22nd Nov 2012

Yesterday I had chest x-ray done and also got the sleep test machine that I used last night. See the picture in the photo section of my sponsored diet page. Took the machine back today and should have the test results in a week.

I have my eye surgery booked for Monday 3^rd December and found out that it’s 1200 euros per eye so both together will costs me 2500 euros!! Luckily they have a 12 month payment plan so makes it easier to manage.

Bit scared about the surgery but have to have it done and the thought of not needing to wear glasses any more is quite exciting.

So will turn 50 on 14th December without wearing glasses for the first time in 36 years. J

17th Nov 2012

Went to have eyes checked by an eye doctor and learned that I have cataracts in both eyes, left eye is worse than the right eye, and will need to have surgery. Took some time to sink in. Some good news from it is that it’s a 20 minute procedure after which I never need to wear glasses again J

Checking with company if they will pay for the surgery otherwise will cost me 1200 euros which is not bad considering I then save the cost of glasses. The lens alone for my last bi-focal glasses was 700 euros!!

The eye doctor said that it looked like I was prediabetes so need to have that tested now. This gives me more incentive now to lose the weight.

16th Nov 2012

Was finally able to get my weight measured as a friend had scales that go up to 180kg. My weight is now 153kg so must have been closer to or even over 160kg but been dieting already for over a month so has come down some. Target is still 25kg so at end of April 2013 I am hoping to be down to 128kg.

12th Nov 2012

Got my test results back and all readings were normal except cholesterol which was 6.4 and (min 4.2/max 6). Nurse said was ok and as I am dieting should come down. If its between 6 and 7 then its already risk of prediabetes. Will be going to have my sugar levels checked as well.

8th Nov 2012

Went to health clinic for blood test and EKG and have to go back on Wed 21^st Nov for chest x-ray and to get sleep test machine so my sleep apnea can be studied.

2nd Nov 2012

Had health check today with company nurse and we agreed diet for me (slow carb is good lots of meat, salads and veg and daily snacks) and she will follow up on a weekly basis with me.

Weighed in at a whopping +150Kg (330Lbs), scales only went up to 150Kg, so have a lot to lose. Nurse will try and get bigger scales for my Monday check-in so hope to have accurate weight then.

Target for the 6 months is to lose 25Kg (55Lbs).

Watch this space!