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[RichardW 0]

My name is Richard and I'm an addict, of food that is, lol. I am currently weighing in a at 598 pounds which is 71 pounds less than my highest known weight. I'm 33yo and I'm tired of this life I'm living. I have done all the diets you can think of, had some success, at my lowest I was 538 from diet. I was 2 weeks away from getting a bypass in January of 07, but because I went on disability my insurance changed, and they rushed me through the process. I wasn't very thrilled about them bypassing things that someone else would have to go through, just to get me in for surgery. SO I canceled the surgery.I went to see a surgeon Dr Greg Schroder, on 4/21/10 about getting a lap band. He told me he wouldn't even consider the bypass at my weight. I was kind of relieved to hear that because I didn't want to be talked into that surgery. He suggested I look into getting the sleeve. I was thrilled to hear about this procedure, it was everything I was looking for in a tool to help me lose this weight once and for all. He showed me that there was only a 5% difference in weigh loss in the first year compared to bypass. I was SOLD!! My insurance won't pay for the sleeve, but luck for me I have a friend that is willing to pay for it for me, through a foundation he has. So now I just need to lose 10% of my body weight and I can get the surgery, among other things that's required by the Dr. I plan on starting a diet tomorrow to drop this 60 pounds as fast a possible. Anyway I just wanted to say hello to all of you, and look forward to sharing my story on here. Reading all the post on here has really motivated even more to do this . . . . Thank you all!! :confused:

[escapesunshine 0]

I wish you luck with the diet and surgey.

[Tiffykins 672]

Hi Richard, and welcome. I am excited to follow your journey with the sleeve. This surgery has given me a very fulfilling and rewarding life.

Keep posting, and best wishes on losing that 10%. I know you can do it, and update when your surgery date is scheduled. We'll all be scooting over for you on the loser's bench.

[RichardW 0]

Thanks Guys!! I will surely keep this updated.

[Timetofly 0]

I wish you luck with the surgery and I am sure with your the motiviation of being able to get the surgery you will stick to the diet to lose the 10%. This board is very motivating to me and we all look forward to hearing your progress!

Diane

[lmmore 0]

Good for you Richard! The sleeve is a great choice. Lose that 10% and you're on your way. I will be real curious to see how the weight falls off of you. There are alot of success stories on this sight, and I am sure you will be one of them. Best of luck.

[goodlife 3]

Welcome Richard!

What are your plans for losing the 60 lbs?

Has your surgeon given you a supervised diet plan to follow?

Are you able to do any exercise at all? Do a little walking or anything?

[RichardW 0]

I wish you luck with the surgery and I am sure with your the motiviation of being able to get the surgery you will stick to the diet to lose the 10%. This board is very motivating to me and we all look forward to hearing your progress!

Diane

Thanks so much!!

Good for you Richard! The sleeve is a great choice. Lose that 10% and you're on your way. I will be real curious to see how the weight falls off of you. There are alot of success stories on this sight, and I am sure you will be one of them. Best of luck.

I'm real curious as well, lol

Welcome Richard!

What are your plans for losing the 60 lbs?

Has your surgeon given you a supervised diet plan to follow?

Are you able to do any exercise at all? Do a little walking or anything?

I figure I will do a low carb, or carb cycling diet. Until the 2 week pre-op diet when I get close and schedule a date for surgery. I had good success with both, but not long term. I can do some exercise, obviously not a lot, but I am mobile. I have a membership to a gym that I've had for a year and haven't used at all, so I figure I might as well start using it now. I got a long road ahead of me, but I know I can do it.

[jbmf 0]

Richard, Welcome. Good luck on your journey. I'm just starting mine with surgery in one week. Keep focused on your goal and it will happen. Chime in any time if you need some uplifting and prodding along.

Best wishes, Janet:biggrin0:

[deedee 5]

Welcome Richard and good luck! I'm glad you are able to have this wonderful procedure.

[valleygirl806 0]

Welcome..... low carbs will drop those 60lbs in no time, good luck to you!!!!

[mommaof4yoopers 3]

Hi Richard! Welcome... you'll do great with the pre-op diet and soon be like us! It (the weight) goes quickly after the sleeve. You'll do fine. Keep us posted...