I don't frequent the board enough there are so many wonderful stories, of success, so figured I'd share mine.. I had the operation on march 12th of this year, started at 347lbs pre op, now I'm 224lbs, and feel great.. My ideal weight is 190lbs but i want 215 or so.. to hit that in under a year is amazing.. It's been amazing, not much as a single issue, haven't even had any nausea since the first time I woke up from my surgery.. Eating has been a learning experience, since I was a big eater, and enjoyed food.. Now I cherish a ice cream sandwich every now and then.. I have bat loads more energy, and my job has benefited from my productivity.. I read a lot of treads on here bout eating, and stuff and they were a tremendous help.. And for that I thank you guys! Well anyway here's a before and a after... Thanks again...

You guys gonna give me a swollen head! Cut it out! thanks again.. It's been a journey .. Glad I can share it with y'all..

Hey a little ego boost never hurt anyone. And you deserve it. Hopefully you'll be returning the favor soon (only 1 month out for me).

Hey a little ego boost never hurt anyone. And you deserve it. Hopefully you'll be returning the favor soon (only 1 month out for me).

I got your back !! Don't u worry!!!

Awesome job! Thanks for the photos. And you can join me in the "never-puked-since-being-sleeved" club. I'm almost 2 years post-op and it hasn't happened to me yet!

Knock on wood..

I never puke.. I hate it..

Knock on wood..

I never puke.. I hate it..

That is funny because it is on my all-time list of most hated things. I was considering the band (before I learned about the sleeve) and then I found out that sometimes if food doesn't go down it comes back up...and I could never wrap my mind around that.

I think if you are this far out and it hasn't happened yet, it's not going to!

Down from a size 48 pants to a 36, and they're a lil loose.. Awwww sheeeeeet

Awesome transformation! You look great! Congrats!

Absolutely amazing.

Was that your highest weight or the weight on the day of surgery. Could you give an idea of what your daily menu is as well as your physical activity so I can copy your plan!!

My weight was 347, day of surgery was 336, I count the start of my journey as my start weight.. I honestly don't have a magical diet, I stay very active.. And pretty much eat what I want.. My portions are tiny, but I feel the key to my success is activity..

Wow! Such a motivation. Kudos!

I just came across this congrats on the loss. I hope i can acomplish my goals. deff more motivation to have it done thanks

Ok, ok, I have to add my WOWS and congrats, as well. You've done amazingly. But I have to add for the ladies...men have it all over us in the weight loosing department, so don't expect similar results. I'm not diminishing your efforts, which had to be great or you would not have been so successful. Ya dun good!!

Ok' date=' ok, I have to add my WOWS and congrats, as well. You've done amazingly. But I have to add for the ladies...men have it all over us in the weight loosing department, so don't expect similar results. I'm not diminishing your efforts, which had to be great or you would not have been so successful. Ya dun good!![/quote']

I've seen great results on both sides of the fence, But appreciate the props.. Took these last night.. After seeing a big diff for the first time in the mirror.. I usually never look In a mirror..