BlueCrush

What a ride!
406lbs at the start of my 6 month pre-op diet.
318 on surgery day.
221 today.

As someone who just prior to having surgery was diagnosed with a gluten sensitivity, you absolutely can go without bread. Don't get me wrong, I cheat every now and then but you make sacrifices for your overall health. Instead of focusing on the things that you may need to temporarily give up, instead focusing on how to make that a healthier option. There are a ton of different "crusts" out there to replace the carb heavy breaded option, and some of them are really quite good!
I think anyone going for this surgery needs to have an honest conversation with them-self about realistic expectations of food relationships. Too many people think they are just giving something up for now or for the immediate time after surgery, and can't wait to get back to real food as soon as they are thin (I by no means think this is what you are doing at all, please do not take offense! Just a trend I've noticed over the past year stalking this forum). I think that way of thinking results in a failure to maintain success. Instead reinvent how you interact with food! I personally LOVED using my pre-surgery prep to discover and try new and interesting recipes that made me fall in love with food in a completely different way.

I'm just up I71 in Cincinnati, OH, but lived in Louisville for a bit.

One year out from surgery.

Very similar to my experience. My doctor never mentioned weight loss surgery to me, but when I brought it up, he was 100% on board with it.

Shot I wish I had you as a gym partner.. or you as my personal trainer.you look so amazing. I am only 4 weeks post op 25lbs down since surgery... I am just really wowed about your success.. keep up the amazing work.. [emoji3]

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I remember the beginnings but Wowsers the end product is Wonderful!

OMG!! You look like a completely different person....You look GREAT, so inspiring WOWZA!!! 💪

Way to go! You have put in some hard & heavy work! Great muscle tone in your arms, back & shoulders. My surgery is Monday and I love seeing results like this. I have two co-workers who have had the surgery but three years out you would never know that. I don't want to be a failure. Congratulations and good luck on your fitness journey.

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Why you SHOULD exercise after WLS. No way I'd look anywhere near this now without working out.

What a ride!
406lbs at the start of my 6 month pre-op diet.
318 on surgery day.
221 today.

Christmas day check-in.
I started a new workout plan this week. Link to the plan is posted below, I am doing the Six Days on 1 day off version with Fridays as my off day. I'm up about 4 lb since last month, which I believe it's mostly muscle based on results. Currently eating about 2800 calories per day ensuring at least 150 to 170 grams of Protein per day.
Workout plan: https://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/6-day-powerbuilding-split-meal-plan
I feel like this far, my back is what I see the most noticeable difference in as far as muscle mass:

Amazing!!!

Wow you look amazing..congrats and job well done.

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You look incredible! Great job.

*\o/* WTG *\o/*

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Good work! I’ve just got my ass back in the gym and have started the StrongLifts 5x5 programme to get some strength built up. Currently squatting around the weight I’ve lost which is a funny thought!

You are rocking that V shape! Looking fantastic!

One year out from surgery.

Are you traking your food? Are you exercising?
Is this truly a matter of "anything I do," or a matter of you know what to do and needing the willpower to do it?

I had the sleeve. I also totally committed to a completely new diet and exercise way of life and haven't looked back. I work out 6 days per week like clockwork, and feel like garbage if I miss one. As for diet, I'm up to about 2500 calories per day due to my high workout rate. I eat whatever as long as I hit 150g of Protein and stay within around 2500 calories on average. I've been maintaining at goal for about 4 months now.

One year out from surgery.

What a ride!
406lbs at the start of my 6 month pre-op diet.
318 on surgery day.
221 today.

Oh man, you are gorgeous! You looked lovely and friendly before, but now you have great muscles too! All round winning, I would say. Well done - this programme isn’t easy, and you have clearly worked your butt off. Literally 🤣

What a ride!
406lbs at the start of my 6 month pre-op diet.
318 on surgery day.
221 today.