FamilyGuyNJ

Clifton NJ here. Lost 165 lbs in the past year. Sleeved 2/13/17. Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Had to resize my wedding ring two sizes smaller. Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I also hit an overweight BMI today. I started at a BMI of 50 just over a year ago. Congrats to us! Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

How did your surgery go? Anything you could share with the group?

I walked past a friend I hadn't seen in years. He didn't recognize me. So I walked past two more times. Still nothing. I had to walk right up to his face and yell "HEY DAVE, ITS ME, MARK!" Also walked past my Aunt and Uncle a few weeks ago. They didn't recognize me either. Hadn't seen them since Christmas.

One year since I started this journey. 8 months since I was sleeved. Dropped 162 lbs. 18 lbs more to goal. Should definitely get there by Christmas.

Try cream of tomato soup with protein powder. Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Did your waiste size decrease after the LBL? Or did the swelling keep things about the same? Congrats!!!

How long until you were able to get into a car and drive yourself around after having a Lower Body Lift? Do you think it is possible to go for an 8-hour drive 2 weeks after having an LBL? Thanks.

Lost 150 lbs in 10 1/2 months. Celebrated by taking my 12-year-old to Six Flags and rode EVERY roller coaster. This is the first time in HIS life I could ride the coasters with him.

Good luck with your surgery. Would love to here how it goes for you. I'm considering a LBL for 2018 and would appreciate hearing about your experience.

When you go to Six Flags and ride the roller coasters with your teenage kids instead of waiting on a bench. Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I met a friend for lunch who I hadn't seen in a year. I walked past him 3 times and he didn't recognized me. Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I still use chewables at 5 months out. Swallowing large pills feel like a golf ball going through my sleeve.

I did Disneyworld 2 months after surgery. It was not a problem at all. I carried two Quest Protein bars in the pockets of my cargo shorts along with some Crystal Light packets each day. At lunches in the parks, I usually just nibbled on some of my wife's lunch. At dinner, I'd order a steak/shrimp/chicken meal and then brought the leftovers back to our timeshare. As far as the walking, I felt like a million bucks. It's such a relief to take so much pressure off my knees and lower back. I hear walking at Disneyworld is the happiest exercise on earth!

Hunger returned within days of surgery. But that's OK, at 5 months out, I still get satisfied after only a few bites of food. It's certainly better than the bottomless pit of a stomach I used to have.

Chili was great at two weeks. That really helped to satisfy me. At two weeks I was allowed deli meat. I didn't puree it, just chewed it real well. Low sodium ham & turkey worked well. I would add protein powder to cream of tomato soup to get the protein in quick. Also add PB2 peanut powder to sugar free pudding boosted the protein as well as the flavor

Has anyone ever been rejected for a Term Life Insurance policy when you were obese and later on successfully get a policy after losing weight post bariatric surgery? Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

That my Big Boy Before and After.

During the pureed stage I went to Panera Bread and had Turkey Chilli. I ate real slow and chewed very well. Once I could have fish, I ordered Shrimp Tacos at Chilli's. I basically picked out the Shrimp and avocado from the taco and at that only. Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

I waited 3 months. I actually didn't like coffee after SVG surgery. But I now enjoy 10 to 20 oz each day. Yes, irs caffeinated, but ad long as my urine is clear and my weight loss doesn't stall, I assume I'm not dehydrated. Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

I asked for pics. The physicians assistant took aboyt 100 of them. Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

My wife has been supportive since the beginning. She attended my Dr. & Nutritionist appointments so she could learn and ask questions about the procedure and my new lifestyle. She cooks all of my meals and weighs my food. She cut back on her diet as well. As I lost 125 lbs, she lost 55 without surgery. She goes to Costco and picks up my Premier Shakes. She goes shopping and buys me new clothes that she'd like to see me where. She comes with me to Planet fitness. She now calls me her "skinny husband". Of course, the sex has been pretty great too. I read so much pre-surgery about the divorce rate being so high for bariatric patients, I'm a bit surprised how my marriage has only improved.