New Member,8 Month Post Op!

[Kevin W. 110]

I had my surgery 2-17-12 and I've lost 165lbs!I started at 381lbs and a BMI of 59.9 and now i weigh 216lbs and my BMI is 34 in just 8 months!I used Dr. Davidson in Dallas, Texas.Absolutely love this Dr.I lost my first 110lbs in the first 3 months.I've been wanting to talk to others but never thought to look for a APP like this.Best decision I've ever made in my life.

[chad2rad 491]

That's awesome news, Congrats!

[mdonaldf 84]

Wow...awesome, im about the exact weight and bmi, 6 foot 2...and am scheduled for surgery in about 5 weeks...that weight loss is my dream in that time. Any tips or pointers other than the obvious to be able to achieve your success? tell us how your surgery day went if you get time, thanks and again..wow

[jillb 45]

WOW too... that is awesome. I would like to hear more about your surgery and post op as well.

You are amazing!

[TakeCareGirl 161]

Congratulations!

[PEvette 297]

wow you are awesome!! I know you have to feel great! Welcome aboard!

[Pookeyism 1,143]

This forum is an excellent place to be. Very helpful and inspiring...

Please take a minute or ten and share some of your experiences with us...seasoned sleevers are an important tools for the newbies...and the newbies help remind us to stay motivated

We use a term here - NSV "Non-scale Victory"...would love to hear about some of yours. it's anything not scale related that was a goal or a "win" or an unexpected benefit...

Great progress and keep it up!

[Kevin W. 110]

The day of the surgery i was pumped! But i was was getting nervous laying in the pre op room but then my doctor came in and said a prayer with me and my family.Then they wheeled me into the room and next thing i know I'm waking up which seemed like i was out for 5 minutes.Not gonna lie i was in some pain.The hardest thing was not being able to drink anything that whole day until the day after.I tell you what whatever that crap is they give you to do the leak test taste just like crap! They gave me a cap full of Water to chase it down with and that wad the best water I've ever had in my life! following 6 weeks was pretty easy because i didn't care to eat anything.I just wanted to drink.At this point right now i would take a big glass of tea over a steak or chicken.The surgery changes your appetite so much to where eating is not something i enjoy but something i do like skinny people did do.Before i would look at there parts and think wow there's mi way that would full me up and now that's exactly how i eat.I try to ride my bike 9 miles a day or jog 3 miles but i usually drop a pound everytime i do one or the other.I was losing 10-15lbs a week for the first 3 months.The main thing is do what the doctor says.

[Kevin W. 110]

I also was a size 46 pants and now I'm a 34 and from 4x shirts to xl! Now i can buy clothes at the mall instead of Casual Make XL! I work on cars for a living and my knees and ankles was always killing me but now when I'm not busy working on cars we have stairs at my shop that i make a point to run up and down 40 times a day.

[chad2rad 491]

I also was a size 46 pants and now I'm a 34 and from 4x shirts to xl! Now i can buy clothes at the mall instead of Casual Make XL! I work on cars for a living and my knees and ankles was always killing me but now when I'm not busy working on cars we have stairs at my shop that i make a point to run up and down 40 times a day.

Yes can't wait for the freedom to buy shirts that are not $60 that fit when I want to. Glad you are enjoying life better.