AWorkInProgress
AWorkInProgress wrote a blog post 11 years, 9 months ago
Day 131 - 110 lbs lost - It's been a bit of time since my last post. So far I'm still going strong. I stepped on the scale for the first time in a couple of months and was really happy with my continued ...
AWorkInProgress wrote a blog post 12 years ago
Day 49 - Going strong - Still going strong, and feeling so good about my decision to have surgery. I have not weighed myself since my last doctor's appointment, but I am feeling great. I can walk witho...
AWorkInProgress wrote a blog post 12 years ago
Day 38 (55lbs lost) - It's been a bit over a month, and I've lost 55 lbs. Clothes have been too baggy, and I've had to buy new clothes. I've also been able to fit into old clothes that I outgrew over t...
AWorkInProgress wrote a blog post 12 years, 1 month ago
23 days post-op (42 lbs lost) - I had my post-op appointment with the surgeon today. 42 lbs lost. That is from my pre-op visit, which was actually 5 weeks ago. I'm feeling really good about that number. I aske...
AWorkInProgress wrote a blog post 12 years, 1 month ago
12 days post-op! - I'm 12 days post-op, feeling real good. No pain, and I've actually been walking further than I was before surgery. And no huffing and puffing! My pants are already falling off ...
AWorkInProgress wrote a blog post 12 years, 1 month ago
3 days Post-op! - I got home from the hospital yesterday and I'm doing pretty well. The surgery went well - 2 hours and no complications. The incisions seem to be healing well (9 incisions), and I...
AWorkInProgress wrote a blog post 12 years, 1 month ago
Evening before surgery - So my surgery is tomorrow - I'm feeling great, a little anxious though. I wish I could just fastforward through the following few days. I'm sure it'll be quite an adventure. Hope...
AWorkInProgress wrote a blog post 12 years, 2 months ago
5 days until surgery - I'm getting pretty close and feeling pretty excited. I started my 14-day pre-op liver-shrinking diet and I already lost a bunch of weight. Amazing how much weight you can lose ri...
AWorkInProgress wrote a blog post 12 years, 2 months ago
1st day of 2-week pre-op diet - Just finished first day of my 14 day pre-op diet. Wasn't terrible, but wasn't easy at all. I've been daydreaming of all sorts of amazing food I wish I had gotten in before the di...
AWorkInProgress wrote a blog post 12 years, 2 months ago
Completed Pre-Op eval - Just a hair over 2 weeks to go. I completed my pre-op evaluation, met with anesthesia, and met with my surgeon for a couple of minutes. Also met with my surgeon's nursing staff....
AWorkInProgress wrote a blog post 12 years, 2 months ago
Getting closer - So I'm 3.5 weeks until surgery. Just typing that was both excting and scary. I haven't been able to lose the pre-op weight I had been hoping to, but hoping to lose at least a lit...
AWorkInProgress wrote a blog post 12 years, 3 months ago
Just short of two months until surgery - I'm just short of 2 months until surgery. I could not ask for a more supportive wife, or more supportive parents. And I know my 11 month old daughter is supportive in her own way...
AWorkInProgress wrote a blog post 12 years, 4 months ago
Had pre-op nutrition appointment - Had my first pre-op nutrition appointment today. Getting anxious but I know that I need to do this. Still gaining weight, even though I'm trying to lose. I kind of have 3 good d...
AWorkInProgress wrote a blog post 12 years, 5 months ago
Set a date - Met with a new surgeon at another hospital. Decided to go with this other hospital given its reputation and the experience of the doctor. For a number of reasons, I am not able ...
AWorkInProgress wrote a blog post 12 years, 6 months ago
Gaining weight in anticipation of surgery - In my head I am excited about the prospect of scheduling an upcoming surgery (most likely the gastric bypass RNY). I am noticing I am eating a lot lot more - sort of like a 'last ...
AWorkInProgress wrote a blog post 12 years, 6 months ago
Had consult - Weighed in at 419lbs for weight loss surgery. BMI=64. Ugh. Highest I've been. I know I this is what I need to do. Not looking forward to the upcoming year, but also very excit...