7 Month Update

Hello Kentuckians! I wanted to update my journey during the first 7 months since lap-band surgery on July 7, 2005. So far I have lost 117 pounds since surgery. I have about 55 pounds to get to my goal weight. I have joined a Health & Fitness Club and exercise about 4 days per week. I've really enjoyed getting into better shape and challenging myself to improve in the gym. I hope all of you are as happy with your weight loss surgeries as I have been and I wish you all the best! Charles

YEAHHHH CONGRATULATIONS!!! You are doing great!!!

Rosanna, Thanks a million for the wonderful message and support! Just wondering ... where is Bulan? I've lived in Kentucky most of my life and have never heard of Bulan. My best, Charles

Wow Charles that is so awesome!! I love working out myself..it just keeps me on track. When I stop working out I start donig stupid stuff like eating the wrong things.. are you coming to the conference in Oct? keep up the good work!! Brenda

Thanks Brenda! Thanks for the message! I'm not sure about the conference in October. Once the final date is set I will have to take a look at my calendar. There is another conference going on in Lexington at about the same time that I may be attending. It is a conference on Science in Kentucky. If I'm lucky, maybe I can make it to parts of both conferences during the same trip! Charles

Charles..though the info at the top of this site says the conference is in the middle of the month. that is not actually the date I am working on, we havn't changed it because we arn't sure yet...I promise as soon as the contract is signed I will have them change that date and give out more information..right now I am kinda shooting toward the last weekend in Oct. keep watching! Brenda

Hey Charles! Way to GO! Keep up the great work, and best wishes to you! Take care, Bernice..............

Bernice, Hi! Thank you so much for your message of support! I hope you are doing great and enjoying life! My best, Charles

Charles, You are a mear (? spelling) portion of your former self. I am 5 days preop. Getting nervous. Praying for a good outcome this time. Any protein drink suggestions? Patty Nickoson etown

Patty, Hi! Thanks for the words of encouragement!! I really hope everything goes well for you with your surgery!! As far as protein drinks, I like the EAS Advant Edge drinks. They are low carb and high protein. I buy them at Wal-Mart in the pharmacy section. I also like the Slim-Fast Low Carb drinks. Make sure you get the low carb ones because the regular ones are really high in sugar. Wal-Mart carries about 10 different brands of protein drinks and I would suggest you try a small sample of each one to see which you like the best. Most companies will give you your money back if you don't like it. They always have an address on the package where you can send them a letter to let them know that their product wasn't for you. Best of luck!! My best, Charles