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79BIG10 · 12-08-2003, 04:32 PM

As most of you know I'm not the smallest of guys for sure LOL. Well I've been working on finally winning the battle of the bulge and I'm going in for surgery to win it. I'll be going in right before Christmas (heck of a present) to have it done.It's the same surgery that Al Roker from the Today show on NBC had done. Here's the website on the surgery http://www.bariatric.com/ I'll be losing the weight fast once the surgery is done. I'll be taking photos week to week to show the progress. I'll be able to catch up on here alot more than I've been with my free time becoming more available post surgery while I'm healing. This will be the start of my new healthier and lighter self.

If you have any questions on the surgery the website has some great articles on how it's done and also some before and after pics of people who have had it done. My cousin also had this surgery had looks wonderful She just wishes she had done it sooner. I'm just glad I'm able to get it done as well and start my new life

chevychic · 12-08-2003, 04:51 PM

That's awesome Brandon!

I wish you luck and hope that you have next to no pain during the healing process!

We look forward to seeing those pics!!

bigblock73 · 12-08-2003, 04:55 PM

Good luck B! I have heard of that procedure and it is pretty radical, but it does what it supposed to. Hope it all works out well for you, you will be in my prayers!

Keep us posted!

79Chevypickup · 12-08-2003, 05:06 PM

Good luck Brandon, hope everything works out for you!!

KShortell · 12-08-2003, 05:09 PM

Good luck, Brandon! I know that you've tried all else before this. Take care and Godspeed, brother...

Kevin

Russell · 12-08-2003, 05:10 PM

Good luck big-soon-to-be-little guy :p

All joking aside, its a serious procedure, but has some seriously amazing results, if you ask me, its the perfect Christmas present

LOHRTBT · 12-08-2003, 05:11 PM

SWEET!! Glad it finally panned out for you!!!

PHOENIX · 12-08-2003, 05:13 PM

My aunt just lost her best friend because of that. She had the surgery done then kept eating the same way. Something went wrong and she ended up starving to death. Do not know the facts, just what I was told. There may be some lawsuit out of this one. Just be careful and follow the doctors orders!!!

You will loose a lot of weight quickly and it will have affects on you and your body.

Good luck!!!!!

87 STEPPER · 12-08-2003, 05:15 PM

Good luck brandon.

After you lose all that weight your truck will be faster

**swervin ervin** · 12-08-2003, 05:28 PM

Best of luck to you Brandon. I'm glad everything worked out the way you planned.

The guys are right and as I'm sure you know too, it is serious surgery. Follow everything the doctor tells you to do. To the letter. If you don't you will end up making yourself sick. I knew this woman who had the surgery back when it first started, years ago. She was big, about 250 and 5' 3" tall. She would try to force herself to eat because, as she put it, she was starving to death. Well, when she tried to force herself to eat, she would turn right around and throw it back up.

You will loose weight and loose it at lightning speed. Just be careful and don't be stupid. We prefer to keep you around.

Mike

78' Silverado · 12-08-2003, 07:01 PM

I am gald you getting this done!!! Have a safe surgey and Get well very soon alright!! We'll all be prayin for ya! Good Luck

Tyler

Cole's 87 · 12-08-2003, 08:08 PM

Good luck Brandon we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers

Tom · 12-08-2003, 09:07 PM

Good luck dude, just no speedo pics ok?!?!?

Low87 · 12-08-2003, 09:24 PM

Best of wishes to you Brandon! If you need anything from T-town, just give me a call!

**N2TRUX** · 12-08-2003, 09:31 PM

Good luck with it. You know you can count on this crew any time of the day if you need some moral support...

*mike reeh* · 12-08-2003, 10:18 PM

awesome, brandon. you will never look back. thats a big decision to make but i know some people that had either the same, or similar surgery and the results are unreal.

take care of yourself and keep us updated.

mike

**old Rusty C10** · 12-08-2003, 10:33 PM

Best of luck to ya brandon i now three people whove done the surgical route and of them theyve all lost alot of weight, One of them ( a female) lost over 170 lbs in a year as long as ya stick with the diet afterwards youll be fine best of luck and if ya want to talk to acouple of people i know for advice whove had the surgery, just PM me and ill hook ya up

Prerunner1982 · 12-08-2003, 10:37 PM

awesome B... we will get to chat more now.... take care of yourself....

LMN8R · 12-08-2003, 11:02 PM

Good Luck and I wish you a SPEEDY recovery!!

apstguy · 12-09-2003, 01:17 AM

Someone at work had it done 2 years ago and is still loosing weight! She lost 120+ pounds. Good luck!

crackajacka · 12-09-2003, 01:38 AM

Good luck brandon, your a braver man than I

KIILew · 12-09-2003, 01:46 AM

Brandon:

Good luck with the surgery, and with what will follow! I will echo the thoughts of the others with respect to following the doctor's orders...but you are such a thoughtful- -and positive- -person that I imagine you will handle yourself just fine.

I, like everyone else, will be looking forward to your updates!

Ken Lewis

MylilBowTie · 12-09-2003, 02:57 AM

Hey Brandon I hope everything works out for you. I know its been awhile since we have talked but Im here if you need anything. I wish you the best of luck with you surgery. Like others have said its not easy by any means. But I hope you are able to make it with the least amount of pain. Take care we will all be here if you need anything.

low 84 · 12-09-2003, 03:08 AM

thats cool brandon! will look forward to updates

Nvbowtie · 12-09-2003, 07:33 AM

good luck to ya smokey

PS: Hey look on the bright side - you will be able to re-install that 17" steering wheel

12-08-2003, 04:32 PM	#1
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	OT: Going in for surgery As most of you know I'm not the smallest of guys for sure LOL. Well I've been working on finally winning the battle of the bulge and I'm going in for surgery to win it. I'll be going in right before Christmas (heck of a present) to have it done.It's the same surgery that Al Roker from the Today show on NBC had done. Here's the website on the surgery http://www.bariatric.com/ I'll be losing the weight fast once the surgery is done. I'll be taking photos week to week to show the progress. I'll be able to catch up on here alot more than I've been with my free time becoming more available post surgery while I'm healing. This will be the start of my new healthier and lighter self. If you have any questions on the surgery the website has some great articles on how it's done and also some before and after pics of people who have had it done. My cousin also had this surgery had looks wonderful She just wishes she had done it sooner. I'm just glad I'm able to get it done as well and start my new life __________________ 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

12-08-2003, 04:51 PM	#2
chevychic Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chanhassen, MN Posts: 1,061	That's awesome Brandon! I wish you luck and hope that you have next to no pain during the healing process! We look forward to seeing those pics!! __________________ *ChevyChic* 86 Chevy K-10 If I can't be a good example, then I'll just have to be a horrible warning. "You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think" - Christopher Robin

12-08-2003, 04:55 PM	#3
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Good luck B! I have heard of that procedure and it is pretty radical, but it does what it supposed to. Hope it all works out well for you, you will be in my prayers! Keep us posted! __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

12-08-2003, 05:06 PM	#4
79Chevypickup MY TRUCK IS FOR SALE!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pasadena, TX Posts: 292	Good luck Brandon, hope everything works out for you!! __________________ 1979 Chevy LWB 350ci / 700R4 Edelbrock under the hood F O R S A L E OR T R A D E Last edited by 79Chevypickup; 12-08-2003 at 10:37 PM.

12-08-2003, 05:09 PM	#5
KShortell Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 734	Good luck, Brandon! I know that you've tried all else before this. Take care and Godspeed, brother... Kevin __________________ Semper Paratus

12-08-2003, 05:10 PM	#6
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Good luck big-soon-to-be-little guy :p All joking aside, its a serious procedure, but has some seriously amazing results, if you ask me, its the perfect Christmas present __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

12-08-2003, 05:11 PM	#7
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	SWEET!! Glad it finally panned out for you!!! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

12-08-2003, 05:13 PM	#8
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	My aunt just lost her best friend because of that. She had the surgery done then kept eating the same way. Something went wrong and she ended up starving to death. Do not know the facts, just what I was told. There may be some lawsuit out of this one. Just be careful and follow the doctors orders!!! You will loose a lot of weight quickly and it will have affects on you and your body. Good luck!!!!! __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

12-08-2003, 05:15 PM	#9
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Good luck brandon. After you lose all that weight your truck will be faster __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

12-08-2003, 05:28 PM	#10
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Best of luck to you Brandon. I'm glad everything worked out the way you planned. The guys are right and as I'm sure you know too, it is serious surgery. Follow everything the doctor tells you to do. To the letter. If you don't you will end up making yourself sick. I knew this woman who had the surgery back when it first started, years ago. She was big, about 250 and 5' 3" tall. She would try to force herself to eat because, as she put it, she was starving to death. Well, when she tried to force herself to eat, she would turn right around and throw it back up. You will loose weight and loose it at lightning speed. Just be careful and don't be stupid. We prefer to keep you around. Mike

12-08-2003, 07:01 PM	#11
78' Silverado \/ My Loves \/ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midland,Texas Posts: 462	I am gald you getting this done!!! Have a safe surgey and Get well very soon alright!! We'll all be prayin for ya! Good Luck Tyler __________________ 78' Silverado - Blue - (In a Coma) 04' Silverado -Red- 383 Stroker in progress for the 78'!!!

12-08-2003, 08:08 PM	#12
Cole's 87 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 272	Good luck Brandon we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers

12-08-2003, 09:07 PM	#13
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	Good luck dude, just no speedo pics ok?!?!? __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

12-08-2003, 09:24 PM	#14
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Best of wishes to you Brandon! If you need anything from T-town, just give me a call! __________________ ~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

12-08-2003, 09:31 PM	#15
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Good luck with it. You know you can count on this crew any time of the day if you need some moral support... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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12-08-2003, 10:18 PM	#16
mike reeh 5 day ban, learn to behave. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 683	awesome, brandon. you will never look back. thats a big decision to make but i know some people that had either the same, or similar surgery and the results are unreal. take care of yourself and keep us updated. mike

12-08-2003, 10:33 PM	#17
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Best of luck to ya brandon i now three people whove done the surgical route and of them theyve all lost alot of weight, One of them ( a female) lost over 170 lbs in a year as long as ya stick with the diet afterwards youll be fine best of luck and if ya want to talk to acouple of people i know for advice whove had the surgery, just PM me and ill hook ya up __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-08-2003, 10:37 PM	#18
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	awesome B... we will get to chat more now.... take care of yourself.... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

12-08-2003, 11:02 PM	#19
LMN8R Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Crawfordsville, IN USA Posts: 84	Good Luck and I wish you a SPEEDY recovery!! __________________ 1986 Silverado CrewCab Dually 454 auto.

12-09-2003, 01:17 AM	#20
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	Someone at work had it done 2 years ago and is still loosing weight! She lost 120+ pounds. Good luck! __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

12-09-2003, 01:38 AM	#21
crackajacka Stylin Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 620	Good luck brandon, your a braver man than I __________________ Ive been traveling for some time, with my fishin pole and my bottle of shyne. Most Girls like finished products and just dont understand what a good addiction does for you http://www.paulwall.us/

12-09-2003, 01:46 AM	#22
KIILew Active Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Prosser, WA 99350 Posts: 147	Brandon: Good luck with the surgery, and with what will follow! I will echo the thoughts of the others with respect to following the doctor's orders...but you are such a thoughtful- -and positive- -person that I imagine you will handle yourself just fine. I, like everyone else, will be looking forward to your updates! Ken Lewis

12-09-2003, 02:57 AM	#23
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Hey Brandon I hope everything works out for you. I know its been awhile since we have talked but Im here if you need anything. I wish you the best of luck with you surgery. Like others have said its not easy by any means. But I hope you are able to make it with the least amount of pain. Take care we will all be here if you need anything. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

12-09-2003, 03:08 AM	#24
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	thats cool brandon! will look forward to updates __________________ '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

12-09-2003, 07:33 AM	#25
Nvbowtie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Laughlin, Nv. USA Posts: 700	good luck to ya smokey PS: Hey look on the bright side - you will be able to re-install that 17" steering wheel __________________ www.unlimited2u.com/chevy Bill 1980 Chevy C-10 Silverado 1988 Chevy Blazer Tahoe

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