Brian B

I remember my last trip to casual male .. the woman said this will probably be the last time we see you... it was such a strangely happy moment.

I personally found losing weight to be the easy part... I think it will take years to overcome the mental aspect. I'm 17 months post-op and still feel weird getting into elevators.. basically anything in a social setting... constantly thinking... everyone is looking looking at me... the elephant in the room.. I lost 183 lbs and I think it just takes time to visualize and be comfortable in your new body. Believe me it will all be worth it. You don't even realize the depth of your depression until it's gone. Happiness is in your future my friend.

I wish I did this 10 years ago... good for you bud.

I started at 413 made it to 232. Both options will work if you're willing to work!

I would recommend sleeve. Bypass is for life. The weight will come off either way. The lifestyle changes will be the same and no dumping with the sleeve. Good luck!

I was 46 and 413 lbs. I had type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and possible heart issues. I was taking 6 pills a day plus checking my blood. Life was a struggle .. my weight made me depressed mentally and physically. I really hated myself. After talking to my cardiologist I decided to look into WLS and decided it couldn't hurt. While on my pre-op diet I lost about 30 lbs and was off all my meds before the surgery. I was sleeved April 4th of 2016 so it has been a little over a year. I have lost around 183 lbs and feel great. I am only mad that I didn't do this when I was 31.. so lucky you. I pretty much lost 10-15 lbs a month for the first 9 months and have been sitting in the 230's since. Not sure if I have stalled or just that I am working out so much. I am quite content at my current weight but another 20 lbs would be nice. One thing that WLS doesn't help you with is keeping the weight off lol. I always though that losing weight was the tough part but really its changing your relationship with food to make your life better.. dare I say normal! The surgery is just a blur now .. all the gas pain and uncomfortable adjustments are nothing to me anymore. But every time I button up my size 36 jeans I still get a smile on my face and think how amazing life feels now.

7 months after my sleeve. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N915A using BariatricPal mobile app