AshleyMidwife

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:



After:



Sleeved April 17, 2015 Total weight loss: 121 lbs.

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

I had the same concern. I also was worried about not being able to hydrate well, especially when working out. Here's what I have to say about both topics:
1) on the nutrient issue... In the beginning, it'll be tough, but you'll learn you can survive on very little calories. It's super Important that you start Protein shakes and taking your Vitamins as soon as you are able to. I remember feeling amazed that some days I'd eat 500 Cals or so and still be alive! At first you really do feel run down, but that goes away with time, especially once you are able to start eating real food. I try to eat Protein as much as possible, but end up eating my fair amount of carbs too. Once you're further out, you gotta just figure out what works for you. I eat pretty much whatever sounds good, work out, and am still losing. Slowly
2) Water.... I am 10months out. I believe you will never be able to eat and drink at the same time. This makes hydration hard for me. I try to drink Water as much as I can, but I end up drinking coffee half the time.... I could be well hydrated, if water was all I drank. So you can do it, and I certainly make an effort when I'm working out or feeling crummy.
So far no real complications with either issue. 10 months out and 88 lbs down! Good luck!

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 picture was in Oct 2013
after picture was about 3 weeks ago (i dont keep my bedroom that messy - i was going through clothes that no longer fit)
Down 105lbs

Update! Hit the 90lb mark today for pounds lost! I am 7 lbs from being below 200. Ppuuuuuuussshhh!!! Woot woot!

Wowza! Awesome work!

Update! Hit the 90lb mark today for pounds lost! I am 7 lbs from being below 200. Ppuuuuuuussshhh!!! Woot woot!

Thank you Lisa! I needed to hear that

Don't stress, the body does a lot of freaky things when its faced with drastic changes. Talk to your GYN next time your in. There have been some great breakthroughs and she might be able to guide you to something medical (pills/injections) or even holistic (acupuncture, herbs, meditation). Being a bit body conscious will play a big factor. Remember we weren't plus size overnight so we had time to adjust to our bodies. Now losing the weight did practically happen over night and we are not given the same amount of time to adjust. Remember, lbs up or down, extra skin, whatever, your still beautiful. Don't let it get you down! plus it never hurts to spice things up a bit. you'd be surprised how a couple toys, massage oil, new lingerie, soft sheets, or some good old fashion porn can help rev the engines my BF and I will be visiting the Exxxotica Convention this year. sizzle sizzle!!!

I am also 5'10" my sw was 293 I had my sleeve on 4/1/14. Today my weight is 206 10/15/14 so almost 90lbs in 6months. I also am shooting for 150 lb goal.

I am truly an "all or nothing" kind of gal. I have proven to myself once again that I CANNOT be trusted! LOL. I do well for a long time and can be really 100% but it's the maintenance that trips me up. Yes, I know exactly what to do for me but once I relax AT ALL I fall "off the wagon" completely.
You mentioned you felt your surgery had expired. Nope! It hasn't. Just a very few days will show you that you still have your best tool- your sleeve, and once you eat correctly, the restriction shows up again. Junk, carbs, etc are addictions. Simply put. They always will be. Can't change that and for me, it's all about the junk. Just one candy bar isn't enough. Once I start with the junk, I crave it and will graze all day long!
I'm over 4 years out now. I've reached goal, lost goal, regained and exceeded goal and continue to war! You can too. It is what it is - a lifetime challenge. Sure, they may be those who don't have any struggle but I don't think there are many. Just look at it realistically. You lost 80 pounds. You are still sleeved and have that tool. You may just have to really take yourself "in hand" (as I have to) and as Lynda said, toss the junk, weigh and track (FYE) and fight!!
We're with you in the battle!!!

HW 370
SW 350
CW 235
Surgery date was October 30, 2013. I've lost a total of 135 pounds! I'm so happy and I'm still going strong! ????

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

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

Drink more water!!!!

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

Fit into a size 14 today at Anne Taylor! You bet your Buns I bought those pants right up! Love shopping at "normal size" stores! At my Heaviest I barely fit into size 20-22. I'd say this is a success!!

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

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

Wowza! Awesome work!

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

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