Just dropping in to say hi:

I am 2 year and 4 months out. Have been at goal for 1 year and 9 months. Life is so great on this side. The weight has been off almost two years!

At this point I still have zero problem maintian my wieght, I am still not hungry ever!!!

Some things that have changed.

I have found that food just doesn't hold interest for me much anymore. I can take it if leave it. A protien bar is as good as having sushi. I just dont care really. This is a good thing!!!! It took a while to get used to that. For a while it was a little sad ro me. But that passed also. Simple fact. "Nothing tastes as good as thin!" And a time does come where you really aren't controlled by food anymore. What a blessed time that is! Stay focused on your goals and all the new life you will have. It is worth far more than any food you will not eat.

The kids climbing into your lap in a reatraunt booth, riding all the roller coasters at six flaggs with them, kayaking with your sweet heart, running a race, wearing that sexy outfit on a dinner date, buying clothing at any store!!!!! Catching a stranger checking you out, and it isnt because they are afraid you might sit on them, all priceless. Best of all, extending your life!

Go suck the marrow outta life friends! Thats something we can eat our fill of :-)

Wowsers!!! You really look amazing. You oughta go on over to the thread about how it feels to be attractive to the opposite sex ALL THE TIME!!!! They probably wanted the feminine point of view but a man's view point would be refreshing to hear.

Aww shucks *blush*

thank you for posting! you look very athletic and healthy and happy!

You look fantastic!!! Thanks for letting us all know how your doing. It's great to see what is doable!

U look great!!! I am looking forward to the losers side...very inspiring..congratulations

Catching a stranger checking you out

I'm guessing that's a daily occurrence for you now! Great job and attitude!

You look GREAT, trim and athletic! Congratulations on your new life! I wish I didn't want to eat anymore and didn't care about food but, alas that doesn't seem to be the case for me. However I am somewhat less food-obsessed than I was pre-surgery. Not sure how much of it is psychological vs physical in my case. Anyway, I am trying to become an exercise junkie instead of a foodaholic! LOL!

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274; 4 month post-op 266.2; 5 month post-op 262.6; 6 month post-op 253.2

I feel fabulous! I have had such an easy time. Only issue I have is reflux. I still have to take Prilosec. But so long as I do I'm all good.

I feel good about myself in ways I never did before. And some days I even feel sexy. (Yes we men feel that stuff too)

Dude, you should feel sexy every day. You definitely are. Love how you are muscular but not "bulgy" like someone one on steroids. Very proportionate muscle mass. Congratulations!

Awesome!! And thank you for checking in! I'm almost 9 months out and it's good to hear from people that have succeeded.

You guys are all very kinda. Thanks :-)

Omfg...awesome

What an inspiration you are!

I'm just starting this journey - had my consult last week. Sucking the marrow? I'm all over that one - got a tattoo a couple weeks ago to remind myself. Guess I'm ready then, huh?

What an inspiration you are!

I'm just starting this journey - had my consult last week. Sucking the marrow? I'm all over that one - got a tattoo a couple weeks ago to remind myself. Guess I'm ready then' date=' huh?[/quote']

Yup your ready! :-)

Great job.

I feel fabulous! I have had such an easy time. Only issue I have is reflux. I still have to take Prilosec. But so long as I do I'm all good.

I feel good about myself in ways I never did before. And some days I even feel sexy. (Yes we men feel that stuff too)

Definitely sexy

Just dropping in to say hi:

I am 2 year and 4 months out. Have been at goal for 1 year and 9 months. Life is so great on this side. The weight has been off almost two years!

At this point I still have zero problem maintian my wieght' date=' I am still not hungry ever!!!

Some things that have changed.

I have found that food just doesn't hold interest for me much anymore. I can take it if leave it. A protien bar is as good as having sushi. I just dont care really. This is a good thing!!!! It took a while to get used to that. For a while it was a little sad ro me. But that passed also. Simple fact. "Nothing tastes as good as thin!" And a time does come where you really aren't controlled by food anymore. What a blessed time that is! Stay focused on your goals and all the new life you will have. It is worth far more than any food you will not eat.

The kids climbing into your lap in a reatraunt booth, riding all the roller coasters at six flaggs with them, kayaking with your sweet heart, running a race, wearing that sexy outfit on a dinner date, buying clothing at any store!!!!! Catching a stranger checking you out, and it isnt because they are afraid you might sit on them, all priceless. Best of all, extending your life!

Go suck the marrow outta life friends! Thats something we can eat our fill of :-)

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You r lookn might nice in that yellow shirt!! and congrats on that, uve done an amazn job nd thx for comn bck nd givn advice nd encouragement.