Chris P Bacon

Got my sleeve March 11, 1213 & already lost 39 lbs

Well, today was the day that I hit 150 lbs lost! (445 lbs to 295 lbs) It has been a total of 5 1/2 months since I started my liquid diet (11/23/2012), 4 1/2 months since I was sleeved (12/23/2012). I went to my PCP this past Thursday and he did a full work up on me. He told me I am amazingly healthy. My Hemoglobin A1C went from 6.4 at my highest (I was on Metformin) to 4.2. My cholesterol went from about 200 to 146, and my blood pressure went from 150/100 to 120/74 (I used to be on Lisinopryl). All of my Vitamin levels (B12, Calcium, Vitamin D, etc.) are absolutely perfect. My pant size went from 52-54 to 40 and my shirts from 5XLT to 3XL. I feel like I can run a marathon every single day, my energy level is literally off the charts. I can absolutely say that getting the sleeve has not only saved my life, but has made me happier then I think I have EVER boon. I'm not kidding, this is the BEST thing that I have EVER done. There's not much more I could say that I already haven't said, but again, for those looking into getting the sleeve and are on the fence, just do it already. Stop wasting good years of your life.

5 months loss of 117 lbs surgery oct 31. Starting weight 388 weight now 271.

What? Please provide factual research to support anything you've just said.
I didn't get sleeved to diet the rest of my life. I eat good food, and I eat what I want. I just went on a 3 day backpacking trip, and consumed 3 Hershey bars for energy on the trail. I ate several highly processed foods on that trip to get quick, high calorie counts during that trip. Came back down 4 pounds. My piss was straw colored so don't say I was dehydrated.
Smoking. Several doctors have different points of view on this subject and it's highly debatable. My Dr. told me not to smoke 6 weeks after surgery. Afterwards I was cleared to enjoy a nice cigar or pipe afterwards from time to time. Now I don't smoke all the time, maybe once or twice a month, but there are plenty of people here who do smoke often and haven't had any issues regarding the sleeve. Overall health and lung function is a different story, but you didn't mention anything about that.
It seems like maybe you have no business telling others what to do. What is it about weight loss surgery that gives others the right to barge in and start spreading false statements about things they obviously don't quite understand themselves.

Wow blown away from all the support. Thanks everyone I feel like I nailed it!!

I'm sitting in the parking lot wasting time before I go in and man my suit has never fit better!!

Wow! I stand corrected, apparently there are people here willing to tell you how to cheat...
I can only say you can follow your plan or listen to some random lady on the Internet telling you it's ok to "cheat"

I stuck to mine 100%. It's important and worth the sacrifice. I went four weeks and lost 30 lbs. I'm also 6ft6 and at the time was 480 so the weight melted off.

Hello, Alex here, 6'3" started 565, pre op 486, almost two years later at 302. always looking to motivate and be motivated also

Thanks! Finally got the approval for my LOA frim my director. May 20th here I come! I start my pre op diet friday! 2 weeks of clear liquids! Sooo nervous

I stuck to mine 100%. It's important and worth the sacrifice. I went four weeks and lost 30 lbs. I'm also 6ft6 and at the time was 480 so the weight melted off.

4/29/13 I did it! i didn't expect anything in particular so it all was what is was.
What I did learn was walk, walk, walk, because the gas hurt more than the actual abdomen. Keeping food down hasn't been easy and remembering to drink is a struggle...but I'm handling it! We'll see how it goes from here.

Before I had my surgery, my last push to try to get my weight under control was to purchase a Life Fitness Elliptical machine and I promised my hubby, I would use it...this time. The $1400 treadmill that sat in the corner, was eventually donated with oh about 3 miles on it. At the time we purchased the elliptical, I was able to work it for 2 minutes. That was it, I gave up. Fast forward to surgery...came home, started with just walking around my house, literally on day 3. Got on the Elliptical, NEVER looked back. Never have allowed myself to give up, this is my health and I must continue. So 4 days a week on average for about 15 months now, I plugged along. I am NOT a fitness person, I do it for my health.
Today, I worked out at a level 10, and hit 63 minutes straight. I can hardly believe it!
If you need a pick me us, please know I did it, you can too!

This surgery changed my life, 2 1/2 years ago. This is for you If you are doubting yourself and think you cannot do this. Started out at 489 and currently range from 248 to 255.
Respectfully,
Joe

Sleeved 12/31/2012
High weight: 303
Surgery weight: 297
First month: - 31lbs
Second month: - 11 lbs
Third month: - 13 lbs
Fourth month: - 10 lbs
Current weight: 237.8
Total lost: - 65.2 lbs

I started lifting heavy six weeks after surgery. I eased into but by 8 weeks I was pushing myself pretty hard. Everyone's different so just listen to your body.

I feel that way. All the time.
I even asked my friend, who's also obese, "Will you still be my friend when I'm skinny?" She looked at me like I was nuts.
Honestly, I'm really not looking forward to the attention. I wish there was the magic wand that we could just wake up tomorrow skinny, and that we were ALWAYS skinny, so no one even notices a difference.
Very curious to see how this will play out, for sure!

Soo Happy to report today is my 1 year mark!! It's been a great year with lots of happy moments a some not so happy. Overall still so happy with my decision to have the sleeve!
I started at 245 and now weigh 160! I'm 5'5.
The discouraging part is that I had my gal bladder removed on Feb 21st and havent lost any weight since then! Not sure why but i gotta say it has bummed me out! And at 1st i kinda gave up but then i realized that im not hurting anyone but myself so i kicked myself in the rear and got back on track! I'm still not eating 100% healthy but i'm on the right track! I work out 4 days a week.
I am truely excited to begin year 2 of this life changing journey!!!

DOWN 126 pounds and absolutely loving life!
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Wow blown away from all the support. Thanks everyone I feel like I nailed it!!

Wow blown away from all the support. Thanks everyone I feel like I nailed it!!

I have a big job interview today too!! Break a leg!

Rock it! Good luck in the hunt. I am waiting for a phone call from a possible employer. Just bought two new suits too... Hoping to put them to use soon.

Wow blown away from all the support. Thanks everyone I feel like I nailed it!!