DreamsComeTrue15

Great Job!!!

I guess I posted in the wrong place before.

I know Leo, I was thinking they might not fill a midband. I can't go at the two month mark. I might try a little early if I feel well enough and the Dr. checks me out and says it is ok.

Everyone looks great with the weight loss, of course, but what makes me so excited for my surgery is seeing how the after photos Celebrate a new-found confidence! It's the jewelry, the difference in styles of clothing, the hair colour changes and makeup- it's the big authentic smiles that make me know I'm making the right choice with this surgery.
This thread has seen me through the last year pre-op. My surgery is Monday. I just wanted to say thanks to everyone. Your photos have inspired me greatly!

6 months out tomorrow. Down 88 pounds 20 pounds to goal.

Here are my pictures. First picture May 19- 255, second picture 200.4
My current weight is 197.6- I hit onerland!! 

Just an update...I'm down 80 pounds since surgery date June 8...it is hard to believe!!
Doing well, not really looking forward to cold/flu season ( I'm a teacher) as I can't just "take" meds.
Starting weight: 233
Current weight: 153
Thanks for all the support June sleevers!

Here it is 310lbs start weight to 210 in 3 months( on the 29th) Lots of walking and alot of meat Protein. Thank God for my sleeve, it saved my life. No more sleep apnea, no more high blood pressure, no more diabetes.

5'2" over here and pre-op. Hoping to be approved and scheduled soon!

I'm completely new to this! I'm a week post op (gastric sleeve)....5'2 and anxious to see some results! Any advice or tips are welcome!

Hey there!! Don't get discouraged!! Everyone's body is different. I lost 30 lbs my first month out, then lost anywhere from 9-15 lbs every month after that. I'm a little over 10 months out now. I focus on Protein first and eat less than 20 carbs per day (on most days!). I keep my calories really low (700 a day max) because my NUT and doctor specifically tell me to do so. I drink 80-100 oz of Water a day. I walked 3 times a week up until about 3 months ago when I started lifting weights and doing T25 in addition to running. I don't know if my weight loss has been fast, slow, normal - I've just stuck to it and tried to eat in a way that is sustainable for me and my next 60 years of life! Haha. My best advice to you? Get off these boards, or anything else that makes you compare yourself, or feel like you're losing too "slowly," or whatever. I quit social media and message boards a few months in unless I had a specific question or concern, and I only came back once every few months to update. Your journey is yours and no one else's - focus on it and you will be rewarded!
PS I got unbelievably lucky and didn't lose any hair. I took Biotin every day and used Biotin shampoo! No clue if that is what made the difference, but worth a shot!

look at you!! Beautiful!! Do you have any success tips? I'm feeling very discouraged..I had the sleeve in June..I'm losing on an average between 7-8 lbs per month..would you say that is normal? And losing tons of hair..help!

Thank you very much, I appreciate it!!

I dont have facial acne but I notice I do have quite a bit spread out on my body. Not sure if anyone else suffers from this but I've heard before that sometimes obesity can cause acne as well as cysts on . I was wondering if anyone who has acne has had it clear up after surgery or get any better?? I was just curious because I tend to get it on my back and thighs a lot an it kind of bothers me at times.

I'm dawn I,m 5 "2" 220. Pounds surgery scheduled 10-13

12 weeks out and only 37 lbs down since surgery but I'm finally feeling comfortable in my own skin! Here's before and current.
HW 245+
SW 225
CW 188
Oh! And I finally have a neck!

Before and after 1 year later

I posted this pic in another thread but I thought I'd add it here too...
It's a progress pic and just a head shot...
The first is taken in December, which was just about my heaviest...
I was then sleeved at the end of Feb
The second pic was taken last week, six months post-op..
65kg (143lbs) lighter and just over halfway to 'goal'...
Kinda...

Hey all,
I'm 5'2", and sleeved 07/23/15. I'm at four weeks post-op in two days. I haven't been losing any weight since the first week. I started at a BMI of 34 (176.5 lbs), and lost 12 lbs pre-op )2 week diet), and 12 lbs since surgery.
Any of you with low BMI experience such long stalls (almost 3 week stall here)
Thanks!!

I wanted to start a forum for members who are pre or post op and are 5'2" and under. I am 4'9" and post-op. In 4 months, I have lost over 50 lbs and would like to connect with others of my body type so we can compare stories and support each other.

I don't actually have any pictures of me from my top weight (273), but surprisingly, I have videos, so I took stills for comparison. One year later and down 100 lbs! I'm singing in those pics, btw!

I was asked to model for my photographer friend. Wow that's a first!!
Before:
Now:

Hw: 250
Cw: 124
5'6

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

One week pre-op vs. five weeks post-op:

incredible!