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Today I hit the 100 pound loss ! Start weight 256 Day of surgery 236 (5/12/15) Today 156 (11/21/15) It has certainly been a Rollercoaster. I would 100% do it again... only I would have done it years ago! I don't have complications, I deal with cravings rather well so far. I'm not worried about the holidays and food. The Rollercoaster part is hormones and emotions. I'm up and down a lot now. (No I'm not bipolar) I do have a LOT of stress in my life right now..... but the awesome part is..... My back rarely hurts, I sleep well, I have more energy, I enjoy clothing and getting ready in the morning. .. I feel on the outside how I feel in my mind for the first time. Best wishes to all wherever you are on your journey!

I totally understand!

Patience for sure. Everyone's progress is individual and at its own pace. With good habits you'll get there and when your body is ready. I only mention this because I know I compared to a couple other people who had the same stats as me. Some lost slower, and one faster. .. watching her loose at a faster rate was hard and I had to be put in check by a friend who reminded me of the same thing I'm saying to you. Congratulations on your surgery! Be kind to yourself during the process. You'll get there!!

Thank you all!

Sure does! hehe Lmbo. You have a great way of phrasing I needed a laugh. Thank you!

The struggle is real! By the end of days when I'm sitting a lot my butt hurts! I never knew it was possible. Ever. I hope that those bones get used to being sat on without the extra cushion. My armpits are super hard to shave also. However, "downstairs".... I can see to shave! Lol I didn't realize I'd be buying 1.5 size smaller shoes/dress boots. Cool thing is, my boots go on the outside if skinny jeans now! Last one. My collar bones look funny in some of my shirts cause you can see them now. Lol

So my progress with surgery is definitely noticeable. Stats: Sw 256lbs Surgery 5/12/15: 236 9/30: 170 Total: 86lbs It wonderful and I'm super happy about it. I get comments and questions from those around me about surgery and recovery and different aspects of it. I'm cool with that. I'm very open about it when I'm asked. It's a great tool and I always start by saying it's not the easy road (because it's not!) I started at a size 22w and now I'm a size 12. My face lost the weight first for sure which made it noticeable faster. Almost 5 months after surgery (4.5 months) and I'm just starting to notice it in the mirror personally. Before I would look in the mirror (even with my face being much thinner) and still see the "fat" face. Now I see the thin one and get surprised. I'm always aware of my changes and weight loss but for some reason right now the mirror keeps surprising me. Anyone else get a sudden reality check with the mirror that probably should have happened much sooner? How did you respond? Feel? I find myself having to fight sabotaging my progress now that I can clearly see it.

Thank you for your reply. It certainly is a challenge. I know that I practice poses and looking in the mirror to see how clothes really look (does my fat roll show... how are my arms?... things like that) it's old habit. It's not too often though.no shame in doing it! Since the mirror and I DO have issues, I tend to take pictures and make collage/side by side with my larger self to see the progress. Or to see what clothes look like. It's like looking at pictures of someone else so it's a more objective view. Haha. Congratulations on the wedding. You will have a lot of attention I'm guessing. Practicing confidence and poses and not hiding in the shadows. You deserve to shine! You deserved it before surgery and still do. It's hard to come to terms with that (at least for me.) Everyone... thank you for letting me know I'm not alone in this. I'm sure it will take practice and time. I'm gonna push myself to look in the mirror more.

How long did it take you? Tips? Thanks!

The biggest part of this journey us mental. You're body will change in ways you can't imagine yet. Your desire for food as well. But you need to know your reasons for gaining weight, eating, keeping the weight on... etc. So that you can keep to your goal. You can totally do it!! Is a great tool!

I'm 5'7" Sw 256 VSG 5/12/15 - 236lbs Current 9/25/15 - 170 Total:86lbs

5/12/15 sleeved date. I'm 5'7" Start 256lbs. Day of surgery 236lbs Current (09/25/15) 170lbs Total: 86lbs

Congrats!

Everyone walks a different road when it comes to why they gained weight, why they have kept it on and why they are choosing to loose it. I didn't understand why I kept putting it back on before surgery. Everyone was frustrated. I was frustraged. It was serving a purpose though. food served a purpose. I hid from the world successfully. I'm not saying everyone wants to hide from the world. It was just my reason. When I understood why I kept the weight and the pain of keeping it was MORE than the pain of letting it go (getting back into the world).... I had the surgery. Beat decision ever. Am I perfect at food and Water? Far from it. I've had small cheats and days I don't get enough of the good stuff. BUT IT'S A PROCESS. I know that. I'm leaning as I go about why I eat, why I cheat, why I sabotage and why I strive to do better. The emotional roller coaster that comes with surgery really isn't talked about enough What I know for sure personally is that I cannot judge anyone for their choices. I spent too many years unhealthy and am still learning. I do great things now and really strive to do my best, but I couldn't do that until I was ready. Those people you point out... obviously aren't ready. They may think they are... but clearly not. It's not for us to judge, but to support healthier choices and be there for them when they are really ready to try. Sorry this is long. I think that we often forget these things

thanks! I really like your channel!Awww, thank you! It's been fun to document so far. Can't wait to look back on how far I've come!

All are different and have many videos. Finding a person with whom you can emotionally and possible physically relate to helps

can you tell people this?

Yay!! Log the feeling... in a picture or video or writing. Hold on to it so you can use it when you feel depleted. So awesome. Great job!

Have you had surgery? What's your experience with it if you have? We are here to support each other

Sleeved may 12, 2015 5'7", 236 start At one month I had lost 22lbs. I had a 4 day stall in week 3. My first big stall was from weeks 15-17. I lost a couple pounds in there but not compared to anything I lost prior. I have lost a total of 60lbs in 4 months. I went back to basics. Everyone is different . Your body will stall when it needs to. 1.) Take body measurements and record them. The scale may not be moving, but you may be loosing inches. I've lost 43.5" total between my bust, hips, thighs and arms only. 2.) Caution on comparing to others and their loss rates. Use them as motivation or reasons to ask your support team (surgeon, program, etc) what factors may be causing a different rate and how you can improve 3.)don't give up. Some stalls can be a couple days. Some can be weeks. If after a week goes by and you see no loss at all.... back to basics for us. liquid diet, then soft foods, logging Protein and Water, examine exercise, etc... Good luck!!

The above post is correct. And it's a very very dangerous decision. That being said, I understand completely. When I'm full I feel gross. Right after surgery it hurt. 4 months out and it doesn't hurt but generally just sucks. I too would rather not eat. Then I remember the reasons why I did the surgery..... health, wellness, to be the best me I can be. This tool can hurt you if you choose to not get in your Proteins and Water. It can do more than hurt you. Life long complications and death. I'm not trying to scare you at all. But sometimes we need reminding of consequences because we forget them. Not eating will shrink your stomach even more. Especially when you are still healing. Then you can eat even less than you should be at each stage. Danger danger. Tips?: Branch out and try different things. Use a measure cup and only eat 1/2 of what you should at a sitting but eat more often.... Log the Protein amounts. If you drink Protein shakes that ate very high, you can avoid eating to some degres. However, make sure you ate getting full water count in also. Good luck! You can do it!!

Highest 2/2015- 256lbs Surgery 5/12/2015 -236lbs Today 7/14/15 - 199!! I honestly never thought I'd see under 200lbs. Even with surgery, my mind knew I would but my heart just couldn't believe it. It's an odd feeling. I stalled last week and felt negatively about my progress but I stepped up and worked harder and today I hit that magical number. Thank you to everyone on the board for their support and encouragement. Not just for me, but as a whole. Your words to each other keep me focused, motivated when I need it and hopefully Happy Tuesday everyone!!!

Me either it has been 14 years. I am now 197.6 started this journey at 240. I can now even go down a flight of stairs with more ease and not one step at a time. So awesome! !

Congrats! !!!!

I had a period 2 days after and then 2 weeks after. Then I love had 2 more. So like 5 in almost 4 months . Dr said it's normal and as the weight balances out, so will my periods