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Here I am down 185 pounds and 11 months out.

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Six months after 10-14-13, I am at GOAL! I really didn't believe it would happen, and I would've been happy to be within 10 lbs of my original goal... but I made it! I debated even getting the sleeve at my age (60) and weight (60 lbs to lose), admonishing myself that I *should* be able to do it on my own! Now I am Sooooo Glad I made that trip to Mexico!



I feel GREAT, and I look forward to healthy years ahead, which is why I did this. It's an extra Plus to look better, too!!! I post this pic just as an encouragement for anyone considering the sleeve, whatever your age. If you're 50 lbs or more overweight, it's worth it, even if insurance won't cover the cost.





p.s. The other day, my 9-year-old grandson described someone to his mom as "tall & thin like Grammy" ~ which made me realize my grandkids will never remember me any other way!!! That made me smile all week long! :-)

Almost one and a half years out. Still down 60 pounds and feeling great. Never would have gotten here without my surgery.

I'll add my photos to this thread -100 lbs lost in 11 months! Before:
11 months post op:

I started at 356lbs. My new life started on Dec 18, 2013. I am almost 5 months post and am now 264lbs. Down 92lbs and loving life so far. Cant wait to hit my goal. I am 45yrs youn, 5'9", and my goal weight is 170. I have been absolutely blessed and have had no complications whatsoever. I follow the plan given me and dont deviate. I workout 5-6 days a week. Good luck to all our fellow sleevers.

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Here are my before and after pics. I was sleeved december 2 2013. 75 lbs lost so far.

I started on March 18th 2013 at 6'2" 398. Now I'm at 229....

Hi everyone!
I started at 286 pounds. I have lost 101 pounds! I weigh 185 woohoo! My surgery was on 08/29/13 it's been 8 months so far and I am totally loving this journey. Loving my sleeve and the new me

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SW 258
CW 181
GW 150

Me and my daughter have just now gotten to share in this journey, my surgery was June 18, 2012, starting weight 334.9 lbs current weight 199 lbs, that's almost 136 lab lost, my daughter had her surgery in Nov 2013, she is down 70 lbs, I'm so proud of her that I could cry!

Before

After

Hey Everyone! I thought I would share my success so far. I still have a ways to go but I'm very excited how far I have come so far! I have lost 85lbs since December 20,2013.. So about 4.5 months!

They are the best money can buy!! I got them before I lost the weight. You're not being rude for asking.

Not quite an after picture (still want to lose another 20lb to get into a healthy bmi range, although it is a real struggle now) but this is a 'work in progress' picture.
Started at 240lb, now 151. Will have to try and dig out a before picture from somewhere!

From 285 to 180

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250 to 160 21 months out

Hi everyone! I was sleeved march 24th 3 weeks out and I can't believe the results already. It's amazing when you see it in picture form because physically I don't really feel much different.
Starting weight:236
Current weight:202
Future goal:140-150

This is my after 315 to 185

Congrats on your loss! I am happy for you.

I'm terrified about Hair loss. But I'm going to just see how it goes all else fails I do have a collection of really cute hats good luck to us all!

I wish I could "like" this post a hundred times!
I really think some people are only looking for the answers that validates their destructive behavior or attitude. If they wanted "real" answers they could search the forum. It's frustrating for me to see so many people sabotaging their efforts or making themselves miserable with self-induced stress. It's like they don't recognize the incredible gift that this surgery gives them. I know I come across as harsh in a lot of my posts, (and I've got the whiny PM's to prove it) but my replies are no different than what I would tell a close friend if they were asking the same thing.

Its only been 2 months today for me but the previous poster is correct. Count your Protein and drink the rest will work itself out. I do use My Fitness Pal and record my protein and it says I have been averaging about 800 calories a day.

The first problem is that your thinking into terms of traditional dieting ......this is not traditional dieting and with traditional dieting it's calories in calories out ,versus how many calories are expended ......this is entirely different .....you're not going to be able to eat the amount of calories that you would do under a traditional setting (not in the beginning usually) so follow your Protein goals your fluids are number one priority ....sugar-free fluids to keep you hydrated...... 60 to 80 g of protein to keep you healthy and healing property ......please put the issue of calories on the table for right now ....that won't come into play until likely you're either in a stall or heading into goal or maintenance....as always, follow the instructions of your medical team...
Good luck,
Shelby

You look great!

Wonderful