bigjoe102

What was the final thing that you encountered that made you say this is enough? I have had numerous. 1. Leaving a wife and 2 sons, Husbandless and fatherless. 2. Not being able to get on amusement park rides with my sons. 3. Not being able to take my wife to a concert, because i could not fit in a seat. 4. Avoiding restuarant,movie theaters and sports complexes with tiny seats. For me, walking through a a department store and some little child looking at me like im a alien had to be one the hardest things. Respectfully, Joe

Good luck! Your journey has just started. You will do great! You will be in my prayers.

I work midnights also. I have no problems with drinking coffee. However, there have been a couple of times where I did get a little jittery after drinking it.

No not really. You will not be able to eat alot out once. You will just have to eat correctly for the stage of time you are in. When did you have the surgery. I am at about 255-260. I started out at 489 and that was 2 years ago. Good luck!

if it is carbonated, I would stay far away from it.

We all have different body types. I might loose my weight at a different rate than you do. We are all on the same journey, just a different time table. You are doing great! Keep it Up! Respectfully, Joe

This surgery changed my life, 2 1/2 years ago. This is for you If you are doubting yourself and think you cannot do this. Started out at 489 and currently range from 248 to 255. Respectfully, Joe

People are ignorant. They do not know what we feel or what we have gone thru. In the long run who cares what they think? If you pay my bills, then I will take what you have to say in consideration. If you do not pay my bills, have a nice day. I do not care what you think. We did this for us and for our families not for strangers. Respectfully, Joe

I would like to personally, say thank you to everyone for having the courage to tell their pesonal experiences. When I told my story it felt like a weight was lifted off of my shoulders. Respectfully, Joe

Good luck! We cannot wait to hear on your progress! Joe

Yes, at some point we all get scared. I"m a father of 2 awesome boys. My heaviest weight was at 489 lbs. I had to ask myself how much longer would I be here for my family. There where nights when I cried and did not sleep. You name the thought and I had it. The hardest part for me was the day of the surgery, saying goodbye just before the surgery. Wondering if I was going to die on the table. I had my surgery on August 19th, of 2011. I am still here, no side affects. I now weigh 250 lbs. (fluctuating between 245-252) lol You will be fine! Good luck on your journey. Joe

There are plenty of very positive ppl on this board. Welcome and congrats!!!!

I take childrens chewable multi vitamins. I have had no issues with them. Hope this helps.

My only pain came from the gas or air they pumped in to make sure nothing leaked. Other than that it was pretty painless.

It is a concern. Four days after my surgery I was coaching football. My oldest told on me and I got in trouble. lol I would just follow the guidelines that your surgeon gives you and you will be fine.

I had to wait for 8 months to get my surgery. I do think that it helped me though. The toughest part for me was getting mentally prepared for the big changes. Congrats and good luck!

How you doing!!! Looking marvelous if I may say so! Joe

Congratulations!!!! I started at 489 lbs and currently at 263. Life is so much better!!! Thank you for sharing and cant wait to hear about your conitunued weight loss. Joe

Congrats!! Keep it up!!

I had my surgery at Kaiser Fresno. My first appt. was in December of 2010. I then had my surgery on August 16th of 2011. The eight months in between, really did help me get ready mentally for the changes. I understand people want to get the surgery as soon as possible but you have to be ready for the changes. Good luck!!!! Joe

@morswestford You must have some serious sensitve taste buds lol

I bought some pure Protein from walmart. I am very pleaed with it. No after taste. The chocolate is very good. I made mine with a little Water, I like mine kinda thick instead of runny. 25 grams of protein per scoop 140 calories 2 grams of sugar