Andy Kovatch
My 2 year surgiversary!!!
Feb 29, 2008
3-1-08: Well, it's been almost a year since I've entered into my blog here, but today is my 2 year surgiversary and I'm in that refreshed state of mind. The last 2 years of my life have been like a roller coaster of sorts. Health-wise, I've gained a whole new life. I've gone from 365 pounds all the way down to 185 pounds. A size 50 waist down to 34. A 4XL shirt down to large. At the same time, my personal life has changed drastically as well. I'm going through a divorce, don't get to see my son everyday and lost a great job last July. As some of you know by my post yesterday, I finally got a new job that I start this coming Tuesday. It's been a life-changing two years, to say the least. I ran a 5K race last July 4th and I'm running the 10K version of that same race this year. I'm also going to run a 10 MILE race in Philly down Broad Street in May. I still have a hard time coming to grips with that.
All is Good!!!!!!!!
Apr 11, 2007
Very special day!!!
Jan 08, 2007
January 9, 2007 - Today is a very significant day in my journey towards a whole new me. It was exactly one year ago today that I had my initial consultation with my surgeon, Dr. Marymor. I remember it like it was yesterday. I remember walking into the office with a ton of questions and a whole lot of uncertainties. I remember Dr. Marymor going over all the risks, including the mortality rate. Boy, what wake up call. He was frank and to the point. I was sold instantly. My surgery was less than two months later. At 365 pounds, I didn't have much of a choice. We set a goal of 190 pounds and I am actually now 8 pounds under goal at 182. Yes, I've lost one more pound (183) than I currently weigh. How wild is that?
