gmanbat

Started at 340, at 215 now.

I wake up many mornings and feel my ribs and realize, yes, I really did lose the fat. I am slim, not a fantasy, not a dream. It is real, my friend! Life IS good!

I have both. I'm a year and a half out.

So sorry to hear that.

My wife has the bypass and is doing very well. She has lost all of her excess weight and has the energy of a race horse.

I understand the sustaining power of faith in Jesus Christ in a crisis. He has brought me through many a storm. God bless you.

Getting on "precious" will bring the Witch-king of Angmar down on ya with his discouragement. Throw that thing into the fires of Mount Doom!

The only way to overcome the ignorance in others is to educate them. Unfortunately, when folks are unteachable; think they already know it all, the only chance to change their prejudice is to demonstrate the truth.

First, try sending them to articles that explain the procedure and the benefits. They might even spend some time looking at this forum. I was in their camp before I went to a meeting held by my wife's surgeon. But then, I listen to reason.

Otherwise, you will be forced to show them what it is. It may take years. Be gentle with them now, don't hurt their pride, that just makes them more resistant. Let them know you could use their support but will proceed without it if need be.

This surgery is absolutely not easy. It is, however, effective.

Good news! Congratulations!

I am 9 pounds from goal, lost over 100. It is a vast improvement!

You're gonna love it!

I got that "easy way out" crack quite a few times. I am looking for an appropriate circumstance to pull up my shirt, show my scars, and say, "Does this look easy to you?!"

When I decide that they deserve an explanation I tell them of my struggle with chemo, steroids, hormone shots, etc. from prostate cancer treatment al of which made losing weight next to impossible. Most of the time that brings them down from their lofty seat of judgement.