Well it's hard to believe it's been a year since I had my gastric sleeve in Tijuana Mexico. The year has been very successful I am 5'9 and met my goal weight of 153. My HW was 250. When I decided on this journey I was 240. SW was 229. Dr Garcia did the surgery. Against what is suggested I went on to have a tummy tuck and breast lift in April 7 months post sleeve at 163. I only told 3 people about my sleeve (husband, friend, and cousin who had gastric bypass after me) otherwise I kept my surgery secret. I don't regret that decision of not telling others. I currently eat pretty normal now but still high in protein. I have incorporated pasta and rice back into my diet but now in restricted portions. I actually had my plastic surgeon tell me to eat more as I was losing the what she felt was not healthy. Too funny eh. My only regret I would say now would have been to do a single incision gastric sleeve. Now that I have a nice flat tummy 2 of the incisions are noticeable but I am able to wear a higher rise bikini bottom it will cover the two that are most noticeable but incase someone is just researching it's something to think about. I do notice that it has been a full lifestyle change that I have embraced. I still weigh myself pretty regularly at least twice a week don't always think that's healthy but I worry about of course gaining. Premier protein shakes have been my lifesaver along with a great family doc and plastic surgeon. Have enjoyed and benefited from this forum in many ways, was a great resource to have along the way. Anyways thanks for the support over the last year and wish you all good luck on your WLS journeys.

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Wow! You are really faithful to your plan. Congratulations on your success. I am interested to know about the tummy tuck - cost, recovery, scar location, etc. I have 30 pounds left to go to reach personal goal but would like a neck lift , tummy tuck and upper eyelid surgery. As a male I wonder if there are other men out there who have sought plastic surgery?