x-post Update 10.21.08

Hey everybody. This is my first time to post on the men's forum.  I am 17 years old, and had gastric bypass 5 weeks ago today.  Boner asked me to x-post my blog on here, and I thought it was a good idea.

Hey everybody, how are y'all doing?

Today marks 5 weeks post-op.  I started this journey at 338.8 lbs last August.  When I went to my first consult with Dr. Avara, I weighed in at a whopping 311.5. Today, I weighed in at 270 even.  That's a 41.5 lb loss since August 7.  Combined, I am down 68.8 lbs, a 20.3% weight loss. 

Last week I weighed in at 278.5.  Today I am at 270. That is a loss of 8.5 lbs, my biggest one week loss yet.  Needless to say, I am very excited. 

I got some compliments over the last couple of days.  The first one came on Saturday.  I called my mom as I do every night, and she told me that one of her best friends saw me, and said she could tell I had lost weight.  Today, I was at school ()  and one of my teachers told me that she could tell I had lost weight.  She was one of the few people I told about my surgery at school, and when I told her how much I had lost, she nearly had a heart attack.  The third and final compliment came from the baseball coach at my school.  I was getting my clothes from him (the clothes we wear at baseball games; I am the statistician) and he said he doesn't believe that the clothes would fit, as he could tell that I had lost weight since the beginning of school.  I told him I was down 42 lbs, and his mouth hit the floor (I didn't tell him I had surgery).

Well that wraps up my week 5 update.  I am still shocked I have lost 42 lbs in just a little over 2 months.  This surgery was well worth it so far.

Thanks for reading,
Jay Harper

Way to go Jay!

You are awsome to be doing this so early. Hit the ball out of the park with this.

I am proud of you and I only just met you. Can you tell part of me is wishing I had done this sooner?

Congrats on your loss so far!!  Keep it up at this pace and you'll have the cheerleaders chasing you around the commons in no time. 

Way to go Jay!! Awesome report!  I'm really glad for you and your success thus far.  Stick around - we're glad you're here!

Jay,

Congratulations on your success.. You should be very proud of yourself for taking control of you your life.. You may not even know yourself how much you have improved the quality of your life yet.

Best wishes for you,, and do stay in touch with the board we would all be very happy to hear of your continued triumphs.

Here's to a HAPPY HEALTH LIFE to come.

Jay first of all welcome to the locker were any question is not out of bounds .
Second ; great job man keep up the good work , and don't be a stranger.

Good Health And Best Wishes
Nick

Jay you da man!!!!! Keep reporting in you bring another perspective of youth that will be inspiring to many. Welcome aboard! Rocky Top

Welcome to the locker room and congratulations on your WL to date, Jay! You have a long, fun life ahead of you so enjoy the ride. How's the exercise going for you?

Boner

Congrats Jay, 

I wish I had done this as early as you have.  I wish you all the best, and years of health success.

Scott

Congrats, Jay on your success.  I read your blog a few weeks ago, and was really impressed with you and your decision to change your life at a young age.  Keep up the great work.  Hope you visit the locker room alot.  Glad to have you here.  Michael