and now the waiting…

So, pre-op registration/testing for my surgery is all complete and all I have left is the waiting. Now, of course it isn’t too long now, but I’ve considered this to be somewhat of the climax or dramatic pause to my layoff for so long that it is now weighing heavily on me. Not only will this be a somewhat invasive surgery (laproscopic), a massive life change, but also the beginning of the requirement to look for new work. Wow, that seems a lot to compact into a ~1 hour surgery

So, here is what I plan to do going forward (daily if at all possible):

• Update a published Google Doc spreadsheet (image embedded below) with my current weight.
• Take photos, straight on & profile to visualize weight loss over time (I’m trying out some software to convert a series of images into a video).

The chart which is linked below and on the “Gastric Bypass” page link (top right of the header) will automatically update when I post new weights. I’ll evaluate how often to post new time-lapse weight loss videos (monthly?) and I will blog about any significant changes or when I need a cathartic moment Otherwise, the latest chart and time-lapse weight loss video (once I have enough days post-surgery to warrant one) will always be available on the “Gastric Bypass” page.

Once again, let me know if you’d like to know anything specific or if this turns into information overload I can always set the blog up to exclude these posts from the front page and feeds if the idea holds merit with you all.

I’ll be back soon with more…