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I went to Disney last week and did not get tired walking around the park. Bonus: I didn't need an extender on the plane! In fact I had extra space

Oh my gosh, I love that I'm able to go to concerts and movies and the seat isn't hurting my hips because I have to wedge myself in. I love that I was able to go into a cave and it was walking intensive steep inclines up a down and I didn't have to stop. I love that I can wrap a regular sized towel around and it actually goes all the way around me. I love that my hubby can hug me and his arms go all the way around. I love that when someone in public looks at me I don't automatically think they are disgusted because Im so huge. (well they might be-I don't know-ha!) I love that I don't HAVE to shop at the larger sizes store for clothes. I love that I can walk for miles and not be huffing and puffing after half a mile.

I got a pants size 12. I was 18 before surgery

January 4th

January 4th!

9 months and 96 pounds lost. I can hardly believe it. Finally eating healthier and burning 300-900 calories at the gym 3 times a week is actually working and it only took having a little surgery.
 

One year today on December 15, 2014, I was given a new life and a second chance to live my life to the fullest instead of letting it pass me by. I want to wish myself a Happy One Year Anniversary on my weight loss journey! I may not have hit my goal of losing 200lbs by today, but I am proud of the 185lbs that I have lost. Plus, I know that I will get pass this stall and hit my goal of 239 very soon. This journey has had its ups and downs but it is worth it, so I can live to grow old with my husband and see our kids grow up and have a family of their own. I have to thank my family and friends for all the love and support they have given me while I have been on this journey. It is just the beginning for me and my family, as we all start to really enjoy life and all that it has to offer.

Today is my one year Surgiversary!!! I went from a size 24 to a size 10. Here is a link to a video that shows the change ????https://flipagram.com/f/YXXy5eaffo

Left is the month before my surgery. Right is 23 months later and down from 300 to 155!

Here is my video to go with my 100 pound weight loss.
I may be a little excited!

Sorry to say, but if you are like many on these boards, myself included this is just the start of open warfare between you and your ass. I'd give my left knee to have a normal BM once a day. I might go 6 times a day or not for a week. Back on Miralax now, day three and still nothing. Oh, but when it kicks in, well, i'll get a lot of reading done......

I still have a long way to go but wanted to share my progress.
H.w. 373
S.w. 360
C.w.267
I haven't wore these jeans & shirt in 8 yrs, before I got pregnant. I finally feel back to my old self & now I'm ready for my NEW self!

5 months post op, about half way to goal...

I went on vacation last week and was able to ride a rollercoaster with my son and I fit!!! No more embarassing trips out of the ride because I couldn't fit or get the belt buckled!!!

I no longer have to shop in the "woman's" section... I can shop in the Jr or Misses section! woo hoo!!!!

Wore size 18 capris today. 9 weeks ago I was a size 26.

Few days shy of 6 months!

I remember that feeling. I had been working on my approval after a denial for over a year, when out of the blue I received a call from my surgeon's office. While I knew I was working on an approval I had already been denied plus was told I may have to appeal after a second denial. So, when I received their call I was hit with a wave of emotion. One moment I was ecstatic and over joyed, the next I was scared, crying and worried. Then some nights I would contemplate backing out followed by seeing myself in the mirror and knowing it had to be done.
Remember the closer you get to the date the more emotional you'll become. Especially if you are on a liquid pre-op diet. You'll be hungry, sad, overwhelmed, scared, happy, excited, confused and even a little sick. Don't worry it is all normal and anyone of us here can help you get through it!
Congrats on the date!

314 & 184ish

Before surgery 249
6 months post op 151

I'm not sure if I qualify as a success story yet but I do believe I experienced a life changing event. It took me years to pull the trigger on surgery. I've gained weighed steadily over the last 10 years despite doing what doctors had advised me to do. A myriad of reasons and overall giving up led me to where I was. Oct 7th I weighed in at 248lbs. As a 5'2 woman I was a size 20 comfortably. I realize now how in denial I was over where I had got too. Do you have that one picture that made you cry? I do. I never took any pics until my husband and I celebrated 10 yrs of marriage in Puerto Rico. This before picture was what made me get surgery a month later. The now pic is from today after playing in the snow with my girls. I'm not even at goal and unbelievably happy. Just thought I'd post the pics bc they were my motivation from others.

I found a recipe for adding Protein to Jello and I've come up with some really good mixes but this one is my favorite. I'm on my preop liquid diet and my doctor said this was fine and would probably be fine post op as well.
You will need
sugar-free Orange Jello mix
Water
vanilla Protein Powder (I used Quest Vanilla Milkshake)
Fat-Free (sugar free if you can find it) cool whip or whipped topping (optional)
Prepare Jello as instructed on box. Whisk Gelatin completely. Add 2 scoops of protein powder and whisk thoroughly. The mix will thicken and look a bit milky. Don't whisk it so much that it's foamy. The protein will separate. Pour into container or individual containers for small servings. Refrigerate until set (I let mine set overnight). Top with a small spoonful of whipped topping when serving or eating (again, optional).
Tastes just like that classic Popsicle without the sugar .
I don't wanna give the macros on this because your protein might be different than mine.

SW 320
Current weight 225
Surgery date 2/4/15

Hitting a stall right now.....the last 5 pounds to lose before I can say I lost 100 are stubborn!

Another updated before and after. Down 80 lbs in almost 6 months and 20 lbs from my goal weight of 140!

Before and After. I've lost 20 more pounds since July