I have been 350 lbs or so since the late 90's. At that weight I never thought about dieting or doing anything to lose weight. I worked at very physical demanding jobs and my weight or size didn't slow me down. Over the last 5 years I have been putting on more and more weight. Finally last summer I decided it was out of control and I couldn't get it off by myself. I decide then that I was going to have weight loss surgery in the winter. When I could be laid off from work due to the construction season slow down.

I got laid off in the beginning of December. Got a referral for a surgeon. and had my first appointment on

12/26/2011. I weighed 476. Until then I didn't know anything about the insurance company wanting a 6 month history to get approved. But being so fat I lucked out and that was waived because of my b.m.i.

Got told that I need to lose some weight before I could have the surgery. Was told to go on a diet and limit my calories to about 600-700 a day. I ended up getting approval from the insurance company. And got 01/31/2012 as my date. When I heard the date I know it was a good sign. That was my 45th birthday.

I entered the hospital for my sleeve weighing 432.

I had my 1 week check up. Doing good. Feeling great. 426. I have spent the last 2 day out in the garage helping my son pull a motor and trans out of one van and putting the trans in another one. That something a month ago I wouldn't have been doing. Did I say already WOW I FEEL GOOD.

I have a lot more to lose but I am on my way and nothing is going to stop me. I figure If I am feeling this good now I can't wait to see how I am feeling in a few months time.

Congrats on being sleeved on 1/31 and Happy Belated 45th birthday!! Sounds like things are going really good for you and I totally agree with the feeling good comment. It's kinda like feeling alive again. I'm very happy for you.

Congrats to you!! Isn't it amazing how quickly you start feeling like a new person!?! Your 45th birthday was a great day to get a new lease on life!

I bet its a great birthday present, huh!! Congrats!!

Congrats to you! That is fabulous that you are feeling better so quickly. Only gets better from here! Best wishes to you as you continue on this journey!

That is great! Congrats!!!!

Don't be lifting heavy motor parts!!

SOOOO AWESOME!! CONGRATS!!!!

Great post Fullofit!!! Congratulations!!! Looking forward to reading about your progress!!! It's a very exciting journey and I feel so greatful to have been able to do this! Happy losing!!! :-)

Don't be lifting heavy motor parts!! :wink1:

Ditto!

And welcome to the loser's bench!

Congrats, let me tell you, you have no idea how good its gonna get from here!! Stay focused get your protein and fluids and move move move!!! Your grandest adventure is ahead!

Awesome!!!!

Thanks everyone for the great comments and encouragement.

Sorry I didn't comment back sooner. I was without internet shortly after I made this post until today.

As for a update still feeling great. Wishing I would have done this sooner.