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photojdoc

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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About photojdoc

  • Rank
    Newbie
  • Birthday 09/14/1954

About Me

  • Biography
    Over 30 years as a photojournalist and 16 years as a professor teaching photography and multimedia.
  • Gender
    Male
  • Interests
    Photography, travel, camping
  • Occupation
    College Professor
  • City
    Shelby
  • State
    NC
  • Zip Code
    28152
  1. photojdoc

    photojdoc

  2. Dropped under 250, nine pounds to my original goal of losing 200 pounds. May need to revise my goals. Loving my new life!!

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    2. Zoey716

      Zoey716

      Yeah!! Way to go!! You're doing SO great!!! :)

    3. Teachamy

      Teachamy

      Nice work! Happy for you!

    4. butterflypinup

      butterflypinup

      WOOOOOOHOOOOOOO! You have lost the equiv of a small group of children. Thats amazing!

  3. Under 300, haven't seen that for a long time....

  4. have you had any reactions from your students and colleagues?

  5. My weight drop has slowed down a bit with school starting, but had a good last day

  6. My weight drop has slowed down with school starting, but had a good last day

  7. I'm enjoying shopping for smaller clothes, just wish I could rent them as i continue to lose weight

  8. Almost halfway to goal weight.... Love my new life!

  9. Feeling great a little over a month out.

  10. photojdoc

    Feeling like this is a good decision

    Neuanfang - for the record, I'm just riding a stationary bike. He did tell me I could lift weights so long as it didn't cause pain. I will probably start lifting later this week. I've just begun being able to eat yogurt and creamy soups. I've got another week and a half before I can eat soft foods.
  11. Feeling no hunger ....

  12. photojdoc

    Day 11 - hunger is gone

    Day 11 was another good day. I'm feeling good and very satisfied with my weight loss. Since surgery, I've lost 17.2 pounds and 65 pounds since May 1. The most interesting aspect so far in my journey is the lack of hunger since surgery. I really don't have any hunger and have to think about eating on schedule. I've heard some people comment about the lack of hunger, but I never expected this. This past weekend I took three guys (including my 18 year-old son) to Wilfire Weekend in Greenville, SC. It was a great Christian experience and afforded me the opportunity to walk. I felt better walking than I have in a long time and didn't find myself short of breath. Then to top it off, my son commented that on Saturday he saw me from the side and could see a real difference. Made my day!
  13. Despite having "buyers remorse" on day one and two, I can honestly say that having the vertical sleeve done was a good choice. I had my first follow-up with Dr. Heider on Tuesday (day six). I went feeling good having lost a pound a day since surgery and not having taken my insulin since surgery and reducing my blood pressure meds to two from six. Leaving the office I felt even better losing my drain tube and being released to begin exercising. I hit the gym that evening taking it easy, but getting in a good workout. An interesting sidelight to my appointment was getting to share with two men my experience so far as they came in for their intro appointment.
  14. Day 6 after surgery. Had my drain removed today. Feeling GREAT!

  15. Four days after surgery and moving

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