hello from Nashville

Hi everyone. I am a new member and just wanted to introduce myself. I had RNY done on April 20th. So far I have lost 26 lbs and have 92 more to go.

I have fought with weight all my life, but at the young age of 36 began having all sorts of health problems due to being heavy. Instead of taking BP meds and using a CPAP machine for the rest of my life, I decided to take control of my life and eliminate the root cause of the problem - food.

I'm committed to get rid of my excess weight, and with this surgery I know I can now do it.

I am looking forward to not being called "big man" anymore, not having to hide from cameras and mirrors because I didn't like what I saw, and I will now be able to sit in a restaurant booth without my stomach hanging over the side of the table!

I wish everyone success in their journey and look forward to getting to know each of you.

Steve

Hey, Steve.  It's nice to meet you...  I see Dr. Houston was your surgeon. He was mine as well...  I'm sure they are taking great care of you.  Congratulations on your 26 lb loss!  Before you know it, you'll be at goal and saying, "I've hit it!  I'm done now!" it will sometimes seem so slow, but then one day...  you'll look back and say "Now that was quite a ride." Again, welcome, and just jump in here with the rest of us!

Welcome Steve!

It sounds as if you are off to a great start at not being the "big man"!  Some one called me a toothpick yesterday and I thought "Who are they talking about?" Hang in there and you'll do fine.

C Ya!

Hey Steve,

Welcome to OH and the TN board.  The members here are a wealthy of knowledge and are very supportive.    Congrats on your 26 pound weight loss... that is very exciting.   It seems like just yesterday we were at the CMC support group where Dr. Houston was speaking at you had 6 days until your surgery.

Thanks! Yes, the time has gone by. It feels like a long weekend instead of 2 weeks! Are you going to the meeting (this Tuesday?).

 I met a friend for dinner the other night and we sat in a booth.  I was in the middle of a sentence when I realized that hey--there's like a few inches between me and the table.  Talk about a great Oh Shiny Moment!  

You're well on your way--congrats on your surgery and for finding this board.  It's a great place to hang out at!
Denise

 Hi Steve,

Welcome to OH and to the Loser's Bench.  Congratulations on the surgery, it sounds like you're doing very good with the weightloss. Before you know it you'll weigh much less and finding not much in your closet fits.

I'm just a few months ahead of you and it's amazing how much changes from month to month. Working out at the gym is so much easier, heck my wife and I even went out and bought bikes and riding them is so much easier that it would have been at 300+ lbs.

Good luck, you'll be skinny before you know it.

Congrats on taking control of your life!  I wish I had done this years earlier--I'm 47.  Welcome to the board!

Welcome, Welcome, Welcome....

You will love it here on this site..anything you need to know there is always someone here to help. 

Sounds like you are doing great..I am so happy for you.

Hi Steve...welcome to the TN Board....we have the same (awesome) surgeon, Dr. Houston.  Glad to see you here & congrats on your loss so far!!! I had my surgery on March 17th--a month before you---and I am amazed every day.  You are rounding that corner now where you will thank goodness that you made this decision b/c you will feel better than you ever have!!!

You are on your way to not being called "big man" anymore (that must be a relief!)...although, hopefully they won't call you "small man" or "skinny man" instead...lol!  Welcome & congrats!! Micheala.