I’m feeling particularly bubbly today.  I’m 10 months out and I weighed in today at 194.5 lbs (down from a high of 340 lbs. back in July 2003, and 325 lbs. on Oct. 6th 2003 – GSB day). My neck has gone from a whopping 22” to 15 1/2", and my waist from 54” to 36”. Since the surgery I have heard 193 times that it is so much easier for men.

Yesterday I did something I haven’t done in 25 years (yes this surgery is much easier for people under 50). I was at the gym and after doing the elliptical trainer for 35 minutes and 5,500 steps I decided to hit the tread mill for the first time. I got on set it to 15 minutes and after about 3 minutes I noticed that I was running (feet actually came off the treads) and proceeded to run for the next 10 minutes. A year ago it was Celebrex, blood pressure meds, and high cholesterol. This year it’s just vitamins and minerals. I’m now doing 30 miles every Sunday, and two hours of spinning on Wednesday as part of my training for the MS Bike to the Bay
It’s nice having control of one’s life.