Rence

Hi, I kept it secret apart from my direct family and one person at work who I needed to cover for me, (my job involved quite a bit of meals and events and it was around Christmas). I was a bit worried about how people would react or 'judge' me and felt that I needed to get comfortable with it myself first. I only really started telling people about 2 or 3 months after when I found that people were asking about the weight-loss and were actually getting discouraged because they were dieting and going to the gym and were not getting the results that I seemed to be getting by doing the same thing. I was massively surprised by peoples reactions and feel guilty apart underestimating them. I can honestly say I have never had one negative comment, to my face at least. Mostly people have been so supportive, and at the end of the day, its what you think that counts. Do whatever you feel comfortable with, and hope it all goes well!

Hi. I'm checking in for the first time in a while. I had Sleeve in December 2014 and lost 200lbs at the lightest. Put around 28 back on over the last year or so but coming back down again now. Despite putting on a few pounds I completed my first Ultra-Marathon last year (53.5 miles) and still love to run. Still have to remind myself constantly what like was like before the sleeve as discipline has slacked a bit. Great to see you all on here still.

One year Surgiversary yesterday. Started at 350lbs, now 161 lbs. Before Now. Best decision I have ever made!

OMG Rence that is amazing!!! You look like you could be your own brother or even son!! Awesome transformation. Thank-you very much!

September and Now. Still a way to go, but getting there!