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Down even more to 195 and feeling great.

OK, heres the update, holding steady at 200 pounds for the last several weeks.  I cant complain, I really think I've lost enough, not to mention the fact that eventually I will probably have to have at least 10 pounds of excess skin removed, if not more.  Feeling absolutelty fantastic, I spend my weekends at the beach now, getting pretty tan, been a few years since I've done that.  I work out 4 times a week now.  Anxiety is just about non-existant, either the Lexapro kicked in finally, or I've just gotten over it.  I'm sure that working out is really helping.  I'm able to eat slightly a little more now, but sticking with the proteins.  My new loves are microwave pork rinds and jalepeno/cheddar cheese soy nuts from the bariatric eating store in Pompano Beach.  And I reached another milestone yesterday, went to Universal Orlando and rode most of the rides at Islands of Adventure.  I havent rode a roller coaster in at least 20 years or more.  They sure have changed.  For anybody going there, you've got to ride the Hulk coaster, absolutely exilterating, we rode it 3 times.  Looking forward to going to Orlando again for the OH conference on May 8.  Till next time, take care all.

I know it's been a long time since I posted.  I've been swamped with work and stressed out, but doing well otherwise.  Today I am 10 months post-op and down to 209 pounds.  That's a total loss of 221 pounds since 2 weeks post op.  Down to a size 38 waist and a large to X-large shirt size, depending on the type of shirt.  I've got to start working out.  Up until recently, I was working full time at a construction site instead of my office, and was running around all day, up and down stairs and all over the building (2 eleven story twin condominium towers).  Now I am back in the office and not getting as much exercise.  And I need to really tone up.  I suspect that I will probably have my hernia surgery between now and the end of May, due to insurance issues, and eventually some plastic surgery to get rid of some lose skin, especially in my legs.  Otherwise, feeling great physically.  I will try to update more.  Thanks for reading.

Well its happened, I am now down to 230 pounds, thats a total loss of 201 pounds in 9 months.  Incredible, I feel so good.  Merry Christmas.

I havent updated in a few weeks, here's whats happening.  Today is my 8 month anniversary post op.  I am down to 240 pounds as of this morning, down 3 pounds since last post for a total of 192 pounds since 2 weeks post op.  I feel great physically, cant stop from wanting to do so much.  I am down to a size 40 jeans and an XL shirt.  Today I went to the movies with Amy and the seat seemed so big.  I havent been to a theater, and I kid you not, since the first Lethal Weapon came out in the early/mid 80's.  Things are going good.  The hernia is behaving, hopefully I wont have any problems with it before my surgeon feels it best to operate in 10/07.  Other than not, not much to report, just getting ready for the Christmas, work is a bitch, but hopefully will start calming down.  Till next time...

Don't ask me how but I lost another 9 pounds this past week, weight this morning is 243.  Incredible.  Thats a total of 189 pounds since 2 weeks post op date of 4/10/06.  I must be doing something right.  I have an appointment with Dr. Rosenthal this Friday to discuss my hernia and timing for that surgery.  I'll check with him to make sure I'm not dropping too much too fast.  Went out and bought new jeans tonight, down to a size 40 (from 56/58 post-op).  I could probably get away with a 38 if it werent for my legs, they have always been big and havent quite caught up with my waist yet.  And baiscally in a simple XL shirt now (down from 4X post-op).  I'll try to write more next week, I have alot to share, and once again, I will try to get a new pic on here, with BoBo too.  For fans of hers, her birthday is tomorrow, 11/27, she will be one year old.  Take care.

Updating pretty late tonight, so a little tired to write to much, things are still going pretty well, down to 252 today.  I'll write more this week next week.  Happy Thanksgiving all.

It's been a couple of weeks since I updated.  Life has been pretty hected, but overall things are going well.  I am down to 257 today, thats a total of 175 pounds since 2 weeks prior to surgery on 4/10/06 (or about 7-1/2 months).  I have gone through so many clothes, it isnt funny.  Still not ever really hungry, though I have started to be able to eat a little more, but I watch myself.  I usually have a protein shake in the morning, and then lunch and dinner are mostly meat, seafood, cheese, Wendys chili or peanut butter.  I think I have become a total carnivore, with the exception of the chile beans and peanut butter.  I have been spending alot of time at the beach on the weekends, and am running my wife ragged since I have so much energy.  My hernia has become larger, but it is still not bothering me.  I am starting to think about exploring having a little cosmetic surgery (tummy tuck) in early February and having the hernia fixed then, assuming it lets me wait that long.  Therapy is going well, my anxiety has decreased significantly and I am on my way to feeing 100% again.

I am angel to Angeles Love, who lives in Pensacola.  She had her surgery on Thursday, and got through it pretty well.  I spoke to her today, she is doing good.

So I will update next week, thanks for reading.

Well another pretty busy weekend, went to Orlando Saturday morning and came home this afternoon, didnt do alot there, Amy got sick.  One of the things we did was rent an air boat and went out.  I have never driven a boat before, much less an air boat, pretty cool, a little bit of getting used too, and the ones they rent out dont go that fast.  Got home mid afternoon, and went to the beach for a few hours.

So today I am down to 264, thats another 5 pounds since last Sunday for a total of 168 pounds lost since 2 weeks before surgery on 4/10/06.  I am feeling really good, it was so good to go to Orlando and just be able to walk, walk, walk.  Something else that I have been doing for a few weeks now, is shopping at Old Navy for clothes.  I've always like the clothes they have there, and now I can buy them.  Went and bought a cool weather shirt Friday night to wear in Orlando, it was a little cool there this weekend.

So I have been an angel to an OH member for a while now, this person is very special to me and she has her surgery scheduled for 11/9/06.  I know she'll do great and get through it well.  She is a strong person, and she has a loving family beside her to help her through.  She knows who she is and I want her to know that my thoughts will be with her.

Till next week....

Well it was a pretty busy weekend, lots of running around, shopping, swimming at the beach and in my pool, working, teaching, cleaning, pretty wiped out tonight.  I am down to 269 today, that is a total of 163 pounds since 2 weeks before surgery (6.5 months ago).  It is so good to have so much energy again, I cant remember the last time I just wanted to be out and do so much.  I am going through clothes like crazy.  I am still never hungry and still dont eat much.  I do take all my vitamins and get enough protein and fluids.  Just an example of a days meals: today, breakfast was a protein shake (Ungery and 8 ounces 2% milk), lunch was about 4 ounces shrimp salad, snack was about 2 tablespoons of peanut butter (low carb) and dinner was about 3-4 ounces tuna salad.  And I am full when I stop eating each time.  So things are going pretty good.  I will update next week.  Thanks for reading.