Mike4132

Syntrax Nectar was the best protein for me. It is not thick or chalky and the fruit flavors are refreshing. (Grapefruit was, and still is surprisingly, my favorite.

1 year 3 months post op. Life is normal again!

1 year 3 months post op. Life is normal again!

Put on some of your old fat clothes and look in the mirror. It's a better indicator of success than the scale and an arbitrary number. (I stalled for almost 3 months and just started moving slowly down again. it's how I kept my mind and my scale from discouraging me.)

I eat at restaurants everyday with no problems. They all serve protein and I take home what I don't finish.

I had reflux and still went with the sleeve. I take Dexilant for the reflux and it controls it. I now take less than I did before surgery. Biggest factors in my decision was that the sleeve has less ability to stretch, it's less invasive, and if ever needed it can be converted into a bypass at a later date. (I don't see the need though as weight loss and maintenance is pretty easy with the sleeve.)

Congrats on your decision, I highly doubt you will regret it. Once you get used to it, WLS is a pretty easy (and very effective) way to lose weight and keep it off.......in my opinion. I'm only 6 months or so out but it feels longer because so much has changed. Life is infinitely better!

I wanted this surgery to change my life and help me do the things I wanted to do, but were too difficult, like sailing and kayaking with my kids. 6 months and 92 lbs later and now I'm doing it.

I just ate the toppings off two pieces of Hawaian pizza. It was good and I do it at least once a week! I occasionally take a bite of the crust but like most starches/carbs I just don't like them anymore. I never thought that would happen as I was a serious carb addict prior to surgery. I also don't really care for beer anymore either. (And I was a 12 pack at a time kind of guy prior to surgery....) I love my sleeve!

I eat them all the time. I can usually finish about 1/2 to 3/4 although at times I've been able to eat the whole thing. For me they are a great quick meal when I don't have time to cook.

You will be amazed at how fast it melts off! I doubt you will have any trouble hitting your goal weight and then some!

The stalls suck but for me they are mainly due to reduced exercise. I was stalled for about a month and then after 3 days of strenuous work I dropped 5 lbs. Overall, I'm down 89 lbs in less than 6 months so I can't complain! (And I feel better than I have in years.)