male only 6 months after my pre-op diet began...

[HoosierJoe 23]

Hi all--

I was looking at the calendar today and realized that today was the six month anniversary of beginning my pre-op diet. I had GSV on March 14, 2016 and, like many of you, can't think of a single regret, other than "I should have done it earlier." If you're on the fence or considering...just do it.

Six months ago today, I was 304 pounds -- a little bit over 40.0 BMI -- and was wearing size 42 pants and right at the bad-edge of XXL shirts. A trip to buy clothes was about as depressing as anything could be. By the time by surgery took place two weeks later, I had dropped 20 lbs. to get to 284.

Today, I'm at 201 pounds, actually pretty much right at where my doctor told me I'd get to in a year. I've wanted to be under 200 for about 25 years, so that's going to happen next week. My goal weight was (and maybe is) 180, but I'll probably settle in around 190 once I get a little more muscle built back up. I'm wearing 34 pants and size large shirts.

Anyway, in every single way you can think of, this surgery has changed my life. I can't recommend anything more strongly.

Onward!

[Clarevoyant 347]

Congrats! Great job!

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[Thick2Fit2 1]

Good job have you posted any before and after pics

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[HoosierJoe 23]

Here's my headless horseman photo

[AgentSmith 39]

Excellent work Joe. Kudos to you and your hard work. All the best in the future!

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[Moonbabe 13]

Great job Joe. It is wonderful to see success like yours, and before your anniversary date.

I am just starting to do some toning exercises with exercise bands and a weight ball for arms. I am struggling to work with my stationary recombant bicycle but I have promised myself I will start today. I had an advanced RNY October 28,2015 and weighed 285 I am 5 foot tall so that was an extreme lot of weight for someone wheelchair bound. But today the scales say I lost 145 lbs and now weigh 140 and only 15lbs more to go by anniversary.

[Fredbear 397]

Congratulations, Joe! Looking good

[shortycool 24]

Congrats Joe!!

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[jersey0601 99]

Congrats ! What a great post !

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[HanSolo1977 261]

Congrats Joe! This was a great post to read on the eve of my surgery.

[kzoojason76 44]

We have almost identical starting stats. It's nice to know what I can look forward to!

Keep up the great work!