Carlos' Girl

I hit my 100 lb mark this weekend! The best Mother's Day Weekend ever!!!

I was sleeved 09/15/14. Since then I have dropped 86 lbs! I have attached my first before and after picture!

I was asked to model for my photographer friend. Wow that's a first!!
Before:
Now:

Hw: 250
Cw: 124
5'6

I am down 120 lbs so far and my arms are horrible! My arms have always been large, I workout with a trainer three days a week...has anyone had surgery after they hit their goal weight? Is the only surgery for your arms the one that slices you from elbow up? I really don't want that scar but I don't want all this extra skin either... Any suggestions would be much appreciated! Thanks!

Thank you! I got down to 158 before I started lifting weights. Now i am around 168, but most of the weight gain has been muscle. I feel a million times better.

I started at 250 and am now at 128. I'm 5'6, 35 years old.
   

My current progress

I had my surgery 2 year ago in August. I was 320 lbs and couldn't run a half mile. I just competed in my first triathlon and have raced in 3 half marathons. I can't believe how far I have come.
I did this for my kids and now they want to compete in triathlons. I am a proud dad.

And awards gala in March and then awards gala tonight. From a size 26 to a size 18. I started at 346 in March, on the day of surgery ( may 11) I weighed in at 316 and this week I weighed in at 276

I was sleeved on 9/23/14. Best decision ever!! My starting weight was 329, my surgery weight was 310. I am now at 220, that's 109 pounds! I never, in my wildest dreams, thought this would work the way it has. My family has a bad history when it comes to medical procedures. They almost never work out the way they are supposed to. Imagine my surprise that this is actually working!! I am no longer morbidly obese either, just obese now. LOL My surgeon's CRNP was thrilled to tell me that on my last visit. Keep up the good work everyone!

2 half yrs out still maintaining

4 months out

Day before surg. 4/12/15
6/23/15

Here's mine. I am 20 months post op. Started at 290 am now resting at 161. I am 5 feet 8.75 inches tall. Very happy!

You all look great. I was sleeved 6/3 and have a hard time believing I will lose enough to wow anyone. Time will tell... Please keep sharing!!!

I can post my most recent before/after, which was taken at 1 year post op. Right now I'm 22 months post op, another 20 pounds lighter and 22 inches thinner. I guess I should take a new one. :-) There's lots more in my profile and on my blog too.

I've done my before and after sleeve surgery pics before in this thread. Here are my before and after abdominoplasty and panni pics. Don't worry the scar is covered with scar sheets, so it's safe for the weak of stomach. 155 pounds gone for good and 26 inches off my stomach gone for good from pre-op sleeve (9/12/13) to 1 month post op Tummy Tuck (6/12/15).
PS. don't mind the stretch marks. I wear them proudly as a momma of 4 amazing kiddos.

Here's my very first before and after! !!!!!! 3.5 weeks out and 30lbs gone forever! Pic on the left is the most unflattering picture that's ever been taken of me. Feeling amazing and so in control of my body!

ha I'm not the only one doing dressing room pics! You look great!

It's been a while since I've logged on and posted but I must say that if I had this decision to make all over again.... I would! My surgery date is September 26,2014 I have lost 60lbs exactly since then! I am healthy more energetic.... Let's just say "I'm feelin myself" lol!! And with God, ALL things are possible!

Life is good!

It is really something to compare my progress. I think I look much better now, what do you think?
So worth it!
 

I started at 250 six months ago and am 8 pounds from goal weight of 130. I'm 5'6
 

I hit my 100 lb mark this weekend! The best Mother's Day Weekend ever!!!

Hi all, I had my surgery October 2014, the last month have been rather slow.
Before
And this is me now.
I'm now 98 Ibs down can't wait to get 100 Ibs...