I was 275. I had the sleeve August 13, 2012. My goal was 200. I have been as low as 195 and have stayed 195-200 for five years.

It was a life-changing experience. The pics are from July 2012, a month before surgery, and a recent pic......

It truly works.

Super awesome! Can you share your diet/exercise routine for maintenance?

Very simple. I use the diet I was given and have never deviated. I load protein (shakes, etc) and I do not do carbs. My fav food is spaghetti...I now eat it once a year- my birthday. I never eat the donuts the office provides. I do not eat cake. I do not eat pie. I eat steak. I eat fish. I eat chicken. I eat good veggies...no potatoes. My weakness is ice cream- I do not eat it. I do not drink sodas. When I get full, I stop. My splurge is a banana with peanut butter.

I walk a minimum of 5 miles daily (I had 6 knee surgeries from an Army injury, or I would run).

That is about it.

The surgery was life changing. It was like rebooting my system. I was given a chance to start over and change my habits.

oh...and I am 57

Edited August 14, 20179 yr by CelticTexan

1 hour ago, CelticTexan said:

life-changing experience.

hey Tex,

welcome, welcome, welcome

looks like you are a newbie to this site,

but not the sleeve.

5 years maintaining!! terrific!

you are aces dude.

great pics - don't know who looks better,

the car or you? guess who i vote for?

hope you stick around this board. newbies et al love

hearing advise from VETS like you. getting help and good advice

keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier,

longer life

kathy

congrats

No contest....the Mustang looks tons better

30 minutes ago, CelticTexan said:

No contest....the Mustang looks tons better

NOT!!