Week 7

OK, it is time for an update. I am 7 weeks out now, and I am down to 345 pounds. That brings my weight loss to 53 pounds. I hit a little plateau, only losing 2 pounds in a week... But, I am not letting it get me down because I also went to see my surgeon yesterday. In 4 weeks, between the weight loss and adding 25 pounds of muscle... My body fat percentage dropped 5% in a month. He said that told him I was getting PLENTY of protein and exercise... He was amazed again!

Rachel and I tried advanced water aerobics last night (we skipped beginner) and it kicked me and wifey's BUTT! It's not for old ladies... It is a total body cardio workout that leaves you exhausted. I am thinking we will continue that... Today I did weights, and walked for 35 mins. I sprained my left knee going all out on the elliptical, so I am taking a break from it for a few days...

I have become an evangelist for this surgery. The guy that has an office next to mine went to seminar with my surgeon Tuesday night, because he wants to get a sleeve now too.

Week 6

Ok, I am six weeks post-op today. The scale reads 347 pounds. I have lost 51 pounds so far. I am continuing to hit the gym daily, and it has become fun. On the weekends though, it's fun to break up the monotony of the gym with hiking through the woods, geocaching. I am averaging 4 - 5 pounds lost per week, which is really cool.

Week 5

Weekly Update - I have lost another 6 pounds since last week! This brings my total in 5 weeks to 46 pounds! I am really happy with this, and I continue to work out, and still have have lots of energy! I think I have decided to buy myself a mountain bike once I lose 50 pounds as a mini-goal reward for myself... Thansk for all the support my friends and family continue to give me. I am having a blast!

One Month Out

I am now officially one month out. For the month, I lost 40 pounds. I am working out everyday, sometimes twice a day, and I feel 500% better than before I had this done. I wish I had gotten it done 10 years ago...

Week 4 Update

Weekly Update....

Today I weighed in at 359 pounds.

This brings my weight loss in 4 weeks to 39 pounds

I still have tremendous amounts of energy, and I have taken to working out twice a day so that I can sleep at night!

I just started experimenting with solid food, and I am doing fairly well (IF I slow down, and chew REALLY well!)

Happy 2009 Everybody!

Week 3

All right everybody... It's time for the weekly update. I weighed yesterdayat the gym, and saw I had not lost any... I thought "that CAN'T be right!" I got smaller this week! Well, that scale wasn't wrong yesterday at the gym. It was right.

HOWEVER, the scale at the Dr.'s office tells you body fat percentage... Mine dropped 2.5% last week. Which means, roughly, I dropped 7 pounds of fat, and put on 7 pounds of muscle. So, even though the number on the scale didn't change, Jeff did. I fit into a size smaller pants today, so I am feeling GREAT! I have spent the last few days geocaching and working out. I have had a blast!!!

Merry Christmas everybody, and have a happy New Year. Look for me to start doing all my "crazy Jeff" stuff in 2009!

Another Week, another 10 pounds

Well folks, I said I would post weekly update, and here it is for this week. I am another 10 pounds down as of yesterday. I have lost 34 pounds so far in two weeks. The Doctor is still surprised that I am losing it this fast (so am I!) But, he said, I was doing great health wise, and he wants to see me in another month.

As for my diet, I have started on soft, mushy solids this week. Some soft, mushy soilds I can do better than others. grits, mashed potatoes, great. Scrambled Eggs HURT! So, I will try and keep away from those. Thanks for all the notes of encouragement.

I got asked what I was doing with my old pants. Some suggested burning them as Cortez did with his ships. I took a more modern tack, and listed them all on ebay. They are currently selling, and I hope to make about 50 - 60 bucks when all is said and done.

In other news, what is up with this crazy weather? Snow last week, and 80 degrees is the high this week. Oy Vey!