Huge (well, maybe not as much)

[btradio]

On March 1st of this year, I was in the studio for the morning show on the radio station I work at. I was there because we were all going to weigh-in, on the air, for a weight loss competition. As each person stepped on the scale, I watched the numbers. It was clear that no one else was going to be anywhere near where I was. When it became my turn to get on the scale, I stepped up and watched the numbers shoot up to the moon. When the dust settled, I saw that I weighed 420.4 lbs. This was just an unbelievable number to me and acted as the catalyst for my decision to have WLS. I remember at the time wondering if I would be successful, what I could expect, how I would feel. It was all a big mystery, however, one thing I knew for sure was that 420.4 lbs. was enough.

Fast forward to May 7. That morning I had lap band surgery with Dr. Ortiz. He was positive, supportive and made me believe that I could accomplish anything. He didn't judge, he didn't criticize and he didn't make me feel like I was a failure at life because I was so big. I felt like I was making the best/smartest decision I had potentially ever made.

Now we arrive at July 23, 2010, 143 days since I stepped on the scale in the studio and announced to the entire listening audience my inflated weight, I have arrived at a pretty big milestone. On March 1, I weighed 420.4. On July 23, I weighed 318.6. In 143 days I have lost 101.4 lbs. I feel like a million dollars and know that I am still on my journey. I am excited for the continuation and look forward to the future and where I am going to go.

Thanks to everyone for all the advice and help over the last few months.

[canuk98828]

On March 1st of this year, I was in the studio for the morning show on the radio station I work at. I was there because we were all going to weigh-in, on the air, for a weight loss competition. As each person stepped on the scale, I watched the numbers. It was clear that no one else was going to be anywhere near where I was. When it became my turn to get on the scale, I stepped up and watched the numbers shoot up to the moon. When the dust settled, I saw that I weighed 420.4 lbs. This was just an unbelievable number to me and acted as the catalyst for my decision to have WLS. I remember at the time wondering if I would be successful, what I could expect, how I would feel. It was all a big mystery, however, one thing I knew for sure was that 420.4 lbs. was enough.

Fast forward to May 7. That morning I had lap band surgery with Dr. Ortiz. He was positive, supportive and made me believe that I could accomplish anything. He didn't judge, he didn't criticize and he didn't make me feel like I was a failure at life because I was so big. I felt like I was making the best/smartest decision I had potentially ever made.

Now we arrive at July 23, 2010, 143 days since I stepped on the scale in the studio and announced to the entire listening audience my inflated weight, I have arrived at a pretty big milestone. On March 1, I weighed 420.4. On July 23, I weighed 318.6. In 143 days I have lost 101.4 lbs. I feel like a million dollars and know that I am still on my journey. I am excited for the continuation and look forward to the future and where I am going to go.

Thanks to everyone for all the advice and help over the last few months.

You should be sooo proud of yourself both for losing the weight and being willing to share your story. Thank you

[Caliband]

Awesome - and a great story!!

[PAMMIE]

DAMN!!! KEEP ROCKIN THAT SCALE!!!

so how did the contest end? or is it still going? do they know you had surgery? their response? i know lots of questions lol

[sawdawg]

Great job!!!!!!! thanks for sharing I love my band and the changes it has bought to my life and I love hearing or should I say reading storys like this I now we made the right choice

thanks again it us posted on your progress

[RevyD]

On March 1st of this year, I was in the studio for the morning show on the radio station I work at. I was there because we were all going to weigh-in, on the air, for a weight loss competition. As each person stepped on the scale, I watched the numbers. It was clear that no one else was going to be anywhere near where I was. When it became my turn to get on the scale, I stepped up and watched the numbers shoot up to the moon. When the dust settled, I saw that I weighed 420.4 lbs. This was just an unbelievable number to me and acted as the catalyst for my decision to have WLS. I remember at the time wondering if I would be successful, what I could expect, how I would feel. It was all a big mystery, however, one thing I knew for sure was that 420.4 lbs. was enough.

Fast forward to May 7. That morning I had lap band surgery with Dr. Ortiz. He was positive, supportive and made me believe that I could accomplish anything. He didn't judge, he didn't criticize and he didn't make me feel like I was a failure at life because I was so big. I felt like I was making the best/smartest decision I had potentially ever made.

Now we arrive at July 23, 2010, 143 days since I stepped on the scale in the studio and announced to the entire listening audience my inflated weight, I have arrived at a pretty big milestone. On March 1, I weighed 420.4. On July 23, I weighed 318.6. In 143 days I have lost 101.4 lbs. I feel like a million dollars and know that I am still on my journey. I am excited for the continuation and look forward to the future and where I am going to go.

Thanks to everyone for all the advice and help over the last few months.

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Way to go and keep up the good work. I am so proud of you

[jojobeans]

ALL i have to say is , WOW ! U ROCK !

[jhawkchick75]

You are really kicking butt great job!!!! Keep up the great work!!!!

[btradio]

DAMN!!! KEEP ROCKIN THAT SCALE!!!

so how did the contest end? or is it still going? do they know you had surgery? their response? i know lots of questions lol

It actually just sort of petered out. I think I was the only one that did anything. The others did ok for a few weeks, but then gave up. I think most of them actually ended up gaining weight. I did tell them that I had surgery, however, that was never explicitly forbidden. One person did try to make an issue of it but they had a personal trainer that was provided to them for free through an endorsement, so I argued that was an outside benefit just as much as surgery was.

Honestly, I will probably never see a dime of the money, but the 100+ lbs. of loss is victory enough.

[ValleyGirl]

As a radio announcer myself, I have been very open and honest about EVERYTHING in my life over the years (frustrates the hell out of my husband who is a very private person) but I have never, ever, discussed my weight and don't think I ever could. It has been such a source of shame for me and part of what I love about radio is that nobody can see what I look like. You are SO courageous. I'm sure so many people will benefit from your honesty. Keep up the good work.

Sabrina:)

[btradio]

As a radio announcer myself, I have been very open and honest about EVERYTHING in my life over the years (frustrates the hell out of my husband who is a very private person) but I have never, ever, discussed my weight and don't think I ever could. It has been such a source of shame for me and part of what I love about radio is that nobody can see what I look like. You are SO courageous. I'm sure so many people will benefit from your honesty. Keep up the good work.

Sabrina:)

I try to never represent myself as something other than what I am because eventually the listeners will find out and that would be bad.

The funny thing is that we have a DJ whose air name is "Fat Tim". Tim is NOT fat. Anyone want to take a guess who I constantly got confused for? If I had a dollar for everytime someone asked if I was "Fat Tim" I could have paid for all our surgeries! :-)

[damalove]

congrats dude that is fantastic.

who needs stinkin prize money??!

[EricaG]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW... this is amazing!

[Kristi]

CONGRATS! 100 pounds lost is awesome and you should be so proud of yourself. You really are Rocking your Band!

Keep up the good work. Are you working out at the gym? Have you hired a trainer?

I feel so grateful for the trainer I hired last year in the end June. It made a huge difference in my weight-loss as well as how and where I lost it. Best money spent, & my hubby feels the same way.

[robbynnoel]

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Hugs to you! I'm so pleased to hear of your success. I love Dr. Ortiz and I'm so pleased I had my surgery at the OCC. Thank you for posting. I've enjoyed reading.

On March 1st of this year, I was in the studio for the morning show on the radio station I work at. I was there because we were all going to weigh-in, on the air, for a weight loss competition. As each person stepped on the scale, I watched the numbers. It was clear that no one else was going to be anywhere near where I was. When it became my turn to get on the scale, I stepped up and watched the numbers shoot up to the moon. When the dust settled, I saw that I weighed 420.4 lbs. This was just an unbelievable number to me and acted as the catalyst for my decision to have WLS. I remember at the time wondering if I would be successful, what I could expect, how I would feel. It was all a big mystery, however, one thing I knew for sure was that 420.4 lbs. was enough.

Fast forward to May 7. That morning I had lap band surgery with Dr. Ortiz. He was positive, supportive and made me believe that I could accomplish anything. He didn't judge, he didn't criticize and he didn't make me feel like I was a failure at life because I was so big. I felt like I was making the best/smartest decision I had potentially ever made.

Now we arrive at July 23, 2010, 143 days since I stepped on the scale in the studio and announced to the entire listening audience my inflated weight, I have arrived at a pretty big milestone. On March 1, I weighed 420.4. On July 23, I weighed 318.6. In 143 days I have lost 101.4 lbs. I feel like a million dollars and know that I am still on my journey. I am excited for the continuation and look forward to the future and where I am going to go.

Thanks to everyone for all the advice and help over the last few months.