2 year surgi-vererey & first fathers day.

Two years ago yesterday, June 14th 2006, I went under the knife of Dr. Ara Keshishian at Central Valley Bariatrics in Delano, California, where he performed a laproscopic DS procedure on me. Going into surgery I weighed 365lbs., 5' 11" tall. I had high blood pressure, sleep apnea, severe joint pain and I was developing diabetes, not to mention the fact that I had a ****ty disposition, was probably depressed and was suffering from low self-esteem, etc. Today I'm a healthy happy 42-year-old new father and husband. I have an awesome wife and a beautiful. I'm still 5'11" tall but now weigh 179 lbs. I no longer suffer from any of the above-mentioned medical problems and my emotional state is the best I can ever remember it being. Could I have achieved this without WLS? Probably not. Now, I don't want anybody reading this to think that WLS is a miracle cure, 'cause it aint. But it is, I believe, a miracle tool that when used properly can effect huge change in ones life; it may even save your life. Having WLS "forced" me to make changes and embrace things I never would have pre-op, including going to support group meetings, where I met my beautiful wife Martina. She had an RNY procedure, and even though we've had two different surgeries, the pros and cons of which have been hotly and emotionally debated on these boards (my surgery can beat up your surgery !!), the fact is, without one another's support, understanding and insight, we wouldn't be as successful with our WLS tools as we've been. Those of us who have been lucky enough to have had our WLS have so much to offer one another, both pre-ops as well as post-ops. It doesn't matter if you you're an RNY'r, DS'r or if you're banded, because the issues that got us here are so much more similar than our chosen procedures. Anywho, I've posted a couple comparison pre / post pics to my profile if you care to take a look. I hope your all doing well, if you're pre-op and reading this, or post-op, feel free to drop a line whenever ya like, and if you have any questions feel free to ask. Tony

Love you Tony again your a beautiful man.. your family is as lucky to have you.. as you them!! Happy Father's Day hon

Thank you my sweet sweet Rhonda

We are truly blessed! He's a great daddy and a wonderful husband. YIKES..."husband"! That is still a little strange to me.

husbands will always be strange.. just sayin.. from what I remember

Dude from the neck down we were twins pre-op and are twins post op! Ya look great and I totally get your post! Life is good isn't it? Nice Tatts by the way! I've only screwed up the courage for one little bitty one. Sparky

and where is that???? my squid has NONE.....and a sailor???? and his wife has ONE

WOW.....congratulations my friend.....you have done a great job and a lot to be proud of your wife is incredibly awesome and very pretty and you both have created a chooch that has two very wonderful parents......I am so happy for you and all of your exciting adventures!!!! BTW, Mar told us about your burn...hope it is doing better....I see it in the pic.....but more importantly, that WEDDING RING LOOKS AWESOME... HAPPY BELATED FATHERS DAY!!!!