Before I had this surgery I was worried about loose skin and not having any muscle tone after the surgery. Well I am proud to say that I am a year out of surgery and I don’t have any loose skin. I have always lifted weights and wanted continue after I had my surgery. I am going to be honest when I got back in the gym after surgery I was extremely weak, in college I could bench about 475 lbs., when I got back in the gym I could barely bench 145 lbs. I stuck to it and now I am up to 375 lbs., I work out 4 days a week and I swim 3 say a week. I don’t run or walk because of the stress on my knees, I think once I get to my target weight I will start to run. Just recently I have noticed that I have gained 15 lbs. but my waist and my shirt size has reduced by 3 sizes. At first I was frustrated about the weight gain but I was told that I am gaining muscle mass and it is much heavier than fat. I think I am going to add more cardio to my routine so I can get to my target weight then I will continue my weight regimen. I am so glad I decided to have this surgery..it has really changed my life!!!

Way to go! Ive made it through all the hard stuff. Maintaining, is easy. Numbers on the scale is different for men.

Even though its already been said, I must say it once more...Lookin mighty good sir! Great job! Any advice on avoiding loose skin? Definitely one of my biggest concerns. Keep up the great work!

Wow that amazgin nd u will

MaryPoppings

You look great! Bravo to you!

It must be great to hear u look great what a confidence builder - keep up the great job bc before and after u looked great bc inside u haven't changed and I think we all have to remember we may lose weight but we r still that wonderful person inside - and yes defly 45 minutes of cardio is what u need but keep ur head up bc ur will happen