Ready for the Journey.

[msmith73 0]

Hi folks!

I have been a lurker for some time taking in bits, and pieces of information here and there.

In January of 2010 I went to my doctors for another issue besides my weight. I remember that day fondly because I couldn't find any clothes that actually fit without squeezing into them with my rear hanging out. :biggrin: I remember feeling, so uncomfortable, and worst of all guilty that I was going to face the one guy in my life that was not going to be pleased with my weight.

When I got on the scale my jaw, and heart both hit the floor equally as hard. 319. hummm 36 years old, and 319 pounds.:thumbup:

I remember sitting on the table, and thinking about my four year old daughter and wife. How I have tried everything from: Diets to the Gym only to end up the "Fat & Cardiovascularly fit guy" on the treadmill. When I'd stop either a diet or the gym i'd gain it all back PLUS - PLUS - PLUS.

When my doctor walked in I broke down, and started to tear up. He knew what I was thinking without saying a word. I looked at him point blank, and said to him "If I am over weight at 40 I am afraid I may take my own life. I can't live this way any longer." We both decided to see the proper folks on surgical weight loss.

Since then I have lost about 30 lbs:smile2: thru diet, and exercise. I have almost completed all my pre-op requirements. Tomorrow I have my: x-ray, ekg, and upper Gi.

My motto has been, "I am going to be a success story or I am going to die trying."

I decided that the lap band was right for me based on the following: I don't eat sweets, and other goodies. I am for the lack of better term LARGE portion carbo-holic.

I thank you for taking the time to read my introduction it is my turn to fill the rest of this journey with many positive, and hard worked memories.

Edited May 18, 2010 by msmith73

[hserra 0]

Hi folks!

I have been a lurker for some time taking in bits, and pieces of information here and there.

In January of 2010 I went to my doctors for another issue besides my weight. I remember that day fondly because I couldn't find any clothes that actually fit without squeezing into them with my rear hanging out. :biggrin: I remember feeling, so uncomfortable, and worst of all guilty that I was going to face the one guy in my life that was not going to be pleased with my weight.

When I got on the scale my jaw, and heart both hit the floor equally as hard. 319. hummm 36 years old, and 319 pounds.:thumbup:

I remember sitting on the table, and thinking about my four year old daughter and wife.

When my doctor walked in I broke down, and started to tear up. He knew what I was thinking without saying a word. I looked at him point blank, and said to him "If I am over weight at 40 I am afraid I may take my on life. I can't live this way any longer." We both decided to see the proper folks on surgical weight loss.

Since then I have lost about 30 lbs:smile2: thru diet, and exercise. I have almost completed all my pre-op requirements. Tomorrow I have my: x-ray, ekg, and upper Gi.

My motto has been, "I am going to be a success story or I am going to die trying."

I decided that the LAP-BAND® was right for me based on the following: I don't eat sweets, and other goodies. I am for the lack of better term LARGE portion carbo-holic.

I thank you for taking the time to read my introduction it is my turn to fill the rest of this journey with many positive, and hard worked memories.:biggrin:

You are very inspiring for me! I LOVE your motto and I feel your pain! I too have been in the position of facing the truth with my doctor on several occasions, and the loving repremanding he gave me in return! I have my first official appointment with the surgeon on Thursday, and I am nervous, but I am excited nervous! Keep up the great work, I hope to read more posts regarding your journey!

[msmith73 0]

Well hit some hurdles in my journey. I was delayed due to GERD. I had a scope done, and they saw a small patch of "Barrett's". I have been rescheduled for SEPT 7th.

Good news I lost 54 Lbs without the band so far - Might as well just keep moving along!

[Llyra 3]

Good for you! Hang in there and listen to all the cheering on your behalf from your forum friends.