Joshua B.

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What a difference 4 months makes (PIC) - Guess what guy is going on a business trip next week, and has to buy new skinny dude clothes..... ===>THIS GUY

So happy today....officially down 100lbs - I woke up today to find that I crossed the -100lb mark. I am beyond happy. I'm not gonna congratulate myself too much because that implies that I am finished, but YAY me. Hey Go...

for real this time....3 month update w/pic - Hard to believe that it's been 3 months since surgery. I am LOVING LIFE.....even though you wouldn't know it from the picture. I really do need to start smiling more.

Just realized that I was sleeved 2 months ago toda - It's weird how the day crept up on me. I'm down 81lbs, and feel great. I really wish I would have done this sooner.

6 week post op update with pic - Not too shabby. I will try to smile next time.  

thought this was neat....smart fork introduced at - Here is a link to the article regarding the smart fork introduced at this year's CES. http://news.yahoo.com/gadget-watch-electronic-fork-nags-eating-130210404.html

1 month since surgery - So I have been sleeved for a month now, and things are going pretty well. I have lost 25lbs since surgery(61lbs since my initial consultation), and am feeling pretty happy with ...

weird christmas gifts - My mother in law who lives with us, so she knows I had VSG surgery, got me a $50 gift card to IHOP. Why would someone do that knowing I just had weight loss surgery. She's a swe...

So I think I've hit the dreaded week 3 stall - As much as I've read about the stall, and told myself that I would not let it bother me.....lol, It's bothering me. It's hard to know that you are doing all the right things, an...

I survived our annual Christmas get together at a - Somehow, while watching the 3 guys at the table down a massive plate of cheese fries, I was able to have my 1.5oz of filet, and a couple bites of broccoli. I can say I now have ...

stomach twinges - I'm guessing that at 6 days post op, these quick stomach twinges that happen, and then go away randomly is just my stomach healing. I've heard it mentioned that it's the nerves doi...

so happy right now - I woke up today, 5 days post op, to find that I am no longer a +300lb man. The scale may say 299lb, but I sure as hell don't see a 3 in there...SO HAPPY.     Josh

just got home...last 2 days were a bit rough - Sleeved on Wednesday...all was good until yesterday when I was hit with the dry heaves. Therefore, I had to spend another night in the hospital. All seems well today...I'm up an...

I'm sleeved... - Made it through surgery with no issues...a little sore but the pain meds are doing their thing. I'm looking forward to passing tomorrow's leak test and getting home. thanks all....

Surgery at 7am 12/5 - My big day is tomorrow morning....I'll see you guys on the other side.

WOW....I finally have something tangible to show f - I have been complaining lately that while I know the scale says I have lost weight....I just don't see it. Well, today I decided to throw on an old pair of jeans that I haven't ...

FInal Approval, and small SV - I just received my final approval notice from the insurance, and all is a go for my surgery on 12/5. Also, I have a small SV. Somehow I was able to lose 1.8 lbs over the Tha...

All systems GO - Just completed my Pre-admit testing, and final signoff with the surgeon. I was surprised he doesn't require me to go on an all liquid diet pre-op...I'm to stick to only meat and...