Pedro's Alive! I mean Actually Alive!

[Pedro115]

Hey Sleevers,

After receiving a private message from a forum user I realized that I had not checked in, in quite some time, so ... Update Time! Friday, at my second follow up with my PCP I weighed in at 311 pounds, down 112 pounds from surgery, and 129 pounds since the start of my pre-op diet, all in just 14 weeks. I could not have anticipated how much my life would change in such a short period of time. The best decision I ever made was having the strength to admit I needed help in the form of WLS, and having the "balls" to do it in Mexico on my own.

I am down 6 pants sizes (almost 14") , 4" in my dress shirts / suit coats, and as my pain management doctor put it a few weeks ago I actually have a neck! This surgery and it's results will change everything about you as a person, your quality of life, and does so much for your attitude and outlook on life. I couldn't begin to tell you how much better off I am these past few months. I feel guilty for not having shared more of my journey on these forums, as I wouldn't have gone through with it if not for the inspiration and support of the many fine people on here.

I have experienced so many "new" things in life since surgery. Things that were so enjoyable before our problems and addictions got the better of us, things you have forgotten about or written off because of your current condition. All I can say is don't give up on them, they are still out there waiting for you to decide to take part. I am a little over halfway to my goal and the sheer joy I have found in the simplest of things that I never thought I would get to experience again is unimaginable. I've even had the opportunity to reconnect with an old friend from school on a level I never thought was possible, and while it didn't work out for us she has given me the motivation and inspiration I needed to push through a plateau I had encountered for a few weeks. I am more confident now that the wife and family I've coveted for so long could be just around the corner. Did you all read that? I said I'm confident!

I am very pleased to share that I was able to help one person with their own journey through WLS. A friend of a friend, one of the few people who knew what I was doing asked if I would speak to her, as she had been considering WLS for quite some time. After a few phone calls, some pointers and direction, she was scheduled with Dr. Almanza, and is already down almost 40 pounds just two months post op. I couldn't feel more proud of myself for having helped someone else through their journey. I am also meeting with another patient of my pain management doctor in a few weeks to share my story with him, in hopes of getting him started in the right direction, as my doctor fears the worst for him without a drastic change.

So to everyone on this board who has questions, doubts, fears, or hesitations, please, please direct message me, I will gladly share my personal info with you if you would like to speak to someone one on one. The only mistake you could possibly make is waiting another day to start living you life!

[Mich-D]

Congrats on your weight loss in progress and your efforts in helping others decide their pathway to better health.

[CCSleever]

Congratulations Pedro! So happy for you!

[Dawnrogers7]

Great Job Pedro!!! Thanks for the update!

[Aquajog]

Good job.

[Sacredkat]

You are so awesome!

[Pedro115]

Thanks Sleevers!

[PITSTOP]

Congrats Pedro!

[Terps]

Incredible...and I just love the title of your post.

[mem222]

So happy for you! You are an inspiration!

[Ann2]

Pedro, I'm very happy to hear from you. But I can't believe it's been 3-1/2 months since you had surgery. And you've lost over 100 pounds! You're already a WLS success. But I know you are headed for smaller and better things. All your NSVs (non-scale victories) are also beautiful -- the friends you've helped, the confidence you feel about your future.

It's all so true for so many of us. This surgery is a miracle -- if we take maximum advantage of what it can do for us.

Yea, Pedro!

[VSGSetyoufree]

Skinny Pete! What a great post. I couldn't agree more with you about how this process renews your optimism and zest for life. Try to keep posting your experiences on this forum. It is helpful for new and old alike.

Keep up the great work.

[Rayer]

Nice. I'm hoping to have some of the same types of positive changes after I am sleeved. Fortunately I do have a partner to share this journey with and she supports me 100%. You give me hope in being able to do this... Keep up the good work and congrats on your loss.

[niki k]

Felizidades Pedro!!! That is awesome!

[Hummer]

Well done Pedro . Wow! All that weight lost in such a short time. A huge achievement. Congratulations!