CaseyLopez2013

Good luck to you! I was sleeved May 13th. I'm down a total 43 pounds since surgery Dr. Woodman is a good doctor just follow what he tells you and you will do great!

There is a thread titled before and after pics. That will DEFINITELY give you motivation!!!
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Hi Casey. I dropped >10% of my 416lbs preop so it can be done and you won't have to kill yourself doing it. Start walking everyday - if you can only walk 10 minutes that'll do. But you have to do it everyday and increase it every month. Your surgeon should give you nutritional guidance on how to eat healthier. My advice to you - whatever you're eating, take a bite and chew it 20 - 30 times and DO NOT swallow until you have. keep doing this until you get tired of eating that particular meal. Also, stop drinking fluids with your meals. Eat, wait at least 30 minutes, then you can drink. Doing both these things will get you ready for life after the sleeve.

Try eating 3 meals a day as well..Good healthy meals and stop when you are full.....This will take your body out of the starving itself mode and the weight will come off......

There are some good before & after photos that are extremely inspirational. If you don't to anything else, check out those photos & I guarantee its the encouragement you are looking for.
Good luck!!!