A quick update
Well it's been 2 weeks tomorrow since I had the surgery. And things are going great. Since I started the opti 5 weeks ago I'm down about 47lb. 20 since surgery alone.
Ive found some things easier than others... I can go out with someone for a meal and enjoy my 4 or 5 spoonfuls of soup while they have their full meal.... I went for a walk down in sauble last weekend and felt pretty good. I'm able to stand up for longer without tiring out as quickly.. I'm wearing clothes that were too tight before without an issue. :)
I am excited :). I bought a new belt the other day (by necessity because my old one broke) and without thinking I bought what was considered too small for me before... I've gotta get out the leather punch tomorrow because I'm on the last hole :) my wife even says my "ass is flattening out"
has has it been hard? Yes... Was it worth it.... Yes
am I glad I did it now and not years ago..... I don't know if I could have put the emotional commitment into it then as I am now (especially since my mother passed away 6 weeks before surgery).
Anywys. A lot of rambling but things are looking good on this end :)
j
Orientation at HRH - Jan 13, 2014. 1st Meeting with Surgeon (Dr. Klein) & blood work - Jan 30th. Sleep study - Feb 5th. RN, Dietician & Social Worker exams - Feb 25th, Internist - April 9th. Dr Klein -April 23rd,PATTs Sept 2nd, Surgery, Sept 16, 2014, Opti Starting Weight - 343LB (Aug 26th). Surgery weight 315LB CW 215 17-Aug-2015)
Big changes, and great accomplishments.
Congrats Josh on doing so well thus far. Keep it up. You'll do great!
OTTAWA -- 2011 - Contemplated WLS Feb. 15, 2013 - GP Feb. 20 - lung functioning Feb. 22 - blood work Feb. 27 - Referral April 19 - orientation, bloodwork July 10 - nurse July 23 - rheumatologist (VSG) Sept. 12 - Behaviourist & Dietician Oct. 23 - Echocardiogram Nov. 6 - Pre-surgery Class Nov. 12 - Surgeon Jan 13, 2014 - Optifast (3 wks) Jan. 27 - PATTS Feb. 3, 2014 - Surgery (VSG)
HEIGHT: 5'5" HW 303 Pre-Opti 297 SW 271 GW 170 CW 200 (Feb. 8, 2018 - damn the regain!) VSG with Dr. Yelle
Jo**** sounds like you're doing wonderfully! Keep up the great work. :)
K.
Karen
Ontario Recipes Forum - http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/ontario_recipes/ 
Congratulations! You are doing so well. That is inspiring.
Orientation: Jan 27, 2014, Surgeon: Feb 14, 2014, Doctor Internal Medecine: May 5, 2014, Nurse/Social Worker/Dietician: May 7, 2014, 2nd Visit Social Worker: June 20, 2014, 2nd visit Surgeon: July 11, 2014, PATT (HRRH): Sep 18, 2014 Surgery Date: Oct 3, 2014
