bigjoe102

My only pain came from the gas or air they pumped in to make sure nothing leaked. Other than that it was pretty painless.

It is a concern. Four days after my surgery I was coaching football. My oldest told on me and I got in trouble. lol I would just follow the guidelines that your surgeon gives you and you will be fine.

I had to wait for 8 months to get my surgery. I do think that it helped me though. The toughest part for me was getting mentally prepared for the big changes. Congrats and good luck!

Congratulations!!!! I started at 489 lbs and currently at 263. Life is so much better!!! Thank you for sharing and cant wait to hear about your conitunued weight loss. Joe

I had my surgery at Kaiser Fresno. My first appt. was in December of 2010. I then had my surgery on August 16th of 2011. The eight months in between, really did help me get ready mentally for the changes. I understand people want to get the surgery as soon as possible but you have to be ready for the changes. Good luck!!!! Joe

@morswestford You must have some serious sensitve taste buds lol

I bought some pure Protein from walmart. I am very pleaed with it. No after taste. The chocolate is very good. I made mine with a little Water, I like mine kinda thick instead of runny. 25 grams of protein per scoop 140 calories 2 grams of sugar

I have been at 263 for a bit. However , I have lost 2 pant sizes in the process. It does seem weird but hey I will take it. lol

I think you would still be on liquids at this time. I was eating a 1/4 cup of food for the longest time. I would check with your surgeon and see what he/she has to say. good luck.

I would like to thank everyone for taking the time to take a look at my before and after pics. If you have already had he surgery congrats and you all look awesome. If you are in the process or going to have it soon. You are going to feel much better. You will be able to do things again that you once could not do. One thing to remember we are going to have bad days. Don't beat yourself up over it, Acknowledge it and move on. Respectfully, Joe

I had to update thse pics from yesterday, they where a little blurry. lol

On August 16th, I finally made my 1 year. It was a long process but with the support of my family and friends, I made it. My wife Carrie was my rock and my two sons are my inspiration. Pre op shirt size 5x Post op shirt size XL Pre Op pant size 60 Post OP pant size 40 489 lbs was my heaviest Pre Op 404 Post Op 263

Welcome aboard!

<--------Biggest Baby lol With that being said. I figured I could die trying to make a better life for me and my family or do nothing and die anyway. You will do fantastic! Joe