6 months post-op today..... 194 pounds GONE......

Happy Happy Day everyone....................     I'm floating right now - so, if you see a six foot ten guy floating around downtown Salt Lake City - don't worry - it's just me...................... I started this journey at 547 pounds back in March 2007, and today I weighed 353.    Six months post-op and I've lost 194 pounds!!!!!!!!!!!   So many things are different than they were six months ago, and I'm amazed DAILY the things I'm doing again.   I just turned 41 last week (happy birthday to me) and I'm happier and healthier now than i have been in years. Last night I went to the theatre (Broadway touring company of SPAMALOT - for those of you who like Monty Python and/or Musical Theatre - go see this... laughed my ass off).............  Anyway, i was with my sister who is an avid mountain biker/runner/yoga/gym person - yea, she's petite and FIT - so, we're walking back to the car after the show, and she says "slow down - i can't even keep up with you anymore."   It blew my mind.....   I've been WADDLING around behind people for so many years - trying to stay in the same time zone they are in without having a coronary - and, now my fitness buff sister is trying to stay up with me.....  It was great.   Granted, i am six foot ten, and when i'm at my goal weight, i do have a VERY long stride - but, it's been years since i've been skinny enough to walk around like that without sweating up a storm and feeling light headed. Anyway - i could ramble on and on, but i won't.    The benefits are countless, and one of my biggest problems now is finding something to do with all my energy (yea - how aweful... WAH WAH ya big cry baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!).   It's a problem i'm tackling head on...   Joining the SL County Sports Complex, and will get back to the cardio/swimming/weights - something i've enjoyed in the past, but haven't done in years........     Ok guys - thanks for all the support over the past 6 months (and prior to surgery), and to those of you contemplating surgery, or waiting for your surgery date - congratulations on doing something to change your life.  I was a very high risk surgery, and i was prepared to die on the table - but, I knew i'd be dead soon without the surgery - and my WLS has literally given me my life back. Everyone have a fantastic freaky Friday, and make the most of your day.   Let's look at what we have, and not focus on what we don't have - take life by the balls, and make it your own!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Chuck

Kickin Butt and taking names.  Way to go there fella. You are doing an amazing job out there and I appreciate you sharing your FART with us. It is all pretty dang exciting ain't it?

Thanks Joe - didn't expect to be feeling so good this quick.... But i'm enjoying every minute of it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   Chuck

Congrats and thanks for letting us hear.  You could feel your happiness coming through the post.  Made my day. Brian

You are VERY VERY welcome - it's called Giving Back, and i'm happy to do it.   Sometimes I think it's a bit grandious to "brag" and then I remember how important the "success" stories were to me before and immediately following my surgery.   I'm glad my emotions came through - i'm having an incredible time..... Chuck

I'm really happy to here about guy's like you....keep up the great work....good luck ole' bud. Dave

Thanks Dave - I'm happy to share the details of this amazing journey....   And, WORKING is the key.....   Chuck

DAMN!!!!!! You guys are dropping like a stone.....Rock on my utah brother!!!! work the ever living Crap out of that tool!!!! russ

Oh - i'm working it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    I remember my initial orientation to WLS, and the surgeon talking about surgery as a tool - and i thought, "huh?  isn't this a fix all?"     I went in to that first class thinking surgery was the ONLY step - boy did i have a lot to learn....   Realizing it's a TOOL and that the rest was up to me, has actually been very Empowering!!!!!!!!!  And, the rewards are VERY sweet................... Chuck

194 pounds in 6 months?  That's incredible.  I guess being 6'10" does good things for the basal metabolism.  With the new exercise routine, you'll be burning through to the 200s in no time.