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First Blog Entry - A little about me

By IceAnnouncer

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I'm a 41 year old guy from Indianapolis, IN who has been struggling with his weight for over 15 years. I wasn't happy with how much I weighed when I got married in '95 and over the years since then I have gained another 90 pounds.

 

I've worked in radio and related industries my entire career, and do some announcing and hosting in the Indianapolis area. It's easy to hide behind the microphone when you are overweight, but I also host a pageant in the area, and I'm embarassed every time I go to get fitted for my tux. It gets larger every year.

 

I am married with two fantastic sons. The oldest will be 11 soon, and the youngest just turned 7. I once lost 42 pounds in just 16 weeks on weight watchers, but couldn't keep it off for a variety of reasons - mostly my enourmous appetite. Even when I was eating exactly the right foods, I was eating them in huge portions. It worked for a while, but was impossible to maintain.

 

I just had my initial consultation with the surgeon yesterday, and I'm going for my psych evaluation on Monday. I have everthing I think I need for approval by the insurance company, so I'm crossing my fingers over the next few weeks.

 

I'm starting at around 320 lbs (give or take a pair of heavy socks, pants, etc)

 

I have a large frame, and while the "charts" say my ideal weight is 180 pounds, I would be very happy to get down to a muscular 200 lbs. (my doctor agrees).

 

I'll post more when I'm thinking about it, or as situations arise along the journey.

 

Thanks for reading.

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    roseyposey

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    Congratulations to you for choosing the Lapband! And good luck on your journey. Keep us posted. You can do this. You will find many friends on this forum who are willing and kind enough to share thoughts, experience and info along the way. Just ask. You are not alone. We are all in this together with the same goal. Stay focused and positive. Take care. :)

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    PPPBand

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    Hey Ice,

    You sound like you just described me...Married but with 2 daughters at almost the same age...I have just gotten banded 2 weeks ago and even though Ive had some struggles I know that this was the thing for me..It will help me control my appetite and will allow me to make the right choices...In just 2 weeks I am down 30 pounds!! Good luck in your journey and keep posting on these boards...They have been a great emotional and mental tool for support for me and many of us bandsters!!

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    irishangel

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    Hey Kevin, Your making the right choice I am a fifty-three year old single mom with two grown children and two grandchildren they are my life and sunshine.

    Anyway I started this journey in september 2010 when I went for my first seminar, I was banded on 12/30/2010(good way to start the new year). Since september I lost fifty-five

    lbs. so far and I am elated!!! I have been overweight since I was 10 yrs old. I love food and I am amazed that I have finally learned portion control. LOL I dont have it all figured out

    but am taking it one day at a time. I started this Journey at 384 and am down to 329. I cant tell you how l feel except that its wonderful I feel like I lost all my weight lol I know I'm a little crazy, but you'll see. I am so excited for you, your life is just begining.. Good Luck Eileen

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