Micoxv

I am 7 months out and I can drink a couple of beers or a few glasses of wine on the occasion. I am not even close to what I used to drink before. I did not have an alcohol addiction, but could handle pretty well ( since the weight helps a lot).
I can stay without alcohol but I enjoy a drink from time to time.
Something funny I noticed is that I am not getting drunk anymore.
When I have too much, I basically fall asleep and I wake up without a hangover, which is a huge benefit. So for me, the sleeve even works there.
And I still track the carbs of what I drink / eat. So if I had too much, on the next day a 5k is mandatory, no matter what.
Mico.

Ok, so I will start sharing in here too. 6 months down the road post op, lost over 70 pounds, and I hit the gym 5-6 times per week, still more cardio than weight lifting. I do 15 minutes of elliptical as warm up, 30-40 minutes weights and work different muscle groups every day. I don't work on my legs as I run a 5k to finish my session. I start to see nice results in the back, arms and pectoral. Shoulders needs more work. I don't do as many abs as I should, but that is not my focus for now. I eat about 130 grams of Proteins per day when I work out and use C4 as pre workout. My training is in the morning (usually 6h45 to 8h15). I try to sleep at least 6h per night, but barely make it and it is a problem for me.
Mico.
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Ok, since there are not many updates lately , I will share my new accomplishments . I am now able to bench 200 and I am very happy about it. I also increased my treadmill to 6k 5 times a week with the last day being 9k in an hour. I am the best shape ever, to bad I am almost 43 . 
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Hi,
Myfitnesspal is the best one for me so far.
I did not find better and it syncs perfectly with my Fitbit tracker for activity.
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6 August (my youngest daughter's wedding)


31 December (At my eldest daughter's house)

Hi,
Myfitnesspal is the best one for me so far.
I did not find better and it syncs perfectly with my Fitbit tracker for activity.
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Hi,
Myfitnesspal is the best one for me so far.
I did not find better and it syncs perfectly with my Fitbit tracker for activity.
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Hi,
Myfitnesspal is the best one for me so far.
I did not find better and it syncs perfectly with my Fitbit tracker for activity.
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Hi,
Myfitnesspal is the best one for me so far.
I did not find better and it syncs perfectly with my Fitbit tracker for activity.
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Ok, since there are not many updates lately , I will share my new accomplishments . I am now able to bench 200 and I am very happy about it. I also increased my treadmill to 6k 5 times a week with the last day being 9k in an hour. I am the best shape ever, to bad I am almost 43 . 
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I don't know where to start so I apologize in advance if my story is not that easy to follow.
I am a French guy of 42 years old living in Spain (Barcelona) and I have been fighting with overweight my entire life.
I am currently at 280 but went up to 350 several years ago (for 5 ft 11).
I have been told my entire childhood to finish my plate, so no waste (and also the dish, so no left over, right?).
I am also an epicurean and enjoy food, cooking, craft beers (favorite one is from a US microbrewery) and of course wine.
I have been playing rugby for over 15 years so the overweight damage was under control and I also built up some muscles under my layer of fat.
I have been trying all kind of diets, the latest one was called Dukan diet (basically an "all you can eat protein" one) that showed up pretty effective (went down to 220 in a year) but did not help me with my eating disorder....
I thought I was arrived to a decent level and all the cravings I had were not bearable anymore, so back to 280..
I am a big eater. I have always been a big eater. I don't snack, don't have a sweet tooth, but I can eat a full T-Bone and still feel hungry.
I reach a point I can't get me food sick anymore and it drives me crazy to see I can't control it.
I still do sports (cardio and weight lifting) so I consider myself in a decent shape for a big guy like me.
I need a physical barrier to keep the wolf inside of me. On top of eating a lot, I also eat fast. All the don't dos.
I have been reading everything and anything about bariatric surgery. the book from Andy Butler was an eye opener.
I believe that VSG is right for me. I found my surgeon, and I was scheduled for March 22. I even started to post on that.
Then my life took an unexpected and dramatic turn on March 7. Our baby boy of 21 months passed away, My heart is broken since then.but for some reason my decision on the VSG is stronger than never.
I was also diagnosed with pneumonia (bacterial) on March 11 and today I went for another set of X-Ray after a week of heavy antibiotics. I am recovering very well, even if I still cough. I have been doing all of my prep op tests and everything looks good for my surgeon.
It seems I am a go for March 22, but still need to be confirmed on next Monday.
I want to be done with my life as it is today. I want to stop feeling tired in the morning. I believe I have sleep apnea even I never tested for it.
I want to be more active than I am now for my 6 year old daughter. I want to go jogging with colleagues, I want to feel comfortable on a bike. Aisle seats on plane should not be an obsession.I don't want to become a customer of my company that sells products for diabetic people. I want a new me. A new image. Healthier, stronger, dynamic and different.
Obviously I lost my appetite for a couple of weeks now. I am suffering everyday and I don't see how I will be able to ever fix my broken heart.
At the same time, I have the impression I also need to recenter my attention on myself, be a bit selfish and get ready for that incredible challenge that VSG is.
My wife is worried but supportive, my sister thinks I am crazy and my best buddy tried to convince not to do it. I did not tell anybody else and won't. I am sharing here because I believe it is the right place and the people that are making this community are an inspiration.
Everybody has a different story but the common point I noticed while reading is that there is a lot of respect in the comments and no judging.
Please don't mention condolences or that you are sorry for my loss if you post on this. I assume you are if you have a bit of compassion. This is not the goal of my message. I am looking for tips, experience, real life feedback.
I know I am on an emotional roller coaster and that what is coming will be huge, but at the same time, I am convinced I need this.
Thanks.
Mico

I don't know where to start so I apologize in advance if my story is not that easy to follow.
I am a French guy of 42 years old living in Spain (Barcelona) and I have been fighting with overweight my entire life.
I am currently at 280 but went up to 350 several years ago (for 5 ft 11).
I have been told my entire childhood to finish my plate, so no waste (and also the dish, so no left over, right?).
I am also an epicurean and enjoy food, cooking, craft beers (favorite one is from a US microbrewery) and of course wine.
I have been playing rugby for over 15 years so the overweight damage was under control and I also built up some muscles under my layer of fat.
I have been trying all kind of diets, the latest one was called Dukan diet (basically an "all you can eat protein" one) that showed up pretty effective (went down to 220 in a year) but did not help me with my eating disorder....
I thought I was arrived to a decent level and all the cravings I had were not bearable anymore, so back to 280..
I am a big eater. I have always been a big eater. I don't snack, don't have a sweet tooth, but I can eat a full T-Bone and still feel hungry.
I reach a point I can't get me food sick anymore and it drives me crazy to see I can't control it.
I still do sports (cardio and weight lifting) so I consider myself in a decent shape for a big guy like me.
I need a physical barrier to keep the wolf inside of me. On top of eating a lot, I also eat fast. All the don't dos.
I have been reading everything and anything about bariatric surgery. the book from Andy Butler was an eye opener.
I believe that VSG is right for me. I found my surgeon, and I was scheduled for March 22. I even started to post on that.
Then my life took an unexpected and dramatic turn on March 7. Our baby boy of 21 months passed away, My heart is broken since then.but for some reason my decision on the VSG is stronger than never.
I was also diagnosed with pneumonia (bacterial) on March 11 and today I went for another set of X-Ray after a week of heavy antibiotics. I am recovering very well, even if I still cough. I have been doing all of my prep op tests and everything looks good for my surgeon.
It seems I am a go for March 22, but still need to be confirmed on next Monday.
I want to be done with my life as it is today. I want to stop feeling tired in the morning. I believe I have sleep apnea even I never tested for it.
I want to be more active than I am now for my 6 year old daughter. I want to go jogging with colleagues, I want to feel comfortable on a bike. Aisle seats on plane should not be an obsession.I don't want to become a customer of my company that sells products for diabetic people. I want a new me. A new image. Healthier, stronger, dynamic and different.
Obviously I lost my appetite for a couple of weeks now. I am suffering everyday and I don't see how I will be able to ever fix my broken heart.
At the same time, I have the impression I also need to recenter my attention on myself, be a bit selfish and get ready for that incredible challenge that VSG is.
My wife is worried but supportive, my sister thinks I am crazy and my best buddy tried to convince not to do it. I did not tell anybody else and won't. I am sharing here because I believe it is the right place and the people that are making this community are an inspiration.
Everybody has a different story but the common point I noticed while reading is that there is a lot of respect in the comments and no judging.
Please don't mention condolences or that you are sorry for my loss if you post on this. I assume you are if you have a bit of compassion. This is not the goal of my message. I am looking for tips, experience, real life feedback.
I know I am on an emotional roller coaster and that what is coming will be huge, but at the same time, I am convinced I need this.
Thanks.
Mico

A little pic at 8 months.
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A little pic at 8 months.
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The starting weight was after I started during pre vsg. Right side was right after vsg. Hw 518 Sw 413.4. Cw 385.4, 1 month after surgery
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Exercise for me. Two birds, one stone so to speak

More sex!

Going under the knife tomorrow. Can't wait to join you guys. I have the squat rack in the garage ready. I got to bust my ass hoping to do a tough mudder with my brother and sister in law in July

Oh and did I mention that I am an early bird so I hit the gym at 6 am and there are a few youngsters that have been trying to friendly challenge me on a few excercises
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It was painful (specially the next day ) but I was able prevail
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To prevail
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Yep you did on your dead lift and I am working on it on my side of the ocean . 165 x 5 is already pretty good. Please keep posting on this as your achievements are a part of my motivation. we should actually open a contest to keep us doing our best!
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Ok, since there are not many updates lately , I will share my new accomplishments . I am now able to bench 200 and I am very happy about it. I also increased my treadmill to 6k 5 times a week with the last day being 9k in an hour. I am the best shape ever, to bad I am almost 43 . 
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Ok, since there are not many updates lately , I will share my new accomplishments . I am now able to bench 200 and I am very happy about it. I also increased my treadmill to 6k 5 times a week with the last day being 9k in an hour. I am the best shape ever, to bad I am almost 43 . 
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Tomorrow I go for month 8 in my journey. I stopped weighting myself for about a month now. I know I keep losing because of my clothes. I already need new pants. I keep going to the gym. I eat what I want, when I want and follow the same basic rules that work for me. Log the food, eat healthy and when you don't... Go running and back to log healthy food again . I ALWAYS burn more calories than I eat in a day, even when I have something I should not. I am in the best shape of my life at 42, which is weird and That is my only regret. Why I did not do this sooner? I recover faster from heavy weight lifting sessions and my sore muscle are ready to go for another round after a good night sleep. I still try to not overdo it and keep injuries away. I drink a lot of liquids , take my Vitamins. However, plain Water is till a problem for me. See you next month. Take care, Mico
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A little pic at 8 months.
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Tomorrow I go for month 8 in my journey. I stopped weighting myself for about a month now. I know I keep losing because of my clothes. I already need new pants. I keep going to the gym. I eat what I want, when I want and follow the same basic rules that work for me. Log the food, eat healthy and when you don't... Go running and back to log healthy food again . I ALWAYS burn more calories than I eat in a day, even when I have something I should not. I am in the best shape of my life at 42, which is weird and That is my only regret. Why I did not do this sooner? I recover faster from heavy weight lifting sessions and my sore muscle are ready to go for another round after a good night sleep. I still try to not overdo it and keep injuries away. I drink a lot of liquids , take my Vitamins. However, plain Water is till a problem for me. See you next month. Take care, Mico
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