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So I haven't post in a Very long time basically becasue I have been living my life as if I had no surgery at all. Eating what ever I want when I want and hoping the food doesn't get stuck. Well IM SICK AND TIRED OF THIS CRAP. I got the band for a reason. Sure I've lost a total of 50 pounds but really I've just been maintaining for the last year and a half. This is my Fess-up, if you will and confession. First thing tomorrow I'm calling up the Doc and Getting my Butt into the office to start my journey once more.

I can't believe I let myself fall into those same old habits of not caring about my body when I paided of $15 grand for my surgery. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!

Thanks for listening and any feedback would be great

Steve

Well, last week I got honest with myself about my goals and tried to stick to it as much as possible this week. Here are some of the changes I've made this week. I switched all my drinking to water and made a commitment to drink all my 60 oz's every day. I've been adding propel and crystal light to them so they go down easier. What else, um. I made a bid pot of stew last week and portioned it out to these 1.5 cup plastic containers and brought one to work with me every day but Friday. One other thing I’m doing is not bringing dollar bills with me to work so I won't be tempted to get a soda or worse. I also eat lunch after our cafeteria finishes serving so I don't get tempted. One of my biggest issues is driving by the 24hr McDonalds on the way home. It's really hard for me just to drive by. Maybe I'll start taking the highway. On a good note I drove down to a outlet mall today and was able to get size 48 jeans. It's been 5 years the last time I was able to wear something that small. Tomorrow I go back to the Dr’s for a checkup. I'm a little nervous to see if I have lost anything in 2 weeks. We shall see. Well, this week I plan on sticking to it and trying my best! Failure is not an option! Thanks'

Steve

 

So it been 2 months, 18 days since I've been on my blog and I will tell you all why. I've been off my post-op diet! Eating what I want and not thinking of the consequences. Not drinking water like I should and pigging out on Halloween candy. I've had it. I was just reading thru the failed surgery posting and that’s not going to be me! How did I let myself get back into my old habits?! I'm sick of being fat and overweight and I let myself fall back into the same situation I was in before; not caring about my health. I have a great tool in my body to get my life back together and I'm just letting it go to waste. Not today I’m not. I'm getting my life back! Thanks for listening! Steve

 

Well, I haven’t kept my blog up to date. Still doing really well I had an adjustment on Thursday and I'm at 9cc's in my band. Losing more and more every day. The problem might now be that the band is too tight. I'm not eating enough. So, they increased by protein intake to 140 grams. I'm also starting to see some hair loss as a result of the lower protein intake. Maybe with the increase I will grow some back.

I'm now down to 280 and feeling great. I've spoke about it before but the energy to do things is amazing. Today I did a house cleaning project, moving and unpacking boxes. I never felt like my back was hurting or that I had to sit and rest because I was too tired. I can't say enough good things about my life decision to have the surgery. 

My next goal is set at 250 but more importantly I want to start running. I've been hiking out at Clifton Gorge maybe 2-3 times a week and getting down to 35 minutes for a 2.5 mile hike down and up. Also, I've been playing golf more and really enjoy not feeling it in my back on the back nine. I'm thinking maybe I'm going to join Springfield Racquet Club. They have a pool where you can do laps and I would really like to start swimming again now that I got this new sexy body! 

It's funny I look at that picture of myself that I have displayed and I'm amazed on how much better I feel about myself. Not just losing the weight but feeling better. For example, I had dinner with my grandmother tonight at Tumbleweeds and had a steak. Only a little sirloin I was able to eat may be 3 oz's of the steak and about half of my vegetables. The funny thing is when I ask for a box I get this comment from the waitress;  she looks at my grandmother and says "I guess he never learned to clean his plate." I think to myself oh but I did!

 

Howdy folks, been awhile since my last post. I've had family in this past week and wasn't able to get online much. I'm doing well with my weight loss down almost 50 pounds since surgery.

 I love all my new found energy. Just last week I played 2 rounds of Golf one day after another. Before surgery there was no way I could make it around just nine holes let alone 18. I'm feeling great and exercising 3 times a week.

 I am getting another fill on Thursday and can't wait to find out my true "doctor's" weight from there scale. I do find it hard some time to control the portion of food I eat and I'm still trying not to over stuff myself.

 I added a recent photo of myself. I don't notice the weight off yet. I still feel overweight but people say I’m losing it in my face. Take a look. . . . See ya

 

 

 

 

Well had another fill last Thursday and now I'm down to 295. That is 47 pounds since surgery. I can't be more excited about that! I have been feeling great and love this decision I made for my life. I feel like I'm back in the driver’s seat. Not my obesity! 

Also, I have been working out and loving it. I'm getting faster and faster at walking the Gorge. I love a good hike. I think what I like the most is just doing something active and feeling alive. 

Today I got a day off and spent the day with my Grandfather and dad that is in town for the week. We went and had lunch in Urbana and then made our way to Xenia. We search for over an hour trying to find this golf course. Of course with three generations of men in the car we would not dare stop and ask for directions. Partially my fault we were falling my directions. We finally found it and hit some golf balls on the range. I really enjoy hitting them and not getting out of breath. Amazing! Well I'm heading to bed goodnight!  ~Steve

 

So it has been awhile since my last post. Let’s see . . . .

I choked on some bread and felt like I was going to die! It came back up after about 20 minutes of feeling sick. So won't be testing bread for awhile. 

I've been trying to focus on my portion size. Even with 5 cc's in my band I seem to still have a big appétit. I measure it by chicken nuggets to get full. After surgery when eating normally I was about an 8 nugget guy. Now I'm a 6 nugget guy. Hopefully I'll soon be a 3 nugget guy. I get a fill on Thursday and I'm excited to get hopefully another 3 cc's for a total of 8. 


Today I went out and really started exercising. I had a lot of energy today for some reason. When I woke up I decided to take on "The Gorge" . . . Clifton Gorge for some serious hiking. I hiked for about an hour 1.5 miles down 1.5 miles up. 3 miles in 1 hour! I amazed myself with that challenge. Two months ago I could have never even thought about doing that. But I tell ya it felt great! Loved the exercise and can't wait to go out and do it again. At the web site:
http://www.wvda.org/calcs/sport.html It says I burned 818 calories. Amazing I feel Great!

 

Nice Title right? Well I hit my first mini goal which was to get under 300. This morning I weighed myself at 298. My mom has been getting on me about not updating for a while so I apologize. I have working crazy hours at work. The nice thing is that have all this new unfound energy no more elevator for me. I run up those stairs now! I've been feeling great the past couple of day no problems. I did however eat to fast the other day and didn't chew my food up. What a mistake! I was uncomfortable for about an hour while it took time to pass. I plan on updating my photo's the next couple of days so look for those. Well Hope you all had a Happy Fourth! Goodnight ~Scuba

 

My first Fill, what an experience. He just kept stabbing me and stabbing me. . . .Lol. No Only Kidding. Piece of cake it was kind of weird the first feeling it go in and tighten the band. I officially feel banded! I was on liquids for the rest of the day. My best friend Eric and I went to Dr.C's weight loss seminar after I got my fill. Eric felt so good that he made an appointment for his initial consultation. He saw me having mine done and the weight I've lost already he wants to get one too.

Well today, I was a little nervous about eating I had a small Wendy’s chili and had to eat it really slow. Great protein at 17 grams and only 220 calories. You can't beat that and it filled me right up. That may become a staple in my diet. Well going to bed See Ya all Later, Gator!  ~Steve

 

Hi folks, I titled my blog New Beginnings, because that’s exactly what I’m feeling right now. Met somebody "Simply_Sweet". Who Knows? The funny thing a very ironic thing is that we have the same Birthday. Weird! She seems to be honest and open minded. One thing is that I was totally open and upfront with her which I think helps. I don't want to add too much because I know she reads this too. Along with my whole family! J 

So far with my weight loss; I'm at the point where I need a fill. I seem to be eating more and more. I have my appointment at Dr.C's to get my first fill and am very excited, to start losing more and be around that 300 mark. My first mini weight loss goal. 

Well I'm tired and must go to bed. Good night. ~Steve