i was told to do a 7 day pre op diet, but i chose to do a 2 week to make sure my liver had shrank enough. Did not want to get to MX and not be able to have the surgery. I lost 19lbs on the pre op. ...

i can tell you that Dr A. and staff saved my life! I am a real person, if you want to talk to me let me know and I will send over my cell number or of you are not comfortable with that just drop me...

For me it seems like i have stopped loosing but cloths are starting to not fit again. I think the weight is just re-positioning itself...Please dont get discouraged and keep your head up, this...

i started out just walking a few minutes 3 times a week. Gradually i upped the time and about a 3 weeks ago I ran a Sprint Triathlon, and getting ready to ride a 68 mile endurance bike race.

Life...

I am not sure if I experience "dumping" but I can tell you this. The other day on my first vacation home since surgery, I decided to have a milkshake with the rest of the family and my body was...

i had surgery with Dr A. about a year ago. i too was seriously worried so I go the "Piece of Mind" insurance, but thankfully did not need it. i had a great experience with the whole thing. The...

Have not posted this in a while.. Here is a PDF that was given to me after surgery.. Enjoy, it helped me out.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-Vg6qsuJCuienVzTmY2RGtib0U/edit?usp=sharing

You GO!!!!! That is so awesome!!! Thought you drop off the board, have not heard from you in awhile..

Mike

Here is Pre -10619
Here is today- 10620

I am just a little over 6 months out and I have passed up goal and still loosing. I am so happy that this has worked for me. I have lost a total of 109 lbs as of this morning.

Just thought I...

Something someone share with me, I thought I would share with the group.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-Vg6qsuJCuienVzTmY2RGtib0U/edit?usp=sharing

Mike

Have not posted in awhile so I thought I would. I am not 118 day out from the start of my new life and I could not be happier. 91 lbs down as of this mornings workout. I am going to be running a...

Welcome aboard!!! You have found a great community of people that are ready to help out..... Just ask and you'll get a response..

Thanks for the link...

Mike

Outstanding!!!! Hope to do so well....

Looking Good!! Keep up the good work!

So long 300's and Size 46!!! Will not miss you at all. Hello 200's and Size 44!

Welcome and contratz on your decision! You will not be sorry. The Almaza crew is top notch. You do have to prepare youself for what you are going to see and experiance. The place is small, but I...

Welcome! You CAN and WILL do this. You just have to stay strong. All will pass and things will start to even out. If you need anything or someone to just vent to, head this way and there are...

I had my surgery on a Friday and was back to work on Wednesday. I have to admit I wish I could have taken the rest of the week off. On Friday (1 week post Op) I ate lunch, then put my feet up...

Do you contribute to a FLEX plan? That is how I paid for mine. I had to foot the original $500 to get the ball rolling, then I just kept turning in the reicipts and after I would get the money back...

Keep it up!!! You are looking good

AWESOME!!!! Keep up the great work.. Hopefully I will be as successful..

Thats GREAT!!!.. I go for my first post op PCP visit on friday... Keep up the great work.

I am 1 week out from TJ and I went through the same things.. I was walking to the gate with my wife weeping like a little girl. I just could not stop. It will all come together. You can do this! ...