No I didn’t misspell a word in my title. Grelin is the stuff hunger is made from. 85% of it is made in the part of my stomach that was removed. That means that at this point in time I am not hungry. I haven’t been in quite a long time. Its just amazing. I didn’t believe it when my surgeon told me it was something that would happen but it’s true. I thought that my mental hunger, my mental urges would be driving my physical hunger and for that matter driving me mad. I have to remind myself to eat. It is actually becoming a serious thing I need to look at. I have been relying on myself to tell me when I am hungry but since my food intake is limited I really need to watch my diet and make sure I am getting enough protein. I’m telling you that this great. It is allowing for me to concentrate on everything else. I am surprised how much I used to think about food. Or at least how much of a preoccupation it was. Anyways, I will step of my soapbox for now and tell you about my awesome news. I am a proud new member of the Century Club. I have lost over 100 pounds. I actually thought that I had hit it right on the nose today when I weight but I was wrong. I was reading my medical history that I had just gotten from my doctor(a very interesting read, I recommend everyone read theirs) and saw that at my highest I was at 452. So that means I am at a total loss of 102 pounds. As I was talking to my girlfriend about it today and she asked me how it feels. I didn’t really have an answer. I mean all the physical things I can feel, but those were gradual. All of the changes have been gradual. Don’t get me wrong, I am full of pride and joy, but I wonder if I have really had it set in yet. I’ll let you know if that changes. Anyways… I am happy, and I will continue to be happy the more I loose. The more I turn into the man I am supposed to be.
Very Cool Daniel – I too am a Member of the Century Club – Do you think I can get a certificate? -
Congrats, brother. Another milestone on your amazing journey.
Congrats! You are nothing but an inspiration. I can’ wait to see what the next chapter of life holds!!!
your amazing daniel. this is such a wonderful log you are keeping. i feel much pride and gratitude to call you my friend and to be apart of your path home. i do have one comment on what you write here…what i believe to be true………you my friend ARE the man you are suppose to be, you are just remembering, the innocent boy and the strong man. you had alot to fog your memory of who you are. i saw who you are the minute we met and i know many have, you an incrediable man..human, an inspiration to know. a huge spirit that can fill a room with your smile and smart ass humor : ) i think you are just remembering and seeing who i see. whom MANY see. just letting go of what you dont need anymore!!! thank you god!!!! : ) sending lots of PLJ your way.