Newbie from Alaska!

big_t_ak · 11-10-2005, 03:02 PM

Hello, my name is Tom I am 40, I am just about 7 months post-op (April 18th to be exact). I have been big all my life and I said enough is enough 3 years ago. After battleing with my employers insurance company turning me down, I went on disability as for the final straw was drawn. Infact, a stranger approached me at a gas station. With a note, saying she had just had it done 2 years ago, that was back in 2003 and now I wish I had that note, because I would love to give that gal a call and thank her, she is the one that said, medicaid would pay for it. So I quit my job as a security dispatcher and started the process.
Here I am today on the losing side. Working the tool that has saved my life. I started out at 536 lbs a week before WLS and today I am down to 386 lbs thats -150lbs. I just joined a gym club last Monday and going to work up to going to it every weekday after a couple weeks of going for 3 days a week. I got a trainer to help me out. So I hope to make my next personal goal of losing 50lbs by New Years. Well thats a bit about me.

Take care,

CraigT · 11-10-2005, 03:06 PM

Tom,

You have been through the wringer. Good to have you on this side of the surgery.

You certainly have quite a journey ahead of you. The cool part is that you are definately among friends..

Lots of folks here who give a darn. Just reach out and chime in on some of the chats.

And ....as always "Dont forget to tip the Doorman"

Craig

kajunbabe · 11-10-2005, 03:18 PM

WOW Tom!!! That is an awesome weight loss so far. I know you'll continue doing well. I envy you and the working out. I hope to sign up with Curves this week. Besides my daily house chores and babysitting, I have no excercising in my life. Best wishes, Dee

CraigT · 11-10-2005, 03:43 PM

Hey Dee,

Welcome kiddo.

Make sure you post a profile on yourself.... It is really good to have you over.. We LOVE cajun cookin..... Get started... I am super hungry....hehehe

Craig

11-10-2005, 03:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
big_t_ak Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Alaska Posts: 1 Please Enter Height:	Newbie from Alaska! Hello, my name is Tom I am 40, I am just about 7 months post-op (April 18th to be exact). I have been big all my life and I said enough is enough 3 years ago. After battleing with my employers insurance company turning me down, I went on disability as for the final straw was drawn. Infact, a stranger approached me at a gas station. With a note, saying she had just had it done 2 years ago, that was back in 2003 and now I wish I had that note, because I would love to give that gal a call and thank her, she is the one that said, medicaid would pay for it. So I quit my job as a security dispatcher and started the process. Here I am today on the losing side. Working the tool that has saved my life. I started out at 536 lbs a week before WLS and today I am down to 386 lbs thats -150lbs. I just joined a gym club last Monday and going to work up to going to it every weekday after a couple weeks of going for 3 days a week. I got a trainer to help me out. So I hope to make my next personal goal of losing 50lbs by New Years. Well thats a bit about me. Take care, __________________ Tom

11-10-2005, 03:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
CraigT Administrator Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 417 Please Enter Height:	Tom, You have been through the wringer. Good to have you on this side of the surgery. You certainly have quite a journey ahead of you. The cool part is that you are definately among friends.. Lots of folks here who give a darn. Just reach out and chime in on some of the chats. And ....as always "Dont forget to tip the Doorman" Craig __________________ Craig T 11 years PostOp Open RNY - 2 TT's

11-10-2005, 03:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
CraigT Administrator Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 417 Please Enter Height:	Hey Dee, Welcome kiddo. Make sure you post a profile on yourself.... It is really good to have you over.. We LOVE cajun cookin..... Get started... I am super hungry....hehehe Craig __________________ Craig T 11 years PostOp Open RNY - 2 TT's

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11-10-2005, 03:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
kajunbabe Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1 Please Enter Height:	WOW Tom!!! That is an awesome weight loss so far. I know you'll continue doing well. I envy you and the working out. I hope to sign up with Curves this week. Besides my daily house chores and babysitting, I have no excercising in my life. Best wishes, Dee