mrsaizsha_101

This is my first time posting pics, so I hope it works..
The first picture breaks my freaking heart. I'm so sad for myself... Hiding a double chin behind a kitten. I look unbearably miserable.
But on a positive note, I have to give a big shout-out to my supportive hubby. He's dieted (larger portions lol) and exercised with me. I couldn't enjoy the success and attitude I've had without him by my side. He starts with a personal trainer of his own today, and I'm bursting with pride. He's lost 50+ lbs already, and we're both feeling great.
    

Before surgery

The side by side didn't upload with my last post.

Please enjoy these pictures. I hope they will lift your spirits! And there is more than appearance in these victories. My hubby's back and knee pain is reduced greatly. My acid reflux is almost gone. Hubby and I lived through this and regret nothing. It's worth living without pastries. It's worth walking past the Baskin Robbins, and it gets easier. It'll be hard, but stick with it. Everything gets better.

The sad thing is when I was my heaviest I was too uncomfortable to take pictures. I have very few photos of me and my kids together. I feel like my weight loss is going slow. I have lost a total of 60 pounds. I have hit a stall that seems like forever. I think my body wants to stay this size.
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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

Before 324 lbs
Surgery Feb 25, 2014
Current weight 277

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)

I looooooove buffalo wings, extra crispy with lots of blue cheese dressing!!! Or maybe a strawberry milk shake! Im 2wks post op and I even though I think about those foods I would love to just have a salad but im still on Soups, ugh.

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

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!!!

Hi everyone, I have not been on for a while. Wonderful to see all your posts and catch up on everyone's success. I thought it was time I updated with pics.
I am 19 weeks out and loving it. I still have reflux but mostly under control with one pill each morning.
I started at 121 kgs 266lbs. With 52in bust, 47in waist 56in hips
I am now. 90 kgs 198lbs with 41in bust, 39in waist 45in hips
Start size 22 (and tight) now wearing 16
I have met a wonderful man and as getting to know each other found he to was a big boy and about 5 months ahead of me had the same surgery
My whole life has changed. I actually like to exercise now
Some before and after pics, I wish everyone happiness, love and success

Two weeks before surgery

Today

I am almost 8 months out from surgery. Went from 258 to 177.4. 80 pounds lost! I have about 25 pounds to get to a healthy weight, but now focusing on exercise so I can tone up and gain back some muscles!

Here is my before shot and after shot. My one year mark is this Friday, March 7th. I have lost over 100 pounds. I was a size 22, now I'm down to a size 2,3. I feel great. I work out almost every day and I thank God every day for this surgery.

"Foamies" are when you vomit up part of your meal (a nasty saliva foamy mix). It happens if you eat too much, eat too fast, or don't chew well enough. Foamies result when your stoma becomes blocked and the body's natural reaction is to produce a slimy foam liquid and copious amounts of it.
After you experience this once or twice, you tend to detect the warning signs and stop before you get to this stage.

I looooooove buffalo wings, extra crispy with lots of blue cheese dressing!!! Or maybe a strawberry milk shake! Im 2wks post op and I even though I think about those foods I would love to just have a salad but im still on Soups, ugh.

Went shopping for shorts at Cato. All the 16W were way too loose. Had to go over to the other side for regular 14s and 16s! Woohoo!!!
HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 214.6

I am being sleeved this Tuesday and since it is all that has been on my mind these last few months I started having random dreams about looking healthy and beautiful . It's amazing I can't wait to actually live the dream

Anyone else experiencing new dreams where you are the slimmer version of yourself? My dreams use to include struggles and the challenges of being a heavy woman.... only 6 days post op and I'm now having really amazing dreams where I see a healthier, happier version of myself. Wild!