wahoo59
My Story
Jan 12, 2007
July 16, 2006
Well here goes. I started my wls pre-op qualification back in March. I finished my six month nutritionist visit and set my wls surgery date for Aug 8, 2006. We are just waiting for the approval from the insurance now. I hope it goes well. My wife is way more nervous then I am. I know I have to do this. I have two beautiful girls( 2yr old, 9 month old) that I want to enjoy my time with instead of being tired and not having the energy to keep up with them. My starting weight was 383 back in March. I am down to 362 now. So I guess I will update as soon as we hear from my insurance company. TaTa For Now.
July 18th, 2006
I finished all my pre operative test and just waiting for insurance to approve it. Hope I dont run into any problems. I am looking forward to my rebirth of life ( thats what my wife is calling it). I shall keep you all posted.
July 24th, 2006
Well my Dr. office just called and I got APPROVED. Wow what a feeling. My wife and I are really happy. OK I am Nervouse now. Well I will right more later. TaTa For Now
Aug 1st,2006
Wow, 1 week to go. I feel like I got a million things to do. But where do I start. My last day of work will be on Thursday. Taking some time pre-op to spend with my family and friends. Then it will be off to the in-laws the day before surgery. I am looking forward to the wls. The main reason is to be able to be around for my daughters. Well got to start a list of things to buy and pack now. TaTa For Now
Aug 7th,2006
Well here it is the eve of my operation. I started my clear liquid diet for the day. Just getting the final packing done with the wife and kids. We will be leaving shortly to my in-laws to help out with the little ones. Im not nervous, just excited and looking to lose instead of gaining. I went out with my friends these past few days and probably ate to much. But with all the talking I have been doing to then, they will most likely be looking out for me with the time to come. It really helped out alot posting here and on the forums. I still hope I am prepared enough for this. We are driving into the city (Manhattan) early in the morning. Hope I can sleep tonight. Well I got to run now. My next post will be from the other side. TaTa For Now
Aug 15th,2006
I cant believe it was a week ago I had surgery. I still cant believe I went through with it. But I am glad I did. I only had one really bad day and everyother day was great. I am feeling wonderful. My wife was great support to me. She stood behind me 100 %. I am looking so forward to spending more healthy time with my family. I would definatly recomened this to someome who is at there last draw for dieting. So the day of the operation I officially weighed 362. And If my scale was right, which I dont, it says 349 this morning. But I will know if it is acurate tomorrow when I see the doctor. So I am not getting my hopes up yet. Well then, till tomorrow.
Aug 16th,2006
Well the Dr. visit was good. I lost 13lbs so far and 34 since I started from Jan. I think I might do very well. I am just waiting to get onto regular foods. 3 weeks to go for that.
Sept 2,2006
Its been a couple of weeks since I posted. I feel like I am failing sometimes already. I dont know why. I feel good when I go out. Some of my older clothes are starting to fit. I dont feel hungry but eat my meals anyway. I have no taste for foods. I wonder if this is common. I haven't weighed myself yet and really dont want to. I will fond out though when I go to the doctors on Tuesday. Buh Bye for now
Oct 15,2006
Ok it's over a month since I last posted. Im feeling great. I have lost a total of 55 lbs since surgery. My biggest problem is getting my excercise in. I have very long days. I leave at 5am and don't get home till 8:45 at night. But starting Tuesday, if all goes well, I shall be back in the gym. My back has also gotten worse. I have been going to a chiropractor for a few weeks. I was told it is because I am starting to use muscles I never used before. So I took that as a good thing. My energy level has gone up. I am looking forward to the day when it wont even be a question of doing things but just doing it. I have drop a great deal in pants sizes. I started at a 56 waist and down to a snug 44. But I like wearing 46 to be comfy. Well I have to run now. But I will update more. Thanks for listening.
Dec 17,2006
Well I guess I can see why people cant update there Profile. I have been so busy latly with work and the kids and upkeep on the house there is no time for writing things down. Well I am now over 4 months out and have lost 84lbs since surgery. I feel I am not doing well. I have not excersized in a few weeks. I have lost my motivation which was this web site. I got to get myself going again. I dont want to be a failure. I have 2 beutiful little girls I need to be with. I cant make any support meetings due to my work schedule. So I need to be here more often. What is a guy to do. I just got to get focused. Thanks
Jan 14,2007
Well its a new year and for the past 3 1/2 weeks I have not lost any weight. I am wondering whats going on. Did I screw up some were? Is this common? What do I need to kickstart again? Well I will find out soon. Just wanted to put that out there. Thanks for listening.
January 28,2007
Well here we are a few weeks past. Last weekend was great. I met alot of new people at Stapled Up Convention down in Richmond Virginia. What a wonderful time I had with my wife. Looking forward to seeing everyone again. Well Since my last post I still am at a very very slow weight loss, but i am starting to deal with it. I know it will start to drop again soon. I only got about 34 lbs to my goal. Well TATA for Now
Feb 3,2007
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November 28,2007
WOW, it's been a really long time since I was here. Well I have come a long way since i started this journey. I now weigh 245 for the past 3 months. I think this is where I am suppose to be. Everyone is happy with where i am as well as I am happy here. I havent been on the site as well for a long time. I need to check in with everyone I guess. I miss everyone whop has helped me through this and owe alot to you. Well TATA for now.
