I'm BAAACCCCCKKKk and feelin GREAT!

Jan 28, 2009

Hey folks - sorry it has been so long since I have last reported. I appreciate all the prayers and well wishes I have received. My live is truely a blessing.

OK, I am not going to go into a huge amount of details about the past months. Let me just say that my life is changing in so many ways. I sum up the surgery like this. The first two weeks after surgery I felt great. I had tons of energy, I was exercising and just loving life. For the next three weeks after that I felt like crap! I was sick, throwing up, and passing out. I did not know what was going on. I couldn't make it through a full day of work.  I spent a lot of time talking to the doctors wondering what was going on. I was told I just wasn't getting enough calories in me and that was why I was passing out. After a short period of time and being careful of what I was eating I began to take a turn for the better - not that there was a real turn for the worst.

I had my surgery on September 22, 2008. Today is January 28, 2009. I have my life back. This is the greatest gift from God one could ever hope for. Prior to surgery I made a promise to Jocelyn that every pound lost will never return and I intend to keep that promise.  In the 4 months since surgery and the two weeks prior to surgery I have lost 160 lbs. My goal is to loose 90 more. Prior to surgery I was wearing 6X shirts - I know wear 2XL or XL. My pants have gone from size 60 to 44 or 46. I still wear my belt as a constant daily reminder.
 
I feel great! Prior to surgery I tried to do the eliptical machine. I was able to do it for 4 minutes at a speed of 2 miles/hour. This moringing I was able to do the eliptical for 30 minutes at 8 miles/hour. I try to work out every morning and get in some type of daily activity. This is all about habits. I see it as focusing on two habits. The first is the eating habit. Combating the head hunger and learning good eating skills. The second habit is the exercise habit. The realization of the need for daily activity. I don't kno if these are developed yet but I am sure working on it.

When I hit the 100 pounds lost mark I got my ear pierced. I use this as a daily reminder of where I was and where I am going. When I hit the 200 lb lost mark I am getting a tattoo.

Each day is a gift from God. Take advantage of this gift! I will try to start writing more. I have been very involved living my life! It a blast! Please do not hesitate in contacting me if you have any questions or concerns.

Jeff

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