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Thank you guys so much. I never would've thought 6 months ago I'd be in a size 13 from a 24?!? Only problem I am having is the loose skin and the fact I still see myself as that round girl... All in due time I guess

Yesterday I was going through some old pics and found probably the only full body pic taken prior to surgery in over 10 years. Had to share with like minded people... Weight in pic: 305 Today's weight: 179

I would do it over again in a second. I'm 5 months out and weighed today... I'm down 100 pounds. I've had not one problem. I eat something if I really want to. I am losing a little slower now I've only got like 30 pounds to go. But this is the best thing I've ever done for myself. I wish I would've done it years sooner. Just know it's not easy. You have to choose better food. Choose to be a better you. I workout 4 days a week. But without the sleeve, I would've never gotten to this point. It's not an easy decision. Do it for you. Not for anyone else.

Sleeved April 18th. With preop down 90. 71 without preop.

I've had the same internal conversation in my mind. The outcome was the same as yours. Congratulations on the 99 pounds

Carbs, especially "white" carbs are a no no. No only for the fact that they don't have any real nutritional value for us, but they cause us to want more carbs. And then rice swells in our stomach which is not good. It can make you sick. I would, PERSONALLY, steer away from them. Especially at the beginning of the losing phase when every day and every bite counts.

Like six months ago I would've been upset at the sight of you just "wasting" those chips lol. Now I think it's funny and informative. Thanks for the information.

Eventually you should be able to eat just about anything... But, IMO, should make better choices and protein first. I eat a spoon of peanut butter everyday. So no problems there. Some people become lactose intolerant. So that is on a person to person basis. Other than that, I think the rest works it out. I'm 4 1/2 months out and have not had one issue. Good luck. See you on the loser's bench

Jesus Christ... I love this pure "beast" that I coming out of you. You scream confidence. There's nothing sexier than a man who's comfortable with himself. And love the fact your so open. On a personal and sexual level. Congratulations honey. You have a great personality and are a hottie

Wow... You all look so good. You were pretty before but the confidence coming off each of you in your after pics... Made me smile :-)

I know a lot of people think "what the h3ll have I done". I was one of them. Your body I, furious at you for the lack of food, you're swollen from surgery still, and all those hormones are pouring out of the fat that is melting off of you. But I promise it is fleeting. It happens around a month to 6 weeks. When your diet is released to more normal foods. When your body adjusts to the hormones and diet. And when YOU start noticing the difference in your own appearance. Hang on. It's not easy, and mentally draining at first. But soon you'll forget you have been sleeved. Thinks become normal again.

I know a lot of people think "what the h3ll have I done". I was one of them. Your body I, furious at you for the lack of food, you're swollen from surgery still, and all those hormones are pouring out of the fat that is melting off of you. But I promise it is fleeting. It happens around a month to 6 weeks. When your diet is released to more normal foods. When your body adjusts to the hormones and diet. And when YOU start noticing the difference in your own appearance. Hang on. It's not easy, and mentally draining at first. But soon you'll forget you have been sleeved. Thinks become normal again.

I'm 87 lbs down in just about 5 months. I'm 30 and 5'9". I was evenly proportioned with weight. Arms, stomach, and thighs were big. I do go to the gym 4-5 times a week and am constantly running after my 18 month old. But still have sagging skin. My upper arms- you can see definition but the under part hangs some. Stomach- above my belly button I have kinda a pouch flap thing (lol... Not sure what to call it). You can't see it with clothes on, but without... Yeah. Below the belly button... Definitely going to need plastics. I still have a lot to lose there, but I know it's not going to look pretty. Thighs- jiggles and loose but not something I'll cry about... Yet. Now I know it takes a while for everything to suck back it. It may get better. So plastics, for me, will wait till I'm about 2 years out. But I've been an 18 or higher since 6th grade. 14 now. So 20 years is a lot for my body to try to fix on it's own. Good luck :-)

Wow... You look awesome. Great job. Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful

I love the new pic. Been a while since I've seen a post you've made. You look fantastic

Highest weight-300 Pre op-285 Surgery day-265 Current weight-195 Surgery-4/18 70 since surgery. 105 from highest. I'm stoked

You look fantastic. Congrats... Keep on rocking out

I totally feel you with the hair loss. I was still losing hair from having a baby when I had my surgery. Now at close to 5 months post-op, GOBS of hair is coming out. I cut it a good bit shorter, thinking the shorter hairs wouldn't bother me as much... Guessed wrong. Hair still coming out, still bothering me lol. I guess it's just something we have to deal with. Most of us women will have it. Some swear this and that will work, but I've done it all from Biotin, Nioxin, and lots of protein. I've been doing them all from go, and nothing has changed. I do know that it will grow back. That we will lose about half of our hair. But it will come back usually the same, if not better. Let's hold on. I am POSITIVE this is worth it.

Hands down, child birth was worse. 48 hours of labor... I had no pain with VSG. So, though I had a piece of perfection with my daughter... Child birth was worse. Not doing that again lol.

I live in the Starkville area. I was born in New York. So kinda foreign lol

WOW!!! That rocks. Congrats. And you look like a completely different person. Fantastic

Good luck. You'll do just fine