MarkRK9

Sleeved on Election Day (Nov. 6th). 322 before per-op diet, 313 on day of surgery, and 258 as of yesterday. 64 lbs total and damn proud! This is the best I've felt in many, many years. Granted, it's been a tough journey. I describe the experience to my friends one sentence; The most strict diet I've ever been on combined with a major surgery that kicked my a**! But as most would agree, I'd do it all in a minute. Things I can do now that I couldn't a couple months ago:
Fit in a seat on an air plane without having to use a seat belt extension.
Fit in a booth at a restaurant.
Sex....ohhhhh boy. I'll save it for the man room.
Sit up from a laying position without looking like a turtle on its shell.
Tie my shoes while they're still on my feet.
Look at myself in the mirror (still not all that pretty to look at, but getting better!)
Pass a Wendy's without ordering 2 spicy chicken combos.
Find clothes that fit me at places like Kohles and Target.
Walk for quite a distance without getting those sores on my inner thighs (they're gone completely!).
sleep without my C-pap machine.
Give someone a good hug.
Smile when I think of my future!
Life is good!

Sleeved on Election Day (Nov. 6th). 322 before per-op diet, 313 on day of surgery, and 258 as of yesterday. 64 lbs total and damn proud! This is the best I've felt in many, many years. Granted, it's been a tough journey. I describe the experience to my friends one sentence; The most strict diet I've ever been on combined with a major surgery that kicked my a**! But as most would agree, I'd do it all in a minute. Things I can do now that I couldn't a couple months ago:
Fit in a seat on an air plane without having to use a seat belt extension.
Fit in a booth at a restaurant.
Sex....ohhhhh boy. I'll save it for the man room.
Sit up from a laying position without looking like a turtle on its shell.
Tie my shoes while they're still on my feet.
Look at myself in the mirror (still not all that pretty to look at, but getting better!)
Pass a Wendy's without ordering 2 spicy chicken combos.
Find clothes that fit me at places like Kohles and Target.
Walk for quite a distance without getting those sores on my inner thighs (they're gone completely!).
sleep without my C-pap machine.
Give someone a good hug.
Smile when I think of my future!
Life is good!

Sleeved on Election Day (Nov. 6th). 322 before per-op diet, 313 on day of surgery, and 258 as of yesterday. 64 lbs total and damn proud! This is the best I've felt in many, many years. Granted, it's been a tough journey. I describe the experience to my friends one sentence; The most strict diet I've ever been on combined with a major surgery that kicked my a**! But as most would agree, I'd do it all in a minute. Things I can do now that I couldn't a couple months ago:
Fit in a seat on an air plane without having to use a seat belt extension.
Fit in a booth at a restaurant.
Sex....ohhhhh boy. I'll save it for the man room.
Sit up from a laying position without looking like a turtle on its shell.
Tie my shoes while they're still on my feet.
Look at myself in the mirror (still not all that pretty to look at, but getting better!)
Pass a Wendy's without ordering 2 spicy chicken combos.
Find clothes that fit me at places like Kohles and Target.
Walk for quite a distance without getting those sores on my inner thighs (they're gone completely!).
sleep without my C-pap machine.
Give someone a good hug.
Smile when I think of my future!
Life is good!

Ha!! Who said anything about shaving their privates!! My post only referred to a "clean shaven man". Just kidding....I appreciate the input. I think I get it - it's a matter of personal preference and there's no real reason either for or against. All is well, thanks. I'll now shut up, grab a Protein Shake, and go back to being a creeper on this board! Happy Holidays All!!!