Feb252013

thanks your post, I am 6 mo out and been thinking about the future, and would it always be this easy. glad to hear the truth from someone that has been there. THANK YOU.

1 year ago today I was wheeled into surgery, I was such a sad person, I was so unhealthy and had tried everything i could to lose weight. Today I'm 125 lbs lighter and over 96 inches of fat lost (that's 8 feet of fat!). Thank God I took this step!
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Well it's been a year of ups and downs. Mostly ups when it came to my weight loss. I am so thankful I had the opportunity to have this surgery. I never ever want to go back to the old me. My initial goal was to get to 145, I did get to it, but then I changed it to 135. I am at 142, and now want to get to 128. But I think my body likes this weight. I am ok with it and so is my Surgeon (I work with once a month).
Thank you to everyone who posts on here, it really hoed me get through this journey. Here are a few before and after pictures.
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So it's been just over a yr since I had my sleeve done and it's definitely been the best thing I ever did. I followed the diet as directed and ate what I was suppose to do. I did exercise but could have done more an even though I'm still 30 lbs from my goal I feel that even if I don't lose another 30 lbs I still feel like it was worth it. I have lost 154lbs total as of today an I feel great! Very little loose skin and with some more sit ups and cardio I can and will tone but all in all just overall healthier. No more meds for diabetes or blood pressure. Just high Protein living. ;o) Wishing everyone well on their journey to living healthier!"
Before
384lbs
After
230lbs

Hi, all!
I hit 95 lbs lost this AM! 95 lbs in 8.5 months of being sleeved, 145 lbs total lost (50 lbs kept off from lap-band).
This was after my 3.1 mile run in the heat and humidity of central FL yesterday. I felt strong, powerful, and so thankful for my sleeve. It has helped me to become the person I was meant to be!

Here are my 5 month pics. Down 75 from my highest, so I thought I would be brave....
Surgery date 2/26 height 5'6"
HW 250
SW 245
CW 174
Starting measurements
Chest 52.5
Stomach 50
Hips 49
Current measurements
Chest 41
Stomach 35
Hips 39

That's awesome....and funny! Funny how we are now getting excited over being able to eat like a "normal" person! I'm still only 4 weeks out so haven't progressed to that phase yet, but that is my ideal too. To be able to have a bite or 2 of something and be totally fine and not feel like I need (or can) devour the whole thing!
Good luck to you! Your progress from your ticker so far is amazing!

I just ate a cold delicious juicy pear for my afternoon snack.. 96 calories and the exact right amount to satisfy. The old me would have needed to eat two pears and a couple ounces of brie, and half a dozen rice cakes to even feel like I've had a snack. I've always wanted to be able to have a single 100 calorie snack and feel 100% satisfied! It's like a dream come true!
I just have to say how much I LOVE my sleeve! It just makes me feel so NORMAL!

Wow, tempus fugit! A year ago today, I went into surgery weighing 284 lbs. Today, I weigh 195 lbs for total of 89 Lbs lost...SO FAR. My original goal was 140 pounds. While I am still headed in that direction, well see what the future brings. Wile I am very happy with my weightloss to date, I thought I would be further along. Oh, I'm not ungrateful, just anxious. I know that I have made some food choices that I shouldn't have, but I try to shake it off, and stay on task. Some days are better than others. I'm still forcing myself to drink lots of Water. I can say I have gotten much better!
Along with the weightloss, I have gone from wearing a size 24 to a size 14. One day I just stared at a dress in my closet, amazed that it was really mine...in that size! I actually tried on a dress in a size 12, and it fit. Wow. A few other victories....
I CAN NOW:
-shop off the rack, on the main level, not downstairs...behind housewares
-cross my legs without cutting off my circulation
-share a seat on my commuter train without fear of spilling over the center
-run up stairs without gasping for air
-Go shopping with a friend
-tuck my shirt in
-wrap a bath towel around my body
-WEAR LILLY PULITZER....HOORAY!
-sit on furniture without fear of crashing to the floor
***drumroll, please*** I WEIGH LESS THAN MY HUSBAND!!!!!!!!!!
here are a few photos to show my progress thus far. I can't wait to come back in a few months to share my goal photos.
Thank you
Darlene

Thank you! I wish you all the best of luck.
Love my sleeve!

Wow you look awesome! Great work and success I pray I'm as successful! My surgery is July 22nd

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I can't believe it. Every day I'm sure I'm just going to stop losing. And then I lose 5 more pounds that week. This is the BEST decision I have ever made (with the exception of marrying my husband). I know that it will be a life long journey, and I couldn't be happier with it. My husband is now thinking of getting the surgery, after seeing my success. Which is so surprising, because he was against me having it in the beginning. But he came around, and has been my biggest fan and support.
highest weight was 314
Day of surgery I weighed 308
TODAY... 231!!
It seems surreal.

This is me today
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I can't believe it. Every day I'm sure I'm just going to stop losing. And then I lose 5 more pounds that week. This is the BEST decision I have ever made (with the exception of marrying my husband). I know that it will be a life long journey, and I couldn't be happier with it. My husband is now thinking of getting the surgery, after seeing my success. Which is so surprising, because he was against me having it in the beginning. But he came around, and has been my biggest fan and support.
highest weight was 314
Day of surgery I weighed 308
TODAY... 231!!
It seems surreal.

I can't believe it. Every day I'm sure I'm just going to stop losing. And then I lose 5 more pounds that week. This is the BEST decision I have ever made (with the exception of marrying my husband). I know that it will be a life long journey, and I couldn't be happier with it. My husband is now thinking of getting the surgery, after seeing my success. Which is so surprising, because he was against me having it in the beginning. But he came around, and has been my biggest fan and support.
highest weight was 314
Day of surgery I weighed 308
TODAY... 231!!
It seems surreal.

I can't believe it. Every day I'm sure I'm just going to stop losing. And then I lose 5 more pounds that week. This is the BEST decision I have ever made (with the exception of marrying my husband). I know that it will be a life long journey, and I couldn't be happier with it. My husband is now thinking of getting the surgery, after seeing my success. Which is so surprising, because he was against me having it in the beginning. But he came around, and has been my biggest fan and support.
highest weight was 314
Day of surgery I weighed 308
TODAY... 231!!
It seems surreal.

This is me today
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I can't believe it. Every day I'm sure I'm just going to stop losing. And then I lose 5 more pounds that week. This is the BEST decision I have ever made (with the exception of marrying my husband). I know that it will be a life long journey, and I couldn't be happier with it. My husband is now thinking of getting the surgery, after seeing my success. Which is so surprising, because he was against me having it in the beginning. But he came around, and has been my biggest fan and support.
highest weight was 314
Day of surgery I weighed 308
TODAY... 231!!
It seems surreal.

This is me today
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I can't believe it. Every day I'm sure I'm just going to stop losing. And then I lose 5 more pounds that week. This is the BEST decision I have ever made (with the exception of marrying my husband). I know that it will be a life long journey, and I couldn't be happier with it. My husband is now thinking of getting the surgery, after seeing my success. Which is so surprising, because he was against me having it in the beginning. But he came around, and has been my biggest fan and support.
highest weight was 314
Day of surgery I weighed 308
TODAY... 231!!
It seems surreal.

I can't believe it. Every day I'm sure I'm just going to stop losing. And then I lose 5 more pounds that week. This is the BEST decision I have ever made (with the exception of marrying my husband). I know that it will be a life long journey, and I couldn't be happier with it. My husband is now thinking of getting the surgery, after seeing my success. Which is so surprising, because he was against me having it in the beginning. But he came around, and has been my biggest fan and support.
highest weight was 314
Day of surgery I weighed 308
TODAY... 231!!
It seems surreal.

I can't believe it. Every day I'm sure I'm just going to stop losing. And then I lose 5 more pounds that week. This is the BEST decision I have ever made (with the exception of marrying my husband). I know that it will be a life long journey, and I couldn't be happier with it. My husband is now thinking of getting the surgery, after seeing my success. Which is so surprising, because he was against me having it in the beginning. But he came around, and has been my biggest fan and support.
highest weight was 314
Day of surgery I weighed 308
TODAY... 231!!
It seems surreal.

Just wanted to make sure you knew that. Wherever you are on this journey, you are very special and totally unique right this moment. You have the right to love yourself and be patient with the process and find something today to reflect on and be happy.
Make space for yourself, between this moment and the next is space, an option to create each moment. We cannot do it all the time. But what if you do it twice a day? Later, a few more, come back to it again and again? What a phenominal gift to give yourself.
I want to share a dream I had with you. Just you. Everyone else can read it, but this is for YOU.
I dreamed I walked into a room, and was just amazed at what I saw. It was so beautiful. There were murals painted on the wall, artwork and carvings and woven baskets, pottery, clothing and hats. Cards and notes written on hand-made paper sat next to herbs and hand made soap, medicinal liquors and jars of honey. There was reclaimed furniture, painted, upholstered. Pillows and the window had suncatchers and orgami animals, wind chimes and papermache lanterns. Plants and veggies grew, frames held familiar faces, loved ones near and far. I looked around and became aware that this was all mine. Not "I own this". It was mine. At some point in my life I had made everything in this room. It was a really lucid dream, nothing was exaggerated, As I walked around I realized I had a note in my hand. It was from me to me. I opened it up and it said "live".
Namaste.