AshleyMidwife

Finally hit 60 lbs lost yesterday. Stalled for almost two weeks! I took a day and really pushed Protein and Water. Added a couple more dog walks and boom, pushed through the plateau! Whew! Thank god.... I was getting worried!

Down 59 lbs since dec 2nd!

Wanted to update the pic of the wedding dress I chose. Weight loss is SUPER slow, but I have not gain (yay!) and that's a huge change for me. I am down 94 lbs in 18 months. Would like to push another 10 or so before the wedding in sept. I am working out now and feel like I'm losing inches but not pounds yet. It'll happen! Just wanted to update!
I love being a VSG vet!

Down 59 lbs since dec 2nd!

Wanted to update the pic of the wedding dress I chose. Weight loss is SUPER slow, but I have not gain (yay!) and that's a huge change for me. I am down 94 lbs in 18 months. Would like to push another 10 or so before the wedding in sept. I am working out now and feel like I'm losing inches but not pounds yet. It'll happen! Just wanted to update!
I love being a VSG vet!

Wanted to update the pic of the wedding dress I chose. Weight loss is SUPER slow, but I have not gain (yay!) and that's a huge change for me. I am down 94 lbs in 18 months. Would like to push another 10 or so before the wedding in sept. I am working out now and feel like I'm losing inches but not pounds yet. It'll happen! Just wanted to update!
I love being a VSG vet!

Sorry to have slipped offline and off this challenge for the past 6 days - thanks for keeping up @@longtimecoming7 !t looks like you're doing really well staying on track, and really since i'm now a year out i'm finding that is isn't as quickly gratifying in the weight loss, so makes it harder to stay motivated to keep strong.
So I'm on day 7 of the challenge and finally losing weight again. Not fast, but steady. Checking in on my plan:
+ Get all my Water in today -- Yup, well on my way!
+ Log my food today - Another 'yes' and i've been doing well with it most days again. Funny how that keeps us honest!
+ Back to the gym - yes, but I missed one of my days last week, and need to be better about this week!
+ Stop any off-plan eating - Yay! I did manage to stop the first day after starting this challenge - still at it!
+ I'll redo my measurements and NOT overreact if the outcome isn't good. - I did them, and not too bad, but not great.
- Continue to pre-make more meals I like - none lately, but I'm planing ahead better with grocery shopping.
+ Celebrate behavioral successes, not just the scale ones - YES! Finally having some to Celebrate helps.
So, today I'm happy I dodged a table full of treats three different times yesterday, chocolate this morning, and remembered my gym bag so I can go after work! --And that i've lost nother 1.5 lbs.

Day 2 for me. Still afraid to get on the scale.
Protein shake for Breakfast
tuna for lunch
Circuit training at the gym
3 mile walk
I'm holding on! I hope everyone else has a great day!

I'm in too - I sure need this!
At ten months out my weight loss really plateaued (25 lbs to go) and I let discouragement nudge me towards eating stuff I know I shouldn't eat - mostly chocolate. It was that sense, 'If i'm doing everything I can and not losing, I might as well eat some things I love and enjoy the plateau.' Really BAD logic, I know. I bumped up 3.5 pounds and now am back down 3 of them. In two days I'll be one year out from surgery. SO glad I did this!
My plan for the next ten days:
Get all my Water in today.
Log my food today.
Back to the gym today (I've only been away four days)
Tomorrow I stop any off-plan eating
Tomorrow I'll redo my measurements and NOT overreact if the outcome isn't good.
Continue to pre-make more meals I like (just did a freezer recipe yesterday, so I'm okay for the coming days)
Celebrate behavioral successes, not just the scale ones.
Today I Celebrate that i'm still doing well in not drinking with or just after meals, and that I packed my lunch.

Day 1 went good. I got in 82 grams Protein and 18 carbs, and 1340 calories. Drank 6 glasses of Water (which is huge for me, I usually drink none). Lost 1 pound.

Hello! I am having my surgery tomorrow (!!!) and I am 5'10". HW 297, surgeon says he thinks i can get down to 150. Doesn't sound doable to me, so I thought I'd see if there are any tall women out there who can share their success stories with me! I'm shooting for 175 and will go from there....I'd love to hear your stories!

86 lbs down in 9 months!
HW 297
SW 287
CW 211
DOS 12/9/13
Goal: to be under 200.... 11 lbs to go!
Best decision I ever made

Before and a year after surgery, ...????

My stomach did go down yess. It is a lil flabby but I am working on that it is too be expected. Just like you I carried alot of my weight in my midsection and my thighs. As the weight came off I still saw the same 300lb girl till recently when i reached 199. It is a crazy mental game but as time goes on you start to really see the difference in your body it is really amazing. Good luck with everything. I look forward to seeing your before and after pics.

Beautiful! I'm so happy for you! Congratulations!

Trying on wedding dresses size 14.... No longer plus!!

  

Hi again y'all!
Hit my one year surgi-versary on Wednesday & I'm now down 100lbs! Feels surreal. This hasn't been easy but I'm thrilled with my progress thus far.

Trying on wedding dresses size 14.... No longer plus!!

  

Surgery date 9/25/13, height 5'1, Weight 238lbs

After: 130lbs

Best decision I ever made!

thanks everyone! Here's a pic. Began a new tradition this year and we cut down our own tree!

86 lbs down in 9 months!
HW 297
SW 287
CW 211
DOS 12/9/13
Goal: to be under 200.... 11 lbs to go!
Best decision I ever made

5'8 started at 299 now 158 my lowest weight 2yrs out next month

My face pic is where I see it the most

I am 1 year and 1 day out from my surgery! Gastric sleeve has been my saving grace. After struggling my whole life with diets and weight problems (almost all related to over eating) I have gotten myself now to an acceptable weight and much healthier state! I have lost 94lbs total now and am not quite to goal. I would like to be under 200lbs and after that I'll be satisfied with wherever I settle after that. I am getting married next year and am so excited to feel good about myself, ESP for that day. This was the best decision I've ever made.
Ht: 5'10"
HW: 297
SW: 287
CW: 203
Goal: to be under 200! So close!

Congratulations on your success. My surgery was done on 12/10/2013 also. Amazing how much has changed in one year ...