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ciscokid7455

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    Good time for my first post since I saw this topic and it's nice to see the responses from guys in similar situations. I was supposed to have the surgery back in 2012 and didn't go through with it at the time because I was living overseas. The doctors were not sure it was safe to fly 16 hrs a couple of weeks after the surgery. I finally decided this year to have the surgery, but gave myself 45 days post surgery before flying half way around the world. I had the surgery in early February and had no complications with the long haul travel.

    I'm 49 years old and I'm about 10 weeks post surgery and haven't had too many complications. The hardest part about the actual recovery for me was the pain for sleeping the first two weeks. I was always a side/stomach sleeper and the pain was too much to get anywhere near to my side or stomach. After about two weeks, the pain went away and I was able to sleep well again. I'm able to tolerate any food and liquids now with no problem and feel good. I'm already noticing alot of health changes and my blood work is now normal for the first time since college. I'm off most of my medication, but still take BP meds for now but I'm no longer taking medicine for diabetes which I'm very happy about. I'm able to move around more easily and don't get out of breath on steps, etc. I'm down 85 lbs now and I'm close to being under 400 for the first time in many years. I've still got a long way to go, but it's a good start and hopefully will keep going in the right direction.

    I have a very supportive family and I only wish I did this earlier, but here's to looking forward and being healthy again.

    Good luck to all of you guys.

    Cool post Aggietop ! Your post and achievements are definitely encouraging to me. Keep up the good work sir.

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    First post here on bariatric pal, but have been reading for a while now and this topic is great to read.

    About my self I am 37 I started down this road in January weighing 525 lbs. I had my Surgery in March and am 4 weeks post op and down 425 lbs. The only co morbidity that i had was sleep apnea. So far everything is going great stating to feel good agian and regain my energy levels and plan on starting back up the gym routine next week. I like reading about the post from us big guys and how well you guys are doing it keeps me going and knowing that it isnt just a pipe dream. Thanks everybody and keep the stories coming.

    Hi Gibby. Congratulations on your surgery & progress. I'm scheduled for gastric bypass this coming Tuesday. Kind of nervous but I'm ready for a change of life. I was wondering if your post was accurate or a typo. Do you really lose a100 lbs in 1 month ? If so I'm hoping for the same ir close to your achievement.

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    Hello all and good luck to everyone on their weight journey. My surgery is coming up on June 21, 2016. Yea ! How many guys out there that SUFFER from erectile dysfunction pre-op ? Does weight loss improve erection and sex drive ? Ladies... ? If your man has satisfied you better after wls I would like to hear from you too please. Congratulations to everyone on their weight loss journey.

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