Health Update and Call to Arms

Well folks, it has been forever since I have given a health update and I really appreciate the many of you who have inquired.  I NEED that accountability.

Although I continue to stay focused on my health, I have struggled to really get the train moving.  I have lost a total of around 40 lbs so far and I continue to make solid food choices, but I need to add exercise and counting calories to my routine.  I have a new goal and a new reason for my goal.

I am going to have to have surgery.  It is minor surgery but involves general anesthesia.  At my weight, general anesthesia has risks.  I have been told if I lost 100 pounds, I would reduced the risk a large amount.  Lori and I (barring last minute information) have decided to wait on the surgery for a year while I try to drop 100 (more) pounds. 

So here is where you come in!  I need my friends and family to keep me accountable.  Keep reminding me to make good decisions.  Question things that don't look right.  Folks, the responsibility to lose this weight is all mine.  I caused this problem, it is my job to fix it.  While I am asking you all to help me, in the end it is going to be about me trusting in God to give me the strength to lose this weight.  It will be tough, it will take every bit of my determination and faith.  I ask for you to continue to support me as you have in the past.  Keep asking me for updates, keep questioning my decisions, and keep supporting me!  It is a lot to ask, and I do not deserve it, but I have always been blessed with friends who have shown me love, grace and mercy.

I celebrated my 13th anniversary this week and I fully expect to celebrate my 14th anniversary a 100 lbs lighter and ready for my surgery.

Thanks!!

Edited to correct local anesthesia to general anesthesia.