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79BIG10 · 02-27-2004, 10:16 PM

Here's the pics from the other thread. The before pic is the morning of my surgery. The after pic is the latest one I have. I usually smile but in that pic I was tired and didn't feel like smiling. You can tell the weight loss though. Looks like someone has popped me with a giant pin. But now normal blood pressure, no sleep apnea, and off meds thanks to the weight loss. Would I do it again HELL YES!!! Now if I can just get the rest of this off I'll be much better.

Free88 · 02-27-2004, 10:45 PM

Congrats man. I have been thinking about doing the same thing, but have not yet built up the courage to do so. Reading your story thou, has been an inspiration for me. Thanks and keep up the good work. This big canadian is rooting for ya.

*mike reeh* · 02-27-2004, 11:02 PM

looking good Hoss. Funny though, looks like you were happier (judging by the smile) when you could eat & drink what you wanted

So what is your wife's take on the whole situation? What does she think/say?

I can only imagine it took a lot of courage to step up to the plate with this whole process. But Im sort of in the same boat. There something pretty major that I really want to do for myself, but it will be very $$$ and painful for a while. But the outcome will be well worth it and life changing.. I look up to you & a couple of friends I have for the courage & strength to do it. the more time that goes by, the more I curse myself for not doing it already.

anyways as always keep us posted (I know you will) and do what the doc says. Its all downhill from here man. There is probably not another decision that you will ever make that will such a profound effect on your life as this one. congratulations and I mean it. im ecstatic for you and thats not fluff. Ive known you for a couple years now, hopefully we will be able to meet some day

mike

rolson1039 · 02-28-2004, 01:06 AM

Hey youre doin real good keep up the good work!

low 84 · 02-28-2004, 01:30 AM

lookin good man!

79BIG10 · 02-28-2004, 02:04 AM

Mike- The wife thinks it's great. She can see a big difference in my ways of doing more around the house (still not enough though). Also I'm getting more energy as I lose more weight. I hope we meet u next time you come over this way to see that girl.

Free88- If you got any questions let me know. I'll be happy to answer since I've been there and doing it LOL!!

BTW: When the wife gets back in town I'll have her take another pic of me that looks more like today

bigd65 · 02-28-2004, 08:30 AM

Lookin good Brandon, Good Luck with it. and i am sure glad its making you feel better and healthier

Low87 · 02-28-2004, 01:39 PM

Awesome B, congrats!

Prerunner1982 · 02-28-2004, 04:23 PM

Keep it up man, proud of ya!

02-27-2004, 10:16 PM	#1
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	OT2: The Pics are here Here's the pics from the other thread. The before pic is the morning of my surgery. The after pic is the latest one I have. I usually smile but in that pic I was tired and didn't feel like smiling. You can tell the weight loss though. Looks like someone has popped me with a giant pin. But now normal blood pressure, no sleep apnea, and off meds thanks to the weight loss. Would I do it again HELL YES!!! Now if I can just get the rest of this off I'll be much better. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

02-27-2004, 10:45 PM	#2
Free88 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Northwestern Ontario Canada Posts: 359	Congrats man. I have been thinking about doing the same thing, but have not yet built up the courage to do so. Reading your story thou, has been an inspiration for me. Thanks and keep up the good work. This big canadian is rooting for ya. __________________ 1986 Silverado Short box fleet side. project 2005 VW Tiguan 4 Motion 1997 Blazer S10 4x4 1990 Chevy Silverado K1500 Extended long box

02-28-2004, 01:06 AM	#4
rolson1039 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 404	Hey youre doin real good keep up the good work! __________________ so many trucks so little time!!!

02-28-2004, 01:30 AM	#5
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	lookin good man! __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

02-28-2004, 02:04 AM	#6
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Mike- The wife thinks it's great. She can see a big difference in my ways of doing more around the house (still not enough though). Also I'm getting more energy as I lose more weight. I hope we meet u next time you come over this way to see that girl. Free88- If you got any questions let me know. I'll be happy to answer since I've been there and doing it LOL!! BTW: When the wife gets back in town I'll have her take another pic of me that looks more like today __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

02-27-2004, 11:02 PM	#3
mike reeh 5 day ban, learn to behave. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 684	looking good Hoss. Funny though, looks like you were happier (judging by the smile) when you could eat & drink what you wanted So what is your wife's take on the whole situation? What does she think/say? I can only imagine it took a lot of courage to step up to the plate with this whole process. But Im sort of in the same boat. There something pretty major that I really want to do for myself, but it will be very $$$ and painful for a while. But the outcome will be well worth it and life changing.. I look up to you & a couple of friends I have for the courage & strength to do it. the more time that goes by, the more I curse myself for not doing it already. anyways as always keep us posted (I know you will) and do what the doc says. Its all downhill from here man. There is probably not another decision that you will ever make that will such a profound effect on your life as this one. congratulations and I mean it. im ecstatic for you and thats not fluff. Ive known you for a couple years now, hopefully we will be able to meet some day mike

02-28-2004, 08:30 AM	#7
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Lake Jackson, TX. Posts: 1,930	Lookin good Brandon, Good Luck with it. and i am sure glad its making you feel better and healthier __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab (Dark Spiral Gray)

02-28-2004, 01:39 PM	#8
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Awesome B, congrats! __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

02-28-2004, 04:23 PM	#9
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	Keep it up man, proud of ya! __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call



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