Is Charlie Cook ill?

[malaise]

That is some serious weight loss

[Sticky]

1. I didn't recognize him!

But the voice was so familiar. Hope he's okay.

[malaise]

2. I noticed it the last time

It's stunning

[Charlie Cook]

6. Response to Is Charlie Cook Ill?

Sticky,
Thanks for your concern.
On advice from my doctors, I’ve lost almost a hundred pounds since June 1 (2017), about a third on a liquid-only diet, then in mid-June had gastric bypass surgery, losing the rest. In October/November (2017) reached goal weight and now eating is pretty much back to normal, albeit much smaller quantities. So, no cancer or anything, not yet anyway. I told my wife I hope she likes me, I’m going to be around a lot longer than she bargained for! So now, back to a fascinating midterm election.

The voice, my shoes, socks and ties are the same, everything else is new. Last time I weighed this little, President Reagan was in office.

Charlie Cook

[DemocratSinceBirth]

13. You should post here more often.

You are a pro's pro. We are a passionate group , we have a democratic republic to protect, but your dispassionate analysis is more than welcome.

[malaise]

14. +1,000

[Charlie Cook]

18. Thanks

Appreciate that. Thanks.

[Charlie Cook]

20. Appreciate

Appreciate you saying that. We have a great team at the Cook Political Report.

[OregonBlue]

16. Saw you recently and had to get my husband to come look. You look awsome.

You took off 100lbs and 20 years. Glad you're gonna be around since we always trust your opinions.

[mcar]

19. Welcome to DU!

Glad to have you here.

[MFM008]

3. Either that

Or weight loss surgery.
Pancreas problems can do that to. My mom lost
35 pds with pancreatitis.

[malaise]

15. You were correct

[Charlie Cook]

4. Answer to question, is Charlie Cook ill?

Hi Malaise,
On advice from my doctors, I’ve lost almost a hundred pounds since June 1 (2017), about a third on a liquid-only diet, then in mid-June had gastric bypass surgery, losing the rest. In October/November (2017) reached goal weight and now eating is pretty much back to normal, albeit much smaller quantities. So, no cancer or anything, not yet anyway. I told my wife I hope she likes me, I’m going to be around a lot longer than she bargained for! So now, back to a fascinating midterm election.

Thanks for noticing.

Charlie Cook

[malaise]

5. That is wonderful news

Thanks for letting us know

[bigtree]

9. nice

...thanks for checking in, Mr. Cook!

[lamp_shade]

11. Glad to hear it Mr. Cook. I was a little concerned too.

[samnsara]

12. wonderful!!!

[Eliot Rosewater]

17. Congrats!

[Dennis Donovan]

21. Welcome to DU and congratulations on the weight loss!

IMO, you're one of the good ones, Charlie!

[kentuck]

7. I think some folks thought the "old Charlie" looked healthier?

[malaise]

8. I was concerned about his stunning weight loss

Bet he, his doctors and his family know he's healthier now

[samnsara]

10. i had someone ask me that after i lost some weight...

...was only 10 pounds but sometimes a bit of chub on the cheeks isnt a bad thing.