Today is the 1 year anniversary of my surgery. It has been an amazing journey to say the least. I can tell you that I am not the same person I was a year ago and I am very happy about that fact. I did not have any complications thankfully and I would not change any of the experience whatsoever.

Did I follow the plan to the T? Absolutely not. For the most part I stuck to the Protein first rule however I did and have enjoyed foods along the way that were not part of the plan. I have stuck to the no carbonation and no straw rules though. For the most part if I wanted or craved a food I ate it.

I do still have restriction but it is not what it was in the early months. The amount of working out I do now though has me eating almost constantly. I don't ever feel hungry in the way I would in the past but I am able to sense when my body needs food.

In 2007 I weighed in at 418 pounds. Before surgery during pre-op I weighed 362. This morning I weighed in at 208. I am literally half the man I use to be. SO 210 over all loss and 154 since surgery.

I am not trying to lose any more weight but I am also not trying to stop losing at this point. I am content with whatever happens for now.

If anyone has questions please let me know and I will be glad to answer!

Congratulations on your AWESOME success on your journey!!! You have done a fantastic job working your sleeve!!! May you have continued success in your maintenance as well!!! You are an inspiration to so many on here!!!!

Congratulations on your success!! You should be very proud of yourself as that is quite an accomplishment.

Thanks @@cherbear33 and @@Andrew0929 !!!

Happy surgiversary! Stories like yours keep us all inspired , thanks.

I am going to have the sleeve but I dont know anyone who has had it. I know people that have had the gastric bypss and have done so great with it.Do you think this surgery is as successful?

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I'm having the sleeve Tuesday, Elizabeth. A friend of mine also had it 10 months ago and has lost 36kg (70lb). She told me yesterday that it was the best decision she ever made! They are very similar procedures. Good luck with yours. Read through heaps of these forums, so much great advice!

I am going to have the sleeve but I dont know anyone who has had it. I know people that have had the gastric bypss and have done so great with it.Do you think this surgery is as successful?

I had the sleeve 8 1/2 mths ago & I am down 100 lbs!!! You will do great!!! Everyone's journey is difderent no matter which path you choose but always remember its one day at a time & one foot in front of the other!!! Wishing you a very successful journey!!!

I am going to have the sleeve but I dont know anyone who has had it. I know people that have had the gastric bypss and have done so great with it.Do you think this surgery is as successful?

I think that with either surgery you go with it is entirely up to you on wether or not it is successful. Many folks do not realize going into this just how much work you have to put in to be successful. If you are willing to follow the plan and work your tail off then you will de fine no matter what surgery you choose.

Good luck to you!

That's amazing! Congratulations on all of your success:)

That's amazing! Congratulations on all of your success:)

Thanks!!!