Hi everyone. I am behind on getting myself involved with the forums but I figure doing it now is better than after my surgery.

I guess I'll just go into my story. I have been big most of my life. I'm 6'3" tall, have been since I was 15. Back then I weighed around 200 lbs and was one of the bigger people in my hometown.

I joined the Army after high school, actually put on 25 pounds of muscle, but I was in great shape. Got out of the Army, got lazy and the weight ballooned.

I am currently at 415lbs, when I first starting meeting with my surgeon and nutritionist I was at 458, he made me lose 40 lbs before giving me a surgery date. I'm getting sleeved on Feb. 18 and I'm nervously excited about it. I have a tremendous support system consisting of my wife (who is the reason I'm on the forum, she's a research nut and thought this might help me with questions) and kids.

So that's me, all set to start the next stage of my weight loss journey. Thanks for taking the time to read this and sorry for typing your eyes crossed.

Hey there jrob! Welcome and you are not late at all! You still have lots of time to ask any questions you might have and to just read the different posts which are very inspiring. I was sleeved two weeks ago and attributemuch of my success to the info i learned here during the weeks beforesurgery. I felt confident and prepared for each facet of the process. Again, welcome!

Welcome! Your wife sounds wonderfully involved in the process, that's awesome to have that kind of support out of a spouse.

And she was right this is a great place to come ask questions, meet people and sometimes just vent if you are having a challenging day!!

I'm glad that you have taken the step towards a healthier life. You will have many healthy happy years ahead because of it

This is a great place for support, so I am glad you found it! Best of luck in your journey! Although with your family so strongly behind you, you have already won half the battle! Not sure how I would have fared without mine!

Hi everyone. I am behind on getting myself involved with the forums but I figure doing it now is better than after my surgery.

I guess I'll just go into my story. I have been big most of my life. I'm 6'3" tall' date=' have been since I was 15. Back then I weighed around 200 lbs and was one of the bigger people in my hometown.

I joined the Army after high school, actually put on 25 pounds of muscle, but I was in great shape. Got out of the Army, got lazy and the weight ballooned.

I am currently at 415lbs, when I first starting meeting with my surgeon and nutritionist I was at 458, he made me lose 40 lbs before giving me a surgery date. I'm getting sleeved on Feb. 18 and I'm nervously excited about it. I have a tremendous support system consisting of my wife (who is the reason I'm on the forum, she's a research nut and thought this might help me with questions) and kids.

So that's me, all set to start the next stage of my weight loss journey. Thanks for taking the time to read this and sorry for typing your eyes crossed.[/quote']

Welcome and Good Luck!!

Welcome! You will find loads of information, support and humor on this site. It's a godsend!!

Well I had my sleeve done at 10 this morning. Hating the catheter that they put in me and my semi-deaf roommate that is in for another surgery and won't stop talking about food. Other than that, it feels like I have done a million sit-ups and my mouth is so dry it's like a desert.

Well I had my sleeve done at 10 this morning. Hating the catheter that they put in me and my semi-deaf roommate that is in for another surgery and won't stop talking about food. Other than that' date=' it feels like I have done a million sit-ups and my mouth is so dry it's like a desert.[/quote']

Congratulations and welcome to the losers bench. Sounds like you are doing well in spite of the challenges with the roomie! You wont be there long enough to get too annoyed so hang in there. Sip and walk and youll be hearing that your being released to head home. Keep us posted with hour progress!