Jeff

I'm also on Facebook. Find me under my email address....Hpbuddha@ptd.net Can't wait to get more friend requests. Jeff

Wow Crystal.....that's awesome to hear. Thanks for the kind words hun.

Katie those photos alone are a great motivation to me. Thank you for sharing your success. I hope I have results just as favorable. Best of luck in your ongoing journey. Jeff

Well gang I did it yesterday...took some pre-op pics. Then I went and had them developed at a target. Instantly I had proof as to why I need this surgery. My underarms are flabby and sag, my man boobs are bigger than some girls I know and I have what looks like wings of fat on my back. This is a good starting point. I'm using this as my fuel to keep my motivational fire burning strong.

Last evening my wife and I attended an information session at the facility of my first choice. The ENTIRE support team was there. Even one of the surgeons spoke. I was so comfortable and excited that I called this morning to schedule my 3 months of pre-op classes and support groups. Medication will finish in December so I should have my surgery in January or February. Man am I excited!!!!!!!!!

After some alone time and reading Weightloss Surgery for Dummies I have decided to quit smoking NOW instead of waiting. Afterall....if I can commit to this the lifestyle change of surgery will be a lot easier. The wife and I are both very excited and nervous. Information session is coming up Tuesday evening. And today I am starting my before photos. Jeff

Hello and welcome. I'm Jeff from PA

Many congrats on shaking the nicotine monkey from your back. Jeff

Thank You Everyone. Just reading a few hello messages with success stories is very motivating. The wife and I are going Tuesday evening for a free information session where the rolling ball starts it's journey. Just knowing I can talk with others is such a calming relaxing feeling. Feels like I have another small family. Thanks again. Jeff

Hello everyone: I am Jeff....38/Male from Pennsylvania. About 29 months ago I was injured at work...as a PreHospital Nurse. The injury was to my talks, a fracture and also a grade 2 case of Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction. Workers Comp had me to 3 Drs before we found out what was wrong. In August of 2010 I had a 3 joint fusion in my foot. A repeat procedure in August of 2011 for non union. Since my injury and being confined to crutches I've packed on an additional 90 pounds. Currently I am 5'8" and weight 430#. The surgeon demanded I have bariatric surgery before he fixes my foot. The inability to move...let alone exercise is more frustrating than I'd have ever imagined. I guess I just want to know that I'm not alone and most importantly that I will be on the road to recovery and can finally be able to walk again without crutches. Jeff Hpbuddha@ptd.net