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Started at 360 and right now I am 270(ish). My goal is 230. So I am almost there.

It took about 50 pounds for me. Anything less than that was like tossing a deck chair off the Titanic.

Here you go

Here you go

I didn't have body odor but breath was horrible for a couple of months. Even though I kept up my regular 6 month cleaning regimine and brushed multiple times a day. It was my body adjusting to ketosis (I think).

You look amazing.. and happy. Congrats.

A couple times a week but at first it was every day.

Have you considered perhaps starting a wellness blog?

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That's how I quit! Amazing book. Puts your mind in just the right place to walk away from your addiction.

I have! It took a minute but I'm finally grown into it and now the weight is coming off pretty steady still. I have about 40 more pounds of fat I would like to lose but I would also like to gain about 20 pounds of muscle so in reality I will need to lose about 60 pounds of fat to be at my goal weight of 230. How I am going to do this? Have no idea. lol I guess getting my butt to the gym more often is in order.

I am an ATL September sleever. I had Dr. Steinburg in Decatur.

^^^what she said. The McButterpants wisdom is vast.

Cocoa butter works for me. Staying hydrated. You probably should talk to your surgeon about working out and when they will clear you. Two weeks seem a little soon to me. You're still healing. Also, patience is key to skin. When I first started I had a TON of skin but it just took a month or so to bounce back. Not completely but it's MUCH better than it was at one point.

Oh yeah, I usually cut into smaller pieces and roast at 375 for about 45 minutes and then fork off the "noodles".

Whatevs, you're the rockstar. All of you are and have been a huge inspiration to me. I love before/after pics.

Aww shucks. Thank you Comfy.

Oh I would never discourage them. I had a friend who got the surgery on my recommendation and she had some pretty awful complications. So now I tell my story and let them decide if this is right for them. As long as they have a good balance/understanding of the highs and lows of such a dramatic surgery.

OMG you look radiant. Beautiful! Congrats.

I had surgery on a Tuesday and that Tues, Wed, Thurs I could only have Clear liquids (broth, Water, gatoraide, SF Popsicles). By Friday (day 3) I could go on full liquids and I had the same as above but strained Soups and Protein shakes added. Did that for about 2 weeks. On week 3 I started pureed foods. Week 4 soft foods and week 5, soft meats. Hope that helps.

I don't recommend the surgery to anyone. But I don't stop them from noticing how far I've come and what the surgery has done for me. They can make up their own mind.

So I've been getting a few requests to post some updated pics. I had surgery on 9/10/13 and I took this pic tonight. Best decision of my life. I'd probably still be that guy on the left, in total denial about how obese I really was.

Concerned enough to probably call your doctor in the morning. You're right about the kidney stones bit. I've read many stories where kidney stones showed up after surgery due to dehydration. Also some folks have Gallbladder issues.

Bypass seemed like a more risky venture than the sleeve due to the malabsorbtion issues. I don't for a second knock anyone who has had bypass though, it just wasn't for me. I also read an article that the bypass procedure has a higher rate of acquiring a leak.

I love hearing stories like this. Congrats.