Camarolegend

Richmond, VA

Be excited! I was never nervous so I have no advice to give of how to overcome the nerves. I will say I have NO regrets.

I stick with high protein/low carb. I allow treats on the weekends and holidays. It's a lifestyle change. I don't want to fall back into old habits.

Getting closer to done!

Nothing carbonated but liquor is fine. Vodka and Water with a slight lime twist is almost carb free. I was drinking 3 weeks after my surgery...in moderation

When no one who hasn't seen you in the last year recognizes you.

Finally able to ride all rides at Busch Gardens without worrying if I will fit.

Let me try y this again. Here is start and current. 150 lbs down in this pic and still going!

Here's an update to my before and current pic at the 150lbs lost mark...still going!

My surgeon got on my case because I admitted that I had stopped measuring my food. He states the eye/portion relationship was not habit yet. He had me go back to weighing the portions to ensure no overeating. I know for sure my stomach can hold more now, but it still doesn't take much.

When other guys are complimenting on the way you look...not in a gay way either. I don't know if that's PC to use word gay that way, but nothing bad meant by it.

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The Quest and Atkins bars are good. I've been blessed with no side effects too. 142 lbs in 6 months...lovin it.

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Nice! Try using a smaller plate next time...haha! Glad you did well.

Weigh in...308...early due to heading out of town for Thanksgiving.

The numbers/statistics are easy to get. I encourage anyone interested to research all to make their decision. I am 6'2" and was 441 before my gastric sleeve surgery. I had no problems. I have no regrets. I've lost weight relatively quickly (133lbs in 5 months) and still going. My quality of life continues to get better. I didn't realize how bad I felt before because I didn't have any health issues...but Wow, I was missing out and didn't know it.

Welcome! Congrats on your surgery plan.

Being able to ride all roller coasters (at Busch Gardens).

Buy clothes in the regular men's section, not big and tall.

Not worrying about table or BOOTH.

Not being recognized at first glance by extended family.

I too was told no golf for six weeks after surgery.

I drank strained hearty Soups. It gave me a variety of flavors. Examples are chicken vegetable, beef vegetable, French onion. Once strained they have the clear liquid consistency. It isn't as thick as the Protein Shakes I was supposed to be drinking. Also sugar free Jello counted as a liquid too. It was a great treat. Sugar free Popsicles were good too.

Congrats on weight loss! I suggest a regular and semi vigorous exercise routine. The endorphins released will hep counteract depression. It also gives you another feeling of accomplishment.

I agree with some others. Exercise is key. A multi Vitamin with lots of B Vitamins helps. Plenty of Water too. Build that muscle mass back. Exercise has become part of my routine. I break from it on weekends. If I go extra days without my exercise routine my energy levels starts to drop. Even if I don't feel like exercising I still do and always feel better afterwards. As always check with your surgeon for any restrictions.

I considered it a year or so before doing it, but I decided I could do it with just diet. I lost 43 lbs then....I gained it back plus 20 more pounds. That's when I decided to go ahead and do it. Another factor was three different co workers having the surgery with major success. That inspiration pushed me over the line. I decided to go for it. No regrets! Five months out and 130 lbs down...still going strong.