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first 5K today! Walked all except 1 block (ran across finish line). Next time I run more than I walk. So much fun!

I just posted my 1 year before and after pictures here....
http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/326209-what-a-wonderful-year-its-been/

Sleeved Aug 29...2014....down 60lbs ....feeling blessed

Here are some of my progress pictures the shirtless one is November 2013 & Nov. 2014 weight is was 498lbs in 2013 and 317lbs 2014 I was not sleeved until August 2014 after surgery weight loss is 58lbs total loss in 15 months since I started my journey is 181lbs and lossing????. I had a good pre-surgery loss. The side by side head shot are around the same dates.  

Here are mine! Not at the goal weight yet..but I do take a picture every month to keep track! First is the morning of surgery and the second is from October. Looks like I have to take my November one soon:)

Did a photo shoot . It's a bitter sweet feeling.
Sw:326
Cw:192
Sleeved feb 6 2014.
My before is the last picture.

Sure drink straight coffee no additives. Thats what I do. You will get use to it. I now love straight dark roast. It makes one bark:)and is a great appetite supressant. Also the cheepest no calorie drink on the menu.

NO it is not too late! Start by getting all crap out of the house and eating Protein forward meals. snack on high protein items such as Jerky and boiled eggs. You can do this!

I had surgery on September 23rd and in 2 months I can see the difference already. 31 pounds lost!!

8 years ago and recent

November 2013 vs November 2014...over 100 pound difference! 

This is just under 2 months post-op

Im only 3 weeks post op and I love seeing everyone's progress it keeps me motivated...great job everyone!!

Holy Cow!! Everyone looks fantastic! Seriously, what transformations....gives us all hope..lol. Thanks everyone for sharing, it's really a motivator to continue with the pre-surgery process.

Not really. My after photo has an element if creative posing and flexing.
I have arm flabbiness, tummy sagging, major boob sagging, and a lot of loose, saggy skin and lumpiness on my butt, thighs and knees. (I carried excess weight from the waist down for decades...I didn't get big on top till the last few years). I've already noticed my arm skin is tightening up a little and my tummy is nothing I can't live with. My butt and legs still make wearing shorts unattractive, but I don't think anything but plastics would help those (or my boobs) Not sure if that's something I'm going to do, though. I didn't really have surgery just to look good. I guess time will tell how much everything tightens up and how I feel about it. And if anyone volunteers to pay for plastic surgery. Damn gravity!

hello everyone.
i consider myself a success story, because of how i overall feel.
it's been a full year, today, post op.
i range between 175 - 180 lbs, currently.
i feel happy with my weight, but i know i need plastics before i'll be happy with my body.
my surgeon wants me to get to 14- - 145 before doing plastics, but thing is, i don't think i'll look good.
i think i'll look like bones...
i'll be discussing plastics in january, when i see him again.
i started out at 300 lbs.

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Hi guys, as of yesterday i am 7 months out and have lost 121 lbs. I just entered ONEDERLAND which I have not seen in YEARS!! I weigh less than I did in high school. I walked my first 5k yesterday which was a breeze. I feel amazing and couldn't be happier with my decision to have this surgery. I'd love to lose another 30 but feel great even where I am at right now so whenever my body wants to stop losing is fine with me.
HW: 320
CW: 199
GW: 170
Before:
Now:
(My first pair of jeggings!)

Today i Celebrate my one year surgiversary! I am so proud of everything that i have accomplished. I started at 257lbs and am now dow 98 pounds in total. My current weight is 159lbs. I am still a few pounds away from my goal but i am happier than i have ever been in my life. I have struggled with my weight since i was a little girl. I had such an intense loathing for the way i looked most of my life. I feel like this surgery has changed me so much mentally and physically. before i had pain all over my body, Migraines, depression etc. I would refuse to even look at people. Now i have gained so much confidence and it feels so good! i chase my kids around the park for hours while before i was only able to go for about 30 mins. i wouldnt exercise at all and I was treating myself horribly by gorging myself on food. now i feel like i actually know what real NUTRITION is. its not just stuffing my face. its all about giving my body fuel, and using that fuel for energy. One of the best parts is that i can go about my day and not have to think about food every second. Before i literally felt like i was that little boy in the movie d**k Tracy, all i could say is "when do we eat?" I wouldnt trade my sleeve for anything. So for the first time here are my before and after pics.

Turned 41 today. :-)

Took the day off, make a collage.

I too am at TWH . I had my orientation in August and after that I called every second day for cancelations. I was able to adjust all my appointments and now I meet with the surgeon next week . Keep calling for earlier appointments

Before n after pics. Started at 277 n now I'm 129. Had surgery March 19th 2013. No regrets watsoever

Congrats!!!!

1 day before surgery and 2 months later loving my self again. And im far from finish

Surgery booked for January 21st. Still 2 months away....what a long process!