Today marks three months since I had my sleeve surgery on October 11 - Yom Kippur Day, and my personal day of atonement. I've come a long way since then, and since I began this effort in June of last year. I do not mind saying I started out with a considerable amount of trepidation, even fear of the surgery and the possible complications or side effects which could result. I am grateful to my Lord and God that none of that arose. It has been an exceptionally smooth process and recovery. As of this writing, I am down 125 lbs (I checked this morning), putting me at a svelte 356 lbs. When I lose another 9 lbs post surgery loss will equal pre surgery loss, and I am excited about that. Just last night I made my first professional presentation to a crowd since surgery, and that went extremely well. The attached picture was taken last night by a long time friend of mine (24 years) whose shop I was in for that presentation. I still have a ways to go, but I am well past the halfway point of the entire journey.

Looking Good @@LittleBill ????????????

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Looking great! I use to build my own furniture which wasn't a class they'd even let girls take in high school. Great progress!

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@@Raymia Thank you!

Looking great! I use to build my own furniture which wasn't a class they'd even let girls take in high school. Great progress!


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Yeah, I know. I was in high school back in the early 70s, and was only allowed one shop class in 7th grade because I was in college prep. I am essentially self educated. I tell my students I already know all the things they are going to do wrong because I've already done them! And I have. What kind of furniture did you build?

Post some photos of your creations the next time you update your weight loss update photo. Congratulations on both accomplishments!!

@@LittleBill,

WOW! Mrs. LittlleBill must be so proud of her lil' hubby! You're doing great!

God is faithful, whether we are or not! He has created you uniquely!

Thanks for being such an encourager to us!

I absolutely ❤️ LOVE ❤️ how this was written. Awesome for you standing up (ok sitting down typing lol) and letting the world know that HE "IS" FOREVER FAITHFUL!!!!

And AWESOME job to you Little Bill! You look fantastic! Just out of curiosity what do you do for a living that you are able to give presentations like that. Way cool! If I missed a post of you saying what you do.. I'm sorry.

Also, Little Bill was one of my kids favorite show when they were little

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Amazing, well done.

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Today marks three months since I had my sleeve surgery on October 11 - Yom Kippur Day, and my personal day of atonement. I've come a long way since then, and since I began this effort in June of last year. I do not mind saying I started out with a considerable amount of trepidation, even fear of the surgery and the possible complications or side effects which could result. I am grateful to my Lord and God that none of that arose. It has been an exceptionally smooth process and recovery. As of this writing, I am down 125 lbs (I checked this morning), putting me at a svelte 356 lbs. When I lose another 9 lbs post surgery loss will equal pre surgery loss, and I am excited about that. Just last night I made my first professional presentation to a crowd since surgery, and that went extremely well. The attached picture was taken last night by a long time friend of mine (24 years) whose shop I was in for that presentation. I still have a ways to go, but I am well past the halfway point of the entire journey.

Wonderful, keep going!

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three months since I had sleeve surgery

@@LittleBill

who loves ya baby??!!!

keep up the amazing job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life

kathy

congrats

Thank you everyone! Here are a couple of pictures of things I've made, and which I teach others to make.

Thank you everyone! Here are a couple of pictures of things I've made, and which I teach others to make. cherryvase01.jpg walnutd01-e1385415496264.jpg blacklocustcrotch02.jpg wychelmwing01.jpg IMG_1350.JPG IMG_1809.JPG

Wow! Those are beautiful!

Omg! Awesome work!!! Do you sell to the outside world? You should!!

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Omg! Awesome work!!! Do you sell to the outside world? You should!!

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Thank you, and yes, I have been peddling my stuff to anyone who will give me money for the last 24 years.

@@LittleBill My papaw was the President of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) union back in the 1940's. He made all kinds of turned bowls and other projects. Your work is beautiful! I know papaw would have loved meeting you!

LittleBill my Dad had a pretty complete shop and taught me. The one major tool I wanted was a lathe. I couldn't convince him. I made my captain's bed, nightstand, built in large tv cabinet with drawer on bottom and shelves on top with tiny drawers, various bookshelves, double buffet with top and bottom, all out of pine. The only hardwood I did was out of Walnut. It was a real nice drop down secretary desk. It was my pride and joy. I did quite a bit of refinishing furniture too. Fond memories. Thanks for bringing back great memories.

LittleBill

Beautiful work. Thank you for sharing.