Contemplation...

Sep 05, 2012

Hello,

My name is Mark.  I am contemplating having RNY Gastric Bypass surgery.  I started the process early in July 2012.  I have read a lot, spoke with family and friends, had my referral to HRRH, attended the orientation and have upcoming appointments.  If all goes to plan, I will have surgery by the end of 2012.

As part of my consideration for WLS is understanding how I feel today and what the ramifications are of me gaining more weight.  I am 260 now and at 5'5" tall I am BMI 43.

I am writing this for the world to see, but I am also writing this to document how I feel today so I can look back and use for motivation to stay on the healthy track.

How do I feel right now?  Best way to describe it is uncomfortable. 

- I can't get comfy doing anything!  Simple tasks are a challenge.
- Get tired and out of breath very quickly.
- Sweating like crazy (Like Frosty in the greenhouse)!!!
- I struggle to get up and down.
- Was diagnosed with Diabetes last month.
- I require a mask (CPAP) to sleep.
- I don't sleep for long periods...  3 hours, up an hour, sleep for 2 hours.
- I am self conscious of my weight and what people see and think of me.  Especially people who I havn't seen in a while.
- Wearing 3x shirts
- 46 pants

What do I want to accomplish?

- Lose 80 lbs or more...
- Be able to run a 5k without stopping
- Get off CPAP
- Eliminate most medicines

What will it mean?
- Being comfortable doing normal activities!!!
- Hug my wife/friends/family without the belly being in the way.
- Good health for everything (longer life, enjoy a more active lifestyle, etc.)
- I will take up less space...

So I will blog here from time to time to let you know how i'm doing and to reflect to this moment in time.

Take good care!
Mark

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