Motivation to change

[jvleeuw 98]

Happy new year to all. It was about this time last year when I went to my primary doctor to get my prescription filled for blood pressure medication. I weighed in at 321 pounds. I was borderline diabetic and not sleeping well.

About the same time, my bride of 9 to years also was contemplating WLS, so in March I saw an add for bariatric surgery at our local hospital. We attended the seminar and my bride was all in that night, me...m ah not so much . It took me another 2 weeks to commit. In the end, I did not want to sabotage her success if I kept eating the way I was, and her having this whole new lifestyle. She motivated me to get on the program. We started pre classes in May and started eating right away, small plates, walking, eating slowly etc. We both lost 25 lbs prior to surgery August 11th. I went first and she followed up 2 hours after I was done. Our journey has been one of the most rewarding things we have ever done. To this point she has lost 75 lbs and I have lost 80 from my starting weight at 308.

No longer on blood pressure meds, sugar levels are fine, and the sex is amazing for both of us. LOL.

Wednesday we went to NYC and walked over 7 miles without blinking an eye. We plan on being around for a long time to drive our adult kids crazy and see our grand children grow up.

Happy new year all.

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[highfunctioningfatman 2,675]

Isn't the reason to have kids is so that we can torture and embarrass them? Keep it up and congratulations!

[jacque2250 46]

Congratulations. You look wonderful. I wish my huby had started with me.

[sarahblu 179]

Awww...I love that story. Very inspirational!! Great job!

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[wolfylove 25]

What a great job u 2 have done.

[Omieliz 213]

Congrats to you!

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