Stand Sideways, Stick Out My Tongue and Look Like A Zipper!!!

Jerry B.
on 7/21/10 3:20 am, edited 7/21/10 3:26 am - Henderson, KY

Hello Everybody,

First, I need to apologize to everybody here on OH for being away from the website for such an extended period of time. This is not an excuse, but in reality my new life at my one year post op anniversary has changed so much. More on that later.

My one year bandiversary was July 7^th and it went by without my even realizing it. My only posted goal here on OH was at one year out stand sideways, stick my tongue out and look like a zipper. I’ll refer you to the pictures posted below. Myself, I think I made it.

My high water mark as far as my weight goes was something around 325 (I quit weighing at 320 pounds and would not get on a scale!). This morning I weighed 215 pounds, that’s at least 105 pounds lost total.

My life has changed greatly as people no longer recognize me. I walk as far as I want, ten to twelve miles at a time, and ride my bike up to 25 miles a day. These were all considered pipe dreams before losing all this weight. I no longer have high blood pressure and no longer suffer from type 2 diabetes, no more medications.

If you are traveling down the road to getting surgical approval from your insurance company, hang in there. It is so worth it. True, it’s not for everybody, but it was for me and so many people I’ve grown to know, love, and respect on this website. My only regret is that I didn’t do it years earlier. GO FOR IT AND GOOD LUCK…..I let the surgeons take my bariatric out and so can you…. Isn’t that what bariatric surgery is?

The first picture below is one of my FAT pictures, the rest were taken this morning..

My goal at 1st year bandiversary is to "Stand sideways, stick out my tongue and LOOK LIKE A ZIPPPER."

INCLUDES 54.2 POUNDS LOST PRE-OP

cheyenne000
on 7/21/10 3:30 am

VSG on 03/25/16

Welcome back ...You look Fantastic Jerry

happy late Bandiversary

Lapband - Jan 2009 weight goal reached with lapband. Revised to VSG- 1/25/16

imceliasmom
on 7/21/10 3:39 am

Lap Band on 05/18/10

Simply AMAZING! You are certainly an inspiration!!!

"Just because you CAN doesn't mean you SHOULD."

"Hunger is not an emergency!"

Good riddance 380s, 370s, 360s, 350s, 340s, 330s, 320s, 310s, 300s, 290s...

Jerry B.
on 7/21/10 12:45 pm - Henderson, KY

Lap Band on 07/07/09

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words.

My goal at 1st year bandiversary is to "Stand sideways, stick out my tongue and LOOK LIKE A ZIPPPER."

INCLUDES 54.2 POUNDS LOST PRE-OP

Jerry B.
on 7/21/10 12:46 pm - Henderson, KY

Lap Band on 07/07/09

Thanks.

My goal at 1st year bandiversary is to "Stand sideways, stick out my tongue and LOOK LIKE A ZIPPPER."

INCLUDES 54.2 POUNDS LOST PRE-OP

Lisa O.
on 7/21/10 4:00 am - Snoqualmie, WA

Lap Band on 11/10/08

Jerry! I've missed you so!
You look awesome and life seems to be treating you well.

Congratulations on the transformation and new healthy life-style.

God Bless you!

Lisa O.

Lap Band surgery Nov. 2008, SW 335. Lost 116 lbs. LB removal May 2013 gained 53 lbs. Revisied to RNY October 14, 2013, new SW 275.

Jerry B.
on 7/21/10 12:50 pm - Henderson, KY

Lap Band on 07/07/09

Thanks Lisa. You have done very well and being an OH Coach is great. By the way, you look good too! You have lost more weight than I have gal, way to go......

My goal at 1st year bandiversary is to "Stand sideways, stick out my tongue and LOOK LIKE A ZIPPPER."

INCLUDES 54.2 POUNDS LOST PRE-OP

A NewTay
on 7/21/10 4:32 am, edited 7/21/10 4:32 am

AWESOME!!! great work!

eta, Haughn did my lapband too!

TRUE LOVE DOES NOT COME BY FINDING THE PERFECT PERSON BUT BY LEARNING TO SEE AN IMPERFECT PERSON PERFECTLY

"If you want to go forward, you put the car in D. If you want to go backward, you put the car in R." ~ President B. Obama

Jerry B.
on 7/21/10 1:03 pm, edited 7/21/10 11:34 pm - Henderson, KY

Lap Band on 07/07/09

Hey Tay, thank you. Dr. Haughn is great isn't he. He told jokes up to the time the Micheal Jackson juice kicked in and I was out cold. That was his line, not mine. He is a good surgeon. Since he also did your surgery, that means we live close to each other. We should drink some coffee and compare notes.

Dr K and I are on the same frequency also, he's easy to talk to and understands what I'm asking about. Communication is key to our care, as you know. Thanks again.

My goal at 1st year bandiversary is to "Stand sideways, stick out my tongue and LOOK LIKE A ZIPPPER."

INCLUDES 54.2 POUNDS LOST PRE-OP

teachergirl6
on 7/21/10 4:59 am

Lap Band on 07/02/10

You look fabulous!! Amazing success. So happy for you!

Stand Sideways, Stick Out My Tongue and Look Like A Zipper!!!

My goal at 1st year bandiversary is to "Stand sideways, stick out my tongue and LOOK LIKE A ZIPPPER."

My goal at 1st year bandiversary is to "Stand sideways, stick out my tongue and LOOK LIKE A ZIPPPER."

My goal at 1st year bandiversary is to "Stand sideways, stick out my tongue and LOOK LIKE A ZIPPPER."

My goal at 1st year bandiversary is to "Stand sideways, stick out my tongue and LOOK LIKE A ZIPPPER."

My goal at 1st year bandiversary is to "Stand sideways, stick out my tongue and LOOK LIKE A ZIPPPER."

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Stand Sideways, Stick Out My Tongue and Look Like A Zipper!!!

My goal at 1st year bandiversary is to "Stand sideways, stick out my tongue and LOOK LIKE A ZIPPPER."

My goal at 1st year bandiversary is to "Stand sideways, stick out my tongue and LOOK LIKE A ZIPPPER."

My goal at 1st year bandiversary is to "Stand sideways, stick out my tongue and LOOK LIKE A ZIPPPER."

My goal at 1st year bandiversary is to "Stand sideways, stick out my tongue and LOOK LIKE A ZIPPPER."

My goal at 1st year bandiversary is to "Stand sideways, stick out my tongue and LOOK LIKE A ZIPPPER."