lilbearzmom

OK um...Bariatric...Pals? WTH happened? Anywhooo
I am now a size 10, well, I found a pair of 10s that fit.
Left me last summer (2012) at 290 lbs, right me this morning, 154.4 lbs

OK um...Bariatric...Pals? WTH happened? Anywhooo
I am now a size 10, well, I found a pair of 10s that fit.
Left me last summer (2012) at 290 lbs, right me this morning, 154.4 lbs

You can do this! Early on it feels like a insurmountable mountain. But the sleeve makes it easy IF YOU WORK IT LIKE IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE WORKED. Before you know it, you will be well on your way. I can't believe I am almost a year out. It has truly flown by.

OK um...Bariatric...Pals? WTH happened? Anywhooo
I am now a size 10, well, I found a pair of 10s that fit.
Left me last summer (2012) at 290 lbs, right me this morning, 154.4 lbs

OK um...Bariatric...Pals? WTH happened? Anywhooo
I am now a size 10, well, I found a pair of 10s that fit.
Left me last summer (2012) at 290 lbs, right me this morning, 154.4 lbs

OK um...Bariatric...Pals? WTH happened? Anywhooo
I am now a size 10, well, I found a pair of 10s that fit.
Left me last summer (2012) at 290 lbs, right me this morning, 154.4 lbs

liibereazmom
here i am, here i am
144 lbs!!!!
OMG
love your pics
you look great!!!!
what a difference!!!!
keep up the good work my friend
good luck
kathy
congratulations

OK um...Bariatric...Pals? WTH happened? Anywhooo
I am now a size 10, well, I found a pair of 10s that fit.
Left me last summer (2012) at 290 lbs, right me this morning, 154.4 lbs

OK um...Bariatric...Pals? WTH happened? Anywhooo
I am now a size 10, well, I found a pair of 10s that fit.
Left me last summer (2012) at 290 lbs, right me this morning, 154.4 lbs

OK um...Bariatric...Pals? WTH happened? Anywhooo
I am now a size 10, well, I found a pair of 10s that fit.
Left me last summer (2012) at 290 lbs, right me this morning, 154.4 lbs

OK um...Bariatric...Pals? WTH happened? Anywhooo
I am now a size 10, well, I found a pair of 10s that fit.
Left me last summer (2012) at 290 lbs, right me this morning, 154.4 lbs

OK um...Bariatric...Pals? WTH happened? Anywhooo
I am now a size 10, well, I found a pair of 10s that fit.
Left me last summer (2012) at 290 lbs, right me this morning, 154.4 lbs

I took the screening and it said I was positive for an ED which does not surprise me in the slightest. I feel like I'm the opposite of an anorexic. Is there a classification for a ED-NOS? That's me. Even post-sleeve I am preoccupied by food. The difference is that I log and pre-plan almost obsessively. I think I might have some control issues...LOL I do see a therapist BTW.

Hi everyone- just an update on me. Seems like this thread is still pretty active. Current stats: HW: 302, SW: 272, CW: 172. I have managed to drop 100 since surgery and am 12 lbs from initial goal of 160. I am off all medication and feel pretty good. I have had my share of stalls, but I try to be patient, and usually the scale won't budge for 2-3 weeks then I drop a bunch- very stair-step like. I use myfitnesspal religiously- I really think it has helped me keep on track. Add me if you like on there- tons of VSG folks there who are very supportive and motivating. )))) -Kendra

Summer 2012 approx. 295 lbs & now- 161 lbs  Edited to add that I am 10 months out as of tomorrow. I'm not a carb Nazi. I limit carbs (I have not had a sandwich in 10 months or soda pop) but eat pretty much what I want, just making good and healthy choices 90% of the time. I bought a food scale and weigh and measure EVERYTHING. I track every morsel I put in my mouth on MyFitnessPal (HUGE reason for my success). For exercise I do Zumba and Couch to 5K. This can be done and you can be successful eating in moderation. Good luck to everyone!

How long did you give the 1500-1600 calories before you gave up? I believe it's normal to gain a little at first when adjusting your intake. You might gain a few, but as your metabolism adjusts, you should start dropping again. I would try it again and this time give it at least a month. Edited to add that I think you're fantastic and an inspiration!!! Great job on your loss. Also, I eat 1100-1200 most days, sometimes as much as 1300, and I am losing- not super fast, but losing. I am 9 months out and 5 lbs from goal.

Summer 2012 approx. 295 lbs & now- 161 lbs  Edited to add that I am 10 months out as of tomorrow. I'm not a carb Nazi. I limit carbs (I have not had a sandwich in 10 months or soda pop) but eat pretty much what I want, just making good and healthy choices 90% of the time. I bought a food scale and weigh and measure EVERYTHING. I track every morsel I put in my mouth on MyFitnessPal (HUGE reason for my success). For exercise I do Zumba and Couch to 5K. This can be done and you can be successful eating in moderation. Good luck to everyone!

Summer 2012 approx. 295 lbs & now- 161 lbs  Edited to add that I am 10 months out as of tomorrow. I'm not a carb Nazi. I limit carbs (I have not had a sandwich in 10 months or soda pop) but eat pretty much what I want, just making good and healthy choices 90% of the time. I bought a food scale and weigh and measure EVERYTHING. I track every morsel I put in my mouth on MyFitnessPal (HUGE reason for my success). For exercise I do Zumba and Couch to 5K. This can be done and you can be successful eating in moderation. Good luck to everyone!

Summer 2012 approx. 295 lbs & now- 161 lbs  Edited to add that I am 10 months out as of tomorrow. I'm not a carb Nazi. I limit carbs (I have not had a sandwich in 10 months or soda pop) but eat pretty much what I want, just making good and healthy choices 90% of the time. I bought a food scale and weigh and measure EVERYTHING. I track every morsel I put in my mouth on MyFitnessPal (HUGE reason for my success). For exercise I do Zumba and Couch to 5K. This can be done and you can be successful eating in moderation. Good luck to everyone!

Summer 2012 approx. 295 lbs & now- 161 lbs  Edited to add that I am 10 months out as of tomorrow. I'm not a carb Nazi. I limit carbs (I have not had a sandwich in 10 months or soda pop) but eat pretty much what I want, just making good and healthy choices 90% of the time. I bought a food scale and weigh and measure EVERYTHING. I track every morsel I put in my mouth on MyFitnessPal (HUGE reason for my success). For exercise I do Zumba and Couch to 5K. This can be done and you can be successful eating in moderation. Good luck to everyone!

most excellent! quite a good role model. I am only out 3 months and worry about keeping it up for a while.
I too love MFP- a life saver and my exercise (rowing and treadmill)
BTW--such a serious face in the current pic.

Summer 2012 approx. 295 lbs & now- 161 lbs  Edited to add that I am 10 months out as of tomorrow. I'm not a carb Nazi. I limit carbs (I have not had a sandwich in 10 months or soda pop) but eat pretty much what I want, just making good and healthy choices 90% of the time. I bought a food scale and weigh and measure EVERYTHING. I track every morsel I put in my mouth on MyFitnessPal (HUGE reason for my success). For exercise I do Zumba and Couch to 5K. This can be done and you can be successful eating in moderation. Good luck to everyone!

Summer 2012 approx. 295 lbs & now- 161 lbs  Edited to add that I am 10 months out as of tomorrow. I'm not a carb Nazi. I limit carbs (I have not had a sandwich in 10 months or soda pop) but eat pretty much what I want, just making good and healthy choices 90% of the time. I bought a food scale and weigh and measure EVERYTHING. I track every morsel I put in my mouth on MyFitnessPal (HUGE reason for my success). For exercise I do Zumba and Couch to 5K. This can be done and you can be successful eating in moderation. Good luck to everyone!

Summer 2012 approx. 295 lbs & now- 161 lbs  Edited to add that I am 10 months out as of tomorrow. I'm not a carb Nazi. I limit carbs (I have not had a sandwich in 10 months or soda pop) but eat pretty much what I want, just making good and healthy choices 90% of the time. I bought a food scale and weigh and measure EVERYTHING. I track every morsel I put in my mouth on MyFitnessPal (HUGE reason for my success). For exercise I do Zumba and Couch to 5K. This can be done and you can be successful eating in moderation. Good luck to everyone!

Summer 2012 approx. 295 lbs & now- 161 lbs  Edited to add that I am 10 months out as of tomorrow. I'm not a carb Nazi. I limit carbs (I have not had a sandwich in 10 months or soda pop) but eat pretty much what I want, just making good and healthy choices 90% of the time. I bought a food scale and weigh and measure EVERYTHING. I track every morsel I put in my mouth on MyFitnessPal (HUGE reason for my success). For exercise I do Zumba and Couch to 5K. This can be done and you can be successful eating in moderation. Good luck to everyone!