Post-Op Duodenal Switch Month 9 Update

[scharcr]

OMGGGGGGGG I haven't been around for quite a while, and you are looking so FABULOUS!!! Amazing Tom!!! You did sooooooo great!!! I feel I am doing well...87 lbs down...still on the journey :o). Hugggs, Carolyn

[TrinaLee78]

Wow! You've really dropped them ppounds quickly in 9 months! You look great! Good luck with your 5k!

[mammabeardee]

Wow TOm, you are going to have to slow down on that weight loss or there will be nothing left of you!!! Hope that sinus crap get cleared up for you real soon.

[dmerkle5]

you look so great Tom...you have just done so amazing...

oh and I am starting the C25k soon so im sure i may have a few questions,lol..xooxo

[cosmobud]

Tom you look fantastic!!!Love the haircut.NICE!Isn't kinda weird how we have to try to stop loosing?It is nice to be able to eat more though.

[winelover215]

I use an Omron Body Fat Monitor and Scale HBF-500. Thanks!

[1cruisedirector]

Hip hip hooray......you are the man...baby.Hugs Cha cha

[winelover215]

Thanks!!

[bratlee2u]

You are dropping it like it is HOT. I cannot believe you are not a normal bmi - you are so skinny. After plastics, you will be a stickman. love ya, brotha.

[winelover215]

Nope ... not normal and far from it in many areas :)

[MissJanieHere]

how about those tick moisture wicking running tshirts? maybe they can hold you altogether if you get it really tight?

[MissJanieHere]

love that! "hehe!"

[YogiUToo]

Hey, I'm trying to send you an email...but you don't have me added as a friend, so I'm blocked. :( I have a link for you to check out for the UnderArmour Compression wear. But you can Google it ...

[YogiUToo]

You are amazing, nine months...159 pounds! AND,looking so handsome too, Tom!!! Have you checked out the Underarmer? It's pretty tight...supportive....and it wisks moisture away from your body. I know soldiers who love it! Hugs, Cami

[winelover215]

Yeah ... crazy I know. Thanks Shannon

[winelover215]

I think you may be the one to know that since last weekend :)  Thanks Fab!

[winelover215]

Yes ... try for the next one Sandi. It's fun!

[BigLozer08]

That is freaking amazing! Wow! 182!!  I am so happy for you tom! That's rediculous..lol! Congrats!

[winelover215]

Thanks Brok. It's all on the DS let me tell ya! I need to figure out how to eat more!!

[peterrabbit31]

i told you to stop sleeping with all those nasty women, now you've done got yourself the burn.

[winelover215]

I burn in all the wrong places :( lol

[peterrabbit31]

wow, that's awesome! congratulations.

[MissJanieHere]

YOU ARE SO ABSOLUTELY TOTALLY AWESOME!! What a skinny minny!

You have absolutely transformed in the last year!

As for the skin, yeah, theres something about the last 10lbs where all of a sudden you go from not having much skin issues to ohoh! excess skin attacks!

sometimes i run with a girdle and since i dont like sports bras, i just buy a small size regular bra (i know this info will really help you) so just get the right chest number but go smaller cup! lol!

loved seeing you! hugs,jane

[winelover215]

I have to get this issue resolved and quick! I have races to run! Thanks Jane

[MissJanieHere]

here! here! i second this!

[atomx71]

Man Tom the lawd works in mysterious ways...oh and the DS too!

[winelover215]

Oh the DS rocks my world buddy!

[bbolam72]

wtg tom

182 lbs freaking fantastic m8

rock it and rock on !!!

:) -barry

[winelover215]

Thanks Barry!! I'm ready for 32's :)

[jsdwellsnme]

You my friend are amazing! Im so proud of you and what you have accomplished!

[winelover215]

Thanks!! It's pretty amazing how things change.

[wdsDarlin]

Congrats on the loss! Your before and after pictures are amazing!

[winelover215]

Thanks so much.

[soapdoc]

I know there are other things that might be better, but I have found the most comfy thing for holding that darned skin IN has been ace bandages. I just cannot handle any of the garments that were designed for that purpose, so if you don't like them either, that is another thing for you to try ;)

And you look ABSOLUTELY FAB!!!!!! Seriously. A totally different person (in a GOOD way!!)

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[winelover215]

I will try anything! The burning pain hurts!

[ladyblue3]

Wow, Tom, you're a runner and wow on the before and after pics. It was great to meet you and thank you for making me feel so welcome. By the end of the weekend, I was scared of your camera phone, lol.

[winelover215]

I wore it out and had to order a new Blackberry when I got home! :) Thanks MJ. You looked so great when we met on Friday ... I didn't even recognize you down the hall!! You really have changed so much!

[katiejuly]

There's that beautiful face I love! Sorry to hear your sinuses are still giving you trouble - what a bummer. Will you enjoy a Reese's peanut butter cup for me? I was tempted to type 'and film it and post the vid so I can enjoy watching it' but realized that sounds creepily pornographic, right? But mmmmmm...

[MissJanieHere]

ha!!

[winelover215]

LOL ... this had me rolling. :)

[jmk1801]

TOM! I totally love your videos! I started watching when you were 'already skinny' but I still watch your previous videos! You inspire me on my journey! I'm 11 weeks out :) HAVE A GREAT WEEK!

[winelover215]

Oh thank you so much! It's an amazing journey. You will do great!

[TTCafterRNY]

2nd comment: do you remember when I email you a private message about running and it hurting you just nailed it on the head about it burning but I bought new spandex stuff today which really I hope it works, I WANT IT TO SUCK ALL IN SO I CAN RUN WITH OUT IT HURTING. Thanks for being you. Kristy

[winelover215]

yep ... crazy the pain is just now starting for me. It's a weird burning feeling when bouncing. I will strap it down and keep going till I can get it cut off!

[freshorangina]

Great update! I can't beleive you are still loosing so much weight. I hope you find something for the skin issue, that must be a pain. Keep on runnin'!! :)

[winelover215]

Thanks. Yeah the skin has just in the last weeks started being an issue for me. I hope it settles down!

[princessmogan]

You look fabulous! Keep up the great work!

[winelover215]

Thank yoU!

[TTCafterRNY]

Tom, you look so great...WOW 182 That is super, I really mean it you look fantastic...I have the skin issues too, I made a video I would love for you to watch it and comment on it, I dont ever think i see comments from you any more but thats okay, there is so many of us...I trying to be a good member it is so hard because there is so many of us..sorry about your sinus infection. since my bypyass it take me 2 round of antibiotics too. Take care keep well-praying for taunia Kristy

[winelover215]

Thanks Kristy. Yeah it's hard to watch so many videos these days :(

[pyronc]

Tom - You look awesome! Thanks for the update. PS have you heard anything on Taunia Soderquists condition? Is she ok? I have been worried about her. Do you know if she is still recovering or back in the hospital? she hasn't updated and that mad me fearful she might be having more complications. I am praying for her. I wondered if anyone at the Eat coast Meet and Greet updated anyone...

[winelover215]

She was back in the hospital but was released today. Keep her in your thoughts as she continues to recover at home!

[pyronc]

Thanks Tom...I will. :):) She was the first person I came across in the WLS community on YT.

[LosPatricios6]

You are LOOKING GREAT TOM! WTG on the weightloss! Very Nice. Wow Its so awesome Your rite where u wanna be! IM so HAPPY FOR U!!!

[winelover215]

Thanks!!

[retta2587]

i can't jog without a girdle at all cuz of the slamming skin...dang skippy that stuff hurts!! i know you're a guy, but boscov's has a spanx alternative for $16.50. give them a try! you rock tom!!!

[winelover215]

It's just weird my skin was not hurting till this last 10lbs or so. I'm gonna strap that skin down and keep going don't you worry! Thanks Retta!!

[ru2cute4me]

You look like a completely different person Tom! Congrats on the loss and the running. I'm trying to run but my hooves hurt! I wonder why they call it "plastics"? I feel ya with the excess skin my man, mine is looking very prune like. I really enjoyed the M&G. I didn't have any expectations so it was a positive experience for me. One I'd like to repeat. Take Care :)

[winelover215]

Thanks Jackie. :)

[itcomputerchick]

9 months 159lbs!!! That is AMAZING :) I am so glad we were able to hang out more this time you are a nut lol...congrats on your run you will do it no problem...cant wait to hang out with ya again - hugs & love, Melissa :)

[winelover215]

Yeah it's crazy! I loved laughing with you guys :)