I am a 36 yr old man out of Central California. I have been severely overweight since about 24 yrs of age. I started this journey about 2 years ago leaning heavily towards being banded, and the more I researched the more I started leaning toward VSG. I went to the doctor a few years ago and they weighed me before seeing me, and I topped the scale at 507 lbs. I nearly started crying, I couldn't believe how out of hand this got. And that's when the 2 year journey started. I slowly went through the preliminary visits for EKG, echocardiogram, etc. all the while trying different diets and exercise​ programs to see if I could do it on my own. I would lose some, but ultimately gain it back. I finally set my day back in March this year, and the date set was April 17th. I weighed 488 before pre op started. I started pre op on April 1st, and I lost 21 lbs pre op. Weighed 467 on the 14th. I ended up having my surgery the 18th after all. Today I weighed in at 437 and am loving my choice. There was a complication during my surgery, but my surgeon took good care of me and corrected the anesthesiologist mistake. I have more energy and am happier than I have been, and I have always been a happy guy. I thank God for everything and am glad I am not alone in this journey. I have a great support group... my girlfriend, my family, and my church family... and now all of you. [emoji1]

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What an accomplishment. I wish you all the best on your new journey to success. And congrats to you on your weight loss.

Thank you. [emoji4]

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I am now down to 387. God is so good. I was sleeved April 18, 2017.

HW - 508, SW - 488, CW - 387, GW - 230 God is Good!

HW - 508, SW - 488, CW - 387, GW - 230 God is Good!

The first pic was me and my girl before surgery, and the second was last week

HW - 508, SW - 488, CW - 387, GW - 230 God is Good!

You look great! Keep up the good work.

Thx

HW - 508, SW - 488, CW - 387, GW - 230 God is Good!

Praise God for your success so far. Continue to lean and depend on him!!!

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Halleluyah!!! That's really awesome! Press forward!!!

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Thanks, and to God be the glory. I ask Him to help me everyday and He hasn't failed me yet.

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