DreamsComeTrue15

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.

3/14/15 at orientation, I weighed 345. RNY on 4/28, and as of 7/13, I'm down to 286. My apologies for not having a before pic.

Here are some side by side before and after from before surgery and 2 months after. The picture in the jean shorts is 3 months after and the picture in striped sleeveless blouse is 3 1/2 months after surgery. I have went from 303 lbs to 244 lbs since March 17th. I have fallen off good eating habits and the gym but getting back into it. Hope this is motivating. It's hard at times but soooo worth it!!!!

Down 93lbs! I feel amazing!

Thank you @DreamsComeTrue15. 12 lbs was during the week before surgery preop diet and the rest during.
I've hit two stalls. The first was at about 3 weeks exactly. It lasted me about two weeks.
The second one I have just finished and lasted me THREE weeks, yuppp three weeks... Smh. It sucked. I was beginning to think maybe I've just hit where my body is comfortable with. I was so afraid that I wasn't going to meet my goal of (125) and I wasted time, money and surgery for nothing. But I remembered my surgeons advice telling me, if you get into a stall, boost your Protein by 20+ grams and add exercises to your routine mix it up you'll be out of it... Did it for two days and now I am a believer that you must mix up your norm. I lost two lbs just by doing that.
Starting weight, 240's
Sugery Date, 228
Today, 183
GOAL, 125 (never been in my adult life).
Age, 30
5' 3/4"
Beautiful!! Great job.

Before

3 1/2 months later

Started 235 currently at 182

Will be 6 months out on the 27th

3 1/2 months wow!! Did you stall at the beginning at all??

3 years ago I bought some lingerie from Fedricks of Hollywood size XL and i wasn't able to fit into them. Well not only does it fit but it was BIG on me!

My extra-wide flats are starting to gape on the sides. Hoping to be able to buy shoes in a store and not have to get them all online soon!

My before and after . 13 months out

Absolutely beautiful!! May I ask what are your stats? How long did it take you?

Ditching my first pair of jeans for ones 4 sizes smaller!

that sounds amazing, I can't wait! Congrats!

that sounds amazing, I can't wait! Congrats!

Major breakthrough this week: I no longer require a walking partner. I have a few good ones, but in the past when no one else was available I tended to skip that day. This is a pretty major walk around a lake and I benefit from it in so many ways. Twice this week I have gone alone (caveat, I do take my dog, who has to run to keep up with me) and it turns out I prefer it! I can go as fast as I want. I can do intermittent jogging to get my pulse up. I can stretch and stop/start/stop/start for an increase in cardio. I can think and let my mind wander rather than converse. The main thing is that before I was walking to benefit the other person -- that was my motivation -- and now I am doing it just for ME. Yippee!
I've worked out for many, many years (I'm going to be 54 this year). I have arthritis and have to move or I can't move at all, lol. I honestly thought I was a person who could not achieve the high of exercise but it turns out that I just wasn't working hard enough. For years I had a 45-minute workout but it turns out I need 60-70 minutes. I had to fake my way into liking exercise and now it's turning out to be the best part of my day.
To any one who isn't exercising yet but is considering it, I really recommend just walking a little further each day and a little faster each week. It's amazing how it adds up and what a difference it makes. I am not at my goal weight yet but I am fit and toned. I have no loose skin. And mentally, exercise cannot be beat.

S.w.250 c.w 165 s.d.9/24/14

Ill have to get a body comparison later but heres a headshot from before surgery and at about the 6 month mark with a weight loss of about 154lbs. Im currently at 174lb total loss as of my last weigh in

I was just sleeved on 6/17 mine felt that way until yesterday then it went away..that stuck feeling is pretty bad..it will get better

Thank you all for your well wishes - I can say that I am officially on the other side now. I can only say WOW what a road to recovery. This is day 3 post -op and my recovery has not been easy. I had the sleeve and gallbladder removal. It has been painful with the first full night of nausea and vomiting. Up until this morning I had many moments of stomach spasms that were quite painful. Walking helped and of course the meds. Hoping that it will get better from here -leaving the hospital to go home today.
Again thanks for all of your support????

Shats are
Sw 222
Cw 146
Goal 140
I allow myself to eat what I want. Small portions of course. Very small portions. But I make sure to get 80 ounces of Water a day and at least 60 of Protein. I put in a full gym in my house, actually hubby did. And I utilize it at least 3 days a week. I don't put pressure on myself. Don't want to feel the pressures. Only thing I have not done is sweets. At all. Period. Cut them out 100%. Miss them. But don't do them.

4 months out

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! 

Just had my surgery today I'm on the side of the losing bench now. I have slight pain been up and walking and sipping on juice. Get released tomorrow

9 weeks out, 57 lbs down!