juju79

Almost 11 months out and down 133lbs! HW:290 SW:275CW:157  

I've lost 102lbs so far. I can't believe I was that other person.

So I just felt like I needed to acknowledge and Celebrate that 1 year ago I made the best decision of my life! I chose to become a happier and healthier version of myself! Throughout my journey I have had ups and downs, looking back now it was completely worth it! For years I struggled going up and down on the scale, starving myself, binging, trying every pill and diet out there, working out and exercising like crazy, only to fall off the wagon and gain it all back along with a few extra pounds! I got to the point (336 lbs). That I knew I couldn't do it alone! And I made the chose to have the sleeve! Today I'm a whole new person and a whole 121lbs lighter!!!!! It's so crazy to think it has already been a year, it feels like a few months! I can't say enough great things about the life I'm living now! If your just starting your journey I wish nothing but luck and happy vibes! You can do it and even when things look bleak remember that there is definitely a rainbow waiting for you on the other side!!

Just accomplished one of my major goals. When I began looking at having surgery, one of the things that was on my "bucket list" was to climb a mountain in Colorado. I made a pact with one of my buddies we would do it in 2015. At 305, that was a wish. Post surgery it was possible,and it was hard, and I'm still hurting (did you know you burn nearly 6000 calories when you climb and hike for 9 hours?).
We could not make the summit because of the wind, but we got close.
So, please share what was once a dream or wish, but now is possible and happening in your life...may it bless and inspire others.

Hi all, my name is Julia. I've been on here for a little while now and have really enjoyed reading everyone's post. I am writing this from the hospital bed. I was sleeved this afternoon. So far, all is well. I went in at 1 and was in the recovery room around 3. Made it to my room around 5. I have had some pain on my right side but the nurse said that is from the hernia that was repaired while he did the sleeve. The only gas pain I had was when in the recovery, it has gone away since than. I have been getting around pretty good by myself and have even walked the halls a few time. The one thing that has just about drove me crazy is the fact that I can't have any liquids. My mouth is so dry, my throat hurts and I feel like my breath is horrible. I am so excited about this journey and would like wish everyone the best on their journey????
 
All smiles before the surgery and than coming back from the recovery room
I am 5 "7"
HW 236
SW 215
I had to do a 4 week Optifast
I can't wait to update my weight in a few months ????

I had the greatest idea for opening a new chain of fast food restaurants this morning. It would be a post bariatric surgery patients dream come true. The only thing on the menu would be high Protein meats and fish, cottage cheese and Greek yogurt, sugar-free Jell-O and putting, some fancy flavored ricotta cheese Desserts, veggies and low carb fruits. We would make our own delicious protein smoothies. There would be absolutely no bread, Pasta, chips or even liquids of any kind served. The salad bar would offer customers a scale for their use so they could measure their own portions.,Every day would also feature a couple of high-protein low-carb hot meals. I would call it The Pro Shop.
That should read *pudding! Damn autocorrect

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.

8 months post op. From 308 to 199

Eight weeks out from my surgery. This is a picture of the last awards ceremony I went to for work in March and the one I went to today. That's down from a size 26 to an 18

Si this Is My mother she had her lap band done in 2007 and she has maintained her weight loss!!
 
The reason I did mine is because of how proud I'm of her!!

This is me at my heaviest and last weekend.
I'm 5'7
Before 290+ pounds (Size 24)
Now 175 pounds (Size 10/12)

Will be 6 months out on the 27th

Hit 101 pound loss today! ???????????? (surgery March 10th).

5 months post op. 45 kg down
Feeling great and loving life!
How is everyone else going??

First picture before sleeve 221 lbs
Next picture 3 1/2 months later 152 lbs  

This is after 15 months, of sweat and tears and surgery, I'm so proud of this , ! If you would have seen me before you'd understand ,

I had my surgery in August of last year and was 289 lbs then and not quite a year later am at 155 lbs.
I need to get more pictures!!

9 weeks out, 57 lbs down!

What a difference! I am still a long ways from goal, but can now get in 5,000 steps a day, walk a mile without stopping, get through a day without sweating, look at myself in the mirror without flinching, and generally enjoy life, even though I have about 160 left to lose!

This has been an amazing journey! I'm 11 months into my sleeve and down 90 lbs. I still have 20 lbs before I reach my goal, but it won't be long before I'm there!! This surgery has changed my life!! I'm happier, healthier, more confident, and know I've bought myself many more years with my family and friends!     

I have hesitated sharing before and after pictures on numerous occasions. But here goes. The first picture was a couple of days before surgery. The second picture was about a month ago and I have lost 10 pounds since then. The last picture is me being brave for the camera putting it all out there two weeks ago. Eek! 

4 months out

I'm still a newbie, surgery day was 5/8/15 the one on the right is post op 5/7/15 in a 3x scrub set. On the right is me on 6/8/15 in an xl scrub set!!!! the one in the dress is me a few days ago in a juniors xL down 42.6lbs

Down 96lbs. Surgery was March 10th

Thanks! Will push more fluids