JohnK334
My story starts in 2000 when I first was hurt. I hurt my back and was unable to work. I slowly started putting on weight. I went from pain pill to pain pill each time needing a bigger dose. I wound up on methadone 90 mg a day along with several other pain pills just to be able to move each day. I got to a final weight of 371. I was unable to breath at night or in the day either. I could not stay awake at all. The fat was collecting around my organs in a fatal way. I was told that I probably would not have made it much longer. My body was quitting on me.
Well this is where it turns around. My wife found Dr. Freeman (a blessing from God). He and his staff were wonderful and answered questions for months. When I finally decided to do it there was no doubt that I wanted him to do the surgery. My parents and my wife and children were there to support me through out it. Dr freeman came in everyday to offer encouragement. My wife never left my side.
After surgery was pretty rough. I wondered if I had made a mistake. It hurt so bad that I thought I was dying. This is when you need your support. Tammy stayed in the hospital and all day and all night would tell me how good I was doing and how proud of me she was. It sound corny but it helped.
I am now almost 2 weeks out. On my first week visit after surgery I had lost 33.5 lbs. I already have more energy and have not been sick once. I am still on soft foods. I have not had any complications at all. I am really happy with my doctor and the outcome. Dr. Freeman was great both in skill and bedside manner. I highly recommend him.
Jan. 08, 2008
I have been weaned off most meds. I am down to 40 mg methadone. I never thought that I would feel good again. I am able to stay awake and be part of my family again. My two boys say that it looks funny not having a fat daddy anymore. KIDS WILL TELL YOU LIKE IT IS. It is a decision that I would make again if I had to. I am down to 284. I haven't seen that in years. I feel human again. I can fit in chairs and not get stuck. I can weigh on regular scales (that feels good). I can fit in a vehicle and be comfortable. There are so many things that you miss due to weight that I can now be part of, and it is wonderful.
April 21, 2008
I went for my six month check up and the labs were great. I have had no complications. This was the best decision that I ever made.
Oct. 21, 2008
I have still been doing fine. I have more energy than I did before. It is still the best decision. My mother has since started to find out about having it herself. I will have my one year check up in Nov. I am so glad to be feeling better. IF I COULD JUST KEEP MY PANTS UP. That is a nice change.
