Hello All,

I Kinda introduced myself in another topic on here.

But, here is some more.

42y/o (43 in Aug)

Been heavy most if not all of my life. Except up through High School with Swimming and Waterpolo and a Cali State Lifeguard.

Ever since college started gaining. Had to lose for the military, man I looked good after bootcamp.

Then started gaining again, always on the fatboy program in the military. I could work circles around the Drunks (they never had to be in a program).

Had Cancer at 28yo. Man, I though what a great weight loss program I will get over this and be soooo skinny.

Well, lost damn near all my Testosterone and Baawoop on came the fat, again.

Testosterone injections every two weeks now. Still can't keep the weight off.

Was still very lethargic, low and behold my endocrinologist (damn he is good) discovered I had Hemochromatosis (way to much damn Iron in my blood). A condition that has the potential to kill off your liver, kidneys and everything else. Oh, and makes you sluggish and lethargic. Have had that under control for a few years now (have to give up 500cc of blood every two months)

Still can't keep any weight off.

Tried Jenny Craig a number of times. First round lost 65 lbs..... Oops, that came back faster than I lost it. Second time, 35lbs... Oops that is now back with a vengeance.

I have a huge Abd Hernia (from my Cancer Surgeries) that can't be repaired until I can lose and keep off the weight.

I am always in pain.

My Feet hurt

My Knees hurt, stairs hurt the most.

My Back is killing me, all the time.

My Lower ribs hurt most of the time.

I do love and so far am still able to keep up with my wonderful Teenage Daughters.

I did some serious hiking this summer so far. And even went rappelling with them. (Check out RedRiverAdventures.com) you might catch a photo of a fat man dangling in the air from a rope, thats me.

I want to be able to do this more and more for many year.

So, I am attending the first step Seminar with my Dr on this Thursday.

Thank You for listening.... Ok, reading

IMABear

Yaay Bear, you are taking the first step to a healthier you, and I am proud of you! You deserve to be happy and healthy and you CAN do this!!! Best of luck for a speedy approval, keep us posted!

Good luck to you! I hope your pain and your waistline lessens!!!

keep up informed!

Good Luck Bear!!! Keep us updated!

Attended my surgeons Little Bariatric Surgery seminar this past Thursday.

Have an Appointment with him this Thursday.

I hope all my Jenny Craig time will count towards my Insurance requested time to get this done.

Looking forward to my Appointment.