Papa Jack

Before & After Pictures

Spouse's think that we can just diet, we just need to try harder, just like every one else does. Very few people understand what it is like to be fat & need WLS. If you hear anything about WLS it is bad. Plus your spouse is scared for you. They think it is a big risk. They look up on the internet problems that could happen. My family was not on board with this & my wife & I had a big fight about it. BUT she came around when she saw the pain I was in. My family now knows what a blessing this was. My girls told me they were proud I had the WLS after they saw I was OK. I think the loved ones are more concerned because they love us. So once they see there world have not come to an end & life is better now they will come around. Good luck.

Great stories. I am lucky I don't have any friends. I have been aked "if I was sick",or."I did not know it was you until I heard your voice. "( Do I sound like a mouse or something?) and other comments. But they are good. It's better than being fat. Lost 115 pounds. Blees you all for doing what's good for you.

You are right. I am going through that too. You have cancer? Don't lose anymore weight. You OK? I don't mind. It is better than being the way I was 9 months ago. Skinny is fun. Buying clothes at regular stores. Not pigging out but feeling pig out after I eat. Life is good to us. Thanks for the post!

Crossing my legs is a joy!!!

GOOD FOR YOU! KEEP IT UP!

That's great!

I wear a 34 waist pants now. I am wearing a large shirt. Now I buy shirts with stripes. But still confused with the pants. Went to buy pants yesterday & for some reason I could not get my mind around I was wearing a 34 inch waist pants. I had to look on my pants I was wearing to verifiy I am wearing a 34 inch waist. But I do not have any problem with underware.

thanks! Yep it is funny how the head works but it is fun to have more choices.

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Thanks. You are right it's fun but strange to buy these new closes.

This is great! Keep up the great work.

Good for you! You are right! This Sleeve is the best!

GREAT! CONGRATS!

I had my surgery on July 26 2011, and so far have lost 112 pounds.

101driver you are right. Went through the same thing & it IS great! Congrates!

Walk Walk Walk just like fern said. Also follow your diet. In 6 to 7 months you will be 100 pounds lighter!

July 2011 I was over 290. I knew I was never going to fly again to vacation anywhere unless I drove or bought a extra seat plane seat. Then I had the Sleeve! Now March 2012 at 179 pounds my wife & I will be going to Vegas for our 40th year married in July. With out the sleeve I would not even had thought of this. We have been before but last time the seat was very uncomfortable. I did tell the wife "me going to a buffett was like a eunuch going to a ***** house. The eyes take in the pleasure, but that's all we can do."

Thanks everyone

Do what you can for 6 months. It will start to slow down after the honeymoon period. But you will still be happy.

What a great story.

Thanks you speak for all of us. By you being aware of our weakness IS a strong tool. It is easier to keep it off now than before. We were out of control. Weight gain will aways be our fear. It's good to have that. It makes us stronger. You story is very real. Thank you again.

Very Nice! Congrats!

nice!

Very NICE!