sydneyyyyy

God will always be with you. I am in the beginning of my journey and I had to say no to people around me who always want something. I did it for myself so I can concentrate on my health & to prepare for this new lifestyle. Sometimes you have to be selfish and let others know that you have to concentrate on getting healthy and you wont have time or brain power to deal with them. This is the time for you to continue moving forward in your new lifestyle. Nothing no one says is important. What is important is that God is with you & he will never leave you. Your family your friends may not support you & or stop talking to you but ... God will always be with you & you can always talk to him. Your help comes in the name of the Lord who made heaven & earth. Please lean on the Lord to guide you & keep you strong. In Jesus name. Amen

CW: 319 SD:May 2017
GW: 128

I'm in nashville!
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I'm in nashville!
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It's been 3 months since my surgery. I have lost 80lbs. That's 40% of my excess weight or 21% of my starting weight.
I am 6lbs away from being out of the 300s. I haven't been out of the 300s in 7 years.
New year new me!!
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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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Merry Christmas ???? everyone enjoy and have a happy. Praise report I am down to 300 pounds as of today coming from 378 pounds and surgery on September 14. So all you be greatly encouraged and know that you didn't only come this far to come this far, you can do it just put your faith into it. Merry Christmas ????
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I'm 2 1/2 months out, all in all almost 50 pounds down, and I'm sooooooo happy with the results so far. The only drawback is the Constipation, but other than that, this new like is more than what I could ever dream of.. From a size 26 to a size 16... I'm forever grateful for this second chance!
HW 262
SW 244
CW 213

"We're On This Journey Together!"

I'm December 21st! Would love to be added to the calendar!

I'm the 21st, too!!!
Good luck to all!
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I'm December 21st as well!!!! Just started my pre-op diet today.
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Any Dec 2016 sleevers out there? I'm scheduled for Dec. 21.
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December 21st is my surgery date. I would love to join the group
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I'm 5'1 and down 24 total. I'm four weeks post op.
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I'm now 5 feet and 168. I feel so much better! Still a long way to go. The weight loss is so notable on us shorties. My best friend of 20 years didn't recognize me from behind the other day.

Hello everyone I was sleeve march 2,2016 . My height is 5'1 and starting weight was 248 now 206lbs . Have more to go but I am happy.

I'm 5" even had my VSG on August . down so far 40 lbs feel great!!!
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you look fabulous! good luck with the new workout routine!
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It's not luck, it's work! But if I can do it, anyone can. YOU CAN AND YOU WILL!

Just came across your post and your story is such an inspiration! I'm getting sleeved in December and have similar starting numbers. I've always felt pretty confident/happy with myself, but I'm starting to see the toll my weight is taking on my body. Sometimes I get nervous after reading the posts on this site, but your story is so reassuring and has put a smile on my face. I hope that I'm as lucky as you have been in this journey!
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I'm gonna put this disclaimer up first: I'm almost 5 weeks out from surgery and am NOT thinking about drinking now or anytime in the near future.
That being said...
My NUT told me that after getting the sleeve, one's alcohol tolerance is really low. I don't drink very much...a drink at Christmas, a drink out at dinner with friends, etc. So, not drinking right now is no biggie at all. However, I'm curious, if and when I have a drink at some point down the road, how much of a lightweight will I be? Are we talking one sip of a Fuzzy Naval and I'm stripping my clothes off and licking the bar top? How bad is it?
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It's my turn for the gastric sleeve tomorrow morning (8am). I feel nervous and weird...
I started at my surgeons weightloss center on Jan 29th 2017. I am 5'9 and I weighed in at 271 pounds. This morning I weighed myself at 216 pounds, so I'm heading into surgery somewhat lighter than I expected. I am thankful for the program I've been through and the time I've had to adjust things in my life in preparation for this.....(although who knows how I will feel this time tomorrow!)
Having said that, in still terrified but excited to get through this next part. I haven't been on the forums long but I am so grateful for having access to something like this - shared experience. I've learnt a lot & really love having the support of others who get it.
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Hi all, this is my first post here, and I'm very excited to share that my surgery was scheduled today (the day before my birthday!). I'll be getting sleeved on December 21! I can't wait for this journey to finally begin.
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Hi all, this is my first post here, and I'm very excited to share that my surgery was scheduled today (the day before my birthday!). I'll be getting sleeved on December 21! I can't wait for this journey to finally begin.
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Hi all, this is my first post here, and I'm very excited to share that my surgery was scheduled today (the day before my birthday!). I'll be getting sleeved on December 21! I can't wait for this journey to finally begin.
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