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Not at goal......but working in the right direction and feeling great about the decision to have the sleeve surgery.
The day before October 2015 VSG & hernia repair.
Wearing and old stretched out 6xl t-shirt.

10 months out of VSG & hernia repair.
Trying on a brand new 2xl t-shirt.....over the shirt I was already wearing.

October 11, 2015:

Currently at work:

Today....at play:

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It's been a while since I posted -
But photo 1 was Santa photos last year - I was sleeved in feb this year - almost 70kg down and feeling amazing !
Everyone is looking fantastic - love the support this brings me on here !
Much love and keep up the fantastic work all

Ladies at office were very supportive prior to my surgery in June. Now they don't mention it or bring up. Dont know if it's just my head but they treat me different now that I have lost 105lbs. They are kinda snooty to me, and just had my BFF tell me she felt like my success is making her unhappy with herself.

Top right before surgery
HW 293
CW 204.5
9 months post op

Forgive me but damn...

Had surgery aug 14, 2013
Was 343 at highest now 250 :-)

Once you choose your surgeon, you should be confident that you’re in good hands. Still, your surgeon is only partly responsible for your weight loss surgery success. YOU have the greatest share of responsibility. Here’s what you can do before surgery to make surgery safer, make recovery easier, and lose weight faster – and it’s not just sitting back and waiting for your surgery date to arrive!


Pre-Op Diet
The pre-op diet has a few purposes. The critical one is to shrink your liver so it’s not blocking your surgeon’s view of your insides during surgery. That makes your operation easier and safer.
The pre-op diet also helps you lose weight. That may be surprising since you’re expecting to start your weight loss after surgery, but it’s actually a good idea to start losing weight beforehand. In fact, the more you lose before surgery, the safer surgery will be, and the better you’ll feel afterwards.
Different surgeons suggest different pre-op diets. The diet has about 1,000 calories. It could depend on lean proteins and other nutrient-rich foods, or it could be a liquid diet with protein shakes. Or, it could be a combination of the two, with each day including two protein shakes as meal replacements plus one meal with vegetables and protein.
The pre-op diet can last from a few days to several weeks or even months. In general, the longer you’re on it, the better. You’ll lose more weight, shrink your liver more, and gain confidence that you’ll be able to continue a strict eating program long-term after surgery.
Get in Shape
Why exercise before surgery? One reason is that, like with a good diet, it can make surgery safer. In this case, it’s because exercising can strengthen your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Of course, exercise also burns calories and can help you lose a little extra weight before surgery.
Another reason to get in shape before surgery is because it will make recovery easier. Many weight loss surgery patients find that walking around the house and then the neighborhood is their best tool for fighting post-op pain. If you’re used to being active before surgery, you’ll have an easier time walking after surgery.
You don’t need to go crazy on your pre-op exercise regimen. If you’re not used to exercising, start small. As long as your doctor approves you to be active, just find a few minutes each day to walk at a comfortable pace.
Clean and Stock the Kitchen
Fact: you can’t eat food that’s not there.
So, clean out your kitchen. Get rid of sugary desserts, starchy snacks, and fatty meats and cheeses. Anything you know you shouldn’t be eating shouldn’t be in your kitchen. Get rid of it before surgery because for weeks after surgery, you won’t be physically able to carry out heavy trash bags filled with forbidden foods.
Once your kitchen is cleaned out, stock it up! At least get the protein shakes and powders you’ll need for weeks or more after surgery. Consider getting some flavored water in case you’re unable to tolerate water post-op. You can also stock up on non-perishable staples, such as canned chicken and tuna, frozen fruit and vegetables, and instant oatmeal packets.
Take Your Nutritional Supplements
You know you’ll be taking nutritional supplements post-op. If you have the sleeve or bypass, you’ll be taking them for life. With the band, you’ll need supplements for months, years, or life. Did you know you shouldn’t wait until after surgery to start taking your supplements?
At a minimum, take a multivitamin beginning when you start your pre-op diet. Even if you’re eating a balanced diet, the supplement helps make sure your body has the nutrients it needs to heal your surgery wound. Also, it’s an insurance policy so that if you have trouble eating and swallowing supplements for a few weeks after surgery, your body will still have a good store of nutrients in reserve.
Practice Your Healthy Eating Habits
Consider the pre-op period practice for the post-op diet. That includes eating slowly, measuring portions, and choosing nutrient-dense instead of processed, high-calorie foods. Also consider making exercise a habit now, so it’s easier to get back to it after surgery.
You cannot guarantee an easy surgery, but you can certainly do a few things to improve your chances. Use these tips to take control of your pre-op prep as soon as you’re ready to lose weight and get healthy!

Update : Well yesterday first my sugery got postponed for hours because of a Emergency, then finally it was my turn to get surgery, I was so nervous yet anxious, so I pray and pray and that gave me some comfort then As soon as I got put to sleep, It felt like I opened my eyes and the surgery was over, the pain I was in yesterday was HELL, yup pure HELL , I had 5 kids natural and that pain yesterday was WORST, I couldn't talk, drink or walk, the meds weren't helping but honestly as time passed the easier it got, I was in a 9 in pain after the surgery by evening I was a 4 and this morning , a 2, I been walking and sipping and the dr said , he's going check me his next rounds and if I been drinking my fluids, I will get the ok to leave today, I have no gas pains and I have no regrets and thank you everyone for the prayers and for checking on me , best of luck to everyone and hope everyone has a speedy recovery

128 pounds down 10 months

16 months post op, down 135 lbs!
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Was 277. Now 154. 7 months later

Started at 299 now 177 8 months out 122 down

SW: 277 CW:158 GW: 150

I had my surgery 15 months ago and I have lost 133 lbs, we are building our dream home, a log cabin and I was climbing the ladder (something that I couldn't do before at 334 lbs) to look in the loft and my husband took this photo, sometimes I still can't believe it's me, the first pic is on surgery day.


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350 lbs in December 2012
212 lbs in September 2013

1 year and 123 lbs lost... Current pic is from 2 months ago lol best decision EVER!!!

1/21/13 still 6 months out maybe closer to 7 months started at 299 now today 195 loss of 104 pounds

Surgery day 1/21/13 299 to 218 15 weeks down 80 pounds

11.28.12 - 90 pounds gone!

168 lbs down high weight 451

My husband suggested that I take 1 scoop of unflavored Protein powder and sprinkle it on things throughout the day (pudding, cottage cheese...). By the end of the day, I would get in that amount of protein (let's say 24 grams - depending on what brand of protein you use). I think that is a super idea but haven't tried it yet. I tried to add a whole scoop to some broth at the beginning of my full liquids stage and it was not tasty to me at all. Good Luck to you!