Just to let you know this is life saving surgery.

Up till this point of surgery I did not even tell my wife how bad I was and did a great job covering up how I felt. Befor surgery I was type 2 diabetic in need of insulin had high blood pressure,gout,slep-apnea , bad knees bad back ran out of energy fast. Today I'm 201 lb last A1C test I was 6.0 before surgery my A1C was 10.8. I no longer have gout attacks my knees are getting better every day my back has stopped hurting and I have more energy then I know what to do with ask my wife LOL. I have gone from wearing a 48 waist pants to wearing 36 waist pants from a 3 x shirt to a large and it scares the crap out of me to think that I'm 1 cheese burger 1 bag of chips 1 donut 1 soda away from returning to what I once was. I like the way I look and wish I had done this years ago.

I have been to the heart doctors and have been given a clean bill of health. My family doctor can't believe the change in me and how much healthier I look and feel.

The best part of all now I can play catch with my 12 year old son kick around the soccer ball ride bikes with him at the park. Dads not tired anymore.

Below are 2 pictures the one with the shark was taken before surgery at 305 lbs the 2nd picture was taken about a month ago I have lost 12 lbs since that picture was taken.

Would I recommend Gastric bypass YES YES YES may be it will save your life to

How wonderful. You look amazing. Yes I do believe that this surgery saved your life and added years to it. I am hoping it does the same for me and so far it looks like it just might.

What a change. Congrats to you on your new healthy life. I'm looking forward to my change as well!

You look GREAT ...Keep up the good work..

You're always an inspiration, Paul. Great work.

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Congrats on what seems to be the best decision you have ever made for your health!

You look like a new person. Fantastic.

Wow you look great! I to am so grateful for this surgery am only 31 and was headed to an early grave. I have so much energy and hope now!

I love reading stories likw this. It inspires me. Congrats