Then and Now

[WazzuCoug]

I haven't shared a photo in a while. Photo on the left, April 2020, Photo on the right, April 2021. My surgery was July 16, 2020. I'm 9 1/2 months post op.

51 years old, 5'10".
HW: 310.5. SW: 300. CW: 205
High Body Fat: 35%, Current Body Fat: 20%
Pre-Surgery Medical Conditions: Type 2 Diabetes, Hypertension, Sleep Apnea, Sebaceous Hyperplasia (the bumps on my sink in the photo on the left), Systemic Inflammation; various physical maladies
Post-Surgery Medical Conditions: Pretty much normal. No prescription meds for anything. I do still use a CPAP, but the improvement has been significant, I can sleep on my side without the machine, my skin issues have resolved, as well as 95% of the various aches and pains I used to experience.

I am so grateful for the surgery, and I'm grateful for the people in this great community.

 

[missyinacage]

You look great and have done a fantastic job. You are an excellent part of our great community. I, for one, always appreciate your scientific approach to diet and exercise. Knowledge is power.

 

[JudyNY]

Great job Ryan! It's always great to see before and after pictures. It helps motivate both pre-surgery and post-surgery patients.

 

[Roni]

The photos say it all. Millions of words. You can see the positive and uplifting outcome. Congratulations

 

[gzar]

Awesome.
Great job. You are putting in a lot of effort and making wise choices, and it shows.

 

[Elidh]

Wow, Ryan, what a transformation! Well done!

 

[Tokash]

Awesome!

 

[cmarnold01]

You look great! Thank you for sharing your awesome journey!

 

[Meg]

Wow! Great before & after pics! What a difference! Keep up the good work!

 

[Taxman]

I haven't shared a photo in a while. Photo on the left, April 2020, Photo on the right, April 2021. My surgery was July 16, 2020. I'm 9 1/2 months post op.

51 years old, 5'10".
HW: 310.5. SW: 300. CW: 205
High Body Fat: 35%, Current Body Fat: 20%
Pre-Surgery Medical Conditions: Type 2 Diabetes, Hypertension, Sleep Apnea, Sebaceous Hyperplasia (the bumps on my sink in the photo on the left), Systemic Inflammation; various physical maladies
Post-Surgery Medical Conditions: Pretty much normal. No prescription meds for anything. I do still use a CPAP, but the improvement has been significant, I can sleep on my side without the machine, my skin issues have resolved, as well as 95% of the various aches and pains I used to experience.

I am so grateful for the surgery, and I'm grateful for the people in this great community.

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I see the hair loss was pretty dramatic!!! Yours is a great case study in how to do it right.

 

[Anne23]

You look great! Such an inspiration!

 

[WazzuCoug]

I see the hair loss was pretty dramatic!!! Yours is a great case study in how to do it right.

LOL, definitely didn't have to worry about hair loss, in my case. Hopefully in 10 years I'll still be a good case study in doing it right. There's a long path yet to go, but I'm trying, that's for sure.