bethxxx

P.s don't mind the messy room!!! Hahaha

Hello First of all don't be discouraged by the walking video!! We all have to start somewhere and if you give up after the first go you will never get any better!! When I started this journey it was hard for me to exercise, after walking for a minute or two I would be seriously puffed out. Now I can run non stop for 3km. I have a long way to go as I'm doing a 14km but I'm improving and that's the most important thing. If you find it hard to walk I would suggest swimming. It's great exercise and it doesn't put stress on the joints. Aqua aerobics is also really fun. Exercise is really important and shouldn't be ignored. Just because you have surgery it doesn't mean you don't have to exercise because you do!!!

Hi I have posted pics here before but I took a new after photo yesterday morning so here it is. I was sleeved 21st January 2013. My start and current weight are on the pics but I'll say in lbs for all you Americans haha. Before 247lbs After 162lbs I'm about 20-30lbs from goal.

Oh my gosh you look so handsome!

My doctor said 4 weeks out, its best to check with yours. I had a drink at 4 weeks out and I was fine, I get drunk a lot quicker though so be careful!!

Wow... I'm speechless!! You look amazing

Yes mine are barely noticeable. I have one more I couldn't get a good shot of (under the bust) but it is also very small and is covered by my bra most of the time anyway

Here are mine. Don't mind the stretch marks!!! I'm 4 months out

Mine was $20,000 that's here in Australia. I payed $5000 out of pocket and insurance covered the rest. It's crazy how expensive it is!!

I didn't feel like going out for about 3-4 weeks after surgery. Everyone is different though

P.s I'm also 20

Hi how are you going now? Congratulations on the surgery! Haha I cheated on my Pre op too :/

I had some pasta yesterday and was fine. I'm 5 months out. When was your surgery? I'm so going to try cauliflower rice what a great idea!

Wow way to go what a huge step!!! Well done

I don't know what a pcp is, a general doctor maybe? Anyway I would get a new one. It's your decision to make and you did what she asked, thinking that she was going to help you on your journey and now she wants you to not have the surgery at all?? Is it easy to get a new pcp? I know you've been seeing her for many years so you might not want to get a new one but it could help

Well done you look incredible. I don't mean to make this about me but I just had an omg moment. I was looking at your after picture and thinking about how good you look then I realised... We are the same weight! So I must look ok too!! Hahahah

I'm 5 months post op and I remember before I started the liver shrinking liquid diet my boyfriend and I went out for a "last meal" of a thick juicy steak and sweet potato (my favorite). It wasn't really a last meal considering I have had steak post op and I could have sweet potato whenever I wanted. I think it's fun to do a last meal or food funeral but don't go overboard and most importantly DON'T TAKE IT TOO SERIOUSLY!! The food your eating you can eat post op too (probably, unless your eating McDonald's or other crap) so just have fun with it and keep it light hearted

I would say on average over the last few months would be 8/10 which is incredible for me as I've suffered severe depression since childhood. Never been so happy and I don't want this to change!

Hi everyone. Just wondering if anyone knows how to tell if their tummies are fat or loose skin? Im 20 years old and started at 247lbs now I'm 166lbs and I have about 22lbs to lose. Anyway I still have a sort of bulging stomach and I'm hoping its fat so I can lose it. Any tips appreciated

I'm glad in Australia we don't have height or weight or any other information really on our license. I would probably lie too though hahah

I have never been asked by random people if I was pregnant but before any medical procedure I've ever had they always ask me. Even when I was 120lbs and getting my wisdom teeth out when I was in school. So if its a medical person asking you don't feel bad, they ask everyone it's part of their job to make sure everything stays safe