alaskaman
Year and Half out
Nov 19, 2010
Well here I am approaching my second Thanksgiving of my new life. And now have reached 125 lbs lost which is pretty much where I want to be. Weighing now at 174. I feel so much better and can do things and be active more than i can ever dream about.
Foods come and go as far as what i can eat and what i stay away from (and i have crossed the line-we all do at some points) on eating things i should not. Still keeping it off is my goal and movement and exercise is priority now. Walking fool as i am called by my family (ha), i can walk and see things that i never had any idea existed by being out there and seeing whats around.
Still am glad I went for it 1 1/2 years ago.
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Foods come and go as far as what i can eat and what i stay away from (and i have crossed the line-we all do at some points) on eating things i should not. Still keeping it off is my goal and movement and exercise is priority now. Walking fool as i am called by my family (ha), i can walk and see things that i never had any idea existed by being out there and seeing whats around.
Still am glad I went for it 1 1/2 years ago.
A YEAR COMING AROUND THE CORNER
May 12, 2010
Its hard to believe that come less than two months it will have been a year ago since i had the Surgery for Rou-N Y. THings have changed and things i loved to eat before, no longer have that desire to eat. Lifestyle has changed;the energy level has went so sky high; and all my clothes has changed for the better.
A good decision was made to have this and i wont say its been easy; as the work began 07 06 09 and will continue for a lifetime. Make sure you get yourselves in a Support Group as they will be of benefit to you in the long term
BEGAN 299
05 12 09 183
Loss of 116 lbs!
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A good decision was made to have this and i wont say its been easy; as the work began 07 06 09 and will continue for a lifetime. Make sure you get yourselves in a Support Group as they will be of benefit to you in the long term
BEGAN 299
05 12 09 183
Loss of 116 lbs!
Almost to Goal!
Jan 07, 2010
As of this past Wednesday January 6 2010 was my six mos anniversary of the surgery. I weighed in early and was suprised i am now at 202 down 97 lbs from when i first started this journey a year ago. Squeezing into size 36 pants on Christmas morning was a thrill beyond words. And just feeling so much better all over. I am able to walk long distances now without huffing and puffing and feel fit and ready to take on more.
This past Monday week ago, i finally sat down and cleaned out my closet of clothes from last year and the past. I tried on my original pants size of 44s and of course they just slid to floor faster than i put em on. Working out regularly is now a habit and not a chore.Support on here by everyone is great as we are all in the same boat.
For those considering this surgery, have a good stern talk with yourself, and ask if you want to feel better/look better and be able to live longer..Im sure you will answer YES! thanks to O H for letting us vent on here and all the help tips everyone gives on this journey. Originally i set my goal at 202 but just this morning i have revamped to 195 to now work on. BELOW 200 lbs??????? gee the last time there was at birth! ha
good luck to those in the walk right now as it will only get better!
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This past Monday week ago, i finally sat down and cleaned out my closet of clothes from last year and the past. I tried on my original pants size of 44s and of course they just slid to floor faster than i put em on. Working out regularly is now a habit and not a chore.Support on here by everyone is great as we are all in the same boat.
For those considering this surgery, have a good stern talk with yourself, and ask if you want to feel better/look better and be able to live longer..Im sure you will answer YES! thanks to O H for letting us vent on here and all the help tips everyone gives on this journey. Originally i set my goal at 202 but just this morning i have revamped to 195 to now work on. BELOW 200 lbs??????? gee the last time there was at birth! ha
good luck to those in the walk right now as it will only get better!
SEPTEMBER 2nd
Sep 02, 2009
Well i finally went under 240 this week down now to 237. Gee i dont remember being this tiny since 1974 when i was married! I still feel great and will be "graduating" this weekend off pureed foods. Today for lunch tried a piece of dry meat loaf and didnt settle to well with me. I will have to experiment i know and still watching the fat content.
Belt size...well im six holes in now. Guess id better buy a new belt and last night had a fashion show to see what shirts i could and couldnt wear. Some were big enough for me to go to the woods and camp in! ha
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Belt size...well im six holes in now. Guess id better buy a new belt and last night had a fashion show to see what shirts i could and couldnt wear. Some were big enough for me to go to the woods and camp in! ha
UPDATE AS OF 082409
Aug 24, 2009
Well its now been 7 weeks today that i had the change of my life done.And has it been a learning experience! Who ever thought one year ago, i would be as of this morning 54 lbs lighter? And having to take one belt notch in on my pants? But this was done with me in mind....me to be healthy..me to live longer..me to be able to manuever around so much better.
We all wont lie about it...its not easy! The told us it wouldnt be easy and they knew exactly what they were talking about! I feel so much better and know there are days ahead that will just mountaintop me. I see those around me now who are so miserable and food is where i was once-an addiction like behavior. I would take this step again if I had to and dont plan to as i keep getting healthier.
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We all wont lie about it...its not easy! The told us it wouldnt be easy and they knew exactly what they were talking about! I feel so much better and know there are days ahead that will just mountaintop me. I see those around me now who are so miserable and food is where i was once-an addiction like behavior. I would take this step again if I had to and dont plan to as i keep getting healthier.
Six Days to Blastoff!
Jun 30, 2009
As i get even closer now to my blastoff date of Monday 070609, i still and have began to feel more confident that i am doing the right thing. Having this assurance and lots of praying, i know that either i am slowly killing myself with health problems and new ones popping up or get on track and add years to my life.
For the past week, i have tasted things that i know i wont be able to have for a longtime or ever again. And with my birthday coming three weeks AFTER the surgery, i plan to have my birthday party this weekend and have the cake and icecream. This has been a long journey and so many have lended support on here. Thats what its all about....supporting one another! I have found on here a great friend who has already went thru this and he has given me more information on things of what to expect and what could be.
Will be laying on the losers bench by this time next week (070709) and finally get to sit on the bench with those of you who have been there already....
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For the past week, i have tasted things that i know i wont be able to have for a longtime or ever again. And with my birthday coming three weeks AFTER the surgery, i plan to have my birthday party this weekend and have the cake and icecream. This has been a long journey and so many have lended support on here. Thats what its all about....supporting one another! I have found on here a great friend who has already went thru this and he has given me more information on things of what to expect and what could be.
Will be laying on the losers bench by this time next week (070709) and finally get to sit on the bench with those of you who have been there already....
Making the Decision!
May 14, 2009
I had fought this weight problem clear back to grade school. Remembering so well in the 5th grade weighing 138 lbs..now how come i remember that after all these years beats me when i cant remember whats in the frig when i go look in. lol
About a year ago, my friend who has lost over 200+ i knew had success with his surgery and was looking great and felt much better than he had in years. So i began looking into this surgery. I would call and schedule a free consultation only to then call back later and cancel..Off and on Off and On this went. Finally i decided as my mom used to say, "Took the bull by the horns" and called St V the first of January 2009, and i knew then i was going to go for it. Went for the pre consultation; almost ALMOST didnt stay to talk to a dr. I knew i wanted Chris Evanson as he had done my friends surgery. From that point on, the path started to form and now here i am approved FINALLY with insurance and awaiting a surgery date.
Sleep Apnea; Higher and Higher Cholesterol; and beginning to border line Blood Pressure increases prompted me. My wife would say i quit breathing several minutes at night. Heart and cancer runs bigtime in my family so that was another reason i am going for it.
I have received many encouragements; that i am going to be getting healthier; to be more active and to quit sitting on the couch so much. God is in the center of this decision and I know from the many blogs on here, so many of you have said I AM SO GLAD I HAD THIS DONE...
So hang on with me. I will keep you abreast on events coming to the change here in this life!
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About a year ago, my friend who has lost over 200+ i knew had success with his surgery and was looking great and felt much better than he had in years. So i began looking into this surgery. I would call and schedule a free consultation only to then call back later and cancel..Off and on Off and On this went. Finally i decided as my mom used to say, "Took the bull by the horns" and called St V the first of January 2009, and i knew then i was going to go for it. Went for the pre consultation; almost ALMOST didnt stay to talk to a dr. I knew i wanted Chris Evanson as he had done my friends surgery. From that point on, the path started to form and now here i am approved FINALLY with insurance and awaiting a surgery date.
Sleep Apnea; Higher and Higher Cholesterol; and beginning to border line Blood Pressure increases prompted me. My wife would say i quit breathing several minutes at night. Heart and cancer runs bigtime in my family so that was another reason i am going for it.
I have received many encouragements; that i am going to be getting healthier; to be more active and to quit sitting on the couch so much. God is in the center of this decision and I know from the many blogs on here, so many of you have said I AM SO GLAD I HAD THIS DONE...
So hang on with me. I will keep you abreast on events coming to the change here in this life!
