~NEW VID~ The Bariatric Divas Show

I was the guest vlogger for The Bariatric Divas Show. 


Watch here!!

~NEW VID & PICS~ 5 Months Post-Op

I cannot believe it's been 5 months since I had the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy...craziness! I feel fantastic and catch myself smiling for no apparent reason. It's the littlest of things that I really seems to notice. Getting dressed everyday is so much fun and it never used to be, especially if I broke out a sweat while doing so. This has been a crazy roller-coaster journey that I Would not trade for anything!! 

Watch the update video!!

I lost 2lbs this past week which brings my grand total down to 94lbs!!!! WOW!! I am still shocked by that number! 

Thanks for the support!

**(click the pictures to enlarge them)

>>Less of Josh<<

~NEW VID~ Weeks 20 & 21 VSG Post-Op Update

Click HERE to watch the video!

I will be a featured vlogger on The Bariatric Divas Show this Friday, September 19, 2014. My video will be live then. Click HERE to ch-ch-ch-check it out!!! 

I feel wonderful after losing 92 pounds! Life is great and I am smiling and dancing more than ever!!  HA HA!

Thanks for your ongoing support!!

>>Less of Josh<<

At the "spa" and they had me put on this mini pink robe. I could not stop laughing, but it would NEVER had fit me 5 months ago!!!!

All smiles on my way back from D. Bros! 

~New Vid~ VSG: Week 18 & 19 Update, Clothing Haul, Ramone and Dancing a Jig!

Hello!!! 

Here is my video. 

Current weight = 213lb
Total Lost = 89lb

Thank you!!

>>Less of Josh<<

~New Vid and pics~ VSG - Week 17 Post-Op

That huge purple and yellow number you see above represents the number of pounds I have lost in the past 17 weeks! NUTS!!!! I still can't wrap my head around it! Complete and utter craziness! I thank all of you guys for your support and comments week after week whether it's on FB, OH or on YouTube. THANK YOU!!!!

Here is the link to my current week 17 post-op video. 

I forgot to post my week 16 video on here, so HERE is that one. 

Below I posted some pictures that I took today. Enjoy!

Height = 6'3"

Highest Weight = 321lb

Start Weight = 302lb

Surgery Weight = 292lb

Current Weight = 213lb

Loss for the week = 5lb

Total loss = 89lb

>>Less of Josh<<

~New Vid~ VSG - 15 Week Post-Up Update and Where have I been?!?

Watch

Highest Weight = 321lb
Start Weight = 302lb
Surgery Weight = 292lb
Current Weight = 219lb
Loss for the week = 0lb
Total loss = 83lbs

Thanks for the support!

>>Less of Josh<<

~New Video~ Chop, Chop

Click here


Thanks for your support and fore watching!!!

~NEW VID + NEW PICS~ Week 12 (3 month) VSG Update!!!

Hey there, everyone!

I cannot believe today marks 3 months since I have had my Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy...craziness! It's gone by really really fast and really really slow! One thing I know of is that it has been one wild ride with a lot of learning along the way.
I feel fantastic, overall, but there are still days where I feel like a big fatty. It's tough to get your mind to believe what it's looking at....especially when you have thought that about yourself for most of your life. Here is my 3 month update video. Below are my most recent numbers along with a few more snapshots of the day....

Enjoy!

Thanks for all the support from here, OH, Facebook and YouTube. You guys are truly the best! XO

Highest Weight = 321lb
Start Weight = 302lb
Surgery Weight = 292lb
Current Weight = 224lb
Loss for the week = 4lb
Total loss = 78lb

>>Less of Josh<<

TOTAL crazy eyes here for some reason!! HA HA!

~New Video~ VSG - 10 Week Post-Op/Dancing a Little Jig

I broke my stall!!!

Here is the video!

Highest Weight = 321lb
Start Weight = 302lb
Surgery Weight = 292lb
Current Weight = 229lb
Loss for the week = 6lb
Total loss = 73lb

>>Less of Josh<<

~New Video~ VSG - Week 9 Post-Op Update Video

After 8 weeks, I hit my first stall where I didn't lost any weight this past week. Still happy with what I've lost thus far and know this is only temporary! 

• Watch the video HERE

Highest Weight = 321lb
Start Weight = 302lb
Surgery Weight = 292lb
Current Weight = 235lb
Loss for the week = 0lb
Total loss = 67lb

>>Less of Josh<<

~New Video~ 2 Month Post-Op VSG Update & Pics!

I hit my 2 month post-Op date and also 67lbs down.

Watch the video here

2 month pictures below:

Highest Weight = 321lb
Start Weight = 302lb
Surgery Weight = 242lb
Current Weight = 235lb
Loss for the week = 7lb
Total loss = 67lbs

Less Of Josh

~New Video~ NSV's and Perception

Had a fantastic day at Valleyfair (amusement park) with Ty and actually wore a tank top!!!!! The first tank top I have owned in a decade plus!!

I made a non-update video discussing a few NSV's as well as perception of your physical self.

Below are a few pictures from the day.....

>>Less of Josh<<

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~New Video~ VSG - Week 7 Post-Op Update and Questions for YOU!

I had a great week with a 5 pound weight loss. I have hit the 60lb overall loss mark since surgery. CRAZY!!

Watch the video here

Midwest Meet and Greet Facebook Event Page




Here are a few 7 week post-op pictures:

Highest Weight = 321lb
Start Weight = 302lb
Surgery Weight = 292lb
Current Weight = 242lb
Loss for the week = 5lb
Total loss = 60lb

Thank you so much for reading and following my journey!

>>Less of Josh<<

~New Video~ VSG: 6 week Post-op Update & Pics & Recipe

Had a fantastic week with a loss of 5lbs.....can't complain!!! Attended my youngest Niece's high school graduation this past weekend and am including those pictures below.

Week 6 Update!

A fantastic recipe for 'Melt in Your Mouth Baked Chicken'...SUPER good with lots of protein!


Highest Weight = 321lb
Start Weight = 302lb
Surgery Weight = 292lb
Current Weight = 247lb
Loss for the week = 5lb
Total loss = 55lb

>>Less of Josh<<

My family

SELFIE!!! :) 

Midwest Meet & Greet!!!!

So, my pal (Jennifer Bleecher) is hosting a mid-west meet + greet in Ames, Iowa! I think it's going ot be so fun. It's so ironic because Ames, IA is where I got my very first speeding ticket when I was 17 years old!! I have not been back there since. I was driving home to Minnesota from my Grandma's in southern Iowa. BoooHooo! Oh well. It's obviously open to anyone that would like to join up for some fun. Take a look at her video to get more details and pass it on if you know someone that would be interested!!

Midwest Meet + Greet video

~New Video~ 5 Week Post-Op

I had my 5 week post-op appointment today and it went very well. She said I am doing very well and she was very pleased with my food/liquid journals, my weight loss and my overall progress. She is so nice and before I knew it, an hour had passed by. I have some different vitamins I am going to go buy and I am so happy that I get to take my meds "normally" now without having to crush, open, etc... them. YAY!! That'll cut down on so much time, especially in the morning! I am off all restrictions and can eat whatever (wisely), meet with a personal trainer, drink more frequently than every 15 mins, etc...
I am really excited to be in this phase! I meet with her again in July for my 3 month check. 

HERE is the link to my latest video!

Below are pictures from today (5 weeks out).



Highest Weight = 321lb
Start Weight = 302lb
Surgery Weight = 292lb
Current Weight = 252lb
Loss for the week = 5lb
Total loss = 50lb (INSANITY!!)

>>Less of Josh<<

~New Video~ Personal Trainer & Questions

Hey guys! Here is a new video I posted today about personal training and I really need some feedback from someone who is further along in their journey than I am. 

Watch it HERE

Thank you!!!

Have a fantastic weekend and a happy Memorial day! 

>>Less of Josh<<

~New Video~ 4 Week (1 month) Post-Op Update and PHOTOS!!

Hey everyone! My 4 week (1 month) post-op update video is now up - you can view it here!!

I hope everyone is doing well and thanks for all your support. I am also posting comparison pictures below as well as the latest scale numbers. 

Highest Weight = 321lb
Start Weight = 302lb
Surgery Weight = 292lb
Current Weight = 257lb
Loss for the week = 8lb
Total loss = 44lb (month 1)


>>Less of Josh<<