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I just posted mine here...
http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/300416-first-before-and-after-pictures/

3 months down and 60 lbs later. I feel like a whole new person. Life has never been so amazing. I seriously doubted my decision the first month. It was the hardest season of my life so far. But so so SO worth it. And I'm no where near where I need to be yet!!!

A little over 11 months out and 149 since surgery and 205 overall for me.

I was sleeved 5/15/13. I'm down 106 pounds! Highest weight was 273 and today I'm 167 : )

I was very inconsistent with the liquid diet. Was more than a little concerned that I'd have to be opened up when I had my sleeve done. Doc told me that was a possibility if my liver was too large. Anyway, went in to surgery, woke up, found out it went perfect. Been absolutely compliant with diet and exercise since surgery in October 8. Life is good. Not telling you to blow off your liquid diet in anyway. I actually wish I had done better. I'm down 47 pounds since surgery. Would've been down even more had I done what I was told. Do your best.

I would love to see more before and afters, especially from our age group. I am about 9 lbs from doctor specified goal weight. I had surgery June 26 and it was the best decision I could have ever made.
HW: 226
SW: 205
GW: 128
CW: 137.2
Oh and I am 5'1

Here's mine, took a little longer to hit my goal than you haha. Started at 410, down to 230 now.

Hey everyone! I feel like I've been away for awhile... But I wanted to post some updated before/during pics.
Just to catch up.....
My name is Misty. I had my VSG (sleeve) done June 2013. My highest weight was 245lbs. I've lost apporox 119 lbs (ignoring today's weight bc the past few days have been "cheat WEEKEND" LOL). For the most part, I eat very well (I've given up rice, bread, potatoes, Pasta, and a few other things I've deemed unworthy to be in my little tummy). I enjoy my gym time very much & consider myself somewhat of a "gym rat."
Tonight is my last cheat meal (today is my birthday!) -- which will consist of my first piece of pizza since my surgery and a piece of Godiva chocolate I purchased for the occasion.
Beginning tomorrow will be a strict ban on all things bad for me... Back to "normal" life, which I quite enjoy. I'm hoping to drop just a few more pounds in the next 6 months, then planning for plastics.
Hope everyone is doing well!!!

Hi... I'm 35 had my sleeve on March 26th 2014 starting weight was 332lb currant weight is 223lb... Loving my sleeve couldn't be any happier

225 to 140
size 20 to size 6
reached goal weight at 7 mths

Ok I finally found a pre picture so I will try to upload them.
The teal dress is a size 10!

8 months out. 154 lbs and finally fit into that little black dress!! So happy I made this life change even though it was difficult, I've never felt better or been healthier in my life!!

I am 3 months out as of today and Ive had some hair fall out here and there during brushing and washing (A little more then normal) but I'm not bald or anything crazy. My hair is a bit thinner when put in a hair tie I have noticed that, But it's always been thin, Since I was diagnosed with PCOS and started shedding before surgery I can't blame it all on the surgery alone. But since the begging of September I've been getting in 65g of Protein and taking 20,000mg of Biotin, It might have helped.

People take Biotin but I heard that doesn't stop Hair loss. But, it does make your existing hair nice and thick.

I was very inconsistent with the liquid diet. Was more than a little concerned that I'd have to be opened up when I had my sleeve done. Doc told me that was a possibility if my liver was too large. Anyway, went in to surgery, woke up, found out it went perfect. Been absolutely compliant with diet and exercise since surgery in October 8. Life is good. Not telling you to blow off your liquid diet in anyway. I actually wish I had done better. I'm down 47 pounds since surgery. Would've been down even more had I done what I was told. Do your best.

This was for our Corvette Club Christmas Party last night. Clingy dress size large, has been hanging in closet with tags since 2009.......
I felt so pretty!!!

All the time. I was a big avocado eater pre-op. I probably ate them almost daily. I put them on eggs, diced over Soup, smushed as a condiment in mock chicken or egg salad. I probably eat about and 8th of one at a time. I then store the rest in a small tupperware container with lime juice to prevent browning.

I've eaten avacodo a couple times a week starting 3 weeks postop. Homemade guacamole was one of the first pureed foods I had. Now I Put it in salads, on sandwiches, blended into guacamole, mix it in egg salad, or just eat it plain. Usually 1/2 avacodo at a time.

Yes! Everyday! I usually have egg whites, turkey sausage and 1/4 of an avacado! I love them and they are a "superfood"!

I had often told myself during my journey that even if I were to ever possibly hit goal I would never post a success story. Maybe I was being modest or perhaps just really hard on myself or…just not able to forgive myself for ever letting my weight get out of control as it had. I guess a lot of it no matter how you sum it up is really just embarrassment.
Well I had a change of heart. That change of heart came because I can remember so vividly the feeling of the hopelessness and despair. At times I felt I was knocking on deaths door and that there was nothing I could do about it. So I am writing this tonight in hopes that if I can help just one person even if only one tiny bit then it is my responsibility to do so. I believe in paying it forward and giving back. If it wasn’t for the people before me that helped me then where would I be? It would be irresponsible for me not to do the same. You are not alone and there are people out there, really good decent people who can help you but YOU have to want it and at some point you need to swallow your pride and ask for the help. Help will not come to you. YOU have to seek it out.
I have told my story several times and you can read it on my profile. I lost 170lbs doing Atkins between 2003 and 2004. I went from 393 to 220 and felt great…and then I got sloppy and let my guard down and weight started packing on. I went from 220 to 488 in 8 years’ time.
At 488lbs doing day to day activities was quite a chore. My knees were taking a beating carrying so much weight on a 5’6 inch frame. I developed arthritis and serious sleep apnea. Walking from the parking lot to my office was a real task and that was even with the use of an elevator. I had to sit out in the car and have my Wife do the grocery shopping because I couldn’t last more than 10 minutes on my feet. I had to sit and fold laundry sitting in a chair. This list could go on and on about the limited mobility. My amazing Wife stood by me and encouraged me to make a change but we both knew until I was ready to commit to change it would not happen. I am not sure how many other women out there would have put up with what she did. My weight affected us both physically and mentally. I did not feel like much of husband at times and I am sure there were plenty of times she felt more like a caregiver than a wife at times although she never said so or complained.
Something had to give and it finally did and in September 2011 with my wife at my side I attended a local seminar for WLS. We listened to the Doctor discuss all the surgical options available at the time and being new and somewhat naïve we decided Lapband was the way to go. It was reversible and probably the least invasive of all procedures. I signed up for a one on one consult with the Surgeon that night. October 2011 I met with the Doctor and told him I ready to make a life change. He told me he wanted to see me lose 24lbs and work on shrinking the liver. Insurance required me to do a 6 month monitored diet so instead of losing 24lbs preop I lost 38lbs. My Surgeon was impressed and after completing all the preop requirements I finally got a surgery date of April 16, 2012. I weighed in on surgery morning at 450lbs on the button.
So there I was April 17th and getting discharged from the hospital and all that went through my mind is why the hell did I do this? There was no way it would work and I will be known as the fat guy who couldn’t lose weight with WLS.
As much as you research and prepare for this new life it seems at some point you say OK well I had the surgery why is the weight not coming off?? This is so frustrating!!! Well apparently I had never heard of bandster hell. Bandster hell is that time from when you have the surgery to the time you actually get the necessary fills to get the need restriction to control your portions. Some very few people are lucky they have the surgery and automatically get that restriction. Not me, it took me 6 months. 6 months of frustration.
Probably one of the most difficult pieces for me to learn was patience. Lack of patience made this road even longer. I stepped on the scale almost daily these last 2.5 years waiting on a large drop in numbers that never happened. How on earth could you possibly see a large drop if you’re stepping on the scale daily? Do yourself a favor and don’t do it. To this day I still step on it daily but now it is about accountability not so much weight loss.
Always look for other measures to success. We call them Non Scale Victories or NSV’s. Losing weight is not just about numbers. For a while I was buying new clothes every other month because I was shrinking so fast. I went from a size 62 waist to a 34. I went from squeezing into theater seats to have padded space on each side.
I could go on and on here rambling about all sorts of stuff weight and band related. If you’ve read this far then thank you and thank you to those who helped me get here. I would like to especially thanks @@Alex Brecher without him I wouldn’t have a home here and I perhaps would’ve remained lost.
If anyone has any questions or comments or just need someone to talk to don't hesitate to message me regardless how personal you think your question may be.
My name is Jim and I am junk food addict. I have lost 300lbs and the lapband saved my life. 2yrs and 8 months 488 to 188.
Peace!!

How great it would be to finally not feel hungry and to not have a life completely consumed with food!

I've had to re learn how to sit properly with good posture. Usually the tailbone pain is a sign your posture has slipped to accommodate the extra weight--your shoulders come forward and you sit in a C curve basically, rounding the lumbar area instead of letting it do its normal S curve. You need to sit further forward on your "sitz bones" if you will (yoga term). Let your lumbar region arch, poke your tailbone further back and sit more on the backs of your thighs if that makes sense. Chiropractor, physical therapist, orthopedist or a good massage therapist can show you!

I'm about 8 weeks out. Early on I wondered a couple times if I'd actually has the surgery. Usually when I drank some Water. But most every time I eat I'm reminded it really did happen. lol. Drinking is just easier for me I guess. But I also don't overdue it.

I'm about 8 weeks out. Early on I wondered a couple times if I'd actually has the surgery. Usually when I drank some Water. But most every time I eat I'm reminded it really did happen. lol. Drinking is just easier for me I guess. But I also don't overdue it.

A timely post for me. I weigh in once a week...that's it. Every Monday am. Last two weeks I lost about 2 pounds each week. I was floored. I "felt" like it was a lot more. I've been watching my diet very closely, logging meals, and have not had one single thing I shouldn't have. I also started working out at a boxing/crosstraining gym 3 weeks ago and have been busting my tail. 4-6 times per week. Burn about 650-750 calories per session. Averaging about 600-700 calories per day mostly Protein. So you could see why I was a little bent when I didn't see the needle move like I was anticipating. I'm down just over 40 lbs. since my surgery on October 8. Was not expecting a stall this soon. Anyway, my clothing, without question, fits better. Have donated a lot already. Spoke to my nutritionist and a PA at the surgeons office today and was told to stay the course and focus on how things fit. So, I'm trying to do just that. I'm hoping like heck I have a good loss after this week.