dougkellyh

Thought I would check back in and share a wee bit about my sleeved life as I will be 1 year post op tomorrow!
Started my journey 275lbs and now 165lbs - at 5"9 this was my personal goal. I have stalled or maintained this weight for about 2 months now whilst lowering my body fat %.
Two exciting things within this year 1) I got engaged! 2) I am doing my first half marathon in 3 weeks!
I eat pretty much whatever I like these days - I do have to be careful as bad habits are re-forming. I have to have chocolate every day! One thing I can attribute my success to definitely is my activity levels running and strength training.
Here is a pic of my trying on my first pair of short shorts ever in my life! I didnt buy them because I still dont think I can pull them off! I'm a mummy! Nice to do up that zip though. Size US 6
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What a difference 4 months will make!

I'M SLEEVED!
Surgery went great. But, the gas is a killer. My doctor doesn't allow anything (not even ice chips) by mouth for 24 hours. So that was a little tough. The walking really does make you feel better. Still have gas pains in my left shoulder and chest. When I sip my Water or broth, I get pain in the upper part of my stomach. But, all in all, everything is very tolerable for the moment.

This is my first post and I just wanted to get the pictures over with.My Surgery date was August 8 and I weighed 252.My CW is 220 and my next weigh in is in 4weeks on Nov.11.My doctor wants me to be 200 by then.I struggle everyday and seem to do better the days I work because I'm away from the house!When I'm at home I'm less active because I'm sooo tired!Anyway here's my pictures!I posted them on my FB page thinking no one would really be able to tell a difference because when I look in the mirror I don't see the loss everyone else does!The first picture was taken my Anniversary July 23 and the other Oct15.