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You look absolutely amazing....wow!!! Our stats are really close...I would LOVE to hit goal at 7 months. Did you work out? If so what did you do and how often? What was a typical day of eating like?
Everyone on this thread looks great...you all should be very proud. I cant wait until im at goal. :-)

10 months post op update !
Almost 100 lbs down! Whoop whoop! (97 lb)
Highest weight - 287 lbs, current weight - 190 lbs and I'm 5'9" tall have another 25 lbs to go to meet my surgeon's goal and 35 lb to meet my own personal goal Everyone's looking great, by the way

April 2013
April 2014
372lbs to 191lbs

Before (October/2013)
304lbs

After (Today, 4/14/14)
203lbs
My surgery date was 10/21/13 .
Almost 6 months ago & down 101lbs.
My goal is 150lbs. Getting close!!

Day of my surgery

Me now. April 2014 !

I haven't posted in several months but I wanted to post an update to my Gastric Sleeve story.
My surgery was July 12, 2013. I am 5'8" tall and at that time I weighed 296 lbs., and wore a size 3X or 22-24 women's.
Today, April 12, 2014, is 9 months from my surgery and I've lost 76 lbs. At 220 lbs., I fit in size 1X or 16 women's.
I would like to lose between 40 and 60 lbs. more by September of this year. My ultimate goal would be 147 lbs - a size 10. However, I will feel totally successful and satisfied to get to 170 lbs - a size 12.
I lost nearly every bit of my weight the first four months after surgery and have been at 220 lbs. since then.
I am enjoying this new weight and all that it has done for me.
I no longer have to use a CPAP for obstructive sleep apnea. I have no more heel or foot pain, very little knee pain, almost no more back pain. I have no more acid reflux. Even more good news is that I like looking in the mirror again. I can shop in normal size clothing stores. I am not embarrassed when I go out with my family and friends. I get very encouraging comments from people who have watched me go through this process.
I do sometimes get frustrated that I'm not losing any more weight currently, however, I am most often optimistic that I will continue to both enjoy my current good health as well as moving forward to meet my weight loss goals. Slowly but surely.
I can eat nearly anything - in small amounts. I have to be careful with milk (makes my tummy hurt), so I use unsweetened almond/coconut milk for my Protein or fruit smoothies if I need the extra boost. I avoid most sugary foods (thank goodness I wasn't really all that much of a fan of sugary foods before). I also still have to work to make sure I get the protein I need each day and have to consciously monitor my Water intake. I make my meals of high quality protein, fresh vegetables either raw or steamed or baked, and if I have any room, I'll eat some carbohydrates like whole wheat bread/grain, brown rice, potatoes, corn, Beans, peas, etc. I allow myself a small piece of chocolate once in a while. I can have a cocktail every other month or so when my hubby and I go out to eat.
I exercise sporadically and I know I need to work on this area. I walk and I use an elliptical machine up to 3 times a week.
I have the opportunity to encourage others in my life who are contemplating weight loss surgery and I never mind sharing my story.
I certainly feel super glad that I have this lifelong tool to help me work on my health and fitness!!!

Day of surgery at 383 (?), down from a high weight of 410 a couple months before. 6 months and 1 year progress pic. Down from a size 40/5x to a 16-18/XL.

I love to share my success with other sleeves who understand and don't think I'm just bragging. (Yes, I've gotten that)

Little update on me everyone's looking great xx
I'm nearly 10 months post op, 93 lb (42 kg) lost so far, still have 28 lb (15 kg) to lose but I'm getting there with sweat and hard work
My stats : Height - 5'9" (1.76 m), SW - 287 lb (130 kg) , CW - 194 lb (88kg)
TW - 165 lb (75 kg)
Can't believe I'm posting a picture of me in that state. The before picture was 3 days after my surgery, when I got home

I love this thread. It is always so inspiring. I realized I haven't posted here for awhile. I hit goal a week ago. CW 139.

Me today...53lbs. down...As you can see from my screen picture, I have lost some inches also...You look great!!! My surgery was 1/14/14...

Wow! I can lose pounds, but you, my dear, have lost years!
We'll done!

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

Before/ during (posted in another thread previously)

Creating a new thread because the other one has gotten really long.
So, here are my before and currents to keep the topic moving.

Current as of last week:

I've posted on this thread before, but here is my FINAL before and after. Been maintaining at this weight for 3 months so I assume I'm done. And I couldn't be happier!
Before... December 4, 2013 the day I started my preop diet
After...December 4, 2014 100 pounds down

Before pic is me at 280. Surgery was 7/23/14. Took the after picture a few weeks ago at 220. I am now at 213

HW: 255 CW: 147

I had my surgery June 26th and I am about 9 pounds from my doctor specified goal.
HW:226
SW: 205
GW:128
CW: 137
Oh and I am 5'1

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

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

Two and a half months from surgery and 50 lbs down. Not much of a difference in my pics but I'm loving it!

Pre opp

Post opp

I started at 267 and I am now 155.

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14 months post op, band to sleeve revision!
HW: 270
SW: 230
CW: 125!!