DISQUS

Jeffry Pilcher · 10 months ago

Wow... Two totally different people. I wouldn't recognize you at 250+. Amazing.

Denise Wymore · 10 months ago

Brad,

Wow. Takes courage to deal with those demons. Congratulations.

James Robert Lay · 10 months ago

Many props Brad... working with GB surgeons in New Jersey, it's awesome to see your success and hear your story. Have enjoyed knowing you over the past year and looking forward to rockin' it again this summer.

Ginny Brady · 10 months ago

Thank you for sharing this personal story. It's a wonderful testament to your courage and determination.

Brad · 10 months ago

@Everybody - Thanks so much for the encouragement! I tell my story not only to encourage others but also to have people like you to hold me accountable. So don't be afraid to send me a note to do so, thanks again everybody!

Jenny · 10 months ago

I am so incredibly proud of you! You know I love you the same at any size or shape. I'm thankful you are healthy for our family now :)

Cassandra · 7 months ago

Dear Brad,
I came across your site and I thoguht maybe you could help me for my up and coming gastric bypass. I'm excited and scared at the same time. I am 35 yrs old and have been very over weight most of my life. My weight is now affecting many areas of my health. I know that some of these areas will be relieved with the surgery. But I think my biggest concerns are, Will I lose my hair and will my energy levels increase? Do you have any insight that you think might help me out?

Thank You,
Cassandra

Amy · 7 months ago

Brad, I as well came across your site. I will be two years post op on July 17. My highest weight was 282 and my lowest was 156. Today I am 166 and those extra ten pounds that I have put back on are really bothering me. Do you have any suggestions or ideas that could help me. My first thoughts for trying to lose those extra pounds plus about 6 more are to go back to protein drinks for two meals a day and walk/run more.

Like you I also had demons in my head, but through having my surgery and losing so much weight, I was able to release those demons, and figure out why I was overweight to begin with. Praise be to God for that.

If I may answer to Cassandra...you go girl. I am very proud of that fact that you are having surgery. At first you will wonder what you have gotten yourself into, but trust me in the long run you will be glad that you did it. Your energy levels will increase as you will not be carrying around so much extra weight. I actually crave running, although I cannot run very far, but hey I'm doing it just the same. As for your hair, yes you will loose some it and you will probably cry about it, but just remember to get all of your protein in and that will be a big help. Good luck and God bless.

Amy

Stacy · 6 months ago

Brad,
Thanks so much for sharing your story. I will be 2 years post op in July. I have hit that 10 pound bounce back from my lowest weight and have been really beating myself up over it. I now know exactly what I need to do. Thanks again and may God richly bless you.
~ Stacy