http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jrivas/blog/John's Bloghttp://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jrivas/blog/2012/04/25/five-years-ago-today---/Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:00:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jrivas/blog/2012/04/25/five-years-ago-today---/ I made the switch. Since last year, I've lost an additional 90 pounds, which makes a total lost of 250+. I can't believe it. I'm feeling well, exercising daily and as active as I've ever been in my life. I'm grateful for a supportive family. I'm also thankful for so ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jrivas/blog/2011/04/25/four-years-ago-today---/Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:11:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jrivas/blog/2011/04/25/four-years-ago-today---/I was the most nervous I had ever been in my life. That being so, I was thrilled to finally be able to have my surgery. SInce that day, I have learned to live life all over again. Whereas before, I couldn't even walk 10 steps without stopping to catch my breath - today, ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jrivas/blog/2009/04/24/two-year-surgiversary/Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:35:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jrivas/blog/2009/04/24/two-year-surgiversary/Well, here goes my every six-month post. I'm so happy to be where I'm at in life. I have a wonderful family, who has supported me through thick and thin, as well as great and true friends that have shown so much encouragement and support throughout this journey. <br/><br/>Needless to ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jrivas/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,202153/Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:44:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jrivas/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,202153/It's been six months since I've posted an update, so I figured now is as good a day as any to write some of my thoughts and experiences. First, I am celebrating my 18-month check-up with the surgeon this week. The reason for my celebration is simple - I have never gone ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jrivas/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,154100/Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:40:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jrivas/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,154100/Tomorrow marks the one-year mark for my DS. In many ways it doesn't seem that long ago, in other ways it seems like a lifetime away. I remember the feelings of anxiety and fear that almost overcame me and, yet, I knew this was the one thing in my life ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jrivas/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,136932/Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:53:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jrivas/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,136932/I was having so much fun during the past couple of months that I flew past my 9-month update and have landed on the ground today. I didn't want this special day to go by without documenting something of an update on how things were going with me. During this past ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jrivas/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,120118/Wed, 26 Dec 2007 07:42:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jrivas/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,120118/This month was filled with food and fun. Yesterday, we just celebrated Christmas and the best part of the whole day was feeling good enough to help cook one of my family's favorite foods (Sweet Tamale Corn Cakes from Cheesecake Factory).  As a bonus, I was able to help my wife ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jrivas/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,113552/Tue, 27 Nov 2007 08:34:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jrivas/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,113552/I'm still humming along and feeling better by the day. While the scale told me that I didn't loose as much as in the past, my clothes are feeling loose again which is a clear sign I'm still dropping inches.  I'm having trouble keeping my water intake to a level that is ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jrivas/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,105196/Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:21:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jrivas/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,105196/I've had a wonderful month! I am getting adjusted more and more to what I can eat and the foods that I should avoid. It gets old real fast smelling up the house and office. I had my assistant come in one day after a bout with gas and she ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jrivas/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,99827/Wed, 03 Oct 2007 08:20:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jrivas/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,99827/Well, i've been a little neglectful about posting this update. I did post an updated pic sometime back. I am feeling well and humming along in recovery. I've lost 124 pounds since being switched. I'm feeling good and am getting onto more and more physical activity on a daily basis.  My ...