Aquarian1220

I am a teacher and on-air FM radio personality in my mid-30s from south Texas. I found BariatricPal on a Google search for Bariatric compression pants pulled up a forum post from this site. I am 5 months post-op, and am doing absolutely magnificent. I now recommend Bariatric surgery for anyone who asks me about it, of course after asking the "qualifying questions" first (i.e. Are you morbidly obese? Do you have high blood pressure? How about sleep apnea? Diabetes?) I got weight loss surgery because I've been a big dude my entire life. The last time my family remembers me being "thin" was age 7. Post-30 years old, I got sick and had to go to the doctor. I had the shock of my life when I was told I was over 450 pounds, and approaching 460. I had no clue I was that heavy because I had nowhere to weigh myself, and was in complete denial. After that, I started pursuing Bariatric surgery. I had pursued it before, a few years earlier. That was how I found out I had sleep apnea, because that surgeon required a sleep study. However, I felt like chattel being run through a cookie cutter system, and I didn't like that, so I stopped seeing that doctor and let it go for a couple years. When I found the surgeon I eventually used, everything changed. I felt like a person, not just a file. I felt like he was actually catering my program for my specific needs, not trying to fit me into a pre-prepared program. I had my surgery on July 5, 2016, one day after Independence Day. I am now independent, and not a slave to my body or my weight. I have lost 145 pounds total, 101 of those pounds was lost after surgery. I am now 313 and much happier with myself. I am only 57 pounds away from my year goal, which is 7 months from now. I have already hit my 6 month goal 1 month early. The best part of the process is seeing the looks on people's faces (especially my students) when I tell them about how much weight I've lost and just the overall feeling better and being able to move a lot better than I have in years. The pain that I have felt in my knees has gone completely and the pain in my back has diminished (will not ever completely go away due to scoliosis). The worst part has already passed, and every day is getting better. The worst part was the 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after surgery, when the intense diets were. The shake replacements were absolutely the worst part, because for me, they really didn't taste good with anything. I am getting my Protein now through bars, which, oddly enough, taste better than the shakes, and eating a lot more meat than I'm used to for all my meals. I hope to benefit from BariatricPal because I live in a rural area with no access to surgery support groups less than an hour's drive from my town. I can't afford to drive that far weekly, and I'm hoping BariatricPal can help with that. All in all, I'm happy with how things have gone. I'm looking forward to what my life will bring, and I'm extremely happy already. I can't wait for the rest of my life.

Thought I'd check in. Had my year appointment last month and everything went terrific! I'm now down to 247 with a (doctor's) goal of 209. I'm fixing to be back at work as a teacher, and will be going for my Masters in Counseling as well. I've had way too many life experiences not to be able to help out a few. Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Summer is almost here, so this high school teacher is almost done with work for a bit. Thought I'd give you guys an update. Almost 11 months post-op. Here are my latest numbers: Starting weight (March 17, 2016): 458 lbs. Surgical Weight (July 5, 2016): 414 lbs. Current Weight (May 27, 2017): 264 lbs.!!!!!!!!! I feel better than I have in a long time. I reached my personal goal of 265 which is high school marching band weight. I'm eating right and running/walking on a normal basis. I even signed up for my first 5k this summer. I'm not too worried about it, because my normal workout routine consists of way over 3.11 miles. Plus the route has great scenery. I constantly get bombarded with questions about the surgery. My answer is the same: RNY Gastric Bypass Surgery saved my life. Plain and simple. Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

I started losing by portion control on 3/17/16 and my surgery was on 7/5/16 Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Thought I would check in with you guys today. As of today, I am at 271 pounds, after starting at 458. My sugar intake is still at a minimum, and it is really hard to maintain that some days. I have gone from sodas and energy drinks to water, tea, and coffee (probably the hardest transition). My food intake is three meals a day, and I never eat past 6:30 pm.

Thank you so much Mickie and congratulations to you also! That's already a major improvement and I'm sure you feel tons better already! Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Quick note that I weighed in at 289 this morning! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Don't get discouraged, Patty. Just a hiccup in the road. You are already doing awesome! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Get it, Girl!!! Awesome! You look amazing! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Tink! Iggy! Great job, fellas. Keep it up! Greg and Bill, good luck with your surgeries, guys. I am at 6 months, started at 485, have lost 165 pounds (44 pounds of that was before surgery through portion control), and have also lost my high blood pressure and sleep apnea. By far the best decision I have ever made for my health, and I think it quite literally saved my life. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Don't even take in all the negativity, pharm. If you say that's you, that's you. Amazing transformation after 3 weeks! Keep going, keep providing us positive people with updates, and, most importantly, don't get discouraged if every three weeks isn't this good. Proud of you! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Here are my before pictures, taken in June 2016 shortly before my surgery. At this point I had already lost 30-something pounds. I was still around 420. And here are pictures I took this morning. I am now at 299. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Just a quick note to let everyone know that I am down to 299 as of this morning! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Hey guys. Just a quick note to let you all know that this morning I weighed in at 299 pounds! Another milestone achieved! I've really been enjoying reading everyone's successes and am praying for those that don't see the light just yet. You'll get there! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I started at 458 pounds. Now (5 months post-surgery) I am at 312 pounds. Here is the story from my bio: I am a teacher and on-air FM radio personality in my mid-30s from south Texas. I found BariatricPal on a Google search for Bariatric compression pants pulled up a forum post from this site. I am 5 months post-op, and am doing absolutely magnificent. I now recommend Bariatric surgery for anyone who asks me about it, of course after asking the "qualifying questions" first (i.e. Are you morbidly obese? Do you have high blood pressure? How about sleep apnea? Diabetes?) I got weight loss surgery because I've been a big dude my entire life. The last time my family remembers me being "thin" was age 7. Post-30 years old, I got sick and had to go to the doctor. I had the shock of my life when I was told I was over 450 pounds, and approaching 460. I had no clue I was that heavy because I had nowhere to weigh myself, and was in complete denial. After that, I started pursuing Bariatric surgery. I had pursued it before, a few years earlier. That was how I found out I had sleep apnea, because that surgeon required a sleep study. However, I felt like chattel being run through a cookie cutter system, and I didn't like that, so I stopped seeing that doctor and let it go for a couple years. When I found the surgeon I eventually used, everything changed. I felt like a person, not just a file. I felt like he was actually catering my program for my specific needs, not trying to fit me into a pre-prepared program. I had my surgery on July 5, 2016, one day after Independence Day. I am now independent, and not a slave to my body or my weight. I have lost 145 pounds total, 101 of those pounds was lost after surgery. I am now 313 and much happier with myself. I am only 57 pounds away from my year goal, which is 7 months from now. I have already hit my 6 month goal 1 month early. The best part of the process is seeing the looks on people's faces (especially my students) when I tell them about how much weight I've lost and just the overall feeling better and being able to move a lot better than I have in years. The pain that I have felt in my knees has gone completely and the pain in my back has diminished (will not ever completely go away due to scoliosis). The worst part has already passed, and every day is getting better. The worst part was the 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after surgery, when the intense diets were. The shake replacements were absolutely the worst part, because for me, they really didn't taste good with anything. I am getting my Protein now through bars, which, oddly enough, taste better than the shakes, and eating a lot more meat than I'm used to for all my meals. I hope to benefit from BariatricPal because I live in a rural area with no access to surgery support groups less than an hour's drive from my town. I can't afford to drive that far weekly, and I'm hoping BariatricPal can help with that. All in all, I'm happy with how things have gone. I'm looking forward to what my life will bring, and I'm extremely happy already. I can't wait for the rest of my life.

Thank you so much! With His help, I know that I will continue to be successful.