I have officially met my original goal of 142 pounds lost as of today, I started at 352 lbs and now weigh in at 210... Had my surgery last Dec 13 (On a Friday)... I know, Crazy.. But this decision saved my life and career, I am now going back to the hospital to start giving talks at new classes after first of next year. I was needing total knee replacements and have already had a spinal fusion so I was pretty desperate, Not to mention surviving a massive pulmonary embolism after the back surgery.. But I was so successful with the sleeve by following the directions verbatim, No arguing or rationlizing why I had to do what they said to do.. Once I got past the mental hurdle about 6 to 8 weeks out and the weight was falling off I became totally dedicated to success, I think also that I had to pay out of pocket 16,000 bucks helped keep me dedicated (Like an Investment).. I have had several people reach out to me for their decision whether to do this or not and I am careful about telling people yes they HAVE to do this... Everybody has to become MENTALLY PREPARED for this journey and for me it worked out great and continues to work out great. Walking 5 miles a day now and bought a great elliptical machine.. Anybody that has doubts and needs more information message me and I will try to help..

Jerry.

Congratulations Jerry! Very Inspiring!

Just reading your post helps to inspire me. I am scheduled for November 17th also with Dr. jaime Ponce de leon.

Awesome

Congratulations, Jerry! That's fantastic news!!!!!!! I'm fully committed too, and trying to follow in your footsteps....

Fantastic! Congratulations!

That's great Jerry! Thank you for the encouragement. I had my surgery on Oct. 14th.

Great job, that is an amazing story!

Thanks for the kind words, Not real good on these boards or I would post some graphics. Will work on getting some pics. Also failed to mention the Quest protien bars were great for me. Never without one.. The Chocolate chip cookie dough is great but they have all kinds of flavors. Keep staying positive and remember if you fall down get back up, Dust off and get going again.

Congrats Jerry...It is always inspirational to hear from others and how they are doing!

Congrats! So glad you are living the life you deserve. Thanks for sharing your story here and in the real world. You are setting a great example for WLS and are an inspiration!

Congratulations!