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Dec. 2009

Apr. 21, 2012

In 2009 I weighed 300 pounds and had just gone through radiation treatment, chemo, Lupron,(hormone therapy), and steroids for prostate cancer. I went up to 330 before I started my bariatric program.

Today I weigh 254 and feel entirely different. I got tired of explaining the difference to folks I showed my drivers license to, so wife and I had new pics made today.

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Me pretty Roux N Y wife's pics:

Aug. 28, 2011

Apr. 21, 2012

She's going on a cruise and was rightfully concerned about being hassled by security about her license.

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WOW! An amazing difference in both of you! :) You both look years younger!

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Zounds!!!

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WOW! And how nice you are traveling this journey together.

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You both look amazing!!!! Congrats.

I can see the concern, your after photos look NOTHING like your befores!

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WOW! And how nice you are traveling this journey together.

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Thanks, everyone!!!!

When my wife first brought up bariatric surgery I raved in opposition. I had an airtight case for opposing it using the "like having a gun to your head" analogy. Then I did some internet research and the clincher: I went to a support group meeting held by the surgeon. When it was over I flabbergasted my wife by announcing that I not only supported her but was considering it for myself.

I nobly told her that if the ship was sinking, I would go down with her. :rolleyes:

As it turned out, the ship was the Titanic, (the old fat life), we got into the lifeboat. B)

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I would have totally hassled you guys too ! You both look great (and not like the old pictures at all)! What a nice problem to have :-)

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........................ :wub:

Thanks, everyone!!!!

When my wife first brought up bariatric surgery I raved in opposition. I had an airtight case for opposing it using the "like having a gun to your head" analogy. Then I did some internet research and the clincher: I went to a support group meeting held by the surgeon. When it was over I flabbergasted my wife by announcing that I not only supported her but was considering it for myself.

I nobly told her that if the ship was sinking, I would go down with her. :rolleyes:

As it turned out, the ship was the Titanic, (the old fat life), we got into the lifeboat. B)

Awwww, that is awesome! My hubby and I are both sleevers. I was the one to first bring up WLS for *both* of us....while his first reaction was "you go on and do this, you'll be great at this" having him come with me to the surgeon's seminar and learning some of the facts for himself was the clencher. I'm 18 months post-op and he is 13 months post-op. Together we have lost over -170lbs...that is an entire person!

Congrats on not only showing your support for your wife, but joining her in her Quest to get healthy!

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You guys look great! Congrats! :)

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