wiizardofoz
About Me:
Im Male 40+ 
Im also a proud Australian yes an Aussie
(Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi) 
THUNDER DOWNUNDER 
Life A I Knew It Before Surgery:
Ive always had a weight problem that I can remember being the big kid of the class and of the school come to think and my weight problem has dogged me all my life I started my first diet at nine years old and many years of diets and dietitions too come to think of it Back in June 2005 at that stage I weighted in at 454lbs or 207kgs and the Doctors classified me Super Morbidly Obese and I had a BMI of 65 and I had a number of co-morbidities Diabetes, Chronic Sleep Apnea, High blood pressure, Right bundle branch blockage in the heart also had joint pain and fatigued easily from my vast weight and I had cancer and had the cancer surgically removed from my body but couldnt participate in further treatments for it because of my weight also I couldnt the have CT Scans which where required to monitor if the cancer had come back or not because I was too heavy for the machine My life was very limited I could hardly move the weight and lifestyle was slowly killing me I was eating myself to death it was a real downward spiral and I was living to eat and not eating to live if I would of not had surgery I couldnt say if I would be here today but I can say this my life wouldnt be like it is today
Life As I Know It Now & In The Future:
In the 3.5 years since having the surgery I've been able to lose about 220lbs or 100kgs and now have a BMI of 34.7 And now Im half the man I was (LOL) Also turn my life and health around Now I can say the diabetes and the cancer are in remission and I dont have sleep apnea either and my blood pressure is excellent and I can do anything I want and need to do now the surgery has made this possible and I dont have the joint pain and the fatigue from carrying that heavy weight around like I use too So this chance ive been given has changes my life for the better and now im learning to live life to the fullest If you would ask me would I have the surgery again I wouldnt hesitate I would do it again Now I wish I had of done this sooner in life instead of wasting so many years in denial
A NEW LIFE A NEW START
Ive had a Bilio Pancreatic Diversion
Wiizdom:
You can’t change the past but you can ruin the present by worrying about the future
The past is history the future Is a mystery so live for now
Life isn’t a dress rehearsal live life to The FULLEST & be the BEST YOU can be for yourself, family and friends
If you think your ready ask yourself honestly these hard questions:
1. Am I ready to change my whole life?
2. Am I willing to give yourself a lifelong commitment?
3. How badly do I want to change?
4. Am I willing to do whatever it takes to be successful?
The Weight Loss Journey Wiizdom:
Weight loss is a journey of steps and battles that you can win if you set your goals and most of all be patient with yourself and try to stay optimistic on you achievements with weightloss and the exercise they are milestone markers that you can you to to inspire yourself to carry on when things get damn hard and you feel you have had little to no progress and always look back at where you came from and look at what you can do now since you started your journey Also find support networks to help you see the good work you have done.
Pre Op Wiizdom:
You need to get as fit a you can prior to surgery this will allow you to recover sooner You dont have to he able to run a marathon run just do what you can as often as you can and what will also lesson the risk while having surgery and while your are recovering from the surgery
Weight Loss Surgery Wiizdom:
Surgery is only a TOOL to lose weight and what is ultimately required to lose weight and Lifestyle change a balance of Diet & Exercise to be really successful
Exercise Wiizdom:
When exercising find an activity that your body and body shape allows you to do and that you like doing Listen to your body not your head and gradually increase what you’re doing but don’t overdo it you will be less likely to continue doing it again and get disheartened Remember how ever how hard the exercise feels at the time of doing it the sense of achievement when completed is a bigger buzz Regular exercise will help you to head stay focused also find a buddy that you can exercise with
Weight Loss Goals Wiizdom:
To set yourself small acheiveable goal and revise those goals regularly don’t try to lose all the weight at once Remember that weight loss may not be measurable by the scales such as tape measure how you feel or how your clothes fit for further help with goal setting and motivation try http://www.goal-setting-college.com/
Head Stuff Wiizdom:
The Head can be a powerful ally in your weight loss journey it also can be your downfall too But remember if you fall off the wagon you need get back on straight way and don’t be hard on yourself your only human Also surgery doesnt fix the head stuff you still have to deal with the demons of the past with stratagies that you have to delevop to deal with your demons
Staying Focused Wiizdom:
To help stay focused would be to write a personal diary and write in how you feel when you achieve your mile stone or goals or when things dont go so well and reflect on them when you need some inspiration and motivation in the diary be blunt and honest with yourself i suggest you use a exercise book the you can use the front for the good feelings and acheievements and the back for the bad things and when arent so good and refer back to them as you need them. take time to reflect on how far you have come
Maintence Of Weight Loss Wiizdom:
It Is important to be vigilant with your weight its so easy to put back on and so damn hard to get back off and the long before you get control of the more damage you can do so what i suggest I'd to maintain your weight give your self a couple of pounds leeway and when you get to that leeway point you need to go back to basics and look your diet and activity levels Then adjust the activity level and diet accordingly just remember to burn more calories than you consume
Food Wiizdom:
Its important to make sure you get as much protien as you can into your diet the benefits of protein are that it takes longer to digest and keeps you fuller longer than fats and carbs and for people who have gastic bypass its very import to get all your protein into your diet
More Wiizdom That Will Assist You On Your Journey :
1......Find a support group
2.....Get a mentor to coach you
3.....Keep intouch with your dietitian and other health professionals
4.....Get support from family and friends
5.....Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated
6.....Have your vitamin levels monitored
7.....Stay focused on your goals and find others that have the same goals as you
8.....Find training partners
9.....Dont forget to reward yourself occasionally rewards dont have to involve food
10.....If something not working change It till it you get it right
11.....Remember that your weight didnt get there over night & it wont go
away over night either
12.....Be patient with yourself its not the end of the world if you fall off the
wagon you need to get straight back on it
13..... Remember why you are doing this
14...... A Journey is made up of little steps that get you to your destination
15......Weight loss Is a journey of the mind body and soul with many ups & downs
16......Remember it takes time to change the habits of a life time
17......Remember to love yourself !!!!!
18......Never Give UP keep trying new things and combinations
I wish everyone Goodluck on their own personal weight loss journeys and strive to be the best you can be !!!!!!!!!
I Hope this will help you to attain your own personal weight loss goals
Remember to live life to the fullest and be the best you can be !!!!!! Life isnt a dress rehearsal you only get one chance take it with open arms
THANKYOU for stopping by
Wiiz 
