Glenn H.

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It's Nov.18,2009 and I'm at 330lbs. I was down to 310 but started to get weak and feel sick a lot, so my Doc said to level off where I felt good. 320 is where I felt good but in July of 2009 I injured my back at work and have been off work since. They are sending me in to see a neurosurgeon to schedule surgery in early 2010. All other treatments have failed so I guess this is my only choice??? I've gained about 10 lbs. since July due to the fact that I can't get out and be active like I used too. Workers comp has also started playing games by suspending my benefits in the beginning of October. I was forced to get a lawyer to handle my case and that's when they stopped paying me, even though the doctor has me restricted to no work. I really could use a small fill but at $270 a pop plus the clinic bill of $30 I don't have the money to spend on that right now, plus it's about a 300 mile round trip to go down to the clinic, which my back won't take. All in all I feel pretty good. I bet if I had hurt my back when I was up around 450 lbs. I would have a lot more serious problems than I have now. Of course the way I was headed then I most likely would not be around today if not for getting the LapBand surgery done........Glenn.

   Today I weighed in and have lost 95 lbs. since I started the entire process last Sept.'06. I drive truck for a living and the other day I was carrying some freight to the back of the trailer for a customer. I got about 20 feet from the door and had to quickly lean up against the wall of the trailer. The customer got all worried thinking I was having a heart attack or something because I dropped what I was carrying and just stood there. 
    Well, my pants were almost all the way down my backside. I've been putting off buying new work pants because I just kept making more holes in my belt to hold them up. 
   I went downtown today and bought 2 pair of new jeans and a belt. I really got a rush since I used to wear size 54 stretch jeans and now can wear size 48 regular ones. TRY TAKE MY BAND AWAY!!!!
   I can't remember ever feeling this great, even when I was young. I was somewhat less obese in those days but I also drank quite heavily. I haven't drank since Aug.18,1995 which also has changed my life positively. I wish I could have got the band years ago when I finally quit drinking and was young enough to change professions. I guess I'll just try to make the best of things as they are. Losing all this weight sure has helped greatly.

Well it's day 10 and I'm really feeling good. I have to get used to having breakfast because before LB it was a cup of coffee and a donut and that was it until lunch. Other than that, I'm sticking with the diet the doctor gave me to follow. I've got one more week off work and more if I want it, so this has been a nice little vacation---except I spent it at home and not in Florida. Going for a job interview in the morning. If I get this job I'll be at home every night with weekends off. I am presently a long haul truck driver and have had my fill of living on the road for 90% of the year. My doctor said this new job would be better for me healthwise compared to before. I've got my fingers crossed!!!