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2nd Anniversary - Two years ago, this Friday, I woke up in Post-Op in Dallas, TX feeling like someone just kicked my a**.  The first few days were rough.  I was scared.  I was having second thoug...

GOAL! GOAL! GOAL! - 1 year & 3 weeks post & I've FINALLY reached my goal.  Those last 2 lbs just seemed to hang on and on.  It's a good feeling.

One Year Anniversary - It's one year since my VSG.  Down almost 80lbs & keeping it off (which is the amazing thing).  My only wish is that I did this years ago.

Before & After Pics-5 months out dwn 65lbs -

FitBit....Anyone try it. - I got this new gadget called FitBit.  It tracks the calories that your burn during the day & compares that to the calories consumed.  Very cool gadget.  I'm a numbers guy & I like ...

Yeah! I broke through 200lbs. -  I haven't weighed less then 200lbs since I was in college & that was 35 years ago. Why o why didn't I do this years ago?

Killer Heartburn - I'm almost nine weeks out & down a little over 40lbs.  I feel great.  One little, or not so little problem.  Killer heartburn.  As long as I stay on Prevacid (OTC) no heartburn.  I...

Very dry skin. Suggestions? - I'm three weeks out as of today.  Down 17.6 lbs since surgery & I feel great.  I have one little problem.  My skin has gotten so dry that it itches.  I guess it's due to the drasti...

Ode to a Bowel Movement - I think that I have never seen a poem as lovely as I see thee; Your absence brought my heart no glee, I thought that I could only pee; But a great relief would now unfold, wh...

Horay. I farted -  3 days post surgery. I was worried that my colon was on strike forever. I was really scared that I had made a terrible mistake. Amazing how a little fart can change your whole att...

3 Days Post Surgery -  I'm 3 days out & i'm feelimg much better. I can keep my protein drinks and water down pretty well. But (no pun intended), nothing out of the old southern appeture. Is this somethi...

Sleeved on Tuesday -  They are getting ready to discharge me & I'm ready. The first day was rough. Every sip hurt going down. Much better today. I was getting scared there for a while. 

I'm Sleeved -  Surgery was about 5 hours ago & I feel pretty good. Much less pain then I expected. The journey begins. 

They're coming to get me -  Surgery scheduled for 2:30. They should be bringing me in ant minute. 

Surgery in 44 hours - Well, I'm coming down the homestretch.  Surgery on Tuesday at 2:30.  My wife & I leave for Dallas tomorrow.  I hope I can sleep tonight.  Any last minute advice appreciated.

I'm getting nervous - I have 10 days to go & I'm getting a bit nervous.  I'm not afraid of the surgery & I have complete confidence in my surgeon.  Here's what has me worried.  I live in New Jersey but ...

Got my surgery date !!!!!!!! - December 27th.  YEAH

Starting the journey - We I'm on my way.  After starting the process with a surgeon in NJ, I had a major disappointment when my insurance company denied coverage.  I decided that I am going ahead with th...