As most of my loyal readers know, I originally had this blog named, "The Mind of Friggen Ben". Friggen Ben was the name by which I identified myself as on my Internet radio show which I hosted for nearly two and a half years. I have not hosted my show in over a year and have finally decided to retire from the broadcasting altogether.
In the last few months I have undergone some exciting changes that have and WILL ultimately change my life. On November 9th, 2010 I underwent gastric bypass weight loss surgery. This was a necessary step for my health, my life, and my existence. I was in very poor health and my daily life was very limited and my quality of life was suffering terribly. During this time, I also met a very amazing woman who I can now proudly call my fiance.
So for a man, who at the beginning of my weight loss journey, weighed in at 375 pounds. Who wore a size 56 pants. Who wore a 5XL and a 6XL shirt. Who had a BMI index rating of 53. Who had sleep apnea, high blood pressure, bouts of gout and degenerative arthritis. I can proudly say I currently weigh 260 pounds. I wear a size 40-42 pants. I wear a 2XL shirt. I NOW have a BMI index rating of 38. No longer have the sleep apnea, have much lower blood pressure, and have not had a flare up of gout or degenerative arthritis for several months. I am well on my way to the goal I had set for myself of 200 pounds.
With my engagement to Jill, we have been planning a wedding for several months now. We officially began our relationship on September 14th, 2010. We are set to be married on Friday, November 11th, 2011 at 6:00PM. Almost, the 1 year anniversary for my surgery. The day will be very emotional for me in so many ways. Not just the fact that I have found the love of my life who makes me so happy, and the fact that I now have someone to spend the rest of my life with, BUT, the fact that I will have made it a year since my life changing decision and surgery and Jill will have been there with me for the entire journey.
So, I come once more to share in the journeys ahead with each and every one of you. It's no longer "The Mind of Friggen Ben".... it shall now be known as "The Mind of The Incredible Shrinking Man". I hope you all will join me in the journeys that lie ahead. I will try and blog more often in the coming months. I have such a busy life now with work and activities outside of work with all of the energy I now have with my weight loss. Updates will come and I will post them on Facebook when I do. For now, I am The Incredible Shrinking Man. Happy Spring!!!
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