Today is my 1 Year Surgiversary!

[mattlap 19]

 

OK so I never posted, but for the past year I have read constantly. I'm 38 years old married with 2 small children and I topped out at 390lbs. I couldn't play with my kids without getting out of breath. My life revolved around food. ALL types of food and LOTS of it. Spent my life on diets. Tried everything, would lose a lot and then go right back up and then some. Everyone knows what that's like!

So I decided to take the plunge. The Dr was great. I came in thinking Lap Band, but he told me about the sleeve and I decided on it. BEST DECISION EVER! Surgery took an hour. No pain. Spent the next 2 weeks drinking ONE Protein shake a day and Water. I was starving only once and the Dr told me to take a spoonful of apple sauce. I thought he was joking.... but I was stuffed! Crazy! The next 2 weeks I was on mushy food (eggs, greek yogurt, fish). Then I started reg food. I eat like a mouse, still do. But it's ok because I'm full. I would eat half a grilled chicken breast and be stuffed!

Then I started working out. I started slowly. Walking on the treadmill, then jogging, then some light weights. I work out like a beast now. 6 days a week. I do T25 and I drink Shakeology for Breakfast. This has been a life changer. Shaun T kicks my ass every morning! I never would have been able to do it before the surgery.

My success was 100% mental. I knew the Dr was going to take 90% of my stomach out of my body and I wasn't going to screw it up. I wasn't going to cheat and drink mik shakes because I "needed" something sweet. I wasn't going to eat a cheeseburger and throw it up so I can eat another... I was going ALL IN. I don't drink soda, I do drink Dr Oz's green juice. I don't eat burgers, I do eat Salmon. I don't have milk shakes, I do have Weight Watchers ice cream bars. Greek Yogurt is tops but don't get it with fruit in it....all sugar. Buy fresh blueberries and mix them into plain

Now don't get me wrong, I'll have a couple of adult beverages, or some blue corn tortilla chips, or maybe some peanut m&ms, but it's not a regular thing.

The scale helped me and will help you guys too. When you see that weight melt off, and I do mean melt, you will want to keep eating healthy. I shop in the mall now! And not the one with Casual Male in it. I do to banana Republic!! It is AWESOME. I went from a size 48" waist to a 34". My suit size was 58 Long, Now 44 Long SLIM FIT Calvin Klein!!!!WHAT!!!!!! I was a 4xl shirt now I get these things from banana, XL Tailored Slim Fit!!!! Ridiculous.

You guys can do it. If I can get to where I'm at now, anyone can!

[Seela 1,187]

What a wonderful and inspiring post. Thank you so much for sharing your story. And congratulations on your success!

[skinnygirlwithin 693]

CONGRATS on your Surgiversary!!! thats awesome!!! i am 4 months today and down almost 70lbs... i have 35lbs more to go before i hit my goal. I love the comment "MELT" off you... you are so right!! my family cause me the incredible shrinking woman... LOVE IT! BEST THING I EVER DID FOR MYSELF!!!!

Thanks for sharing

[jack35 33]

Congrats !!! On ur achievement , it is great transform u looks great. I'm 4 months post off & reduce 54 lbs ur post really inspired me to workout more. Thanks for post

[mattlap 19]

The last few lbs are the toughest. You have to work out and stay on target. Don't get discouraged about any slow down. I've slowed down but I'm still going in the right direction....down! Eat well, don't eat crap. Because even a little crap is still crap you are putting in your body. Congrats on the weight loss!

CONGRATS on your Surgiversary!!! thats awesome!!! i am 4 months today and down almost 70lbs... i have 35lbs more to go before i hit my goal. I love the comment "MELT" off you... you are so right!! my family cause me the incredible shrinking woman... LOVE IT! BEST THING I EVER DID FOR MYSELF!!!!

Thanks for sharing

[mattlap 19]

Just do it. No excuses. The hard part of your journey is over....you know, the part where they open you up and gut you...literally! You are on your way. NO EXCUSES.

Geez I'm watching Shaun T way too much....

Congrats !!! On ur achievement , it is great transform u looks great. I'm 4 months post off & reduce 54 lbs ur post really inspired me to workout more. Thanks for post

[katesuccess 990]

Way to go Mattlap! Congrats and then some. I just finished reading posts about so much pain and some regret - it's great to hear how well yours went and how confident you are felling a year out now. Thanks so much for posting this!

[SleeveNZ 219]

Awesome effort! Can tell you've been working hard in the gym without reading your description! Looking good

[SnohoGal98296 371]

Great job! My surgery date is in June and reading posts like yours is so reassuring, keep up the good fight and enjoy your healthy life with your family! Way to go!

[NMJG 1,266]

Thanks for posting, Matt. Congratulations on a job well done. Your hard work really shows. You are an inspiration.

[mariavg 154]

You look amazing! Thanks for sharing

[Divadee35 47]

Thank u for sharing a wonderful success story!