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[flybyngt]

Wow! Tonio, your before/after pix are fabulous! Congratulations.

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Ann2, Thank you so much. Those pics are old. I have not put up any new ones yet. I'm now in 36/38 pants and M to L in shirts. I used to be 58-62 in pants and 6X in shirts. Today I am at 238.2. I am even shocking myself. Led than 30 lbs I will not be obese anymore, and 60 away from my goals.

This vwas the best thing I have ever done. I should have done it years ago. Be well. Thank you again. Ciao, Tonio

[Ann2]

Tonio, please post some new pix when you're ready. And we LOVE the vets who come around to show us newbs how it's done.

Seriously, you're all demi-gods to us.

[Creek]

Wow, that's looking good. Any regrets? I'm still looking at a few weeks, but can't wait......

[flybyngt]

Honestly, Not ONE REGRET!! This has been positive for me since I first met this Dr in 2013 to remove a large tumor (benign) in my abdominal cavity.

Read my introduction and you will see my journey so far. I started at my highest in July of 2012 at 470. After the tumor was removed I walked and walked and lost over 135lbs on my own with my great surgeon's nutritionist help in changing my eating habits.. Then my knees said enough.. I was still to heavy for knee replacement and was told I would most probably be in a wheelchair within six months if I did not drop the weight.
I went through all the steps with my surgeon for sleeve surgery but kept it in the background in case I could not do it with my walking.

On 3-4-14 I had the sleeve done!! I was in the Hosp not even 24 hrs. I was walking 2 hours after my surgery. That night walking the whole floor. I was released the next day early am.
I can say I really had no problems except the gas pains from the air the put in you for the laparoscopy surgery.. That was gone in a few days. I was admitted for surgery I believe it was a Tuesday, was home Wednesday and cut my lawn with my push mower that Friday!! My doc was not thrilled but all is good. Since 3-4-14, I am down a additional 105+ lbs. My total loss to date is just over 235+lbs. I used to be 58-62 in pants, now I'm 36-38 and now they are getting big. I used to be 6X, now I am a M. Amazes me to be able to walk into any store and but clothes!!!

I'm about 50 to 60 lbs to my goal. ONEderland, I have you in my crosshairs and I'm coming for you.. SOON!! lol I should hit there right around December or right after the new year. This was the best decision I have ever made. I should have done it years ago.

Be well. Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Ciao, Tonio

Wow, that's looking good. Any regrets? I'm still looking at a few weeks, but can't wait......

[retrome]

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[mrsbib]

Lexington, South Carolina country girl; tentative date for VSG is 12/14/14; Current weight 232; Goal weight 150 <3