Nov. 18,2009 update

Nov 18, 2009

It's Nov.18,2009 and I'm at 330lbs. I was down to 310 but started to get weak and feel sick a lot, so my Doc said to level off where I felt good. 320 is where I felt good but in July of 2009 I injured my back at work and have been off work since. They are sending me in to see a neurosurgeon to schedule surgery in early 2010. All other treatments have failed so I guess this is my only choice??? I've gained about 10 lbs. since July due to the fact that I can't get out and be active like I used too. Workers comp has also started playing games by suspending my benefits in the beginning of October. I was forced to get a lawyer to handle my case and that's when they stopped paying me, even though the doctor has me restricted to no work. I really could use a small fill but at $270 a pop plus the clinic bill of $30 I don't have the money to spend on that right now, plus it's about a 300 mile round trip to go down to the clinic, which my back won't take. All in all I feel pretty good. I bet if I had hurt my back when I was up around 450 lbs. I would have a lot more serious problems than I have now. Of course the way I was headed then I most likely would not be around today if not for getting the LapBand surgery done........Glenn.

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