tommyd

Nolagirl, I too was a carb freak. Being from New Orleans how can we not be. I'm 13 months out and have not had any sweets, rice,breads or Pasta since Sept 2012. It was hard at first but I've learned to eat gumbos and Beans with out rice and when I need something sweet I grab a yogurt or Protein bar. Before I eat something I ask myself is it truly worth the calories, fat gram or carbs , or is there a healthier choice. Keep the bad stuff far away and keep healthy Snacks close. You can do this..

Here is our picture. My wife is 6 months out and i'm 13 months.

Here is our picture. My wife is 6 months out and i'm 13 months.

First off I'm very open about my surgery. I was fortunate and had no complications and great success. My wife, sister and sil all had the surgery. So when we are all together someone will inevitably ask us about the surgery. I always tell them about my experience , I tell them people do have problems. Like all major surgeries do your research. I send people to this web site to get info. Follow dr and nut's plan and pray everything goes well. Nothing is guaranteed in life especially tomorrow when you are obese. For ne no high blood pressure and sleep apnea . No more daily meds (except vitamins). I fear that one day I might be in your shoes when someone I talked to about the surgery has complications. But if this was their chance to get healthy then I think I can handle it. I hope your co-worker is doing better.

Was a 46-48 now 30-32. Shirts were xxl to a medium. I'm a little over a year out

Tomorrow I hit the 90 day mark for my insurance requirement. I'm hoping to get approved. I meet the criteria except nothing was sustained for 2 years. sleep apnea a is less than a year, bmi over 35 is well over 20 years but nothing with it until recently. And bmi over 40 just this year. So I'm hoping I get approved.
Fingers crossed!

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I did end up having a muscle milk Protein Drink at work! I really want to try the Unjury chicken broth and the unflavored so I can mix it in with juices and things like that! I'm just doing one week so hopefully all goes well! The first day haven't been too bad!

On 11/19/2012 my life was completely changed
I have 25 more lbs to my goal of 110!

Day of surgery 203lbs
Today 147lbs
Went from size 16 to 7

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18 months post op....from 401 to 223

This was taken on my one year anniversary. So happy I made this decision.

This was taken on my one year anniversary. So happy I made this decision.

This was taken on my one year anniversary. So happy I made this decision.

This was taken on my one year anniversary. So happy I made this decision.

125 mark.. Working hard.. Everyone u guys r true inspirations.

Thought I'd share our progress. My sister, my sister in law and I all had surgery. First pic is day before surgery (May 9) and second pic was taken yesterday. We're extremely happy so far. We all loss between 56-63#.

I was 280 at first dr visit 249 day of surgery. Surgery November 5th got down to 152 and now 165. Put on 13# of muscle spending a lot of time in gym.

This morning my husband forgot his bag at home that contains all of his things for work..
So he called and asked me "How much do you love me?"
He's an ER PA so he said just pull up to the ER bay and call, I can run out and meet you.
You see he's worked there for going on six years and I've never stepped foot in there because of embarrassment about my weight..
He's never been embarrassed about me but I have. some the nurses and techs tease him about not really having a wife because they have never seen me (no holiday parties for me).
Today at 6:15am, fresh out of bed and looking that way! I pulled up to the ER, parked and walked into my husbands work like a normal spouse delivering something to their husband

He took me around to meet people and show me his office.
NSV? I would say normal life, and it felt good to be "normal" doing the little things you never would of done.

Had mine november 12 and my wife had hers may 5th 13. Both doing well

Hi everyone... I'm new on here, well writing on here .. I have been checking this site/app out for a while, which has just been the most amazing tool for helping me make this decision... Soooo I thought seeing as though I am now only 4 weeks out from surgery I would jump on and say hi!!
Thank you to everyone who posts their stories, it has truly helped so much and makes me more certain everyday that I am making the right decision for myself.
I turn 30 at the end of the year, and its about time i start doing things for me. Looking forward to starting the next phase of my life a healthier and happier person.
I start pre-op diet in 2 weeks... Will let you know how in going )

I'm a little over 7 months out and wife, dr, and nut wants me to gain about 14# back. I am having a problem gaining weight. Still cant belive i wrote that>>

I'm a little over 7 months out and wife, dr, and nut wants me to gain about 14# back. I am having a problem gaining weight. Still cant belive i wrote that>>

I'm a little over 7 months out and wife, dr, and nut wants me to gain about 14# back. I am having a problem gaining weight. Still cant belive i wrote that>>

I'm a little over 7 months out and wife, dr, and nut wants me to gain about 14# back. I am having a problem gaining weight. Still cant belive i wrote that>>