2 years Tomorrow. :) looking back I would do it over again

[Jester]

Reading a lot of your blogs and posts seeing a lot of new faces and some familiar ones. Life has kept me pretty much busy after sleeve always moving and doing stuff. Life at 360 vs life at 215 is a world of difference. if you are new to sleeve or even thinking about it this place has a ton of info. I started with My Surgery 2 years ago and love the change it has done to my body. Granted you do have to put work in along the way my no way shape or form is this a diet, it will change your life. Even to this day people are still amazed at the transformation. I am stil working out trying to get tone now. Let me start by saying my main reason for sleeve was I had Afib about 4 years ago being 34 and having heart problems is not something I can deal with. After 2 days of pretty hardcore testing I was diagnosed with a slightly enlarged heart. thats all I needed to hear that and Dr. telling me I had to do something now. Like a lot of people I was on a diet roller coaster my highest weight was 360. I had lost 50 pds by dieting but like always it kept creeping back. I needed help. After months of research I chose the Sleeve. I see a cardiologist once a year since my initial afib .
As of one month ago the Dr could not believe the difference in my heart it is back to normal. it is stronger now than it ever has been. Thats a huge weight off my shoulders. some other success I had. As far as exercise. I ran my first 5k a few months ago. I roller skate 3x a week I am on a roller derby team and I do my cardio and strength training at the gym. no seat belt extensions on airplane ride, going to amusement parks not having to worry about if i am going to fit in the seat or not. Clothing I went from 3xl down to a large size 52 jeans down to a 36. ladies you may want to cover your eyes lol. Guys the myth of our manhood getting bigger as you loose weight, well. Let me just put it to you this way. A battleship is bigger in the harbor than it is in the ocean. once the fat around your pelvic area goes away ..WHALA ..seriously though this surgery has been nothing but positive. You are probably wondering well what does he eat. Answer to that is well anything I want. Just a lot lot lot smaller portion. example. Ribs instead of having a full rack of ribs now 3 or4 fills me up. Tacos not 5 or 6 but one does the trick maybe one and half at times. hamburger no bun i can eat about half and some fries. chicken breast about one. So you can see where i am going with this. our food is exactly the same just a lot smaller portion and I grown accustomed to it. My body knows that little bit of food fills me up and it stops eating. If any of you have any questions or want more information inbox me hit me up what ever. Oh yeah as far as drinks watch your beer yeah i drink beer a couple on weekends but alcohol hits us a lot harder.
I attach some before and after pics now. Damn big boy stretch marks wont go away but hey small price to pay.

[sociologist]

Amazing success! You look awesome:-)

[christine53]

Great Job!

[dackn8tr]

You look Fantastic!! Feels amazing doesn't it?!?

[BladeFox]

Looking great! Love to hear from long timers.

[tracke38]

You look SO GOOD! I'm very proud of you, and how far you've come. Warm hugs and best wishes are being sent your way. I will be sure to reach out to you soon.

[Harry S]

Jester great job you must feel great, I am scheduled for my sleeve on the 25th its getting close. I don't see alot of posts from men so it was great to hear your story. Thank you its very encouraging to hear, makes me feel I am doing the right thing.

[Tls66]

Thanks so much for taking the time and sharing your story! Great job and congratulations!

[Lee6Lee]

Inspiring. Thank you!

[ohhappydays]

Great work! I use to do roller derby

[jmw]

I love reading success stories; thank you for coming back to update. You look amazing.

[kenson]

You look great! Congratulations!

[Kathysangels]

Wonderful success story - very encouraging to us - and what a great life you have now.
Kathy

[Dawnrogers7]

How amazing your transformation is! Your post about your daily life is something I want to mirror and you are a great inspiration. My surgery is in six days and I'm looking forward to my own transformation!

[LisaNunu]

Wow - you have done absolutely fantastic! Thanks for sharing and inspiring us all! Congratulations on your new life!