5-23-10

May 23, 2010

This has been a great week.

I went on a business trip to Dallas. I had a convention of soughts with my collegues throghout the country. Our meeting last year was postponed due to budget cuts. So I haven't seen some of these folks in two years. We had about 150 people come to this meeting. I had a couple of presentations so I was definately visible. No hiding....

I received several comments (about 20 to be accurate)...I knew some of these people for 10+ years. All the comments were positive...everyone said how great and younger I looked (lost alot of weight in my face). They asked how I lost the Weight. My reply was I had weight loss surgery in March.

I also acheived a couple of my goals. This week I tipped the 100Lbs weight loss mark (since my initial consult with Dr. Nish).

On my flight from New York to Dallas...I didn't require a seat belt extender nor did I need to suck my gut in to make the seat belt fasten. I actually had to adjust the belt to fit snug around my waist. I  had about 10" hanging out the other end of the fastner. I thought it may have been a fluke going from New York to Dallas as I sat in the Emergency Exit row. This is something I always requested as that row typically has more room. On the return trip I was in a normal row (and a smaller plane to boot). I still had room to play with on the seat belt fastner. I didn't feel squished at all. I actually felt comfortable.

We also visited several resturants and I sat in several booths. I used to hate booths as I normally couldn't fit comortably in them. My stomach used to always end up hanging over the table. Guess what...I had several inches to spare. I was actually able to put the napkin in my lap instead of tucking it into my shirt collar.

Something unexpected happened. I was sitting with a group of people. I was very relaxed we were shooting the breeze. All of a sudden it happen. Without thinking about it. I crossed my legs. I didn't struggle to do it. It just happened. I was amased by this.

Lastly, I'm now in the mid 200's (257 to be percise). When I asked Dr. Nish where he thought my goal weight loss should be. He said he would be happy if I got down to the mid 200's.  I told him I would like to go to 220. He thought that was fine. But I know when I see him for my 3 month followup he'll be pleased with my progress.


I love my Sleeve....

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