Melvin M.

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Tomorrow I will be 7 weeks post op! I have lost 81 pounds and I keep losing. This is fabulous. The last week was interesting a really awful fit hit me on wednesday and did not leave until Saturday night. *****Back Story****** Last Sunday, Brian and I went to have a visit with a gentleman from out of town. This was the most phenomenal 3-4 hours that either of us have experienced in a LONG time. The gentleman stated that he would like for us to visit again but we knew his week was going to be full. When we came home from bowling Wednesday, the gentleman stated he would like to have us over. The problem arose that Brian wanted to go to bed for work in the morning, but I wanted to go and visit. The bigger problem is that I broke a promise to myself and went to bed mad. Thursday, I could not shake the anger bug, and a fight ensued. Everything I had wanted to say about any personality flaw I could find was said, and I was an A*S to the one man I love. Friday was worse. every little thing he did was wrong no matter what it was or if it was to help me or not. Then Saturday my attitude finally broke. I feel as if it was that time of the month and on top of this I was having allergy issues. I have apologized to Brian for being such a putz. Dinner with Dennis and Roland was sunday night. It was my first "dinner party" I did not feel uncomfortable Thank God for supportive friends. More to come as the next Doctor's visit is Thursday look for a further update then.

It has been a very interesting week for me and us. I have had a lot of things to do with school. I am also trying to find new ways to work out because walking in getting old. I enjoy walking my dog in the morning but some mornings I would much rather stay in the house. I have to get my self on the eliptical that Brain and I purchased for just such an ocasion. I have also purchased three exercise videos on Ebay so maybe I can do those types of exercises too. The best part of this week happened on Friday. That was the day I dropped below 300 lbs. This is something I have not for at least three, if not five or more years. The rest of the day went really well. Two other things happened this week for the first time in a long time. First, Brain took me out to Rainbow Cattle Co. the gay country bar in Austin and we danced. I was able to keep up and did not feel too worn out after one or even two songs. Second, we had a guest last night for a few hours. It was entertaining though he was short lived so the visit did not last as long as we may have liked. That is about all there is to this week mor later...

Here i am almost 6 weeks post op and I have finally hit 295! I would like to think I am doing this on my own, but I konw better. I would like to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who is looking out for me: Dennis Larry James L. Mark James C Danny Katie Steve Christine

I have lost 50 lbs!!!! I am so happy! I am getting my energy back and my staina. I am glad that I have had this new tool created to help me on my journey to be the man that I should be. The newest chapter in the story is food. I had my first solid meal last night. It was about 2 oz of refried beans with some cheese mixed into it. I think my body is just happy to have the fiber! I will be trying some new things and suggestions I have found on the discussion boards for food ideas. I am finding exercise difficult. Not the exercise but the waking up at the butt crack of dawn to do it! I have to remember that if I want that goal I have to work for it. That's all for now!

I am now post op for two weeks and feels great.  I am having some issues with diet but exercise is coming along well.  I am so confused what to do about the puree state of my diet.  The list and information that the dietician has given me is lacking at best. 

I could really use some help getting through this next 3 weeks. 

Otherwise all is well and more later.

Well here I am.  My RNY is less thn 3 weeks away the nerves are starting to rattle.  I would never guess that I had the support group that I have at home.  My partner, Brian, has been so wonderful just helping me get ready and making sure i am doing everything that I am supposed to pre-op.  He will be my caretaker after the surgery as well.  

My friends have all agreed to get together with me this weekend and have a potluck of all of my favorite foods that I will not be able to eat for the next 5-6 months in most cases.  and some I will never be able to have again. It will be my last fling with sugared soda and the like and then I am off to my new life and my new birthday.  

It seems kind of ironic that my surgery is July 3.  I feel like i have been given my indepenence from the albatross that has been hanging around my gut for the last 16 years.  I will be looking at this as my second birthday fom now on.

Well before I get too teary eyed and sentimental I am going to my first SSupport group meeting tonight to meet some people that may be able to help me calm my nerves and lower my stress level about what I am about to do.  

I AM FREE!

I consider today to be day one. Though I have not seen the surgeon, I have seen my doctor and per the instructions from the surgeon's office he has agreed to write my letter to the insurance provider that shows my 5 year weight history and verifies my co-morbids. HOORAY!!!! One small victory I am going to the seminar the surgeon I am thinking about working with is providing this Saturday. It's a LONG road but it is the only one with a light at the end.