Wags459's Profile

Username: Wags459
Location: North Central, IA, USA
Member Since: 9/15/2007
BMI: 25.6
Post Op
Surgery Type: RNY (10/15/07)
Surgeon: Kyle Ver Steeg, M.D.

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Surgeon Testimonial

Kyle Ver Steeg, M.D.
He has an excellent track record and was highly recommended by my PCP.

Latest Surgery Support Comments

Comment by dreamz on 10/15/07 9:53 pm

Hi Wags...just wanted you to know you are in my thoughts...and that i am sending you my Prayers and all the Blessings you need for a speedy and uneventful recovery...Godspeed, Dreamz

Comment by Carol W. on 10/14/07 10:59 am

Paul, you're almost there! You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. ~Carol

Comment by Missy_niner on 10/14/07 10:25 am

Sending you lots of prayers to you on your surgery tomorrow. Best of luck. Missy

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I was a pretty skinny kid growing up. I guess my weight became a problem when I used to fly up to Boston to visit my grandparents. The food there was excellent and they all loved to eat. I developed an appreciation for food that my body did not share. All through high school I stayed about the same weight which was not too bad, still heavy though. When I graduated boot camp in the Navy I was a trim 195lbs and looking great. Then after the Navy I started growing out. Little by little and year after year a little more. Now I live in Iowa, the land of corn fed beef and it hit me hard.
My father died of a heart attack at the age of 48, and I am worse than he was. So its time to fix myself. I really enjoyed the ride but hated the vehicle.

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Goal
5 days ago

I finally took some pics of me at goal, or actually below goal. I feel great and love the new me. I just thought that I would share. Thank you to everyone that has given me advice during this 8 month ordeal. I would do it over again in a heartbeat!!!

Paul

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Almost there
on May 7, 2008 2:33 am

So today is weekly weigh in day. This past week I ate quite a bit more than usual. I was very active but structured exercise was at a bare minimum. So while on my way to the Dr office where I weigh myself I was dreading the outcome. Over the past few weeks I have enjoyed a steady 2 to 3 pound loss per week. Imagine my shock to see 6lbs gone. Thats right. I lost 6 pounds in 7 days. Now in the beginning of this process for me it was not uncommon to lose that amount in a week. At one point it would have been disappointing to only lose 6lbs. However I am less than 20lbs to goal. This is suposed to be the pounds that you have to work to lose. So as of this morning I am officially 14lbs from my goal.

To date
Down 12 pants sizes
From a 5XL shirt to just XL
From 381lbs to 234 lbs
All this in just over 6 months.

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Funniest Video EVER!!!!!
on March 10, 2008 8:38 pm

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Weigh in day
on March 4, 2008 6:41 am

Today it looks like I have come out of my stall. Last time I weighed in 7 days ago I was 274. Today I was 266. Do the math......8lbs in 7 days. For those that are wondering what I am doing I have no answer. I ate lots of pistachios and almonds last week. I had some ham and beef also. To be brutally honest with you I felt like I ate too much over the past week. I was ready for a 1lb loss or even a break even number. I was not expecting this. Something else that I have recently done is add lots of coffee to my diet. I found a new creamer that is amazing. Its sugar free vanilla caramel. Wait a sec I guess that I have been drinking lots more lately also. I tried an off brand of lemonade. Its a knock off of crystal lite and I love it. Same numbers on the side of the can. Zero calories etc......
All for now

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Long walk
on February 25, 2008 4:33 pm

Today I walked my ass off. 5 miles. Never since boot camp have I voluntarily walked 5 miles. Good for Paul.

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