Well, today I am 3 months post surgery. Thought I would share a few thoughts.

I'm down 74 lbs as of this morning from my first day of preop diet on 11/2. 294 to 220. Holy cats, 40 lbs to go.

Down to 38 jeans from 44s. Heading to 36s soon.

Headgames are real!!! Head hunger, stalls, worries, etc. All of it. It takes time to wrap your head around all of it.

My pecker is back! Nuff said.

I can tie my shoes without cramping up. Lol. I can bend over, I can get off the couch. Etc.

I'm able to build muscle at 52. This is a surprise. I thought it would be harder to regain what I'd lost, but so far I have been successful in getting my arms back.

I can eat whatever I want. No problems getting hot, cold, and have made goals from the beginning, but have great restriction.

All in all, it has been as advertised, but, some days can be a challenge. Its amazing how one bite too many, can make you miserable for an hour. Measuring, has been a big help.

It sounds like you are doing great and I agree with everything you said. The head games really are tough and are going to be one of the hardest things that I myself have to work on as well.

I also had surgery just a few days before you and have gone from 260 to 184. This surgery has changed my life significantly and I can do every task that I need to do without huffing and puffing like I once was. I feel like I now have my life back. I will mention that body dysmorphia is real as well. I have also had what I call weight dysmorphia, I forgot what I weighed in at and was really confused until I saw the previous weight and I was in a lower weight bracket than before.

4 hours ago, bufbills said:

My pecker is back! Nuff said.

Congrats! That's one of the many things about this that makes it worth it. The turtle is gone.

Edited February 16, 20215 yr by billho

2 hours ago, billho said:

Congrats! That's one of the many things about this that makes it worth it. The turtle is gone.

Well said. I would look away from the mirror when getting out of the shower. It was absolutely heartbreaking.