Time to start blogging again! - ThinnerTimes

Omaha Jim · 09-22-2008, 08:17 AM

OK - I just passed 10 months post-op. I have not blogged in over 4 months and miss it very much. The acts of putting ones thoughts down on virtual paper for all to read and comment upon, really is good therapy.

This last Friday I celebrated my 10 month "Surgiversary". I am quickly approaching 200 pounds lost from my highest weight. 200 Pounds. Think about that. My knees and back supported two hundred pounds more just 10 months ago. I can't even lift 200 pounds today, and my body supported that much extra weight ever second of every day of the year. I feel really good. Lets look at the stats;

200 Pounds of weight equals 6 shirt sizes. (Was 5X now a L/XL)

200 Pounds of fat equals a 22 inch smaller waist (Really almost 24 inches - Was 62 and now a 38/40)

200 Pounds devided by 40 equals an extra 5. (For those of you that know me well - know what that means hehehe)

200 Pounds of fat equals more confidence, more confidence equals more sales, which equals a happier boss, which equals more money.

As per my buddy Jerry - 200 pounds of fat gone, now means that I am not only hot, but also Gay Hot - I am really cool with that. I like being "Hot" again. It has been a really long time.

This really is an incredible journey and I cannot believe that there are people that still talk down this procedure and the health benefits that go along with it. Sure there are risks, sure some have problems. But, the reality is 75-80% of us have zero issues with this procedure. the other 15-20% have some minor problems. I feel horrible for the other 5%, who have issues and problems with the surgery ranging from minor to very major. I have empathy and concern and have counseled several. But the harsh reality is that this is a successful procedure (combined with our very hard work) that has saved the lives of hundreds of thousands of people and more than 50% of us keep the weight off long term. Much better odds that the 5% long term success and the results not typical Jenny Craig crowd.

The medical facts for me are undeniable.

200 pounds of fat gone equals no more high blood pressure (170/140 uncorrected pre-op and 100/70 post op.

200 pounds of fat gone equals no more sleep apnea and no more effin CPAP.

200 Pounds of fat devided by 40 equals 5. Oh Crap - I said that one earlier. I love that one (and so does SWMBO) (Sorry John - I know - NO SEX TALK) LOL

Everyone ignore my last sentence especially if you are under 18!

Really - don't read that sentence.

I implore you to ignore that sentence!

Ok - 200 pounds of fat means back pain and knee pain all but gone!

To those that are contemplating this surgery - do your homework, find a great surgeon, change your life, move and "Dare to Live".

Be Well! It really is "All Good"!

mistymee · 09-22-2008, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Omaha Jim

200 Pounds devided by 40 equals an extra 5. (For those of you that know me well - know what that means

hehehe)

lol... hubba hubba

Lucky SWMBO..

OsoDelDesierto · 09-22-2008, 08:26 AM

Jim, thank you for posting this! I'm so glad you're blogging again - keep 'em coming. You're one of my WLS heroes and I love the inspiration you provide so many of us here on TT and, I'm sure, IRL in Omaha!

Now, if we could just get you and SWMBO to be able to (re-)join us on the TT cruise, all would be right with the world - we're doing the parasailing thing, thanks to the inspiration of your fabulous Hawaii pics, so it would be awesome for you to be there in person (and the sight of me in a bathing suit is not to be missed...)