Smokey 220

I think the first post cut half of my picture!! Haha!

starting weight, 221+ Weight date of surgery: 209 Current weight: 149 as of this morning. (1-15-14) I hope these pics show up. I exercise about 3-4 days a week and I've started trading for my first fun run. Is been a journey and I don't regret a moment of it!! I'm almost to goal.... 10lbs to go!! By the way surgery date was 6-14-13

Highest weight that I'll admit to 221+ Current weight: 149 as of this morning 1-15-14 I exercise about 4 days a week and I'm looking forward to trading for my first fun run!! I was sleeved on 6-14-13 and I haven't regretted a moment of it since!!

Sorry it's taken a bit to respond. Holiday stuff is time consuming!! LoL Unfortunately complications come with this to some degree. I developed a slight stricture and ha to have a ballon dilatation last week. It does get better. The first month I had to figure out how to get in my proteins and fluids without being so sick to my stomach. I use nectar protein powder unflavored and I have found it goes in everything!! Yay! I doing regret a moment of my surgery. Even with the nausea I dont regret it. Try the GNC ready to drink protein shakes, they are great and not to thick or overly sweet. Also if you get tired of plain water mix it 75/25 with apple juice or cranberry grape juice. I don't like plain water so that helps me get my water in. Nevelle

Hi, I'm in the Clayton nc area, sleeved on June 14. HW: 221 CW: 150. I've had a few complications and had to has a ballon dilatation to fix the nausea but I'm doing so much better. Where are you from?? Merry Christmas!!

1: there are more than 5 confessions!! 2: I drink wine on occasion. And craft beer!! Yummy!! 3: I hate to cook so I eat out a lot. I only take a few bites and it usually lasts 2 meals and then I toss it out. 4: waste way to much money on food!! 5: I have bags of clothes that I can't throw away because I'm scared ill start to gain again and then have to go shopping for more clothes. 6: I love dressing sexy and all the attention I get from guys that wouldn't give me the time o day 4 month ago. 7: I don't drink enough Water, about 48 daily only if I mix it with apple juice. 8: I have dreams about eating like my former self. Vivid dreams, I think I can smell the food in my sleep!! LoL 9: I walk in grocery stores and fantasize about recipes. I pick out food put it in my cart and walk and look at stuff I can't eat anymore. When I get it out of my system I get a frozen weight watchers dinner and put all the food back. I know weird!! I'm down 60lbs in 4 months I work out 4-5 days a week and I would I love my sleeve! I have my goal in sight and even when I mess up I start each day with so much hope. More than I have ever had in a long time. That felt good to get it off my chest with others that would understand. Thanks for putting up with my crazy long post. Oh yeah, I weigh myself over 10times a day. Every time I see a scale I'm compelled and can't stop till I either validate or beat myself up for what I see. I know I have issues!!

Oh the list is long.... I can wear my sisters clothes better than she can!! Hahaha I can cross my legs I love taking pictures I'm working out at the gym regularly I blend into a crowd ( size wise, not personality) I'm finally on the road to being HEALTHY!!! I could go on but I'm sure you all get the picture!! ????????

The best advice I can give is to start easing off the foods that are triggers. For me that was fries and soda. Follow the pre-op diet and don't beat yourself up when you have a slip up. Practice eating slow and taking smaller bites. And above all else pray for strength to deal with the haters that will be so jealous when you start dropping the pounds!! LoL!

Forgo to add a before and after! My sister is the graduate!!

Went to the mall today with my 19 yo. daughter and we were able to shop in the same clothes section. She pointed out that this has NEVER happened!! Juniors for those who want to know. ???? My start weight was 217 and I'm now at 173!! It's been 9 weeks and I'm 44 lbs down and loving life!!

You look amazing!! I'm so happy for you!!

Sleeve was done on Friday and I'm finally ready to go home. The gas pain was unbelievable but otherwise I'm doing great. Only had nausea twice and it passed quickly. I haven't looked at a scale yet, because with all this gas I feel so bloated, maybe next week. I'm so excited to be on this new journey.

On post op day 1. So far so good my tummy is very sore!!! I'm glad to be a post op !!!

Counting the hours until I check in at the hospital!! Checkin at 1030, surgery at 1230!! Can't believe it's today, so far I'm not freaking out to much! LoL

I can't believe how fast the time is speeding by. Friday morning the 14. I'm surprisingly calm considering how my family is so worried. I know they are just comcerned about me but as I keep telling them, I've done the research and I'm commited to making this change.

At Rex hospital waiting to do my pre-op stuff. I can't believe it's so close now. Only 7 days till the DAY!!

At Rex hospital for pre-op registration. 7 days to go!!! Congrats to everyone who has already had their procedure.

I'm on day 2 if my pre-op and so far so good. 1 week of shakes and a small meal and then 1 week of shakes only. Drinking lots of water so no headaches so far.

@paperbullets, I'm getting my surgery done by Dr. Enochs.

Live in Clayton, work in Raleigh. Scheduled for 6/14. Start my pre-op tomorrow.

Im scheduled for June 14!! Im super excited and very nerveous at the same time. Having a small dinner tonight before staring my pre-op diet tomorrow.