Hi Guys,

Just wanted to introduce myself. Next week I will be 2 years post-op from Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy. I usually hang around the VSG board, but ran across this one and thought I'd pop in. Many blessings to those pending surgery and much success to those post-op!

 I hear you awesome info. Thanks you. 
I'm already having a ride of a lifetime, cant imagine whats next. Stay strong.

glad you are doing much better and enjoying life! newbies on the forum need to hear the good the bad and the ugly!

 Hey  all I been away awhile lurking Hee an there but Facebook is taking up all my time that I have still maintaining no lost but maintain blessings to u all goneawhil but GUESS WHAT IM BACK

I was a frequent visitor to OH prior to and just after my VSG. I would see vets pop back into forums and say that they were so busy "living" that they just did not have a chance to post on OH. I thought "whatever!" at the time. Now I'm one of those folks --- once you get healed and the weight is gone this becomes your reality. Just a few thoughts:

1. I was 415 at my heaviest; now I'm 255 and look like a ******g adonis -- seriously

2. I never had a problem getting women when I was heavy; now I get propositioned daily. It was cute at first; it gets annoying sometimes now

3. Acohol is great but it is very dangerous. I got popped for a DUI. Please, please, please be careful ... you have no idea how quickly it gets into your bloodstream. It looks like I will have the charges dropped due to a technicality. I hired the best lawyer in my state and fighting this is going to cost me $15K -- NOT WORTH IT

4. This new you will put a strain on your marriage / relationship ... people dont like to see you advance / progress -- they like you fat and miserable. I say to hell with them.

5. Working out is an absolute must. I run, walk, lift weights, hike, bike, kayak ... I love the active lifestyle that I live now

6. I can buy clothes from a regular dept store right off the rack and not have to have them tailored. They fit like a good pair of gloves.

7. I suffered with my VSG ... I ended up having a leak and suffered for 6 months ... almost killed me. I STILL would do it all again ... this surgery has changed my life completely.

For your newbies please recognize that this is a hard road ... not just the surgery but everything that comes with becoming a new you ... prepare yourselves its one helluva ride.