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I'm 5 months out and down 88 pounds!

I'm 5 months out and down 88 pounds!

I'm 5 months out and down 88 pounds!

I'm 5 months out and down 88 pounds!

I'm 5 months out and down 88 pounds!

I'm 5 months out and down 88 pounds!

I'm 5 months out and down 88 pounds!

I've been thinking of posting my own "coming out" on Facebook. I posted about my 70 lbs lost a while ago, but feel that an explanation might be needed soon.

So today , this morning to be exact my scale read 170 pounds. Exactly 1 year and 2 days post surgery.
Whew! now the hard part.
My new motto has to be:
MAINTAIN NOT GAIN!

Exactly 6 weeks post-op and down my first 50lbs today! WOOOHOOO I'm 1/3 of the way to my goal.
I don't notice a huge difference in how I look yet, (but man do I notice a HUGE difference in how I feel and my energy level already).

I just noticed the other day that i've reached one of my goals and hit an important milestone in my post op appearance
I've lost enough where now my boobs stick out more than my stomach!

I came out on Facebook yesterday after months of being as vague as possible. I'm so glad I did. Life is a lot less awkward:)

3 months out. SW 268, day of 248, CW 200. 68 pounds lost.

I flew last month and my hips not touching either person seated next to me was wonderful, plus tightening the belt with tail to spare was a novelty.

I flew last month and my hips not touching either person seated next to me was wonderful, plus tightening the belt with tail to spare was a novelty.

I'm training for the Star Wars Darkside 10k at Walt Disney a World in Florida, April 16.
Considering a few other races between now and then. My goal is atlas the one race a month, although January doesn't look very promising.

I flew last month and my hips not touching either person seated next to me was wonderful, plus tightening the belt with tail to spare was a novelty.

I'm training for the Star Wars Darkside 10k at Walt Disney a World in Florida, April 16.
Considering a few other races between now and then. My goal is atlas the one race a month, although January doesn't look very promising.

Disneys Star Wars Half Marathon April 2016- Orlando FL

You can do this!!!
Time for a little tough love but only because I want you to have epic success! This isn't a stall, this is not following the program. A stall is when you are on program but the scale doesn't immediately reward you.
I am 4 years post op. It took me 14 months to lose 150#- I had to "restart" my program at around 8-9 months and was losing just as well then as I was during the "honeymoon."
Heck, I regained 10 and lost it this fall, so I don't think it ever expires!
I recommend going back to what worked before as a good start. My body loses weight best when I go low carb and high intensity exercise but I know that isn't for everybody. Keep seeking support and most importantly NEVER give up. Even for peeps who get to goal, it can be work to stay there! Best I can tell what works is persistence.

I had my sleeve surgery in July and two days after I was released DH took me to the ER due to a combination of dehydration and a Migraine going on 4 days. At the ER they completed an x Ray and CT scan, both were normal. They also hooked me up to an IV to get fluids in me as I couldn't keep anything down. After a few hours I was released. The first week was hard. Things didn't stay down and I wasn't getting my fluids in. Eventually that changed. I still find myself vomiting a couple times a week if I eat too fast or too many carbs, but my Water intake is much better than those early days. Don't regret the surgery just give it time to heal.

I had my sleeve surgery in July and two days after I was released DH took me to the ER due to a combination of dehydration and a Migraine going on 4 days. At the ER they completed an x Ray and CT scan, both were normal. They also hooked me up to an IV to get fluids in me as I couldn't keep anything down. After a few hours I was released. The first week was hard. Things didn't stay down and I wasn't getting my fluids in. Eventually that changed. I still find myself vomiting a couple times a week if I eat too fast or too many carbs, but my Water intake is much better than those early days. Don't regret the surgery just give it time to heal.

Everyone loses at different rates, so don't compare yourself to others. Hunger is still there. Stalls happen every few weeks. Keep focused on your new tool and the changes you're making.

3 months out. SW 268, day of 248, CW 200. 68 pounds lost.

3 months out. SW 268, day of 248, CW 200. 68 pounds lost.