Slim Brotha H

I am feeling PHENOMENAL! I am working out 6 days a week, sometimes twice a day. I have been motivating friends and family to exercise, and even training some people. I am down 106 lbs since I started this journey in March of 2021. The process was rough but I am still pulling through. I had to up my calorie intake because my metabolism has increased so much. I was taken off of the diabetes medication all together. Went from taking 4 pills a day, to NONE!!! Sleep apnea has subsided, blood pressure meds were reduce DRAMATICALLY! This was the best decision I made concerning my health, in my life. I don't mind sharing my picture on this post and breaking anonymity. I just want to encourage you ALL to stay the process, ask questions, speak to your dietician and LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! YOU CAN MAKE IT WORK!!! GOD SPEED AND STAY HEALTHY!!!

I am going in for surgery this morning. I am so looking forward until this is over. My nerves have settled but I am still a bit anxious and hungry. My wife is downstairs cooking turkey bacon and eggs for her and my daughter, while I upstairs wishing the next 30 days would fast forward. I just wanna eat some vegetables and a small piece of salmon! 10:30AM is not coming fast enough.

Thank you for the tips. I am going to check those books out, and the Bari fryer. We are the CHAMPIONS, my friend!

Hello everyone. I apologize for the late follow up. Surgery was successfull.. I weighted in a 397 before surgery. I was 450lbs at the beginning of this journey, on March of 2021. The first week was a bit difficult, buy I found ways to make my transition manageable. I cook many meals for my family, no fast food for the kids. I have been watching international cooking shows (food porn), which helped out a lot. Today I weighed in at 383, just 8days after surgery. I feel good. The pain I my abdomen, from the incisions, are less painful. I am looking forward to working out and playing basketball with my son, niece and nephews. Thank you all for the support, encouragement and advice.

I am 3 days post-op and experiencing the green, sticky, loose stools. I don't have any severe abdominal pain, fatigue or problems breathing. I hoping the color change happen soon. I having difficulty with coughs and sneezes. This makes my abdomen feel like my stitches are going to bust.

Thanks for ALL of your support! I will follow up with the group tomorrow.

Hey. God speed and good luck my friend. Our procedure are different. We have a 14 day pre-op liquid diet with a strict clear liquid and specified meal replacement protien drinks. I did have one slip up on my 11 days and I ate a bag of Veggie Fries I got from 7-11. I found a way to handle my Shard (liquid farts). I just got to the bathroom whenever I feel gas building up. It's like a "dark matter" situation in the bathroom now. It makes you think, "How long has that been sitting in my intestines?".

One week down and 6 days to go! Prior to this, I thought it was going to be much more difficult. I have been counteracting my cravings for pizza, hot wings and Indian food, with researching ideas to make the meals I crave more "bariatric sleeve friendly". I am working out recipes and ingredients, waiting for the day I can eat whole food again. I have been able to still cook meal for my kids and I find myself making healthier choices in what I serve them. I told my wife "How can we both be eating healthier and still feed the kids chicken nuggets and fries". She agreed. This transformation will not only benefit me, but the whole family! The most difficultly I am experiencing now is trying not to fart. It's never dry and I had to wash out a pair of underwear and some shorts, while in the shower. This is the "SHARD" part.

Nice! We don't have access to the beautiful landscape you do my friend. But if I did, I would be doing the same thing. Away from the world, just you a Neptune...lol. I am looking forward to taking a nice vacation this summer around August. Maybe near the beach somewhere. For now, I watch TV, light workout and create healthy recipes of the comfort foods I used to enjoy sooooooo much.

Hey. Do not fret! You should euros yourself with people who support your process. I have changed my whole family's diet since I am the one that cooks for my children...lol. No more chicken nuggets and fries. Check out my post.

Surgery is on April 14th and birthday on the 16th! No birthday cake for me:(

I'm on day 7 and I have been spending my time when I am not working, nene watching streaming programs...lol. I don't hang out with family and friends much because black folk love to eat food when they socialize.

Hey. Thanks for the share. How are you eating while food? Are you getting the sleeve surgery? I am on a full clear liquid diet with 3 shakes, jello, broth and sugar free drinks.

Hey. I understand what you going through. But like, "liveaboard16" said, Stick to your diet! Check out my post and see how I am fighting the cravings.