FatBastard79 56 Posted July 26, 2013 So it's been just over a yr since I had my sleeve done and it's definitely been the best thing I ever did. I followed the diet as directed and ate what I was suppose to do. I did exercise but could have done more an even though I'm still 30 lbs from my goal I feel that even if I don't lose another 30 lbs I still feel like it was worth it. I have lost 154lbs total as of today an I feel great! Very little loose skin and with some more sit ups and cardio I can and will tone but all in all just overall healthier. No more meds for diabetes or blood pressure. Just high Protein living. ;o) Wishing everyone well on their journey to living healthier!" Before 384lbs After 230lbs 26 Feb252013, dgoerlitz, cindymaried and 23 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mokee 588 Posted July 26, 2013 You look fantastic. What a job you have accomplished. You should be very proud of yourself. Tell us about your diet and exercise routine. It may help others to be as successful as you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIJourney 490 Posted July 26, 2013 Awesome!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeezJeanz 1,065 Posted July 26, 2013 Welp, u look amazingly handsome:). Congrats on ur 1 yr. Keep up the great healthy lifestyle, u wear it well! Dee Dee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShrinkyDinkMe101 82 Posted July 26, 2013 Congratulation! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted July 26, 2013 [ lost 154lbs hey dude lookin' good hard work pays off!!!! quite an accomplishment i'm sure you are enjoying your new healthier, happier life kathy congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerseyGirl68 1,172 Posted July 26, 2013 I love reading and seeing the pictures! Congratulations on all your success! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SueJH 205 Posted July 26, 2013 Congratulations! You look great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shrinkingmom 218 Posted July 26, 2013 Congratulations!!! You look awesome!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HoosierGirl 780 Posted July 26, 2013 WOW! You look fantastic! And congrats getting off all your medications! Thank you for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jen35 283 Posted July 26, 2013 Congrats - you look amazing! Even better, you are feeling great and healthy. Great job! I hope to be as successful as you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClinicalNurse82 6 Posted July 26, 2013 Congratulations!! You look great!! Sent from my iPhone using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meamo 42 Posted July 26, 2013 Congrats!! you look great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatBastard79 56 Posted July 26, 2013 I am a huge fan of the Premier Protein shakes. Easy way to get in 90g a day just by drinking 3 of them. One for Breakfast, one for lunch, one for afternoon snack. I always make sure I'm done with supper before 7pm. For supper I eat either eggs, tuna or some type of grilled or baked fish, chicken grilled or baked, I love cheese but you have to watch the calories and portion sizes, I also love some beef Jerky cause of the high Protein low carbs. I really just focus on my protein and getting in over a 100g a day and minimizing carbs to less than 20g. I keep portion sizes small to 4 or 5 oz max cause I get full fast. I will use my elliptical machine at least 4 times a week for an hour each time but when I started using it I couldn't go 10mins and it took time to build up to an hour. I'm not a super gym rat by any means and could definitely do more but I have been pretty rigorous with my diet. I try to focus on the protein and everything else kinda just fell into place. I have never been a big sweets person but portion sizes was my problem. It really took me mentally making up my mind that I needed to make a life change if I wanted to live a long happy life. The sleeve was the tool that made it possible and has been the best decision I ever made. I call it a tool because it still took me making an effort everyday become healthier. 2 Kimmy1813 and ClinicalNurse82 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJRED 3 Posted July 26, 2013 That's awesome!!!!!! I had mine done two weeks ago and so far so good. You are right about a "life change". Before anybody gets this they need get there mind right, and ready for a different life and life style, not going into thinking that the sleeve is going to fix everything. Like you said "it was tool" to help get you where you are now. The rest is getting your mind in the right place. Thanks for your inputs, very informative. 1 ClinicalNurse82 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites