GregMedic51

Hello all. I know I'm not a guy, but I'm going through this with MY guy. Trying to be the best support I can be. This is our 4th time going through the weight loss journey. Fear, insurance, and other life events have gotten in our way previously but this is it. We are just waiting for the surgery date. We started this journey on November 22, 2016 and his 1st weigh in was 691#. We have just had our most recent weigh in on 1/19/17 with a weight of 646#. I am so unbelievably proud of everything he has accomplished so far. He has been trying so hard to do everything his nutrtionist is asking of him. Soda was the hardest thing to break, but he's down to one glass on Sundays which is amazing.
I am so thankful for ALL of you posting your stories and providing strength to the rest of us over 400# striving to be better, feel better, and live better. You ALL are doing amazing!!!!!!!
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Tink! Iggy! Great job, fellas. Keep it up!
Greg and Bill, good luck with your surgeries, guys. I am at 6 months, started at 485, have lost 165 pounds (44 pounds of that was before surgery through portion control), and have also lost my high blood pressure and sleep apnea. By far the best decision I have ever made for my health, and I think it quite literally saved my life.
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I'm Greg, Paramedic from Illinois. Currently am scheduled for Gastric Sleeve on January 25th in St. Louis. I'm 5'9, 413lbs , have been overweight all my life. To be honest, for years I didn't want to even think of having Bariatric surgery, cause I was under the impression it was an easy way out. Well, since November first I've been educating myself and have learned there's nothing easy about this decision or new lifestyle. I've always put others first in my life and love my career. Now it's time to save myself. My surgeon has already put me on a two clear liquid diet prior to my surgery. This is hard, but I'm committed, I'll admit have come close to cheating. This amazing thread I have found is worthwhile. Thank you. If anyone could offer suggestions or support would be greatly appreciated. I will post pics before and after, but to be honest I'm not computer savy.. Thanks again to everyone.
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Greg, I know exactly where you are coming from because it is exactly how I felt before surgery. I had been obese my entire life, but had never considered surgery because I figured "I would still have to diet anyway, so why bother with the risk and expense?" Even when my family physician raised the possibility, I still only went through the motions for a few months, convinced that I would never have surgery. Oddly enough, something changed, I made the decision to do it, and have never looked back. I could not be more glad to have done it.
Sal is right, it is not a quick fix and involves a lot of hard work to stick to the plan. But you know what else is also hard work? - being 518 lbs like I was. It takes a lot of planning to navigate the world at 518 lbs. The surgery helped to give me a reset button to refocus my priorities around healthy eating and exercise. I have to decide to do both every day, but I am in much more control of things than I have ever been at any point in my life.
If I can ever answer any questions or lend any moral support, don't hesitate to drop me a PM. The guys on this forum were an invaluable source of info and support to me all along my process, so you are in the right place.

Greg,
As someone who lost 254 before surgery and a total of 351.6 overall, neither way is easy. It requires hard work, dedication and perseverance. Best of luck!! Should you ever want to chat, please message my FB page. Just mention I sent you there from BP. All the best!!
This is a thread I posted a few weeks ago; http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/386049-transformation-tuesday/

I'm Greg, Paramedic from Illinois. Currently am scheduled for Gastric Sleeve on January 25th in St. Louis. I'm 5'9, 413lbs , have been overweight all my life. To be honest, for years I didn't want to even think of having Bariatric surgery, cause I was under the impression it was an easy way out. Well, since November first I've been educating myself and have learned there's nothing easy about this decision or new lifestyle. I've always put others first in my life and love my career. Now it's time to save myself. My surgeon has already put me on a two clear liquid diet prior to my surgery. This is hard, but I'm committed, I'll admit have come close to cheating. This amazing thread I have found is worthwhile. Thank you. If anyone could offer suggestions or support would be greatly appreciated. I will post pics before and after, but to be honest I'm not computer savy.. Thanks again to everyone.
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I love seeing the boys!!! You guys tend to hold back on pics!!! Congratulations!!
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