TazRN
Plastics Surgery Done
Dec 24, 2008
Well my surgery went off without a hitch. I am very sore right now. I feel like things went as well as they could have. I have not had any problems so far (knock on wood). I am continuing to take my pain medication religiously. I am able to tell as the medicine wears off that the surgical site becomes painful. I plan to take the drugs as long as the prescription lasts.
As far as how it looks, I was able to take my dressings off today and get a shower, per the doctors instructions. I was rather shocked upon seeing my belly for the first time. It was flat and firm like it was back in high school and college. I am quite happy with the results. It was reinforced to me that I must take a break from lifting weights or doing any strenuous activities for the next 6 weeks. This is going to kill me, but I will do it.
Anyway, that is about all I can muster to type today. I will keep updating my progress as the days go by.
This is not the ideal way to spend Xmas, but I will look back on this time and appreciate the fact that I did this now. I would not want to do this in the summer time and then not be able to enjoy the finished results. The way I see it now, I will be able to fully enjoy my new body during Spring Break and Summer Break. Look out world here I come.
Taz
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As far as how it looks, I was able to take my dressings off today and get a shower, per the doctors instructions. I was rather shocked upon seeing my belly for the first time. It was flat and firm like it was back in high school and college. I am quite happy with the results. It was reinforced to me that I must take a break from lifting weights or doing any strenuous activities for the next 6 weeks. This is going to kill me, but I will do it.
Anyway, that is about all I can muster to type today. I will keep updating my progress as the days go by.
This is not the ideal way to spend Xmas, but I will look back on this time and appreciate the fact that I did this now. I would not want to do this in the summer time and then not be able to enjoy the finished results. The way I see it now, I will be able to fully enjoy my new body during Spring Break and Summer Break. Look out world here I come.
Taz
Plastics Surgery Very Soon
Dec 17, 2008
Well the time has come for me to get my plastics surgery. The date is slowly approaching and the Registered Nurse in me is getting more nervous with each passing day. Having too much knowledge is sometimes a blessing, but in my case right now, it is a negative. I am not looking forward to the pain and healing that will take place once I have been cut and repatched. I am looking forward to losing the last remnants of my former self, but I know this will be more painful than the RNY surgery I had on 2/28/2008. I am going to try and remain positive and think happy thoughts 
. I am also going to stay doped 
up on pain medication because I don't want all of the discomfort. Unfortunately my surgery is on 12/23/2008 - 2 days before XMAS. I know - why do it then? Well, it is right before the end of the year and my health insurance is picking up the full bill because I have met my out of pocket maximum and this will save me $7000. This will be a great present to myself, but it is bitter sweet because I will be limited on what I can do with my 9 year old son and my 13 year old daughter on XMAS morning. Anyway, I will post about my experience as I go throught this process.
Taz
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. I am also going to stay doped up on pain medication because I don't want all of the discomfort. Unfortunately my surgery is on 12/23/2008 - 2 days before XMAS. I know - why do it then? Well, it is right before the end of the year and my health insurance is picking up the full bill because I have met my out of pocket maximum and this will save me $7000. This will be a great present to myself, but it is bitter sweet because I will be limited on what I can do with my 9 year old son and my 13 year old daughter on XMAS morning. Anyway, I will post about my experience as I go throught this process.Taz
Plastics Consult
Nov 18, 2008
Well, I finally had my plastics consult and things went very well. He says I don't need the full tummy tuck due to the extensive amount of working out that I have done over the course of my lifetime. The doctor basically says I have some skin hanging that needs to be cut off. He thinks I will have a very good look when done. The only thing I really hate about the whole process is not being able to workout for another 4-6 weeks - but that is a small price to pay in the scheme of things. I had to wait six weeks after the RNY surgery so this will be no different. I am very excited indeed. Both of my surgeons ( RNY surgeon and the plastics surgeon ) feel like insurance will cover this procedure. I am keeping my fingers crossed and praying for insurance to cover everything. I am scheduling the surgery for December 23 ( Yes, I know it sucks being the holidays and all, but seeing how I have met my out of pocket maximum this year and everything will be paid for in full, I just couldn't pass this up - what a XMAS present this would be). I am being told that this minor tummy tuck will cost around $6200.00 for everything = anethesia, hospital charge, radiology, lab, nursing, plastic doctors charge, as well as any follow up visits.
Anyway, that is all to report for now. Life is great and rolling along full steam ahead. Will post some new pictures soon.
Be good.
Taz
Anyway, that is all to report for now. Life is great and rolling along full steam ahead. Will post some new pictures soon.
Be good.
Taz
Plastic Surgery - Waiting Game
Nov 05, 2008
Well it seems like time has flown by and life is still humming along quite well for me. I am maintaining my weight within a 5 pound weight range fluctuation = I am totally okay with that on a personal level. I am now to the point that I feel very comfortable with my daily food intake. I am eating quite normal in my mind. I can and do eating anything that appeals to me, but I just can't consume massive amounts. I still workout like crazy = anywhere from 1.5 - 2 hours each day, except for Sunday. I am feeling great and looking great. I am totally in love with my new found life since having RNY surgery.
Taz
Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 220-228
Goal Weight - 210
I am now full steam ahead in getting my plastic surgery done. I have my consult on Nov. 10 and hopefully by the second or third week in December, I will have my tummy tuck procedure done. This is like the last major hurddle in this whole process to becoming the new and improved me. I am totally ready to leave behind any remnants of what I used to be. I will never forget where I came from, but I don't plan on reliving or reminiscing in the past. I have totally scrapped any and all clothes that I used to own. I know some people keep old clothes to remember where they once were, but not me. I am all about looking to the present and only the present.
Anyway, that is all for now and I will post on or around Nov. 10 to tell everyone about my plastics consult and what the doctor thinks.
Taz
Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 220-228
Goal Weight - 210
I am now full steam ahead in getting my plastic surgery done. I have my consult on Nov. 10 and hopefully by the second or third week in December, I will have my tummy tuck procedure done. This is like the last major hurddle in this whole process to becoming the new and improved me. I am totally ready to leave behind any remnants of what I used to be. I will never forget where I came from, but I don't plan on reliving or reminiscing in the past. I have totally scrapped any and all clothes that I used to own. I know some people keep old clothes to remember where they once were, but not me. I am all about looking to the present and only the present.
Anyway, that is all for now and I will post on or around Nov. 10 to tell everyone about my plastics consult and what the doctor thinks.
Plastic Surgery on Horizon
Oct 03, 2008
Well it seems I am at a crossroads now with my weightloss. My body seems to have reached a point where I have really slowed down with the weightloss. I am as active as can be and my surgeon has said he thinks I am reaching my ideal point for weightloss - it will really be about maintenance now. With that said, we started discussing having plastic surgery to remove some skin that seems to be hanging on around my lower stomach area. I knew this already, but like my surgeon said, you can fill almost any body part with muscle, but the lower stomach area is one of those spots that you can't do much with. Yes, you can have abs - 6 pack and 8 pack abs, but they won't fix stretched out skin. Every part of my body looks wonderful from head to toe, but my lower stomach is the one part of my body I could do without. I have seen worse, but mine is to the point I am ready to have it cut off. It really bothers me when I work out as hard as I do and you see that one part of your body you can do absolutely nothing about. I don't know, call me vain, but I am ready to complete the "full package" look - I want to see myself naked and not be reminded of the old me. I will never ever forget where I came from to where I am now - in terms of my body composition. My lower stomach area just represents what I used to be = overweight and out of shape, I am ready to cut those ties to my past = kind of ironic ain't it = cut my skin off and cut my past away. I have spoken with a plastic surgeon and he said it will cost about $5,800 on an outpatient basis and anywhere from $8,500-$10,000 on an inpatient basis = this is everything = anesthesia, labs, radiology, hospital fee, surgeon fee. It all boils down to what insurance will pay for. I am fortunate in that my insurance will probably pay for this - so in that repsect, I am lucky.
Another plus to having plastic surgery is that my surgeon seemed to think that I would lose another 6-10 pounds with the help of the scapel = no exercise needed.
Anyway, be good and I will keep up my blog with info. about my plastics journey.
Taz
Another plus to having plastic surgery is that my surgeon seemed to think that I would lose another 6-10 pounds with the help of the scapel = no exercise needed.
Anyway, be good and I will keep up my blog with info. about my plastics journey.
Taz
What's Up World
Sep 23, 2008
Golly jee willickers. Where have I been? I really have to make myself stay focused on coming back to the web site to update my profile.
Well, life is still utterly fantastic. I can't begin to express how happy I am now - I've gone from being known as the big "fat" guy to being labeled as one of the "hottest" guys in the neighborhood and at work. It is very flattering to say the least and it boosts my ego more and more each day. I am taking it all in stride and trying not to get a big head about it.
My weight is now fluctuating between 220-230. It seems like a big swing, but really it all boils down to water loading. I am quite happy with where I am weight wise, even if I don't lose another single pound. I had become quite the scale whore for the last 4 months and I have now gotten off of that kick and usually weigh once a week now instead of each and every single day. I look and feel great now - it shows on the outside now - I smile more each day and I am now quite the social butterfly. I feel like I am oozing confidence in every aspect of my life.
Foods are no trouble at all. No eating problems to speak of - knock on wood. Things are going well and I feel like I am living and eating just like a normal person - I'm just eating large quantities like in my previous lifestyle.
Well, that is enough catching up for now. Speak to you soon.
Taz
Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 220-230
Goal Weight - 200
Well, life is still utterly fantastic. I can't begin to express how happy I am now - I've gone from being known as the big "fat" guy to being labeled as one of the "hottest" guys in the neighborhood and at work. It is very flattering to say the least and it boosts my ego more and more each day. I am taking it all in stride and trying not to get a big head about it.
My weight is now fluctuating between 220-230. It seems like a big swing, but really it all boils down to water loading. I am quite happy with where I am weight wise, even if I don't lose another single pound. I had become quite the scale whore for the last 4 months and I have now gotten off of that kick and usually weigh once a week now instead of each and every single day. I look and feel great now - it shows on the outside now - I smile more each day and I am now quite the social butterfly. I feel like I am oozing confidence in every aspect of my life.
Foods are no trouble at all. No eating problems to speak of - knock on wood. Things are going well and I feel like I am living and eating just like a normal person - I'm just eating large quantities like in my previous lifestyle.
Well, that is enough catching up for now. Speak to you soon.
Taz
Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 220-230
Goal Weight - 200
Time Flies By
Aug 26, 2008
It is hard to believe that almost a month has gone by and I have not done a blog of some kind. Time just seems to fly by now. I have so much going on and life is just busy, but it is great being busy. I am enjoying life to the fullest in every sense of the word. I feel great physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. What else can one say !!!!!!
I had a 6 month check up today and my surgeon and his staff were amazed at my transformation thus far. I have been asked to be a part of the surgical groups web site promoting the surgery and the obvious benefits. I was thrilled at this opportunity and told my surgeon I would be willing to help out any way that I could. I really feel like this is an honor to be asked to showcase their services. I have worked very hard to get where I am and I am proud to display the "finished product" - or should I say "a work in progress" - as I am not done losing weight.
I am now at a weightloss of about 145 pounds. I teeter between 222-225. I will stick with the lower number as it makes me feel better mentally. All kidding aside though, my weightloss has slowed down tremendously due to all of the weightlifting - I new this would happen eventually, my surgeon confirmed my very thoughts today and he said don't worry about the weight numbers anymore. I am losing inches in my waist and that is enough to make me happy. I honestly might make it into a size 36 waist in the next month or so. I never ever ever thought I would ever wear something that small. It is completely amazing how the surgery has transformed my life overall. I just can't reinterate that point enough.
Enough for now. Take care and enjoy the new pictures.
Taz
Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 222
Goal Weight - 200
I had a 6 month check up today and my surgeon and his staff were amazed at my transformation thus far. I have been asked to be a part of the surgical groups web site promoting the surgery and the obvious benefits. I was thrilled at this opportunity and told my surgeon I would be willing to help out any way that I could. I really feel like this is an honor to be asked to showcase their services. I have worked very hard to get where I am and I am proud to display the "finished product" - or should I say "a work in progress" - as I am not done losing weight.
I am now at a weightloss of about 145 pounds. I teeter between 222-225. I will stick with the lower number as it makes me feel better mentally. All kidding aside though, my weightloss has slowed down tremendously due to all of the weightlifting - I new this would happen eventually, my surgeon confirmed my very thoughts today and he said don't worry about the weight numbers anymore. I am losing inches in my waist and that is enough to make me happy. I honestly might make it into a size 36 waist in the next month or so. I never ever ever thought I would ever wear something that small. It is completely amazing how the surgery has transformed my life overall. I just can't reinterate that point enough.
Enough for now. Take care and enjoy the new pictures.
Taz
Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 222
Goal Weight - 200
Another Fine Day
Jul 30, 2008
Anytime you lose weight it is a great day. Even though I have only lost one more pound since my last post, it is a small victory nonetheless and one I must blog about. I want to be able to look back on my journey and see the progress I have made - both large and small weightloss amounts. It is going to be interesting to look back on this blog and see how I felt, what I was thinking, and what was going on in my life at that particular time in my weightloss journey.
Oh well, enough tonight. Until we meet again, be good or be naughty - it doesn't matter as long as you are having fun and not hurting anyone else.
Taz
Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 227
Goal Weight - 200
Oh well, enough tonight. Until we meet again, be good or be naughty - it doesn't matter as long as you are having fun and not hurting anyone else.
Taz
Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 227
Goal Weight - 200
Life Is Rolling Along
Jul 26, 2008
Well time just seems to be easing on by and I am having trouble keeping up on the web site now. I am having so much fun with life in general that things just seem to good to be true. I have to pinch myself to make sure I am not dreaming. The weight is still coming off, but much slower now. I am okay with that at this point in my journey. Points of interest - clothes fit very good (I am now a 38 waist and an XL in shirts), I feel great mentally (I walk the walk and talk the talk as they say), I also want to say, with confidence I might add, that I now look great on the outside to compliment how I feel on the inside - I am not really trying to conceited with myself, but for so long in life I took a back seat with my looks and my self-esteem. Everyday it just blows my mind away how I constantly get complimented on my looks and how well I am doing. It is very flattering and definitely ego boosting. I am not going to be shy about it - I will take every compliment I get with a smile on my face and say thank you very much. It is ironic and only fitting that now I am going to reap everything that I have worked my tail off for. I have said this before, the surgery was a great tool to help me get over the hump, but I have put lots of hard work into the new and improved me. I work out like a fiend - 60 minutes of weightlifting, 20 minutes of eliptical walking, 60 minutes of treadmill walking, and 20 minutes in the steam room x 5 days a week. I have vowed never to return to the "old lazy me" who used to sit around on the couch and watch TV all of the time. I am now lucky if I watch 2 hours of TV per day. I try to stay busy outside doing yard work or cleaning the house - YES for you women out there, I can clean house better than most women - I dust, vacuum, clean windows, wash dishes, make beds, take out the trash, fold clothes, watch/feed/entertain the kids, and occasionally cook supper - I tell my wife all the time she doesn't know how good she has it. I will say that my teaching job as a registered nurse afords me the luxury to off in the summer time, so I am lucky in that respect. The one thing my wife refuses to let me do is wash the clothes - she is afraid I will turn the whites pink or red.
Anyway, that is enough of an update for now on my life. Take care and be good.
Taz
Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 228
Goal Weight - 200
I will say that my teaching job as a registered nurse afords me the luxury to off in the summer time, so I am lucky in that respect. The one thing my wife refuses to let me do is wash the clothes - she is afraid I will turn the whites pink or red.Anyway, that is enough of an update for now on my life. Take care and be good.
Taz
Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 228
Goal Weight - 200
Update on Life
Jul 14, 2008
Well things are rolling along great. Enjoying all life has to offer at this point in my life. I just can't say enough how much of a life saver RNY surgery is. I will be the first one to stand up and shout out to the world about how dramatic and life changing this surgery can be. I highly recommend it to anyone who is thinking about it. I am going to post pictures of where I started versus where I am now. It is truly amazing to see the before the after pictures. I look at my before pictures and it almost makes me want to cry that I had let myself get to that point of no return. All I can say is look at what 4.5 months has done with the help of RNY surgery, plus the constant working out that I do everyday.
Taz
Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 230
Goal Weight - 200
About Me
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Surgery
02/28/2008
Surgery Date
May 28, 2007
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Before & After
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