My introduction

[kraken818 11]

My name is Tim and I just discovered this web site. I had gastric sleeve surgery with Dr. Teresa LaMasters in West Des Moines, IA back on December 30, 2014. I have had serious weight problems most of my life with the exception of my time in the military where I just wasn't able to eat whatever I wanted. My issue was definitely Portion Control and now just the thought of how much I would once eat seems like an incredible amount of food. I am just over 6 months post-op now and I have lost 83 pounds from my heaviest weight. I started at 315 and dropped to 311 day of surgery; I am now 232. I had several other medical conditions related to weight including high blood pressure, high cholesterol/triglycerides, obstructive sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation. I'm happy to say I no longer have blood pressure or cholesterol problems and the sleep apnea seems to have gone away as well so three of the four related problems are gone. I look forward to hearing from others and offering up any advice I am able to give.

[Healthy_life2 8,324]

@@kraken818

Welcome to BariatricPal. Congratulations on your weight loss and getting rid of the medical issues. So much information and support here. I hope you enjoy the site.

[wascott 395]

Welcome!

[Margie122 845]

Welcome...you are doing great!

[_Kate_ 2,224]

@@kraken818

Welcome and congratualtions on the surgery and the start of your healthier life.

Kate

[The Candidate 3,215]

Welcome and congrats on your weight loss so far! A heathy, comorbidity free life is definitely the gold at the end of the rainbow!

[lovingdavid 119]

Welcome and great on all your medical issues going away after your surgery and commitment ????

[joannct1t 31]

So far only insulin gone Constipation remains a problem. 8 weeks out

[Ariananica 4]

Morning of surgery! Very excited ????

[czang56 2]

It's great hearing about everyone's success and to have people to answer questions. I just had my sleeve done on Tuesday and glad to finally beginning the true journey.

[laura4923 137]

Welcome to the family!! Congrats on your journey thus far!!

[joannct1t 31]

Congrats!