Randy

I've lost about 140lbs since March and it was like...."hey old friend..I haven't seen you in a while.

<ul> <li>School girl.....Really?......... Wait....off topic....never mind.</li> </ul>

Being able to wear my SONS clothes (And BOY does he hate it) Not having to take off my seat belt to reach down and release the parking brake. Being able to put on a belt after my jeans are buttoned rather than threading it through before I put them on. Being able to put on socks like a regular person instead of the “sit on the bed and do a sprinters split” Being able to dry off after a shower without breaking into a sweat. Not rubbing wear spots on my khakis at work from the arm rests on my chair. Actually being able to use an office chair with arm rests. Not having to drive to the mail box. Sleeping on my back. Using a step ladder without voiding the warranty. I’m a guy so………..discovering things are VERY visible from all angles. 11 months after my sleeve. 410lbs to 260lbs.

Thanks everyone.

I’m 18 days out from surgery. Weight lose has been amazing. I’m down 42 pounds. That’s the good news. Will I ever want to eat again? Seriously. I have no desire to eat anything. The site of an Isopure bottle makes me gag. It takes 2 hours of trying to keep my morning meds and Vitamins down each day. I’m light headed most of the time and constantly tired. I’m having the most difficult time keeping any food down. Protein shakes won’t stay down. The consistency is too much. The flavors of Isopure are intolerable. I’m feeling like I’m at a dead end. To be honest I’m starting to wonder what the hell I’ve done to myself. Someone tell me that at some point I’m magically going to want to eat again and won’t constantly feel like I’m about to throw up. Does anyone have any advice for me? I’m trying hard to maintain a strong appearance for my family but I’m breaking here.

Hello folks. I'm 3 days out of my procedure and have a question. The surgical glue on one of my incisions has come off. I have a small hole, about an inch long and a half inch deep. It's not bleeding but does seep at night. The RN that checked me out of the hospital said that I should leave them uncovered to heal. With no sign of infection should I be concerned?

I came home from the hospital today. Had my procedure on Wednesday. Hospital food was jello, broth and tea. Had no real difficulty with that BUT, today was my forst day on my own. I've had one 8 oz Unjury choclate shake, One can of chicken broth with a scoop of unflavored protein and a yogurt with half a scoop of unflavored protein. Totaling 35 oz. of protein. I'm doing everything I can to keep this down. I can't even think of eating anything else. Is this normal for the first few days? Should I expect better as the week goes on? Please help. My wife is really concerned that i am not getting enough protein.

I will try to make this brief and to the point. My name is Randy I’m 45 years old. 6’4” and 401lbs. There’s an athlete in here somewhere. Former college football player, backpacker and rock climber. I guess I exchanged exercise for will power. As long as I was running 3 miles a day and working out I could eat anything I wanted. I was always that guy who could hit the buffet line 5 times and not be full. I have always been a big, muscular guy with very broad shoulders. At my peak physical ability, I weighed 275lbs when the “insurance chart” said I should weigh 170. Now….there is no excuse. I’m fat….morbidly obese. Fast-forward 13 years. I’m married with 2 children. Stopped playing sports but stuck to my “Southern raisin’” and always cleaned my plate. I’m not a big candy and pie type but can put away 3 helpings of spaghetti. Carbs are my mortal enemy! I’ve had 3 minor heart attacks, 2 stents and a triple bypass. I am type II diabetic, can’t catch my breath if I run short distances and start sweating 10 minutes into a walk through Target. My IQ finally caught up to my appetite and I’m having a sleeve procedure in a few weeks. I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired. I’m excited and nervous. Ready to start my “second chance” at life.