I'm the new guy

[sultaz 6]

My story is probably very similar to many people on this site; fat guy can't lose weight, tries new diet, loses some, gains more back, rinse and repeat.

Several people in my life have had bariatric surgery, to include my wife and daughter. After yet one more failed attempt to lose weight, I finally decided to go for it. My weight was averaging around 248 before going through the process; on surgery day I was 236. My BMI was under the recommended 40, but nature felt the need to bestow me with the quartet of comorbidities; high bp, high cholesterol, sleep apnea and diabetes (didn’t know I had this until they did the blood work for my surgery).

I had surgery on 29 January 2014, and have been progressing at a really good pace. My doctor didn’t want to put me on diabetes medicination because I was so close to surgery; he wanted to see what the numbers looked like after. On surgery morning my blood sugar numbers were crazy high, 276, on 16 February, 18 days after surgery, my sugar levels were 90. I’m very happy about that. I’ve lost 24 lbs in 20 days, that also makes me happy. I’m also averaging 1 to 1.5 miles a day, walking, on the treadmill. Guess what. That also makes me happy.

I know that I’m in the “honeymoon” phase right now; the plateaus will come, the weight loss will stop and my progress will be measured in months rather than days. That’s why I’m using the time now to do things right. I’m changing my eating habits, making exercise a way of life, and trying to change my overall mindset about food. This surgery isn’t the be-all / end-all of my weight loss struggle, its one arrow in my weight loss quiver. This is a lifetime battle that I’ll continue to fight. I’ll have my setbacks, they’re bound to happen, but I’ll keep moving.

Well, that’s my story. I look forward to interacting with the folks on this site, it’s one more tool to help me succeed.

[Meintraining 104]

My story is probably very similar to many people on this site; fat guy can't lose weight, tries new diet, loses some, gains more back, rinse and repeat. Several people in my life have had bariatric surgery, to include my wife and daughter. After yet one more failed attempt to lose weight, I finally decided to go for it. My weight was averaging around 248 before going through the process; on surgery day I was 236. My BMI was under the recommended 40, but nature felt the need to bestow me with the quartet of comorbidities; high bp, high cholesterol, sleep apnea and diabetes (didn’t know I had this until they did the blood work for my surgery). I had surgery on 29 January 2014, and have been progressing at a really good pace. My doctor didn’t want to put me on diabetes medicination because I was so close to surgery; he wanted to see what the numbers looked like after. On surgery morning my blood sugar numbers were crazy high, 276, on 16 February, 18 days after surgery, my sugar levels were 90. I’m very happy about that. I’ve lost 24 lbs in 20 days, that also makes me happy. I’m also averaging 1 to 1.5 miles a day, walking, on the treadmill. Guess what. That also makes me happy. I know that I’m in the “honeymoon” phase right now; the plateaus will come, the weight loss will stop and my progress will be measured in months rather than days. That’s why I’m using the time now to do things right. I’m changing my eating habits, making exercise a way of life, and trying to change my overall mindset about food. This surgery isn’t the be-all / end-all of my weight loss struggle, its one arrow in my weight loss quiver. This is a lifetime battle that I’ll continue to fight. I’ll have my setbacks, they’re bound to happen, but I’ll keep moving. Well, that’s my story. I look forward to interacting with the folks on this site, it’s one more tool to help me succeed.

Hello new guy. I'm somewhat new too. My surgery was 1/28/14. Congrats to you on your weight loss! Sounds like your doing great!

[Rickie Brovage 3]

Welcome! I too am a newbie my surgery was 02/07/2014 I have found this site to be very helpful, I only wish I had found it before surgery!

[Dee_1111 317]

Your already a success story!..that mind set will get you to all the 'K's"..lol...5k, 10k,,,etc..next thing ya know, you'll be Marathoning!!!..or hiking the Grand Canyon!!..super attitude!

[Dorian 683]

Congrats on your surgery. I had mine on April 22, 2013 and am down 136 total. I have another 30 to lose but if that didn't happen, I'm ok with it. My son also had the sleeve in October so I understand the family dynamic. I wish you continued success! You will find alot of great people and advice on here! My advice would be to search out the January thread. That way you can talk to others who have had the surgery at the same time. It is nice to have the support of others going through the same things around the same times. My April friends were absolute LIFESAVERS! Good luck!

Edited February 19, 2014 by Dorian

[catny402 1]

Sultaz,

I too had my surgery 1/29/2014! I am also new here and just feeling my way around. Congrats on all your success! You seem really focused and I am sure you will keep it up!