Bigboy76

I'm now LMAO! I'm with ya kbuska!! I was thinking the same thing. I got shafted!!!!
I do have to say it is certainly a performance difference. I mean less weight...more exercise...I can definitely do it multiple times a day now which there was no chance in woohoo of that happening pre-op. Morning wood comes and goes but the wood shed is certainly full more often. Wife just got sleeved last week so she's got me on standby. Feel like a raging bull!! Lol!!

Well....let's keep party started!!! I can't wait to get farther out. I am 17 days out..down 20 lbs since 9/16 surgery and down 37 lbs since liquid diet started on 9/2.
At 394..sex was a chore. Erections were what they were. Mostly on, but not extra strength, and sometimes on light duty.
After 2 weeks I'm already seeing the future and I love it!!!! Our sex life just woke up. Have been having sex all week! Yesterday was my 38th birthday and I definitely celebrated last night!! The bell was rang for sure! This morning the wood shed was stacked today, and for me to have sex twice within 8 hours doesn't happen! We were lucky to not wake kids up because I had to burn wood! Definitely no erection problems and my wife hasn't had back to back "Big O" forever. I laughed at her and told her I had forewarned her that she was getting a upgrade with this surgery! Husband now has a Hemi starting to rev under the hood. Full toon up in progress..and once it's done..we will be taking a LONG SEXCATION to a secluded island!!!!!!

This is truly the thread that just keeps on giving!!! I bet it will have years and years of posts on it before it dies! If it ever does!!

Yes, the weight training is helpful IMO to reduce loose skin. I've lost 105 lbs in 6 months and I don't have any noticeable loose skin. I'm lifting 3-4 times a week and have been since 2 months out. Lots of debate about why lift when you're trying to lose weight? I'd rather see slow scale movement and see muscle building then jiggling everywhere!

I have been overweight all my life. So....the words exercise and gym were rare parts of this Big Boy's vocabulary!!!
I had Surgery Sept 16 and started going to the gym and lifting at 8-weeks out. I was worried about whether I would still lose weight. I am shocked at how much I LOVE weight lifting!! I have a LONG WAY to go. Since I wasn't a previous weight lifter, I'm seeing how much I have to build up to higher weights. Chest presses are about 130-150 lbs. I can press about 275 on leg press. I do row about 210.. But I've got keep working on strengthening the chest..however..IM LOVING IT. CLOSING IN ON THE 100 lb weight loss mark. Hitting the gym every other day! I haven't seen a weight starting with a 2 since Moses parted the Red Sea!!! Saw 298 the other day!! #LOVINLIFE!!!

This is an old forum...but humor me fellas. How do you handle alcohol after sleeve??? I'm like 1.5 years post sleeve. I love Whiskey. I find I get a huge up front buzz after drinking it..but it fades after 30 min or so. Just curious what other Bros are experiencing. I can drink about 3 mixed drinks before I need to chill...but same thing...it wears off after 30-45 minutes. Hit me up!!

This is an old forum...but humor me fellas. How do you handle alcohol after sleeve??? I'm like 1.5 years post sleeve. I love Whiskey. I find I get a huge up front buzz after drinking it..but it fades after 30 min or so. Just curious what other Bros are experiencing. I can drink about 3 mixed drinks before I need to chill...but same thing...it wears off after 30-45 minutes. Hit me up!!

I am mostly Goodwill for clothes. Guys here recommended it, and I see why. I get most of my work clothes here, and occasional buy some casual clothes at Ross or Wal-Mart.
I don't change sizes as much now cause I'm nearing my 1 year sleeversary. I've saved a lot of money and I get to recycle clothes back to goodwill so others can benefit too.

I am mostly Goodwill for clothes. Guys here recommended it, and I see why. I get most of my work clothes here, and occasional buy some casual clothes at Ross or Wal-Mart.
I don't change sizes as much now cause I'm nearing my 1 year sleeversary. I've saved a lot of money and I get to recycle clothes back to goodwill so others can benefit too.

If my weight loss causes me to eat bonbons (low fat ones ) while watching and crying at movies on the "Oxygen Network"; SOMEONE PLEASE TAKE ME OUT BACK AND SHOOT ME!
(just kidding )

I'm interested. I've been lurking the forums for a few weeks now after my wife told me about it. I'm in the process of preparing for the sleeve. Looking to have it early to mid November.
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Cool. I'm in as well. Maybe we'll get some others in.
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Definitely! I sold my Ram and bought a Hummer cause I felt bad ass after losing 70lbs. I got rid of my Chrysler & got a candy apple red IS250. Needed power and speed...and it helps I could actually fit in it!!!!! Lol!!!

Amazon or Walmart? yeah, you don't want to spend too much on those clothes because you are going to be dropping shirt sizes frequently....
http://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A1045624%2Cp_n_size_three_browse-vebin%3A2475474011

We did Fantasy Football last year with our sleevers. I LOST miserably! Open for more torture if anyone wants to do a sleeve league again. We have to move quick...but thought I'd throw it out there and see if interest was there.

So far I don't have any noticeable loose skin. I'm 6 months out and down 105lbs. I've been lifting weights since 2 months post-op about 3-4 times per week. I think this is a big help.

Whatever path you choose, best of luck. read the crap out of this site! you will find all the good, the bad, and the ugly. I elected to have surgery. 8 months ago. fast forward to present day, I am 110+ pounds lost, feels years younger, energetic, run, I feel amazing. I told absolutely no one (except my wife), because is was just my decision to have the surgery and no one else's. the naysayers are likely misinformed. do your own research.
I feel that nothing in my life has been sacrificed. I work my asss off at the gym, eat healthy, gave up drinking. I have a new lease on life and don't plan to waist it.
good luck. keep in touch

Welcome Alex & Congrats on the sleeve decision! Best decision I've made to have a healthier lifestyle!
Lots of veteran sleevers on here with good knowledge & happy to help.

This is the point in the journey when you realize how much life has changed for you. I am about to a 5K walk/run with my daughter on Saturday at her school. I thought it was insane that I wouldn't even have considered taking part in this last fall at 395 lbs.
Wish me good luck! Trying to prep for it nightly so I don't collapse!!! Lol!!!

I've noticed, for myself, my body literally stops losing weight for two to three weeks and then I lose a lot in a week... Start and stop.... so, I stopped weighing myself as much. I only do it once a month. I've relied more on clothing sizes to mark progress. "Can I get in this shirt yet? Nope... not yet"... few weeks later "Hot damn, I am in that shirt! Time to weigh myself." I have to mentally keep my mind out of that crazy space where I'm watching numbers.

This is the point in the journey when you realize how much life has changed for you. I am about to a 5K walk/run with my daughter on Saturday at her school. I thought it was insane that I wouldn't even have considered taking part in this last fall at 395 lbs.
Wish me good luck! Trying to prep for it nightly so I don't collapse!!! Lol!!!

I have been overweight all my life. So....the words exercise and gym were rare parts of this Big Boy's vocabulary!!!
I had Surgery Sept 16 and started going to the gym and lifting at 8-weeks out. I was worried about whether I would still lose weight. I am shocked at how much I LOVE weight lifting!! I have a LONG WAY to go. Since I wasn't a previous weight lifter, I'm seeing how much I have to build up to higher weights. Chest presses are about 130-150 lbs. I can press about 275 on leg press. I do row about 210.. But I've got keep working on strengthening the chest..however..IM LOVING IT. CLOSING IN ON THE 100 lb weight loss mark. Hitting the gym every other day! I haven't seen a weight starting with a 2 since Moses parted the Red Sea!!! Saw 298 the other day!! #LOVINLIFE!!!

This is the point in the journey when you realize how much life has changed for you. I am about to a 5K walk/run with my daughter on Saturday at her school. I thought it was insane that I wouldn't even have considered taking part in this last fall at 395 lbs.
Wish me good luck! Trying to prep for it nightly so I don't collapse!!! Lol!!!

The Moobs (also known as flapjacks....hadn't heard that one until now, but it works!! Lol!) are still here. I'm 5 months out. Im lifting weights 2-3 times a week and have been doing so for 2 months. I can see my upper chest gaining muscle, so I'm working on turning flapjacks into crepes!!!!
I think they are my largest insecurity too. I'm still determined I will be shirtless at the pool sometime in 2015....so they will have to go!

Thanks guys!!! Double bonus is it broke my stall too!!! Dropped 15 lbs with the HIIT I was doing to get ready for 5K!! Now I gotta go dig in the trash & get my scale back! Yep...it wouldn't move...and burning it wasn't working...LOL!!!!