Denny Youngkin Sr
I've done it
May 09, 2009
March 24th 2009 (184lbs)... I'm sooooo pleased with my progress.I owe so much to all of you who shared with me and supported my journey.
Thanks again,
Love, Denny
Just 2 lbs to goaL... YEAH
Mar 19, 2009
I'm So glad I had WLS!!! I fell sooooo good. I look so different. I am wearing size 36" jeans. I havn't had that waist since coming home from Viet Nam. (1968). I have seen people I worked with just a year ago and they don't know me, and then they don't believe me. LOL
All your support and prayers helped me do it!!! I'm grateful to all of you that set the example and shared your success...
My life has reallY been given back to me, and I'm so glad I made the decision.
Thanks again to all,
Love
Denny
New Photos @ 215lbs (down 129 from 344) "YEAH"
Dec 25, 2008
Hi again. Doing well with pacemaker/ICD. Several office visits show all is working well.
I wasn't loosing for about a month but started up again and I'm pleased with my loss so far.
I still hope to go below 200 by the end of Jan. 09. It's only a goal and I'll make even if not in Jan.
Hope everyone is having a wonderful Christmas time and best wishes for a great New Year too...
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I wasn't loosing for about a month but started up again and I'm pleased with my loss so far.
I still hope to go below 200 by the end of Jan. 09. It's only a goal and I'll make even if not in Jan.
Hope everyone is having a wonderful Christmas time and best wishes for a great New Year too...
Bad September... or not.
Oct 12, 2008
Hi again. I haven't updated lately so here goes...
Doing well after RNY and Open Heart bypass until early Sept. I started having trouble getting a deep breath and it was getting worse?
I was developing CHF (congestive heart failure). Heart damage was keeping me from causing fluid retention.
I was admitted again for testing and had over 1300cc of fluid removed from my left lung. Doc said that is like a quart of milk in your lung. Duh' No wonder I couldn't breath...
Was doing well again for about three weeks and started feeling the same again. Long story short, back in again for pacemaker/ICD (9-17-08) to keep heart working properly.
Feeling much better and peace of mind that things are going to keep improving. Hopefully for the next 80-100 years! Ho Ho
I'm down 118lbs since April and feeling terrific! Just a few bumps in my journey to better health.
I'M SO GLAD I HAD MY 'RNY'! It truly is a life saver...
Doing well after RNY and Open Heart bypass until early Sept. I started having trouble getting a deep breath and it was getting worse?
I was developing CHF (congestive heart failure). Heart damage was keeping me from causing fluid retention.
I was admitted again for testing and had over 1300cc of fluid removed from my left lung. Doc said that is like a quart of milk in your lung. Duh' No wonder I couldn't breath...
Was doing well again for about three weeks and started feeling the same again. Long story short, back in again for pacemaker/ICD (9-17-08) to keep heart working properly.
Feeling much better and peace of mind that things are going to keep improving. Hopefully for the next 80-100 years! Ho Ho
I'm down 118lbs since April and feeling terrific! Just a few bumps in my journey to better health.
I'M SO GLAD I HAD MY 'RNY'! It truly is a life saver...
4/8/08 Double WAMMY.
May 22, 2008
Hi again, I have not updated for some time now and I want to explain why. RNY surgery was flawless. 
During recovery I had a heart attack.
and had 2 stents put in my LDA (lower descending artery)??
SO, 4/15/08, had open heart surgery with 2 bypasses. Yes open heart hurts! More recovery and rehab.
Got home 4/30/08. I'm feeling better each day and I have lost 52lbs so far.
Not the story I planned to write about my WLS but a happy start to my new thinner healthier life.
I am taking "NO" medication for Diabetes or High Blood Pressure.
Thanks for all the prayers and support that got us through this bump in our life.
During recovery I had a heart attack.
and had 2 stents put in my LDA (lower descending artery)?? SO, 4/15/08, had open heart surgery with 2 bypasses. Yes open heart hurts! More recovery and rehab.
Got home 4/30/08. I'm feeling better each day and I have lost 52lbs so far.
Not the story I planned to write about my WLS but a happy start to my new thinner healthier life.
I am taking "NO" medication for Diabetes or High Blood Pressure.
Thanks for all the prayers and support that got us through this bump in our life.
07:30 Tomorrow morning.
Apr 07, 2008
I'm first for the days operations. 
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Don't know how soon I'll be back on here again.
Thanks for all the Prayers and support. Denny
. Don't know how soon I'll be back on here again.
Thanks for all the Prayers and support. Denny
iT'S ALL SET UP NOW
Apr 02, 2008
Hi again, everything is done now except the surgery. Final visit w/Surgeon, pre admission tests,
talked to anesthesiologist, all completed today.
I'll get a call Monday night with time to report on Tuesday for my "Life changing surgery".
I'm really up for this!!!
Thanks for all the support, Denny
talked to anesthesiologist, all completed today.
I'll get a call Monday night with time to report on Tuesday for my "Life changing surgery".
I'm really up for this!!!
Thanks for all the support, Denny
NEW DATE AGAIN TODAY
Mar 26, 2008
GOT a new date again today. 4/8/08
Final mtg. with Surgeon on 4/2/08
Hospital will call for final x-ray, EKG, and Bloodwork
WOW IT'S REALLY GETTING CLOSE
Final mtg. with Surgeon on 4/2/08
Hospital will call for final x-ray, EKG, and Bloodwork
WOW IT'S REALLY GETTING CLOSE
Getting closer
Mar 25, 2008
Got a call this morning from WLS Dr.'s office.
They moved my date up to 4/10/08
I'm ssoooo excited!!
I see the Dr. on 4/9 and go in the next morning..
WOW it's almost here..
They moved my date up to 4/10/08
I'm ssoooo excited!!
I see the Dr. on 4/9 and go in the next morning..
WOW it's almost here..
Latest update
Mar 06, 2008
Heard from Surgeon's office today. Surgery Date is "tentatively" 4/29/08 OR Earlier if someone cancels. 
I meet with the Surgeon 4/9/08 for final instructions and questions.
Back in Nov.07 when i started this journey i thought it would never get here.
It seems to be going faster than planned. Yea.
My mind won't stop racing..
Thanks for all the messages of support & info on the daily listings.
Denny
I meet with the Surgeon 4/9/08 for final instructions and questions.
Back in Nov.07 when i started this journey i thought it would never get here.
It seems to be going faster than planned. Yea.
My mind won't stop racing..
Thanks for all the messages of support & info on the daily listings.
Denny
About Me
Bangor, PA
Location
26.4
BMI
Surgery
04/08/2008
Surgery Date
Jan 17, 2008
Member Since
