Bruce1965

Struggled with weight my whole life. Gained a pile of weight to play college football. Went up and down for many years topping out at 314 lbs in my heaviest. Experience the death of 2 family members just prior to my heaviest. Estranged from my mother for over 10 years. High stress job and tempo for 25 years now and recent pass over for promotion due to weight related issues. Suffering for years from sleep apnea, acid reflux, diverticulitis, sore knees and hips. Was approached by a bariatric Dr regarding a seperate issue who mentioned I may want to consider lap band surgery in 2011. Started preop diet 05 Oct 2012 at 293 lbs. 267 lbs day of surgery. Today, 6 days post op Weighing 259. I feel 1000 times better and can't wait to see where I am 1 year from now!