New Guy Here....

[williamrjomes2 147]

Hey everyone. Been browsing the site for a little bit. Tons of wonderful information. Currently in the process of pre-op testing. I'm a 30 year old male, 6ft.2in. 380lbs(+,-), married,1 child(daughter 5months old). I work as a nurse. I have been cleared by cardio, did the nutrition thing. Had sleep study done and diagnosed with severe sleep apnea. Now i have to go back for a second study and meet with a pulm. dr. Psyc appt is 9/11/12. I would like to have surgery late november, early December. No date set as of today. I've been 300+ lbs for the past 12 years of my life. Tried multiple diets, did the gym thing. Lost a few lbs here gain a few lbs there. Never could keep the weight off. I look forward to losing the weight and keeping it off this time.

[ebthompson2010 126]

Congrats!! And WELCOME!! I am 15 days post op and feeling great!! Welcome to the world of VST! And congrats on deciding to take charge of your life and becoming the best you can be!!

[carly25 6]

Sounds like we are both new to this site. I am looking at surgery late October/November. I had my sleep study done and I too have severe sleep apnea. CPAP helps me alot (when I use the machine). I am looking forward to not needing the machine eventually. It's funny, I didn't even know I wasn't getting any kind of good sleep until I used the CPAP. I just thought I was extremely tired because of stress, getting up "early" (6:00am), working, taking care of the kids, etc. I'm also diabetic and am looking forward to hopefully not having to take any meds or insulin.

My sister recently had the surgery. She is 2 1/2 months out and has already lost 40 lbs. It was difficult in the beginning with getting all the Water, Protein in, but she is doing great now.

I've also tried many diets and have never been able to keep the weight off. With every diet I've tried, I gained back all the weight and another 20 or 30 for good measure!

Good luck with your journey and let us know how it's going!

[carolc 94]

Hi there.

Welcome! I just had my surgery 8/14 but spent months reading posts on this forum.

Best of luck to you, I look forward to seeing you around:)

[thesmilos 144]

You're going to love it! Best of luck on your journey!

[CoolBreeze 154]

Welcome to VST! I found this site when I was 3 weeks post-op and I am so glad I did. You'll love it. Congrats on taking charge of your life.

I am now 6 1/2 weeks post-op have good (have stall days) days and bad - good out weigh the bad. Keep in touch and let us know how you're doing.

[SML1997 308]

Welcome to the VST family. Plenty of information and support here. Good luck to you on your journey.

[*susan* 1,709]

Welcome, we are so happy to have you join us. We love being able to help and support one another through this process. Please keep us updated on how things are progressing for you.

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[williamrjomes2 147]

just added a few pictures to my profile. getting the hang of this. All this support if great. Thanks a lot for the warm welcomes.

[allnewme 262]

Congrats to you on making the choice to do this. I had surgery two weeks ago and feel great. It is a great thing to do for our health and quality of life!

[Russell Porter 22]

Hey, I was 5' 8' and 270. I think when allow for the 6" height difference, we were not that different in body shape. I had sleeve surgery 11 days ago. I have dropped almost 20 pounds already. My post op is in 2 days and I think I will probably get the okay to eat purees. My surgery was difficult because I did not respond well to the IV pain medication. I don't know if it was because I am a man and most patients seem to be women, but I really did struggle until they put me on oral Lortabs. Once I started the oral meds, the story is completely different. Pain has been managable. I am still a bit sore, but haven't had narcotics in three days. Even with the difficult first two days, I have no reservations so far.

[williamrjomes2 147]

Hey, I was 5' 8' and 270. I think when allow for the 6" height difference, we were not that different in body shape. I had sleeve surgery 11 days ago. I have dropped almost 20 pounds already. My post op is in 2 days and I think I will probably get the okay to eat purees. My surgery was difficult because I did not respond well to the IV pain medication. I don't know if it was because I am a man and most patients seem to be women, but I really did struggle until they put me on oral Lortabs. Once I started the oral meds, the story is completely different. Pain has been managable. I am still a bit sore, but haven't had narcotics in three days. Even with the difficult first two days, I have no reservations so far.

best of luck to ya man. From what I've been reading everyones pain after surgery is different. I hope I one that doesnt have much discomfort. Keep me posted on your weight loss.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

William, looking at your pictures, you and I could damn near be twins. I was almost the exact same size as you. I had my surgery a little over 3 months ago, and the weight is flying off. Best advice I could give....follow your Doctor and NUT's plans to the letter, give up starches, learn to love Protein shakes and exercise.

I can't tell you how much better I feel now, just 3 months out. Light on my feet, nimble, tons of energy. I'm starting to see my reflection in the mirror, and it takes me a second to recognize myself.

I wish you and everyone else the same success. Good luck to you. This surgery is just one step, but it will start you down a better path.

[bigjoe102 232]

Welcome aboard!