chrismta

Thanks!! I lost nearly 50 pounds prior to surgery. I was excerxising religiously leading up to surgery and then continued about 2 weeks after surgery. I try to get at least (4) 1 hour seasons per week but most of the time I do (5) total (mon-fri) and take weekends off. Get a trainer, it is incentive plus they know what they are doing. I have one of the best guys in NYC training with me. U need the support of someone that's gonna be on top of your routines or u may lose interest!! Good luck!

Thanks so much to all of u!! Your support is appreciated!! :-))

Hey Sam!! Congrats on the weight loss as well. I work out at LA Boxing on Steinway Street in Astoria, Queens.

I have to say, I had my surgery on March 15....and I have lost nearly 180 pounds already. How do I do it? I'm never hungry, hardly get more than 1,000 calories in per day. I work out 4-5x a week....oh yeah, that's important. Found a hobby, like boxing that I love....and I have to say, it has been an amazing ride. I can actually FEEL muscles building in my arms, chest, shoulders, legs, gluts...lol -- Best of all, when I hit a bar, all eyes are on me, I feel really amazing when I get "hit on" and I am offered phone numbers. Just think that this change is the best thing that ever happened to me. For those of you who did not have the surgery yet, it's a NO BRAINER....do it!! It will change your life forever, it did for me and I wanted to make sure you all know how great i feel. Sure there are some drawbacks, but the GOOD outweighs the drawbacks and I have stopped feeling like the person I use to be before surgery. God bless u all and keep in touch. Feel free to ask any questions you want......hugs, Chris.

Good evening friends! I am having my Surgery this Tuesday, 3/15 and I am wondering if I should shave my chest and stomach area before surgery??? I am not sure what to expect as I'm thinking the hair might help hide the scars afterwards. Does anyone have any firsthand experience on the best approach if you are somewhat hairy? Best wishes to all....Thanks.

Wow, thanks for spelling it all out for me. I am going to have stock up on the campbell's soup before my surgery!!! Laughing Cow cheese is one of my favorites, so I hope it works for me too! Thanks again and continued success to u!!

Thanks for the tips. I know it must have been difficult but I am sure the end result makes it well worth the journey. Continued success to u!!

Thanks for the update. So u went straight to food, wasn't that tough on your stomach after the sleeve? I am so happy for u. Best of luck and continued success!!

Thanks for taking the time to post this, this puts everything in perspective! I am sure u are happy with the results. Good luck with everything. :-)

Hello friends. I am having my surgery on 3/15 and was wondering what kind of experiences you all had after surgery in terms of food intake. Where you subjected to only eating liquids and for how long. Do you get hunger pains at all? What types of food can one eat? I assume you cannot eat and drink at the same time. Is it true that if you have a glass of water before your meal, you can't really eat much? Also, I heard that it is difficult to drink carbonated drinks.....will I be able to have a Perrier or Diet Coke again? Your feedback is much appreciated. Best of luck and a great weekend to all!! Chris.

When you say "do not cheat" on your pre-op diet, what do you mean? My pre-op diet consists of low carbs, Protein & about 1,500 calories per day.....isn't everyone different??? Thanks for the information!!