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On February 7th 2010, I'll take part in a 5k in Davis, CA known as the Davis Stampede!!

Also, in March, I'll be doing a 6.1 mile run/walk at the Shamrock'n Run. NEWS FLASH!! At the Shamrock'n Run, my mother and I are naming our team The Biggest Losers, being we both had the VTG.

Never did I ever think I would be able to do any of these activities.

Now my goal is to get to my goal weight and be able to do a FULL Marathon, on my own!!

I've never been so excited and into exercise, but now I am.

Other things going on:

Current Weight: 298
Energy Level: Eh, could be better. Dr. C. advised I double my Centrum and start taking a B Vit Complex as I could become B-12 deficient.
Exercise Routine:
Sunday - 30 Minute Brisk Walk at 1.8 incline
MWF - 15 Minute Brisk Walk at 1.8 incline (speed variable)
TTHSAT - Gym, Upper body resistance and Core (Abs)

Thats a pretty darn good workout, gets me feelin' the burn.

I'll try to keep everyone posted as to the goings on for me!!

Peace
Tony

ALWAYS REMEMBER...PROTEIN FIRST!

Hey everyone. Last sunday (August 9th 2009) I weighed in with an astonishing discovery. I had lost 26 lbs from the previous week!! 398 to 372!!
My weigh in day in on Sunday, so I'll let everyone know then!!

Here is to lower weights and good eats!!

REMEMBER!!! PROTEIN FIRST!!!

Peace
Tony

Well, on Monday June 29th 2009 at 5:30am, we arrived at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose...

Honestly, at the pre-op counseling, I was seriously considering the idea of putting the halt on the surgery and walking away.
However, I knew I couldn't and I've come to far to give up now.

I went through the normal stuff, check the weight, inventory all my personal effects, 20 questions, expell your bladder...and all that fun stuff we all do before surgery.

Then, the tears came. I was crying, a lot! I was so scared, so completely petrified that I more or less answered questions my simply nodding while looking at my mom, not saying a word and just tearing up. I'm not sure what pushed me to continue with the operation, but whatever it was, thanks.

I was led down to Surgical 1, where I sat outside Surgery Room 5 for 15 minutes, alone, waiting for the doctors to arrive.

Finally, I was told to come in. Once in the room, I was instructed to get on the operating table...(Thats a bit scary!!). They then proceeded to poke me to try to find a vein...Finally they found one and thats truly all I remember.

I recall waking in Recovery, feeling out of it, and requesting something for nausea, then I fell asleep again...I then reawoke in my Hospital room, greeted by my mom.

I was confused, I thought it was a dream...I looked at my belly and saw 5 incisions. I knew then I wasn't dreaming!!
I began to get concerned..."Did I make a wrong choice", "Can I go back". Nope, cant go back. And I never would want to.

Granted, I'm still a bit nervous and in a decent amount of pain, and as I type this the words are blurring from the Tramadol *(Ultram) pain killer. I take Lortab Elixer only when needed, since it inevitably knocks me on my ass!

I have moments where I'm sad, and moments of great joy. But most of the time I'm worrying about getting all my fluids in for the day. I'm on protein/thin liquids for 2 weeks. And so far, its a chore. The drinks really lose there palatablility after 10 ounces, then it just gets old. I have Protein soups and boullion, along with Jell-O and Popsicles.

But check this out!!

On June 11th, I went in for a physical. My weight was 461. On my day of surgery, I was weighed...448!!

After a subsequent weigh in last night...440.2!!

I couldn't be happier about that. Even though I'm still a bit depressed about the surgery and how my diet will consist for the next 6-8 months. A bit of a downer, but I shall prevail!!

Thanks for everyones support, I'll update everyone as soon as something "UpdateWorthy" happens!!

Peace

Tony

I was recently approved for the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy!! My surgery date is June 29th 2009 at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, CA.

While I'm looking forward to the prospect of being a lighter, and healthier me, I'm also a bit nervous. But I'm sure this will pass. I have the best surgeon in the USA. Dr. Paul Cirangle and the Laparoscopic Team at LapSF.

We worked hard to get to this point and we are finally here. Come the end of the year, I will be a sleek sexier me!!

Peace

Tony

EDIT 6/12/2009

I'm almost done with my testing. I've had the EKG, Chest X-Ray, Pre-Op Physical and History, and the lovely Upper GI.
I'm still kind of nervous. I have moments where I havent a care in the world, and other moments where I literally scared to death. (Death being what I'm scared of having happen to me during surgery). But the moments come and go, which seems to be normal behavior.

Also, I'm trying some protein shakes and mixes. Currently, I'm trying to drop some weight prior to surgery. Im using Slim-Fast with Trader Joes Hemp Protein Powder. Its a really digestable protein plus the Omega Acids, Amino Acids, and a good dose of Fiber help with the hunger issue.

I'm also practicing sipping. Something all weight loss surgery patients must cope with. Im using a shot glass and sipping on it over a period of 10 minutes. Hoping that doing this, will make me all the more ready post-op!!

Wish me Luck!!

I'll post more later!

Peace

Tony

Hey there, my name is Tony. Im 24 and very overweight. I have a few co-morbidities that are troubling. I have been considering the VSG for a long while, but never had a real incentive to quit smoking...But I did, and did so on January 9th 2009!!! So far so good. I'm worried I wont make it to see my 40th birthday without already having had a myocardial infraction, or some other horrible incidence.

The only trouble I've run into is getting approved by Blue Cross, who seems to believe the VSG doesnt work and that I should get the Roux En Y, which, if I dont have to, I'd rather not. I know it works, but my mom had the VSG with incredible results. My mom also frequented this site, which gave her motivation to get the surgery, its doing the same for me.

I'll admit, surgery scares the hell out of me, but if it means adding many many years to my life, I'LL DO IT!!!!

I've been working with one of the top surgical centers in the country. Laproscopic Associates of San Francisco. My surgeon will be Dr. Paul Cirangle and his associate Dr. Greg Jossart. I know this center does excellent work with almost no complications, which is great.

I'm told I'm a great candidate for this surgery as I'm male, and in my twenties. They've told me the weight will literally fall off!!
I suppose another incentive is my skin still retains a good amount of Elastin and Collagen, making the excess skin less visible. I mean I know there will be, but I can live with that.

But anyway, This is my quest to get healthier, I wish everyone the best of luck, and Wish me Luck on my quest!!

Sincerely.
The Big Dude