Fixing to Be 57 and Just Want to Be Able to Chase the Grandkids. - San Antonio, TX

Well it has been a while since I have been on here and done some updating. A little over a year has went by and a whole lot has happened. I did lose weight, about 85 pounds. I gained some weight, about 10 pounds so I am currently at 253. It has been a bumpy road. I found that once I lost some of the weight I thought I could do anything. I forgot I was 57, and things seem to hurt a little bit more nowadays. Although I will say that getting out and exercising is the way to go. Just be cautious. I was able to get off all of my diabetic medication but I still have to take medicine for high blood pressure, haven't figured out that one yet. I really do feel a lot better and I am really glad that I had the procedure done. I don't think I would have been able to lose it on my own. If this procedure is something you are thinking about doing, I will say it worked for me. Reading the information on this site has been one of the best things for me though. It helps you through beginning and after. Thanks everyone for all the things y'all do.

It has been a while since I have updated so I am going to do that now. I had my surgery on August 2nd and I made it through with flying colors. When I went in that morning I was at 295 lbs. so I had lost almost 35 lbs from my starting weight. The surgery took about 25 minutes according to the doctor and I really felt fine afterwards. I didn't need the pain meds like I thought I might which was pretty good in which I was able to get up and walk a lot. I let the hospital the next day and it has been really good since I have returned home. I am walking a lot so I guess that has been the key to helping me along. I went in for my 10 day check up on 8-11 and the doctor said everything was fine and I could start on soft proteins. That has been a little different. I thought that I was hungry enough to eat a whole side of beef but after about 8 oz of a protein shake I was full. So adjusting to the amount I eat and the time it takes me to eat it is odd but I am really enjoying the learning part of it. I went back to work on the 16th and it has been pretty good. I still have some restrictions but for the most part I have been able to do everything. When I weighed on the Monday before I returned to work I was at 275 lbs. The doctor said I may have a week or 2 where I don't lose anything due to liver regaining fat but I hope it doesn't. I am not sure if that is a normal thing or not. Anyway I wanted to give an update and thank everyone on this site, It has been due to everyone's life stories and success that has helped me along my journey. With all the support it has made the first part of this new life much easier. Looking forward to reading all the success updates and achievements of everyone.

Well after 7 long months and being denied once and just about ready to throw in the towel I get approved. It looks like the surgery will be on July 26th. Now to try and get everything ready. I have some things such as protein drinks, any suggestions on what else I should get would be greatly appreciated. I have an all liquid diet for one week before surgery and I think two weeks after. Thanks for all the updates everyone post, it sure is great motivation.