Cujo Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Hi all; Just wanted to introduce myself. I am scheduled for lap band with Dr Ortiz August 15th and have just started my pre-op diet. I have gained weight pretty slowly since finishing university and getting a sedentary job - I'm an accountant. I am medicated for BP and chlorestral and on my way to being diabetic. Excercise has been non-existent for me. The pivot point for me (literally) to decide to have the procedure was last weekend. I went golfing with my son on sunday and sprained my ankle on tee - off. My ankle couldn't support the weight on my backswing. Yikes! If I can survive the pre-op diet, I think I will be successful but eating that horrible stuff is tuff, what's it called again...oh yeah, vegetables. Also, I'm nicolek's husband. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Welcome! Nobody is going to make you eat beets or Brussels sprouts...They couldn't make me eat them, either Hope your ankle knits up quickly...the BP and cholesterol meds might see a big ole change in months to come, you'll have to watch those more than you'll have to watch how many cabbages you choose to skip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julieburns Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 I love how all the guys are coming out of the woodwork. Welcome Cujo and what a :lb23: to get your band. I was at the OCC yesterday and there were 2 men getting banded that day. It's great to have a partner in this lifestyle too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Bee Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 WOOT! Good for you for making a dramatic choice. I am so glad you and Nicole will have each other for support. We are so glad to have you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Welcome Cujo! Glad to hear that you have made the decision to get healthy! As your wife can attest to, it's not easy, but it's worth it. Wish you all the best! Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandgroupie Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim2BSlim Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Welcome! I met Nicole at the OCC when I was there. I wish you much luck on your journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolek Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Hi Hon, Welcome to the forum. Oh by the way I just spent $2500. Only joking. Nicole oxoxox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolek Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Oh by the way the avatar for cujo is our new puppy Tilly. Nicolek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Well NicoleK, after the amount of weight you have lost, which is fantastic....$2500 is nothing towards a new wardrobe. You go girl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banded4life Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Welcome aboard!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazn Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Welcome fellow Westerner! 'Gratz on your decision! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bragman Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Hey bud, I'm new here too, just had mine done less than a week ago through a local doctor here in Michigan. I had a revelation moment like you did too, but didn't result in injury... came when I was driving my new car not long ago and realized that my gut nearly hit the bottom of the steering wheel. Whenever I'd turn the wheel all the way, my gut would get in the way of my arms... not good. So far for me, so good! I'm actually losing nearly a pound a day (which astonishes me), but it's still early yet. Good luck, and welcome from another guy bandster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OICU812 Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Welcome Cujo. I'm new too and will be banded on Aug. 14. Maybe we'll meet up and throw back a couple of frosty cold popcicles. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 I'm actually losing nearly a pound a day (which astonishes me), but it's still early yet. Good luck, and welcome from another guy bandster! Okay, honest, in a good way...God you suck! I'm thrilled for you, jealous beyond reckoning for me. Here's to a tight turning radius, no stomach involved, before Labor Day! You'll be there, too. That's too cool for words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSuzanna Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Awwww, listen to you guys bond - it's so cute. :lb16: Uh, I mean it's so cool! :sun_bespectacled: Welcome all you dudes (and dudettes). :lb14: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaMichelle Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Welcome to our group!! You guys are so cute together!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julieburns Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Oh yes you do look great together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkieMommy Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Welcome! And cute Yorkie!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted July 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 thanks for the warm welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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