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April 26th was 2 years sober for me. I tried many times over the years to get sober, but always seemed to find a reason not to. April 26th 2024 I ran into a friend I know who has over 40 years sober, he’s seen me at my worst, and has tried to help me get sober many times. Well the when I saw him that night of April 26th, he told me what I needed to hear, “You look like shit, there’s a better life out there.” He was never one to pull a punch. And even though I was drunk at the time, and he had tried many times before to get through to me, for some reason this time he did. I immediately called a rehab facility nearby, and arranged to check in that night. I’m so grateful for those words from him, and so happy I went to treatment that night. I can’t put into words how much things have changed for the better these past 2 years. It’s amazing. Right after getting out of treatment after 35 days, I dedicated myself to not only my sobriety, but also to physically putting myself back together. These have been the best choices I’ve made. Here is a picture taken at the treatment facility the night I went in, and the other two are current. I feel like a new person. I still have a lot of work to do, but I look forward to it every day.

Last night I asked for input about finally pulling the trigger and doing the bald thing. I appreciate everyone’s input, and it was definitely overwhelmingly yes. So after I got done work this morning, I went and bought a razor for my head, and I did it. How’s it look, and please be honest 😃

Just for reference, I’ve made a bunch of lifestyle changes over the past year. I’ve lost 70 pounds, and I’m packing on muscle. I say this just to say that I am happy with the lifestyle changes I’ve made so far, and the progress I’m making, however, I’m still not sure about the whole hair thing. It’s not a matter of me not liking the bald look, I’m just not sure that I would look good bald. I’m really not sure if I have the right shape head to pull off the bald look. I need to figure something out, so any input would be appreciated.

I can’t believe the progress made in just a little over a year. It has motivated me to work out and totally change my diet, and those are the biggest wins for me. I am 3 weeks in on the 7.2 mg dose, and closing in on my goal weight. I’m so thankful that I decided to give these meds a try. Truly life changing!