Stephen

Dr. Eckstein is doing my surgery on June 7th, nice to see a success story!

Months since surgery and it's been a pretty coll ride down 111. In a 3 week stall as I speak but sizes in clothing still going down. Exercise is up Stamina is up. Almost off meds ...! Will try and put some pics up.
Pretty recent....

Back at my goal....

The journey beginning...l

Yes, Thanks Rommie :biggrin2:
I live in Tamarac, FL (west of Ft Lauderdale). Looking into scheduling surgery soon after months of researching and reading. I have to say that finding this forum has been great. People going thru similar issues/situations, so many successfull stories, lots of info..............the opportunity to share all of it!!
About me: Currently 245lb (not for long), 5'7'' and 36 y/o next Monday.
You all have a great weekend!!

I'm always being asked how or what I did to get to where I am now. I'm always happy to answer any questions anyone brings to me, because I completely understand. I mean, I've been through it - the ups, the downs, the in-betweens... and I had even considered writing up a huge novel-like post to spell it all out.
But life got in the way, and here I am today.
Time got away from me and my project fell off the map. That's okay because I think that made the picture in my mind that I was trying to canvass a lot more clear. I'm seeing the forest for the trees now - and I have to tell you, the secret of my success is far more simple than I ever thought.
Finally early this morning as I was getting ready for work I started to simplify all the things I did that worked for me, and here is what I came up with:
The 5 P's to my success: Positivity. Patience. Persistence. Push Fluids. Protein First.

Minding my Q's: Quit the Salt. Quit the Sugar. Quit the Excuses. Quit the Denial.

Avoiding the C's: candy, Crackers, Cakes, chocolate, Cookies, chips, popcorn, iceCream.

When it comes down to it, these are the things that got me to where I am today. Seriously, nothing more and nothing less. I mean sure, I worked out and a lot - but I've got that covered with Persistence AND Quit the Excuses...
Blessings to you all. You'll get there, just keep doing all the right things!! I know, I say that all the time, and you ask - "well, what's that"?? Now, I've got "All the right things" written out on your screen.
THE KEYS OF SUCCESS.doc

Hi Stephen! First, I think you've done an awesome job! And second, my cousin, also named Steven, was also a first responder on 9/11. I know how tough it was on him and our family after that. Good luck on getting back to the "old Steve"... you got through 9/11, you can anything!

Awesome job!!!

111 WOW!!! Please tell me your secret. You are doing a fantastic job!!!

Hello fellow floridians....
I live in Coconut Creek, Fl, ( north of fort lauderdale) I was sleeved Jan 24 2012 by Dr. Wizman in Margate Fl. and i'm already 10 lbs done!!!

You will get back there Stephen, stay positive and you will! I used to be athletic and sporty as a youngster but "life" got in the way... right along with my big belly and big booty. But, I got my sporty back with hard work, dedication and a little help from my sleeve and my friends here at VST.
All the very best to you!

Just to clear up the muscle pic was pre 9-11-01 3 days prior.I was a 1st responder and life changed dramatically that dayas well as my weight gain.I am working back to "old Steve".new and improved.

I need to join a support group of people i can see and talk to. Is there a number i can call for this? Let me know. I live in Deerfield so its not too far from Ft Lauderdale.

Hi Everyone~
I am in Boca Raton, Florida near Deerfield Beach.. I was sleeved July 27, 2011- and losing daily! Thank Goodness.. I am so grateful for this site and the support received..

Congrats!! What a great success so far,you look great!!

Congrats! Looking good!

Months since surgery and it's been a pretty coll ride down 111. In a 3 week stall as I speak but sizes in clothing still going down. Exercise is up Stamina is up. Almost off meds ...! Will try and put some pics up.
Pretty recent....

Back at my goal....

The journey beginning...l

Months since surgery and it's been a pretty coll ride down 111. In a 3 week stall as I speak but sizes in clothing still going down. Exercise is up Stamina is up. Almost off meds ...! Will try and put some pics up.
Pretty recent....

Back at my goal....

The journey beginning...l

Gotta say I'm the same way. It's been quite rigid the last couple of months, like it's trying to bust out of the skin or something! Damned thing wakes me up in the middle of the night a lot too......... poor wife has to pay the price for that at times.