Hello, I am Dave and just getting started.... - ThinnerTimes

Dave in NY · 01-29-2007, 07:49 AM

I am 51 and morbidly obese. I have been fighting with health problems since the fall of 2002. I have had seeral surgeries leading up to the removal of my colon and now I have an permanate ileostomy. I tried to have my rectal stump removed May of 06 and they could not complete the procedure closed me up and sent me home. I was given three reasons for the surgery not being possible. 1. Bleeding got out of control 2. Rectal cavity was to small. 3. I had to much fat tissue in they way. I cannot do much about the first two but I am sure as heck going to fix the fat issue. I have been told that the remaining rectal tissue is precancerous and it needs to come out.

I started my focus on wieght lose after I recovered from Mays surgery I had many complications and finally felt Ok the first of October. I called our local bariatric center and entered there program. I started @ 387 I am know 319. My goal is to be 175.....by this time next year.

I am married to a saint of a woman. I have two son's. I have three grandchildren all came this fall. Twin boys in Texas and a girl in buffalo.
My hobbies are woodworking scuba and card playing. I was a High School Principal prior to all of these health issues. Now I spend full time on getting better and enjoying each day.

I hope this is OK fro an introduction if you need more just ask. I am an open book.

Dave

chilmoe · 01-29-2007, 08:27 AM

wow what an ordeal you have been through, welcome to the forum, glad you are here.

Dave in NY · 01-29-2007, 08:33 AM

Thank You Carrie, It has not been any fun. But the future will be brighter
Dave

Kechara · 01-29-2007, 08:59 AM

Welcome Dave!
We have a great little board here full of support and encouragement. Good luck with your journey.

Dave in NY · 01-29-2007, 09:02 AM

Thank You Darcie,

I am so excited for a great change

JenBear7 · 01-29-2007, 11:30 AM

WElcome Dave! I have family in your neck of the woods!! Are you doing your surgery at Strong?? Sounds like you have had a heck of a road so far.. but you are smiling in your pic... so thats a good sign! Glad to have you on the board... I bet you are going to be full of information... And a principal wow.. LOL.. I've never talked to a principal as an adult before!! (not that I EVER did as a student.. nope.. not me...*innocent look*!!)

Gina in NY · 01-29-2007, 04:56 PM

Brilliant screen name, by the way.

Welcome to the forum and I hope all goes well. I've been to Rochester and one of the California girls is about to move to Buffalo - we out number Callery's patients soon!

Good luck on your journey - ask any and all questions.

Dave in NY · 01-29-2007, 05:19 PM

Than You for the the kind words Gina and Jen.

I will be having my surgery at Hyland Hospital by DR William O'Malley.

I feel very good about the surgeon. I have had some experience with major surgery. I do understand the challenges of complications and the issues of recovery.
The concerns I have are about long range effects? The smaller stomach or pouch,and the malabsorbtion given that I have no large intestine now. I am sure that they would not even suggest this surgery if it was a negative impact on my quality of life.

Thank you again
Dave

JenBear7 · 01-29-2007, 05:29 PM

I would hope that they wouldnt do the surgery if the risk of malabsorbtion was more than the normal malabsorbtion.. or if it were going to be putting you in danger..

Dave in NY · 01-29-2007, 05:38 PM

Me Too Jen.....