Monday, March 24, 2008

6 Month Gastric Update!

Well, it's been six months since the gastric bypass surgery, and I think, more than ever, that it's the best decision I've EVER made. I feel so much better now and I'm mad at myself for not doing this years ago. So many things have changed and can't believe what a difference there is in life now versus six months ago.

Some stats:
  • I've lost 135 pounds so far.
  • I have 65-70 pounds left to lose.
  • I've lost 14 inches in my waist.
  • I've gone from a 4X/5X shirt to a 1X/2X.
  • You can see my eyes when I smile.
  • I'm no longer Morbidly Obese.
  • The High Blood Pressure is gone.
  • The Diabetes is gone.
  • I can wear regular clothes from regular stores. (For instance, I bought a pair of jeans at Wal-Mart for $8. The same pair at the Big and Tall store would be $65.)
  • I can stay on the Elliptical Machine for 45 minutes. (I could go an hour if my foot didn't fall asleep.)
  • I fit in the seats at Movie Theaters and Auditoriums.
  • I'm no longer the biggest person in the room.
  • It's becoming apparent that I'll eventually need plastic surgery if I'm ever going to be a Chippendale's dancer. As it stands right now, I could be a Chippendale's Jiggler.
  • I feel normal, and I haven't felt like that in a long, long time.


3 comments:

  1. Anonymous10:46 PM

    Love it Mike! You're amazing and look TERRIFIC! Grow your hair back... I miss it! :)

    I hope I'm as successful as you... With you cheering me on, I have a pretty good shot at it!

    Easter Lily is precious - as always! :)

    love ya!

    Cyber Mom-Katie

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  2. Anonymous10:26 AM

    Everyone in the office says you look great... May want to work on the tan...

    Love You and I am very proud of you!!! I hope that I can get to the 135 mark.. I am stuck at the 75lb mark...

    Love you,
    lizzie

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  3. Anonymous10:22 PM

    Mike you look wonderful but best of all you feel good and that's the most important part Keep up the good work!!

    Florence and Don from NC

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