July 2015 to March 2016, 112 lbs and 16 inch waist size drop

[Santiago Draco 73]

Just wanted to post a quick update on my progress.

Aside from feeling like I just became 20 years younger.... I've lost a ton and am still losing. On July 7 of 2015 I was 320 lbs, I'm 208 today. Waist size went from a 56 to a 40 (and 40 is a tad large). To say the least I'm feeling wonderful and life is great.

Overall I've had zero complications. My Diabetes type II is gone completely, blood pressure went from 145/90 to 115/60 ish. Cholesterol is great, feel fantastic and pretty much all the "getting older" body pains have just about disappeared.

The best analogy I can come up with for people is that your body is like a machine. If it's clogged up with gunk (fat) it's going to operate poorly, have low power and break down more often. Keep it well maintained and it will perform properly.

Before the surgery I had trouble riding my bike (and mountain biking was out of the question), walking was painful and simply moving around hurt (and forget getting up and down from the floor without something for support). Now I ride my bike anywhere and sprint on it like a kid (at least it feels so to me!) and no longer need the AC at 68 at night to not sweat and in general I don't sweat at all unless I'm exerting myself.

This is the best thing I've done for myself since I can remember and I highly recommend the sleeve for anyone struggling with obesity. It's a new lease on life.

Cheers.

[zabbakaye 19]

I am getting sleeved on March 24. I hope that one day I can say that I have the success that you have!! Congrats

[peaceout 273]

Congrats! It really is amazing how much your life can change over the course of a few months!

[fernandfj 469]

Congrats on the great results and new lease on life! Like you, I marvel at how much things have improved since surgery in July!

[Dub 9,922]

You have done great !!!

Excellent post!

[DRene 12]

Dear Santiago Draco, first of all CONGRATULATIONS!! Your story is awesome & inspiring. I have so much weight to lose that's why I'm getting the sleeve done. I have several medical problems. Diabetes is my main one. I take 3 insulins (5 shots daily) plus metformin. I'm also on BP med and pain meds etc. My HOPE is to get my blood sugars under control and get off all these meds. I'm praying for Gods help for this (and for my skin to tighten up too) lol

I'm so anxious to get the surgery over! Did you have any complications

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[Santiago Draco 73]

Sorry for the late reply DRene. I had no complications, thankfully. It's been an amazingly smooth process from start to now. However I was careful to follow doctors directions and not push beyond eating what was recommended. That said I also advanced to more solid foods fairly quickly.

I drink lots of Water (use a 40oz hydroflask insulated bottle) with Vitamin drink mixes (ecodrink, zipfizz and true orange/lemon/grapefruit/etc) so I am getting plenty of nutrients.

Haven't had any sugar/candy/pasta/bread since I started. It's been easy. I use healthier foods for "snacks" (but not much snacking). Just kept with it and so far it's been completely life changing.

As for complications I can't predict what you will see but hope it is smooth for you.

Good luck!

[buffynyc 4]

Hi I am getting sleeved this week and did you have to cut off all carbs etc before your surgery?

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