JerseyJules

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?

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.

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

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!

New split screen ?

Great work!! How do you feel now??

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..

You got it right I mist have just forgotten to respond cause I was at work. Thank you for all the kind words and check out my YouTube channel (same name) for some really good tips and inspirational nonsense ???

Welcome! Hope you learn a lot from us and have a fantastic journey!!

I used to shy away from cameras and never took a selfie in my life. My confidence sucked and I refused to look in a mirror.I hated getting dressed up cause everything was uncomfortable. Now I embrace getting dressed up, in fact I tend to overdress at times to events just cause everything fits and looks good on me. My confidence is high and I feel great. One year out last week!!! My wife went from having the fattest husband out of all the parents to having the damn hottest husband..LOL... (yeah, Im in the vain phase...lol) But shes not complaining much

Hahahaha thanks...LOL

Well today marks the 1 year anniversary of my surgery! I guess they call that a surgiversary? I couldn't be happier with the way I look and even happier with the way I feel! I was afraid of the unknown and was worried I would get sick or look sickly and not look like a man, but as you can see with proper nutrition and a sustainable diet plan I retained all of my muscle and size and am a decent sized man for my frame. I feel like I reversed my aging process by 20 years and I admit the new found fox whistles I get from the ladies (and the guys) are pretty good for the confidence. lol Im getting a new tattoo today marking the year long journey and will probably record a video or go live from the session later today!!

Honestly I dont track it strictly. Im hungry i eat, Im not I dont. Probably about 100 grams on average and 2000 calories. Some days I just cant eat much some days I want to eat everything in sight, it depends..

Gym selfie