defibvt

I use the compression shirts sold at eastbay.com I've tried others, but I like that these shirts are a little longer, and I can tuck them in my pants, without fear of the plumbers crack... yeah, I am still self conscious... I hope this helps! and Congrat's on your success!!!

I wear a large shirt, but buy the medium compression shirt. So I would go one size smaller then you wear. The prices are very reasonable.

I use the compression shirts sold at eastbay.com I've tried others, but I like that these shirts are a little longer, and I can tuck them in my pants, without fear of the plumbers crack... yeah, I am still self conscious... I hope this helps! and Congrat's on your success!!!

352 to about 212.

Wow man you are looking great!

11 weeks post op.
- 60 lbs or so

How was the skin situation? I’m just curious because I’m nervous about that

I, like you had high blood pressure, a family history of obesity, diabetes and both parents with cardiac disease. I did my sleeve in Mexico, as my insurance specifically denied coverage to weight loss surgery. I did this for me, for my future, for my health and as a gift to my future me, who will live a healthy long life! Good luck on your journey!

Well here goes mine,7 months post op lost 121 lbs

I agree with James, especially the hormones. Testosterone is stored in your fat cells, and as you loose weight your body gets flooded with a surge in it. Most of the time it displays as a revitalization of your sex drive, but it is also associated with aggression. Good luck and stay calm and safe!!!

Started at 350 in October 2016
Surgery at 235 in May 2017
Down to 244

11/23/16- 408# 4/5x shirt, 54/56 pant --> 1/10/18- 247# L/Xl shirt, 36/38 pant

RNY 12/20/16 32YO 5'9" HW- 408 SW- 388 CW- 247 current BMI- 27

Sweat is just fat crying!

This is pre-op, sometime in 2011, early September and late September in Arches National Park.

Yes i survived the holidays too! I was sleeved 11/13/17 and down 56 lbs

Sometimes we have to sink to the lowest of lows, before we can see our own personal motivation for change. Mine wasn't y mom having a heart attack, diabetes, a stroke, and ending up loosing her battle with life. Mine came, when on new years eve 3 years ago, my dad had his heart attack... I knew I had to do something.... I wish you all the best on your Quest for a new and healthy you... Stay strong

Sometimes we have to sink to the lowest of lows, before we can see our own personal motivation for change. Mine wasn't y mom having a heart attack, diabetes, a stroke, and ending up loosing her battle with life. Mine came, when on new years eve 3 years ago, my dad had his heart attack... I knew I had to do something.... I wish you all the best on your Quest for a new and healthy you... Stay strong

Have you seen the UK comedy show, "Little Britain", where Daffyd (correctly spelled), the gay Welsh teenager thinks he's "the only gay in the village'?
It's a recurring skit with new scenarios in every episode.
Search Youtube with "little britain only gay in the village" to enjoy several of them.

Best of Luck Kendra!!!

@three79 I've been holding my own for the past 2 years... My advice, take advantage of this time (the first 6-12 months on average) is your most weight loss... Take Pictures.... because they will show your progress... besides the scale... I remember waking up one morning, looking into the mirror, and say, 'who is that guy'? Keep us posted on your progress.

Thanks @defibvt ! Well done on your 89lb loss, amazing effort!

I am 36yo and gay - I was sleeved 2 days ago. Looking forward to getting down to a healthier weight!

Hi Bruno!
I'm six years out and maintaining for a while now. I'd be happy to mentor you if you'd like. I'm attaching a few pics. The first one is pre-op, about 325 lbs I think (I'm not sure, I stopped weighing myself because I didn't want to know how bad it was!), then early September and the far right is late September at Arches National Park in Utah. My husband and I had done a 3 mile hike in Bryce Canyon and a 10 mile hike along the North Rim of the Grand Canyon earlier in the week.

Eddie