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Yesterday I stopped along the road to help a young lady in distress. Her tire had gone flat, and she had no jack and no spare. Her boyfriend arrived shortly after I did, and we proceeded to use my jack to change her tire using my spare, as we had the same make of car.
I applied the manufacturer's tiny lug wrench with all my might. I am (have been) extrordinarily strong all my life. It would not budge. Her 20 year old boyfriend cautioned me to "not strain myself". Then he got the lugs loose!!! He was apologetic. I was embarrassed. This was a first for me.
I am just a few months away from geezerhood. In October I will turn 60. I am not ready to roll over for some young buck just yet. I am upping my protein and starting in on some serious weight lifting. I may be old, but I am not ready to be feeble yet.
Thank you. Yeah, they keep me moving, all of them. And when they all arrive together, it will be dogpile on Papaw. I love it.
Start of 6 month pre-op diet (2/14): 320 lbs.
5/29: 287 lbs.
6/11: 285 lbs.
Surprised I lost 2 lbs because I reverted back to some bad eating habits in the past 2 weeks and didn't exercise as much as I have been.
This week I am back on track with diet and exercise. I am now at my lowest weight in 5 years. I would really like to lose about 10 more lbs. before surgery. Which considering that might not be until October, I should be able to achieve it.
Very sad .. Too bad he didn't opt for WLS during his life, but then maybe he figured if he lost a lot of weight it might adversely affect his singing voice:
Frank talk about the DS / "All I ever wanted to be was thin, like that Rolling Stones dude ... "
HW/461 LW/251 GW/189 CW/274 (yep, a DS semi-failure - it happens :-( )
Enjoy the grands et al. Down 218 pounds - Outstanding! 
Better health is what WLS is all about.
Today was a busy day, and started off early. We just rolled in the door after picking up our oldest granddaughter (age 10) at the airport. She'll be spending a week with us, then two weeks with her cousins, and then all six of our grandchildren and their parents will converge on our house for Independence Day. She is already having a blast getting reacquainted with our Rottweiler, Annie.
Last week 263
This week 263 1/4
On a side note, two days ago I passed the two year anniversary of my first bariatric appointment. I am down 218 lbs. My nascent diabetes is gone, with my blood sugar firmly within the normal range. My serious lymphadema is gone. My planar fasciitis is gone. I am in better health at age 59 than I have been in many years. In fact, I am in better health than a number of my friends who are 20-30 years my junior. It is amazing what this surgery (and some hard work) has done for me.
Have a good week everyone!
Finished 150 mile bike ride a few hours ago. I don't trust this weigh in because its mid day. Over the last two days, I've really eaten what I wanted. Today, I had drank nearly 60 oz of water before weighing in. Next week will be more reliable.
Last week: 213.8
Today: 211.6 (Skeptical)
198.3 Last week
200.4 Today
Food: C
Water: A
Vitamins: A
Exercise: D
Good week to all.
-Bob
My cheek is getting better this week, but not all the way healed yet. The list of doctor's appointments is getting shorter. My last mandated nutritionist is July 10th and then insurance approval is submitted.
We took our youngest to see Hamilton yesterday.
Have a great week all.
Last week 308
This week 307.2
Jim Age 59 Height 6 Feet Consult Weight 344 SW 289 Pre-Surgery -55, M1 -25, M2 -16, M3 -21, M4 -10, M5 -5, M6 -1, M7 -4, M8 0, M9 +4, M10 -4
Last week: 184.8
This week: 185.2
Wonky work schedule still in effect and I'm feeling it. One more week.
Rain and getting out of Dodge last weekend will be paid for today. Lots of yardwork on tap and already have two bottles of water freezing in the freezer.
Have a Great Week, Gents!
Never, and I mean NEVER, trust a fart!! 
