Saturday weigh in....

Hello everyone I just got done weighing myself....like I do every Saturday afternoon and as of today.....I am down 95 lbs since surgery....for a total of 125 lbs from my highest. I had surgery 3 months and 1 week ago and I am so happy with the results so far. I was hoping to hit the 100 lb mark by my birthday....which was yesterday.....but I am still doing the happy dance.... I have been so blessed to have this tool that will give me a 2nd chance at life. I feel so much better....physically and mentally. I have been getting out more and more each day and living and loving life. I talked to my mom this morning and she is at home now and feeling good.....Thank god that is all over with. Hugs to everyone Roger Open RNY 4-22-04 -95 lbs since surgery/ -125 total

WOW Roger!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! That's awesome!! I salute you! Randall

Randall, Thanks.......your turn is coming up next guy It is a great feeling. Sending out prayers your way for a uneventful surgery and a quick recovery Roger

Not sure which I'm happier about: Your 95 pounds or your mom coming home and feeling good How about BOTH

Congratulation Roger, It gets even easier to add in exercise once that weight keeps coming down. I'm an 11month post-op, and I now feel like I've taken over someone else's body. Good to see you other guys out here on the site. We make up such a small minority of the people who get this surgery, but due to male physiology, we tend to lose faster and with fewer plateaus than the ladies. Keep on keepin' on- Dx

Congrats to you Roger! You look great!! You've done an awesome job! Amy

Amy, Thanks for you kind words......So how have you been doing lately????? I haven't seen you on the boards lately.....Loved your story on MTV. Hugs Roger

Roger, Thanks! I'm glad that you liked the show. I've been doing pretty good. I had an infection in my left leg about 3 weeks ago. I'm just now getting over that. I ended up in the hospital for about 4 days. Not fun. I've not been around the boards a whole lot cause now that the infection is gone I've been more tired. I think things just finally caught up to me. After surgery I was not very tired, but now I seem to be all the time. I didn't really get a lot of rest in the beginning so I'm pretty sure that's what it is. It's getting better though. Been trying to make sure to get my water and vitamins in. I haven't weighed in over 2 weeks so I'm not sure how much I am down now. I was wanting to be under 500. I'm pretty sure I am. Last time I weighed I was 501. At 6 weeks I was down 69 pounds since surgery and 114 from my highest. I could not be happier that I had surgery. It's going to change both of our lives Amy

Hijacking... Thanks for doing that show Amy. Although i was having surgery the day it aired, I caught it when I got home and really enjoyed it. It really showed how MO people are treated. I admire your courage. I'm so happy you're doing well. Congratulations!

Kathy, Glad you got to see the show. Thanks for the kind words! Amy