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Nick's Bariatric Journey

My name is Nick and I started this journey on October 1st 2020. Surgery hopefully Spring 2021. instagram.com/nicks_bariatric_journey

22/02/2024

**SLIGHTLY GRAPHIC**

932 days between the pics in that side by side. August 2nd 2021 on the left February 19th 2024 on the right. 265 pounds lost since October 1st 2020. Insurance approved my panniculectomy. The surgeon said he cut off 2 pounds of just straight skin 0 fat. I haven't seen this weight since probably 7th grade.

When I started this journey I never thought I'd even consider skin removal. But I'm so glad I considered it and looked into it.

I'm recovering well and looking forward to getting back in the gym for the first time since December. I'm looking forward to seeing what I'm going to look like fully healed up. I'm in great spirits and looking forward to what the future holds. I have very little pain but am dealing with bad orthostatic hypotension. My blood pressure drops every time I stand up and I get dizzy. Just over 5 weeks to go recovery wise!

#2024 #207

01/11/2023

HUGE NSV THIS MORNING!!!!

I was able to run a mile without stopping and or feeling like I was going to die! I literally haven't ran a mile in close to 15 years and 15 years ago I probably had to stop and felt like I was dying. That old me in the middle wouldn't have even tried to run a mile. maybe I'll be able to do Ragnar.

I'm also down 7 pounds in just over a week. I haven't felt this good in a long time! I'm looking forward to whatever my next accomplishment in my journey I'd. I've succeeded in every goal I've set for myself so far. LETS GOOOOO!

26/10/2023

I just want to take a minute and brag. I've lost 245+ pounds and 100 of those were preop. How many people can say theyve lost 200 or more pounds. It's literally insane 18 pant sizes 5 shirt sizes and 2 shoe sizes. I can literally go anywhere and not be recognized. I can literally do anything and fit anywhere now.

I've been down and in a dark place for a long time. I've recently come out of it and gotten back on track and am motivated. Thanks to my wife for helping me meal prep.

That original switch flipped again last Thursday. I haven't felt this fire since I started my journey back in October of 2020. I'm motivated. I've been crushing my protein goals and absolutely destroying my water. I drank two today. I've been enjoying eating healthy and working out.

I've been talking with a lot over the past few days. The text here just randomly came to me and I needed to say it. I found him because of the girls over at awesome podcast by the way. I'm two years behind but the episode I left off on was the bariatric therapist back in August of 21. That was the perfect first episode back I needed that bad!

Talking with Rob made me realize how many new doors this journey has opened up career wise. Between gastric bypass and getting my labrum fixed last year it set me up to go to a 4 month tech school where I came out and basically doubled my income. I would never been able to do my job at 463 pounds. I could honestly barely drive a box truck at 463. Almost not enough room Between my stomach and the wheel. I finally realize how thankful I am for this tool I was given.

25/10/2023

The pictures on the left are extremely hard to look at. They represent everything I never want to be again. Looking back I was pretty miserable at that size. There were so many missed opportunities because I was too big.

Today is day 4 back in the gym and I feel fu***ng amazing. Yes 4AM comes early but it's soooo worth waking up early to get my workout in before work. I'm going to keep my head down and keep grinding. Tomorrow is Day 5 in the gym. Thanks for helping me get my head right and back in my happy place. Everyone keep grinding and LETS FU***NG GOOOOOO!!!!!

24/10/2023

Good Morning!

I'm pretty proud of myself this morning. I woke up really sore from leg day program yesterday and told myself its OK I can skip the gym today. Well, as I laid there for a few minutes longer, I remembered what I had tattooed on my arm, and I needed to put the work in even on days I didn't feel like it.

I also had a some great conversations with and
Last night. Those conversations helped push me to come this morning when I didn't feel like it.

Now that I'm here I feel great still sore but just glad I pushed myself to come and not skip. LETS GOOOOOOOOOO!!!

23/10/2023

Had a great early morning lifting session with . It was legs day and oh man I'm really feeling it right now. Climbing my ladder this morning has been rough. I swear is trying to kill us 🤣🤣. Can't wait for the next lifting day on Wednesday. Tomorrow will be my bonus gym day and will get a nice full body work out and maybe some light cardio at the end. LETS FU***NG GOOOOOOOO!!!

22/10/2023

Meal prep for the week is done! Thanks to my wife for helping me prep it all last night.

We made some pumpkin protein donuts, pepper jack with a piece of sandwich pepperoni on the mini waffle makers and of course chaffles! For lunches we made a chicken stir fry and some quinoa crisped up in a frying pan. This will help stop me from buying gas station food!

20/10/2023

It's been a long time coming! I'm back in the gym finally. I have a long way to go strength wise and a little more weight loss. Shout out to for the awesome workout plan. Also shout out to my gym partner for going with me at ungodly hours. LETS FU***NG GOOOOOOOO.

19/10/2023

Stay tuned! My journey continues!

I lost my way for a while but am getting back on track thanks to .

Nick 2.0 here I come.

02/03/2023

It's been a while! I wanted to share this crazy side by side. This was taken right around the start of my journey in October of 2020.

Things have been crazy. I finished tech school and landed an awesome job doing commercial HVAC. Going to school for HVAC has already paid itself off! I was able to fix my own boiler and avoid having to pay for a service call.

I blew past my goal weight of 230 and I fluctuate between 210-220. My dietian wants me at 230 but I can't gain. I've been slacking in the gym department. I need to get back at it but I struggle to get up in the mornings now for some reason. Luckily work keeps me pretty active for the most part.

I just wanted to pop on and give a quick update! I need to start posting regularly again. Also here's my newest tattoos that my wife got me. friggin killed it!

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