Tag Archives: lap-band

Things I miss. Things I don’t.

Posted on Sunday, February 28, 2010 by Avitable

As many of you know, I’ve lost about 120 pounds since last February, thanks to the lap-band surgery I had in March (Brief status update – I’ve plateaued for a little while, due mainly to my high levels of stress, … Continue reading →

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Fatty McFatterson

Posted on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 by Avitable

If you’ve been reading this blog for more than four or five months, you’re aware that in an effort to lose a significant amount of weight and to avoid dying by the age of 35, I underwent lap-band surgery in … Continue reading →

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I hate puking

Posted on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 by Avitable

I. Hate. Puking. Before I had lap band surgery, if I ever felt like I had to puke, I would swallow my gorge and do whatever it took to prevent myself from vomiting. I figured that it was mind over … Continue reading →

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I am fat

Posted on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 by Avitable

My name is Adam Heath Avitable and I am fat. On my birthday this year – January 26th, I turned 32. And I weighed 410 pounds. My weight has always been an issue. In high school, it was the same … Continue reading →

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