIC. I won't even discuss your terrific weight
loss, which can't have been easy.

One question: what is the cinnamon regimen?

Best wishes for continued success,

Jay


Adding cinnamon supplements on twice a daily basis has shown to help with
sugar level according to ADA studies for type 2 diabetics


Thanks!

Jay

I take 2 pills which are the cinnamon 1000mg with chromium each twice a
day. the brand is called Twin Pack Spring Valley got it at Wal-Mart 180
capsules for like $5

On Aug 19, 8:06*am, "Matthew"
wrote:
Well been over a year since my surgery. *I started at 419 on that day but
lost about 15 pounds before the surgery not counted in the 90 pound lost.

Very good news *So far 90 pounds plus lost *that is 25% of my body weight
gone. *Been maintaining that weight loss since April ankle accident still
recovering about 60% back. *Still got about 2-3 months to be back to normal
I hope.

Back walking up to 3.35 miles in an hour at level 15 on the treadmill (
equal to walking up a highway inclement) burning 1100+ *calories 3-7 times a
week. *I work upper body twice a week *total weight lifted would be about
1500 pounds added together. *Can't wait for my ankle to be healed so I can
start my lower body workout and walking farther pushing harder.

I have some very nice definitions in my arms and some solid leg muscles now.
Enough If I flex I feel real solid muscle ;-)

When from a waist size 68 to 54-56 *Chest size 66 down to I think a 56 or
55. *Want to be a 52 again so I can ride rollercoaster's.

My Body mass was a 58 now a 46

He did an adjustment on the band since I am at a weight loss plateau ; which
made the pouch from an 8 ounce to about 6.5 ounce. *It has been over 8
months since my last adjustment. *I am in the top 5% of people that lose as
much as a gastric by pass patient.

My diabetes is very under control. *Went from a total of 12 pills not
including my migraine medication in the morning and 8 at night. *To 2 in the
day and one at night. Plus I take vitamin supplements and cinnamon regiment.

Well done, & a hearty pat on the back . Kep up the pace, yo will get
there soon .

best regards,

Michael Lane
n Flatrock, Tennessee