jojoreno

I had my surgery Sept 10, 2014 just 5 day's before my 60th birthday. I've lost 70 pounds and have 51 pds to go. I'm personal goal is 135. I've gotten a Fitbit to help keep track of my steps, sleep and exercise. Logging in my food. This was the best thing I've done for myself feeling good. Good luck to all on your journeys

Hello there! I was sleeved sept 1 2014.. It's been a crazy exciting ride so far!! Down 80 lbs now size 24 to size 10 feeling fabulous but worried I am starting to want my old eating habits back!! chocolate has creeped its way back in and I can't seem to find mojo to say no!!!
I have not gained any weight but the scale isn't moving
I think I'm going back to basics ... Aka detox for the chocolate addict!!!!
I have support but feel very alone at times, like the people who were excited for me before are now very awkward around me and it's always the elephant in the room. You don't want to be excited about your next goal because at 80 lbs people are sick of it!
Anyone having this issue

Congrats on the successful weight loss!! As you get closer to goal, the stalls happen more frequently. Just continue to exercise, drink plenty of Water or no calorie liquids and stick with fat free/lean Proteins and non-starchy veggies.
If I eat any potatoes, sugar, flour, rice, bread Pasta, etc...I am hungrier for a day or two and I will be up a pound or two for a couple days so I avoid those things 99% of the time.
I workout 2X a day (morning & night) 7 days a week.
I am able to eat more now, so I add extra non starchy veggies to my meals and Snacks.
Good luck and continued success!

We are heading to FL in May to visit family and when we are there we live outside by their pool or at the beach. So I knew I needed a new bathing suit. So I started shopping in April. Ordering a bunch off of Lane Bryant, Avenue and Lands End. I also bought one top at Target.
Well I found a top and bottom and that will work for me. The top I got at Target and is a size 20, and the bottoms (my favorite part) is a size 18 and has an extra piece that goes up to right below my bustline to help hold in my tummy area is from Lands End. I feel pretty good in it and I really like the way it feels. Covers what needs to be covered (my belly and upper thighs) but still looks cute. I have a lot of returning to do but I am just glad to have found a suit!!
I don't think I look fantastic but I feel comfortable and for the size I am now I'm pretty happy with how it looks!!

When you can take off your jeans without even unbuttoning and unzipping them. Glad I've got a pair in a smaller size!
Sitting down and then crossing your legs comfortably as if you've been doing it for years. Still takes me by surprise when I do it.
Looking down while sitting and being able to see your lap.
Realizing you've been walking around all day and your feet haven't hurt at all (my personal fave)

LOL when your boobs fall out of your bra.... and by fall i mean slip out HAHA... come on girls you know what i am talking about... right??

When you stop by all mirrors and enjoy the reflection - this is a long time coming, but finally here!!

When a coworker asks, "what's up with your pants?" because your slacks are falling off you...

When you walk past a mirror and don't realize what you just saw was yourself!!

When I get into the tub and my body is actually under Water and my stomach is not sticking out!

OMG I know! For awhile I had 150 lbs as my weight on my driver's license (haha, I know). When I renewed it for my 21st birthday, I changed the weight to 170 lbs to make it a little more believable. 170 lbs sounds huge anyway to a lot of smaller people, so I'm sure it doesn't raise too many eyebrows.
I would love to have an accurate weight on my license... once I'm actually happy with my weight of course

when you go to your sons class for back to school night and you fit in the kids desk that is attached to the chair without pushing yourself in and pulling of fat to fit, and you get out of it without the jaws of life lol

When you HAVE to put your jeans in the dryer because they're too big! I'm with ya on that one!

When your collar bones come out of hiding

1 step further....... When you can fit comfortably in the rides at amusements parks

When you donate clothes that are too big instead of too small

When a regular sized bath towel wraps around you WITHOUT any gaps! That has to be the best feeling. I realized this last night when I got out of the shower.
I even wrapped it past the gap about 7 or 8 inches. HOW FREAKING AMAZING!!!
Kelly :) :)

When you cross your legs under the table or kick your heels up on the dashboard without thinking...

When you actually start to like who you see in the mirror!

That's Awesome.

I have posted a before and after (current as I am not done yet) pictures. I don't know how to post them here, so here's the link if you are curious: http://www.bariatricpal.com/gallery/album/22162-angel22-99/

As of yesterday I have lost 85% of fat and only 15% muscle. I have 33 pds to go. So I'm kicking up my walking and going to the gym. At the end of July going to the Gilroy garlic festival and staying in Santa Cruz for a couple of days. I'll be hitting the beach and board walk. Yeah haven't been there in a long time.

As of yesterday I have lost 85% of fat and only 15% muscle. I have 33 pds to go. So I'm kicking up my walking and going to the gym. At the end of July going to the Gilroy garlic festival and staying in Santa Cruz for a couple of days. I'll be hitting the beach and board walk. Yeah haven't been there in a long time.

As of yesterday I have lost 85% of fat and only 15% muscle. I have 33 pds to go. So I'm kicking up my walking and going to the gym. At the end of July going to the Gilroy garlic festival and staying in Santa Cruz for a couple of days. I'll be hitting the beach and board walk. Yeah haven't been there in a long time.

So excited went for my 6 moo follow up this week and I am down 100 lbs. Yea