Omieliz

Started the journey 12/14
First appointment with dr 1/15
Surgery 6/15/15
HW: 265
Today I weighed 160
Goal was:185
Here is a before and today picture

Congratulations! I know you've already heard it, but you're inspirational. Thank you for sharing and inspiring!
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Today, I officially hit onderland! I will say that I feel a little bit like a cheat because while I was close, I had abdominal wall reconstruction surgery last week on 1/3/17. I was in the hospital for 5 days and really couldn't eat more than liquids for almost a week. Although I'm back to solids, I'm at about a 1/4 cup right now. I'm trying to hit my Protein and Water goals daily, but it's a struggle with this newest surgery. Everything makes me sick :-/
HW 310
SW 278.4. (8/31/16)
CW 197..6

Pic taken 12/31/16 (4 months post op) pic taken 3 days before surgery
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Today, I officially hit onderland! I will say that I feel a little bit like a cheat because while I was close, I had abdominal wall reconstruction surgery last week on 1/3/17. I was in the hospital for 5 days and really couldn't eat more than liquids for almost a week. Although I'm back to solids, I'm at about a 1/4 cup right now. I'm trying to hit my Protein and Water goals daily, but it's a struggle with this newest surgery. Everything makes me sick :-/
HW 310
SW 278.4. (8/31/16)
CW 197..6

Pic taken 12/31/16 (4 months post op) pic taken 3 days before surgery
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Today, I officially hit onderland! I will say that I feel a little bit like a cheat because while I was close, I had abdominal wall reconstruction surgery last week on 1/3/17. I was in the hospital for 5 days and really couldn't eat more than liquids for almost a week. Although I'm back to solids, I'm at about a 1/4 cup right now. I'm trying to hit my Protein and Water goals daily, but it's a struggle with this newest surgery. Everything makes me sick :-/
HW 310
SW 278.4. (8/31/16)
CW 197..6

Pic taken 12/31/16 (4 months post op) pic taken 3 days before surgery
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Today, I officially hit onderland! I will say that I feel a little bit like a cheat because while I was close, I had abdominal wall reconstruction surgery last week on 1/3/17. I was in the hospital for 5 days and really couldn't eat more than liquids for almost a week. Although I'm back to solids, I'm at about a 1/4 cup right now. I'm trying to hit my Protein and Water goals daily, but it's a struggle with this newest surgery. Everything makes me sick :-/
HW 310
SW 278.4. (8/31/16)
CW 197..6

Pic taken 12/31/16 (4 months post op) pic taken 3 days before surgery
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Today, I officially hit onderland! I will say that I feel a little bit like a cheat because while I was close, I had abdominal wall reconstruction surgery last week on 1/3/17. I was in the hospital for 5 days and really couldn't eat more than liquids for almost a week. Although I'm back to solids, I'm at about a 1/4 cup right now. I'm trying to hit my Protein and Water goals daily, but it's a struggle with this newest surgery. Everything makes me sick :-/
HW 310
SW 278.4. (8/31/16)
CW 197..6

Pic taken 12/31/16 (4 months post op) pic taken 3 days before surgery
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Surgery is not for everyone. If you feel you would be successful doing a life change. That's great.
I have dieted on my own for years. My weight yo yoed. Surgery is a long term weight loss outcome for me. I'm two and a half years out. I'm still maintaining. I'm now another person you have met that has had surgery. Let me know if you think I look sick and unhealthy.
I agree with the other people that have posted about nutrition and vitaimins. working out will help build muscle instead of burning it.
The goal is healthy whatever that looks like for you...

When I couldnt fit on a ride at an amusement park, when I couldnt walk 1 mile without feeling like I was going to pass out. Thats when I was 332 pounds but I am now 289, but not because of surgery, I did that on my own. I knew it was time to change. I am ready for surgery now!!

Thank you for hosting :-). You can count me in!
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So I started my journey on October 30th 2015 at 540 pounds. This is the highest I've ever been. I had to be on oxygen because I was so overweight it was pressing against my lungs.
I had to do 6 months of a supervised diet and lost 60 pounds before my surgery and had my surgery weighing 480 pounds.
I had a horrible time after surgery as some on here may remember. I was in extreme pain for 3 weeks then extreme nausea for 5 months. The nausea was so bad I didn't eat or drink for over a month and had to get a picc line and give myself infusions overnight to get my fluids and nutrients.
They removed my gallbladder in October of this year and I started to feel much better.
I now feel great and am finally starting to be able to enjoy my smaller size! I'm having fun working out at the gym and I'm starting to feel pretty and trying to date.
I now weigh 336 pounds! That's 204 pounds down from my first weigh in and 144 pounds down since my surgery May 29th 2015!
I'm so excited to be going in the right direction! I just turned 30 in November and I can't wait to finally start living my life!
Here are some before and after pictures!

This is me July 2014

March 2015

March 2015

November 2016

November 2016

January 2017
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@@Omieliz you did fantastic! Keep it up!
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@@Entrise Congrats on beating your goal! I am glad this challenge helped you!!
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You look great, @@Babbs

Exceeded goal weight of 215 by 8 pounds :-)
1/2/17 - 206.4
Next goal - onderland by the end of the month.
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I know I won't get to my goal for this challenge, but in the long run, as long as I can get into the 130's and stay there, I'll be happy! After all, I did start this year weighing 333lbs!
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You have totally rocked it! What an inspiration you are to me! @rydersmamma
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Thank you @@dashofpixiedust!

Exceeded goal weight of 215 by 8 pounds :-)
1/2/17 - 206.4
Next goal - onderland by the end of the month.
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You look marvelous! Congrats to you!
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Thanks for the challenge! It was another tool for keeping me accountable. I hit my original goal of 230 and I just missed my adjusted goal of 225. I ended up at 226! Thanks again!

CW: 181
Surpassed goal by 7lbs! ????
Thank you for this challenge, and all the work you did. Much appreciated!!

I've stayed on the plan set by my surgeon and nutritionist. As far as meals, I eat high Protein and keep my carbs under 20 grams a day - sugars under 5 grams. I try to keep the fat down, too. I weigh or measure everything and keep my cals below 800. No sugar, no flour, no starches (except Beans - occasionally), no refined carbs. My carbs are from veggies.
I also make sure I walk at least 5 miles a day and I'm starting the couch to 5k program. I'm starting weight training soon, but I'm having surgery again on 1/3/17 (if you look really closely on the right side of my photo, you can actually see my huge hernia bulging out ;-/). I'm not allowed to lift yet, but as soon as I get the green light, I'm ready to start weight training.
Lastly, I track every nibble, lick, and bite to make sure I'm staying in my guidelines :-)
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Congrats to you!
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I will be able to fully respond to your question after my abdominal wall repair (giant hernia with 7 inches of my colon stuck in it) after 1/3/17. :-/
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