JerseyJules

10 minutes ago, Sosewsue61 said:

Calling @nurse247 and @ProudGrammy, @JerseyJules, @BigViffer

3 years post op, settled in at around 230lbs. I could be eating cleaner but YOLO. 😜 I still work out and have been doing some mountain biking and reliving my youth.

Just wanted to post here that I made an update video, I been inactive in the community for about a year due to living my best life. Just wanted to update some of my OG's from day one. I'm still here😬

New video FYI 😬😁

My mamma says I'm handsome now.. But I was always awesome inside!!

I still eat 🍕 pizza...Just one slice, not 4 in one sitting like I used to.. Moderation and long term sustainability are the keys.

Well over 2 and 1/2 years post op and I'm doing things I never dreamed possible. I got back into mountain biking and never thought I would be doing a downhill bike park, bit here I am doing it!! I joined the bike patrol unit in work and ride 15 to 20 miles a day in work. I travel, I eat food, I drink alcohol, I'm really living my best life as cliche as it sounds.

1 minute ago, Mickeygmg said:

I am only one month out. But I wanted to post. I dont have many pictures of me pre op. I avoided the camera.

Starting weight- 252

Pre op weight- 244

One month out - 220

That's gonna change, trust me.😁 You'll find yourself taking more selfies over the next year or two than a 13 year old school girl on social media. My guy friends still troll my Instagram and bust my chops about it..

I found most Fruits aren't very dense, the only ones that ever fill me up are bananas.

I'm well over 2.5 years out and can eat way more that I could at 1 year out. My advice is to utilize the honeymoon period wisely and find what works best for you in sustaining a health and happy lifestyle post op.

I'm also unsure why I was tagged. I stopped giving people on here advice a while back when I was accused off "food shaming" and using "negative words" for saying something like "you shouldn't eat XYZ", when commenting to someone who had an utterly absurd diet plan 2 weeks post op. What I found was that Overweight people tend to be a very emotionally unstable and fragile group of individuals. You have to give your advice very carefully and sometimes that means not giving advice at all.

I stressed from day one that what worked for me probably would not work for most and probably goes against the norm to be honest. You have to do what works for you long term and what is realistically sustainable.

Been a while...2 years post op!

Oh PS follow me on Instagram to see what types of foods I cook and am able to eat now. JerseyJules1974 on IG

3 hours ago, SHNGSTAR said:

@jerseyjule went to bed with you in my ear last night. Literally watched your channel until I passed out. So glad someone shared your channel. I can tell you are real, unfiltered and raw with your truth. I'd be lying to myself if I said I wasn't scared and nervous for all the reasons you mention and maybe a couple more but I'm moving forward. I literally am watching my mother fall apart in front of my eyes because she chose not to take good care of her health. That won't be me....forget about Go Home I'm Going Big!

Don't worry, these doctors know what they are doing and the complications are few and far in between and usually related to other health issues or patient non compliance. Do EXACTLY what the doctor tells you and you'll be fine. I'm not gonna candy coat it, the first 6 weeks really suck not being able to eat.. But once you can eat, you don't really wanna eat.. Good luck and don't go big, go small..😁

Hi guys! Yes I backed out literally last minute the first time around. I had so many hang ups about what I was about to do. I assure you it will be the best decision you could make for your future and those that love you. My very first video explains my issues in detail. Good luck and hope to see you on the losers bench!

Apparently there are 2 of these threads..So Ill share my recent pics here also. Just got back from Portugal and Lithuania. Had fun sampling the foods.

Just got back from Portugal and Lithuania and had fun sampling the various foods and drink!

Some recent updated pictures, just got back from Portugal!

New split screen 😋

A couple of day rest from working out is not terrible. It gives your body time to reset and recover.

On 4/2/2018 at 7:38 PM, BadGuy40 said:

Long story short, I have a beautiful baby daughter who means the world to me. Don't get me wrong, there's 1,000,000 reasons to do this in the first place, but it breaks my heart to imagine passing down bad habits to her or (at worst) her losing her father.

I know exactly what it takes to lose weight. Calories in, calories out. Just stick to that, and you'll lose. Its insanely simple - yet somehow I can't stick to it. Logically it seems idiotic to not get a handle on this. I mean no judgement, I'm just speaking honestly. Somehow, I CANNOT get a handle on this. I'm at the point where I'd call this addiction. food is tied to my emotions. At my best, I'll go months and months eating right (enough) and lose 50+ pounds. I even lost 120 in younger days. Somehow, the motivation eventually drains from me and its like nothing will stop me from checking out . . Its just not 'there' anymore. Before I know it, the weight is back.

I've been down the same road so many times. The thought of going down it again, dedicating my life to it, is draining. I'm fatigued and I haven't even started (again) yet.

I'm not sure where to go from here.

Questions:

1 - What is the success rate, no BS. I mean long-term success where people are living happy lives and food (one way or another) isn't their end-all be-all.

2 - I keep hearing you have to make a lifestyle change, diet, lose weight, eat right, etc. . . I'm also hearing if you don't, you can grow your stomach back and gain weight again. This sounds incredibly discouraging, because if it was that easy, wouldn't we all just do it without surgery?

3 - What is the best option for long-term success?

Apologies for the vent session. I'm at the end of my rope and I'm frustrated.

Its no so simple as calories in and calories out to lose weight. There is a combination of things physically and mentally going on that you need to master to do it. I battled my weight my whole life and was very active and worked out 3 to 4 days a week at 300 lbs. I lost and gained 20 to 35 lbs over 6 or 7 times. I opted for VSG surgery in 2014 after trying everything else my whole life with no success. I wound up backing out of surgery last minute. My doctor said something to me at that point, he said "your body will not let you lose the weight at this point in your life, it will fight you every step of the way" he also stated that I would probably be back after a year or two. I tried unsuccessfully to lose weight 3 more times from that point and wound up back in his office 2 years later exactly.

I havent looked back since and am down 80 lbs and healthy as ever. I know that I could not have lost this weight without the surgery, now its up to me to keep it off. It is a lifestyle change for sure, and you have to embrace it. Im not super strict with my diet as I want a sustainable and realistic diet I can maintain over time. I am still very active and work out 4 to 5 days a week and have never seen such great results in my life. It makes losing weight doable for sure as you simply can not overeat to the point of gluttony. You simply are forced to eat like a normal person does.

For me the best option for my desired results was the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy as I didnt want to look to malnourished and get too thin. Im at 220lbs now which is perfect for my large frame and muscular build. i could get lighter if I got much stricter, but whats the point of that? I rather live life..

How far out are you from surgery? I got dizzy spells when getting up at about 6 weeks through 12 weeks out. The doctor said it was my blood pressure dropping as well as some dehydration. More liquids stopped it. Try a glass of Water before your shower.

On 4/6/2018 at 12:39 PM, BigViffer said:

@Creekimp13 - yeah it's been talked about before, but it has been a while. It is pretty common for this to happen; for both men and women. Decreased body mass leads to better controlled blood pressure and circulation. Loss of fat around the pubis allows for deeper penetration. Loss of fat around the abdomen and legs allows for greater range of movement too. The increased blood flow to the genitalia allows for greater sensitivity as well. Add all that together and it makes for better physical performance on both sides.

The psychological effect of having better sex also leads to the desire to do it again and with more frequency. It's pretty much a win-win scenario for all!

Exactly right, he hit the nail on the head. Your overall health contributes to the better sex and better quality of life in other things as well. I lost the weight and I notice my wife enjoys sex more now. Probably cause Im not smooshing her with my 300lbs on top of her anymore. But I do notice firmer erections similar to my 20's as well as way more desire and sensitivity. She also seems way more physically attracted to me all over again, as she has never seen me this light and in shape at 220lbs, when we met I was still 265lbs. So she wont admit it, but she likes the new Jules.

On 3/29/2018 at 10:27 AM, 336Mike said:

Here's my latest pic yesterday. So happy with my decision. It takes hard work and dedication but completely worth it!!
 

VSG 10/11/17
HW = 360
SW = 292
GW = 220 3/7/18
CW = 216.6 (6'5")

Great work!! How do you feel now??

I was lucky enough, or unlucky enough, however you see it, to have several stages of transition clothes that I kept from my mid 20's. From sized 38 waist to 44, XL to XXL. I have since given all of them away and bought new clothes. Its a good feeling when you fit in clothes from your senior year of high school at 44 years old, I can tell you that..

Photos from a night out with the wife and friends. I love dressing up now and dancing, never did before...The last picture is me with Gold Medalist Laurie Hernandez, she works out in my Gym and i been creeping her for a selfie..lol She is really sweet in person..