A year and a day....

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on 9/20/07 4:46 am - uranus, CA

Well, I am now one day into my 2nd year of post WLS life - and the changes are phenominal... I went from a sleep-apnea'd, high chlorestrale'd, high blood pressured, 260 lbs - with diabetes looming on the horizon - down to 180 lbs. Although comparatively light weight, my Doc said that he saw problems in me that usually present themselves in patients 100 lbs my senior.... and I was surely headed that way! I got a great new job last February for more $$ They use me as a "front man" now... and, although I would like to give them the benefit of the doubt, I just don't think my old fat self would have been considered for the position. I wear a size 34 pants and a large size shirt - neither of which is soaked in sweat at the moment. I can see my Johnson... and it is getting bigger! I sure missed my ol' friend..... I can walk, and even run when I feel like it (I usually I prefer to walk). My kayak is no longer is danger of sinking. My medical status is back to normal - I no longer fear diabetes or an early grave due to heart failure. Did I mention that I can see my Johnson? I get a lot more "trim" these days as well.... I can sit comfortably in a restaurant booth. Stadium seats and seat belts fit nicely now. I am now, officially, "overweight". I enjoy eating out now more than ever. I don't cram my face, ask for the bill, and go pass out on the couch afterward. I eat slowly and enjoy my food (and the smaller $). I like clothes shopping - especially wally world (even though they were complete dickheads to Bob's wife). I get admiring looks from the opposite sex - sometimes even the same sex

I have confidence now, and it shows. I sleep well, and wake up refreshed and ready to hit the bricks running - my wife and I sleep in the same bed every night. And... best of all.... I don't worry about leaving my wife a young widow - we will have many more happy years together! - Chris