I am down a 100# and man I feel great. anyone wondering if you should have this surgery the answer is YES. I was on 600mg of blood pressure medication daily. And was about to be put on medication for diabetes. Now I'm of all medication, my daily blood pressure reading is about 117/78. I paid cash for my surgery and it was worth every penny.

Wow! If you don't mind, what did you start at?

Last April I was at 410# the most I have ever weighed. At the time of surgery I was 378#.

WAY TO GO BROTHER!!!! I PRAY THAT IM SUCCSUFUL AS YOU ARE WOW THATS AWESOME MAN...

You will do great. just set your mind to it. My biggest problem was always feeling hungry. After the surgery I very rarely get that hungry feeling. Now I eat to live, before I lived to eat.

Oh please post what you ate/drank during the past 3 months. Also the type and amount of exercise.

WeeWers

As far a drinking goes, mostly water. I do like to have a glass of juice now and then. I like the V8 light line of juice, it tastes very good and only 50 cals per serving. this time last year I gave up all caffeine. I was drinking 12+ cans of Diet Coke a day. I stopped cold turkey and it was a hard week, but after the first week I felt so much better. I know if I will ever drink sodas again, I think it is just one of the bad habits that I have to stay away from.

Congrats. You are an inspiration.

Congrats! I had the sleeve about 3 months ago and haven't lost half that. You are an inspiration to keep going. Great job!!!

Congrats! I had the sleeve about 3 months ago and haven't lost half that. You are an inspiration to keep going. Great job!!!

Percentage wise we are pretty close, keep up the good work.

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Congratulations!!!!!

Great news

Great motivation!!!!

Man, that's got to be some kind of record!! Good for you!

My surgery is this Monday, and I have been feeling a little anxious and scared about it. After reading ur post, tho, I am inspired to keep on going! If I can do even part of what you have done I will be thrilled! I am starting at 440#, and it is overwhelming, but you are a great example of what determination can do! Thanks for the post!

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The pounds are fantastic, but I'm mostly really glad to hear that you are feeling great! Well done on making an incredible change in your life!

My surgery is this Monday, and I have been feeling a little anxious and scared about it. After reading ur post, tho, I am inspired to keep on going! If I can do even part of what you have done I will be thrilled! I am starting at 440#, and it is overwhelming, but you are a great example of what determination can do! Thanks for the post!

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One of my best friends had the sleeve done 3 years ago, and has been wanting me to do it. I was scared and kept putting off. I wont lie to you the first couple of weeks were hard, but now it's just routine. I wish I would have had the surgery a couple of years ago, but I am so glad I finally got it done. I know you will be much happier after you get past the surgery and the first few weeks. When it gets hard just keep telling your self how much better your whole life is going to be. And on hard days I always pull out a picture of myself at 400# and then look in a mirror, talk about a pick me up. Make sure and set goals for yourself and stick to them, it helps a lot. My first goal was to be under 300# by my birthday, it was 2 months from my surgery. I made it by 2 pounds, and man did it feel good.