My name is Tim and I just discovered this web site. I had gastric sleeve surgery with Dr. Teresa LaMasters in West Des Moines, IA back on December 30, 2014. I have had serious weight problems most of my life with the exception of my time in the military where I just wasn't able to eat whatever I wanted. My issue was definitely portion control and now just the thought of how much I would once eat seems like an incredible amount of food. I am just over 6 months post-op now and I have lost 83 pounds from my heaviest weight. I started at 315 and dropped to 311 day of surgery; I am now 232. I had several other medical conditions related to weight including high blood pressure, high cholesterol/triglycerides, obstructive sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation. I'm happy to say I no longer have blood pressure or cholesterol problems and the sleep apnea seems to have gone away as well so three of the four related problems are gone. I look forward to hearing from others and offering up any advice I am able to give.

@@kraken818

Welcome to BariatricPal. Congratulations on your weight loss and getting rid of the medical issues. So much information and support here. I hope you enjoy the site.

Welcome!

Welcome...you are doing great!

@@kraken818

Welcome and congratualtions on the surgery and the start of your healthier life.

Kate

Welcome and congrats on your weight loss so far! A heathy, comorbidity free life is definitely the gold at the end of the rainbow!

Welcome and great on all your medical issues going away after your surgery and commitment ????

So far only insulin gone constipation remains a problem. 8 weeks out

Morning of surgery! Very excited ????

It's great hearing about everyone's success and to have people to answer questions. I just had my sleeve done on Tuesday and glad to finally beginning the true journey.

Welcome to the family!! Congrats on your journey thus far!!

Congrats!