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You should send her a picture of some pants that you just bought and say, "I bet you wish you could wear these". I think that would be pretty funny.

I have a tremendous fear of regaining the weight that I've lost. I was going through some recent pictures of the 3 family members of mine that have had WLS. Two had Gastric bypass and the (blonde pink shirt) had sleeve surgery 6 months before I did. All have regained weight, they don't look like they even had surgery. None of them ever reached any goal. These are current post (last week). The part that aggravates me is the excuses they come up with and the comments about how I'm just "lucky" that I lost so "easily". I see all the food post. It's not my place to call them out on the food they are eating. Seeing this can be discouraging at times but most of the time it makes me want to do anything possible NOT to end up like that. Maybe I'm wrong for using them as my motivation to succeed but it does scare me. I never know what to say when the remarks come in about how well I've done and all my so called "luck". What do you do?! I keep these pictures as my reminder of what can/will happen if I don't stick with my plan. Which just helped me stop at 6 1/2 Cheetos! Of course I've blocked all identity from the pictures for their privacy. Its not "luck" it's a constant "just say NO!" Attitude I have to food. It's not easy, it's never going to be easy. That's my reality. It's just a tool nothing more and nothing less.

I was like you at first. I could barely do a minute. Like the poster above said, I started a Couch 25K program 9 months ago, and that REALLY built my tolerance up. Now I can run 3 miles on the treadmill, and probably can go 4 on the elliptical if I wanted. You gotta start slow and build up tolerance. Just takes consistency and time

I had to enlarge the image to try to figure out who was the mother, lol. Awesome job! Congrats

I am on the right next to my 16 year old daughter I am wearing her clothes now hehe. Size 8-10 and medium shirts. Pre surgery I was size 24 pants and XL shirts.

I'm almost to my 6 month mark and I'm feeling great! I'm 86 pounds down and have about another 75 more to go!

Two week post-op check and I was down 17lbs. I feel wonderful I know this surgery is going to work for me because I'm going to make it work.

(blush)
I actually do like my Protein drink -- GNC Lean 25 shake - Swiss chocolate and (lately) pumpkin Spice. I still have 4-5 Protein shakes a week for Breakfast when I'm on the run.
So sue me!
And I also like walking, especially one route that goes around a beautiful park.
Yeah, I'm just a teacher's pet, hall monitor, kinda kid. LOL!

Four years ago today I had no idea how my life was about to change. On October 28, 2011, at age 58, I was wheeled into an operating room in Frankfurt, Germany, and like many of the readers here, a big part of my stomach was removed and a huge hope for the future replaced it.
My hope for a healthier life — where I looked and felt better, had more energy, and could move easily — not only came true but far exceeded even my wildest dreams.
It seems only appropriate on this anniversary date that I look back on these last four years and tell others how grateful I am to have had this shot at such a magical life. I know there are still many people who read my blog who have not yet had the surgery, and it’s important to me that this might be the push they need. That this is not just another diet that will last a few months. I’m living proof that you can have this surgery and four years later live life as a normal-weight person without dieting.
You can read the rest here: www.queenofcrop.com
I hope everyone else has had as good of a trip as I have had. Thank you Alex and the forum for all the support along the way!

I made good on my promise (to myself) to double up on my gym sessions yesterday...
Not only that, I backed it up this morning with another session and managed to maintain the time/intensity/caloric burn...
It's not much, but it's a start...
Sometimes it's all about the baby steps...

Surgery date: July 30, 2015

Oh yeah? Well I fucking LOVE exercise!
Not really.....

Hi! We had 122 complete this challenge. We lost 1304.0 pounds as a group! So cool!!!!
This challenge is now closed. Check out the holiday challenge if you haven't already!
If I made a mistake on your final weight, please let me know.

10 months out and realized I've never posted pics of my progress.
SW: 232
CW: 169

Almost. There

Mexican dip,
85/15 ground beef
Cumin
Salt
Pepper
One can green chilis
Chili powder
One chopped onion
2 cloves garlic minced
Brown beef and scoop into 8X9 baking dish.
Layer with:
Shredded cheddar
Half can green enchilada sauce
Can of rinsed pinto Beans
Shredded cheddar again
Chopped black olives
Chopped onion
Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
Serve with with guacamole, shredded cheese, sour cream.
Serve with tortillas or chips for family.
Scoop, eat, enjoy!

I'm 8 months post op. I've lost 89 pounds. My happy moment happened last week. I power walked for 45 minutes and still had energy when I was done! I love my sleeve!

Jennifer,
Thank you so much for creating the spreadsheet it looks awesome!!!!

Hi all - I took a stab at a spreadsheet for us to keep track. I added in your totals and notes.... in case you gave them. Here you go.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18id7l5SrwltXidLudgjCTzmOsi5_Ki8tkJi4F04jDTU/edit?usp=sharing
PS - this is an editable sheet. Let me know if you have any suggestions you want me to make - otherwise, feel free to edit!!!

Anyone who doesn't want to put a WLS goal certainly doesn't have to! I will definitely be joining Steph's next challenge too!

Current weight 192
Goal 178

Looking great girlie. Keep up the good work!!!

First off, congrats on the beginning of your journey! You'll do great.
My surgery went well with minimal pain and complications.
I also have an amazing husband who loves me at my worse and best. He has always called me beautiful and showed me his love for me. I know that he enjoys seeing my confidence grow because I have definitely lacked confidence for the last 18 years.
Best of luck!!!

I have posted in this thread months ago. Now that I am one year out decided to update my after photo. First picture was taken September of 2014. Second picture was taken this November 4, 2015.

I posted in wrong place. Had surgery September 22. Just have face.
I pushed my lips out and took like 5 to hide double chin.
Now I can just snap without doing any special angles


My helmet was making head look huge lol