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I've been told I look alot younger than I am. A couple times I've been out with my 19 y/o son who looks way older than he is and people think we're friends. It's comical. Then, one of his college profs. said there was no way I was his father. It's all very flattering. I'll take it while I can get it!! HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 210 @ 6'5" 150 pounds lost! [emoji106]

Eat high protein...almost like a keto diet. Protein decreases hunger. It'll take a little bit to detox off of carbs and sugar but it's a must if you want to drop the weight. The sleeve is our tool not a magic fix. Excersize too if you can. Walking a couple miles total a day helps. HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 210 @ 6'5" 150 pounds lost! [emoji106]

I had consults with 2 PS in my area. One was recommended by the doc that did my sleeve. Keep us posted!! HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 210 @ 6'5" 150 pounds lost! [emoji106]

@Healthy_life2 Thank you!!!

It's official - I'm doing the FDL! My preop appt went great and I'm looking forward to 8/21. @Stella S Yes, I'll have 2 drains for a bit. The doc was very informative/ realistic with me which I like. 19 days to go... HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 210 @ 6'5" 150 pounds lost! [emoji106]

Thanks@Stella S ! Too fynny lol!! Glad to hear the scars will fade over time. Fortunate this is the only surgery I want to wrap this past of my journey. HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 210 @ 6'5" 150 pounds lost! [emoji106]

Evening walk with my best bud! HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 210 @ 6'5" 150 pounds lost! [emoji106]

@yes_anastasia Thank you for the info! I think I'm going to do the FDL. They called to change my preop appointment from Fri AM to Thurs afternoon. Glad to know I should be okay without help after the first couple of days. Pics are helpful if you're willing to share. Thanks!!! HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 210 @ 6'5" 150 pounds lost! [emoji106]

Thank you@BlueCrush!! Your pics are exactly what I needed to see. It's hard to find many male picks of this I appreciate it. I'll DM you in the next few days for more info. Thanks again! HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 210 @ 6'5" 150 pounds lost! [emoji106]

Thanks@FluffyChix! I appreciate your added wisdom! I will continue to research. I'm definitely doing it for me! HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 210 @ 6'5" 150 pounds lost! [emoji106]

Thank you! I'll post updates@GradyCat HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 210 @ 6'5" 150 pounds lost! [emoji106]

Thank you@Cl@ireyBearry!! HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 210 @ 6'5" 150 pounds lost! [emoji106]

Thanks@Healthy_life2!!! HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 210 @ 6'5" 150 pounds lost! [emoji106]

A mix of before and after. The ones I had before all look great. No issues with them at all. HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 210 @ 6'5" 150 pounds lost! [emoji106]

Agree!! [emoji106] HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 210 @ 6'5" 150 pounds lost! [emoji106]

Here's a few... HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 210 @ 6'5" 150 pounds lost! [emoji106]

I got sick once on the chewable multi vitamin a few weeks out from surgery. Switched to a different vitamin and no other issues related to the sleeve other than being a heck of a lot healthier and looking good! HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 210 @ 6'5" 150 pounds lost! [emoji106]

Where's all the dude's posting their outfits?? [emoji23] 🤷‍♂️ My son took this pic while we were driving scouting around downtown looking for graffiti. HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 210 @ 6'5" 150 pounds lost! [emoji106]

I'm having my tummy tuck next month. Will be a little over 20 months from by sleeve surgery. I had planned to have it last year just after my year mark but ended up getting really sick and had to postpone everything. HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 210 @ 6'5" 150 pounds lost! [emoji106]

I didn't really lie, but chose my words carefully. I told people that I was eating a high protein diet, seeing a nutritionist and working out, amongst other things. No one is ever asked me what the other things were. 🤷‍♂️ HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 210 @ 6'5" 150 pounds lost! [emoji106]

It was explained to me that it's less about any type of pouch impact and more about your mindset. Carbonated beverages are usually high calorie sodas or beer. Neither are things you should really have when you're trying to lose or maintain your weight loss. And let's face it, diet sodas are no good for your body in general either. HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 210 @ 6'5" 150 pounds lost! [emoji106]

Lost more than my excess weight according to the doc. Like someone else said, work hard and follow your plan! HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 210 @ 6'5" 150 pounds lost! [emoji106]

You need to do this to be healthy. And if you're healthy there's a higher likelihood you'll be around for your son many years from now. I struggled with diet and excersize for a gazillion years. The light bulb moment for me, when I was thinking about backing out of surgery, was the psychologist telling me what makes me think what I've tried over and over is going to be any different this time? He was right. Them and there I knew in my heart I need the tool know as sleeve. And it's worked!!! Good luck on your journey to be healthier! HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 210 @ 6'5" 150 pounds lost! [emoji106]

I haven't been on here in a long time. I got very sick in the fall. Severe pain out of the blue and passed out one night and woke up on my bathroom floor. I'm stubborn as hell and went to the Dr. 3 days later, because you know, I was feeling a little better day by day so why bother going?? [emoji848] I was admitted to the hospital for several days with a severe infection and dx with diverticulitis. Thankfully days of IV antibiotics got me on the right track...if not I was looking at surgery to remove a section of my colon. Then I had a never ending UTI which is very unusual for a male. Turns out I had 3 different bacteria in my system, 2 of which could only be picked up from a hospital setting. More antibiotics and a trip to an infectious disese specialist and roughly half a year later I'm finally cured! I've been able to maintain my weight pretty well but was disappointed to postpone my TT that was scheduled for last fall. I know, I know, my health and recovery from the other stuff was way more important. And, there is a reason for everything! I'm thrilled to finally be 30 days out from my TT surgery on 8/21. Truly can't wait for this milestone on my journey to be complete! [emoji847] Maybe I'll work up the guts to post before and after pics. 🤷‍♂️ In any event, I shut the world out for a while so it's good to be back to my nerdy, tattooed, quirky self! HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 204 @ 6'5" 156 pounds lost! [emoji106]

@ValerieInMexico Thank you very much. Your right in target! Appreciate the compliments too! HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 210 @ 6'5" 150 pounds lost! [emoji106]