update on progress

Dec 15, 2009

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  It has now been exactly twenty-four (24) months since my gastric by-pass.  Four days after my two year anniversary, I feel I have reached my peak.  If I made any further inroads, I feel I would have to  really try harder by doing much more exercises, more resistance (maybe weightlifting )and following an even more stringent diet regimen.  averaging 168 lbs.  The lowest I have ever been has been 156 lbs.  For my own awareness, contrary to my surgeons directives, I weight each and every morning as soon as I step out of bed.  If I have a urination immediately, I can subtract one additional pound.  I can see definition in my abdominal area, and I do not have an excessive amount of loose skin.  My doctor, Dr. Kerlakian, told me two years ago in my pre-op consultation that men generally do not have to worry about excessive skin, only women traditionally have this concern, because they typically have more stretching due to childbirth - what a relief!!  I have completely regained my appetite.  Due to the fact that eating too much or eating too fast, I am still subject to experiencing the dreaded "dumping syndrom"  and believe you me, that is no joke, I try to make it a habit not to overdue my eating.  During the course of the last two years, I have been very successful with my learning and my ability to retain what I have been taught.  That, in itself is truly remarkable, because prior to 2007, I had been hardheaded and slow to learn;  I have resigned myself to the fact that you, or I, or your brother, sister, mother, father, cousin niece, grandparent, etc. must want to achieve maximum results for this or any other  (lap-band) proceedure to work .  Believe my testimony;  but more importantly, put your trust and faith in God and, if you are truly ready, YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL.  PRAISE BE TO THE SUPREME ARCHITECT OF THE UNIVERSE FOR HIS GRACE AND BENEVOLENCE TOWARDS THOSE WHO, on their own merits, are not worthy.

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