I’m ready to make some changes in my lifestyle to get in shape and lose weight.

I've come a long way in the last 10 years. About 10 years ago I was diagnosed with testicular cancer that had spread. I had two surgeries; one was a major abdominal surgery to remove the tumors and the lymph nodes from my abdomen. That was a very tough surgery with a long recovery. That was followed by intense chemotherapy. I was in remission for 5 years and, just when I had cleared the 5-year ...

I’m ready to make some changes in my lifestyle to get in shape and lose weight.

I've come a long way in the last 10 years. About 10 years ago I was diagnosed with testicular cancer that had spread. I had two surgeries; one was a major abdominal surgery to remove the tumors and the lymph nodes from my abdomen. That was a very tough surgery with a long recovery. That was followed by intense chemotherapy. I was in remission for 5 years and, just when I had cleared the 5-year mark, another tumor sprang-up in my abdomen in a node they had missed.

I had to repeat the entire thing again--surgery then even more intense chemo. It was a horrible experience.

I am almost 5 years out and everything looks good. Am keeping my fingers crossed that they got it all. It is very rare for someone to survive this long when cancer reoccurs.

When I got out of chemotherapy, I started gaining weight like crazy--a result of the large amounts of steroids and the fact that I love to eat and drink wine.

Now I'm ready to leave all this bad health behind me, lose all this weight, get in shape, and start really living again. Spark and the people here have had a lot with my ability to continue this process. Feel free to friend me up, drop me a message, and keep an eye on me please—I need it.

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