lindz17

OK I've finally decided to be brave and post a couple of photos, apologies they are pretty poor quality as I'm not overly fond of pictures but before was June last year, the latest one is yesterday (I was obviously concentrating on something else in that one ????)

Been maintaining in the low 190's for a couple of months now. Over 150 lbs lost. Hard to
believe I used to fit in those pants!

Thank you! Admittedly, I don't really exercise which I suppose is a no-no but I have two jobs and when I'm not working I'm sleeping. I eat about 1200 calories a day, give or take a couple hundred. I exceed my nutrionists goal of 55g of Protein a day. I don't dwell on carbs too much because fruit and veggies have carbs, I just stay away from a lot of starch and sugar. Thankfully sweets make me sick so there's no problem there! I don't pay too much attention to macros, I just make sure to count my calories, keep it reasonable, and plan my "nights out" or treats accordingly. I've found a good balance, my doctor is thrilled with what I'm doing, and I'm still losing about 2 lbs a week so it seems to be working just fine for me!

SW: 267
CW: 160
GW: 145
9 months out

I sometimes take a look at my old pics and think how did I let that happen. 1st 2 are within 2 months of my surgery last one is today almost 10 months later 171 pounds down.

I'm back, y'all!! Work has been crazy. I'll be 22 months post op on the 20th. Almost to that 2 year mark!
HW: 330
SW: 323
CW: 150

A few days shy of 11 months between these two pics.
Feeling better. Thinking better. VSG was a hyooooge winning decision in my life. Why in the hell I waited so long to take action is a mystery to me. I've given up on divining the reasons why I waited.....just moving forward.
Long way to go....but grateful for the relief I feel every single day. Back pain is way better.....crappy knees are still giving me hell for waiting so long.....but my ticker is thankful and no longer working double-time to pump blood where it needs to go. It's like my body has switched into cruise control and I feel better than I have in decades. I have nothing but encouragement for anyone considering this surgery.
I've had zero complications with my VSG and my surgeon left me with simple and easily followed instructions for how to succeed with the weight loss and approach food forever.
There is nothing that I cant enjoy and nothing that I want for. Went to enjoy a birthday celebration yesterday at my favorite spot....a Mexican restaurant that I LIVED at in my old life. I had chips 'n salsa.....and margaritas.......and even ordered a meal that was off the charts with flavor......brought the leftovers home for Breakfast, lol. I sure don't eat & drink that way very often.....but I can enjoy anything on occasion.
By having 80+% of my stomach removed........I have finally found what it is to be "normal".
Go figure.

Yikes. First bathing suit of the year. Bbq tonight with friends. I'm actually excited about it.

My highest weight ever was 249 lbs about 5 years ago. I lost 85lbs (pre surgery) and maintained it until I quit smoking about 2 years ago. These are my stats SINCE my regain. Surgery was earlier this year in feb.
HW 224 *tight* 16s (Jan 2016)
SW 204 *tight* 14s (Feb 2016)
CW 169 *comfy*12s (June 2016)
GW 145
5'7 and 27 years old.

Left is high weight, right is current weight.
Surgery date: 8/31/15
HW: 245
CW: 137
5'3"
I can't believe how close I am to goal!!!
YouTube: Trishassleevestory

First pic was taken just before surgery sept 2014. Second picture me today. Starting weight 222 wearing a size 16 jean. Today weighing in at 126 and wearing a size 0.

This pic isn't even my highest/heaviest, so hard to find a full body shot. Highest recorded 320, Starting 275, Surgery 256, Current 165. Gastric bypass 1/15/15. Best decision ever!

About 2 weeks before surgery April 2015

Yesterday post gym pic May 2016

I got my very first high waisted bikini from Amazon on Monday, so y'all know I had to do a before and after! Can't wait for the beach in September
HW: 330
SW: 323
CW: 155
(Sleeve, 18 months out on the 20th, no plastic surgery...yet, lol).

290 to 160

Hello. Surgery 12/2/15 SW 333 CW 215. Couldn't be happier!!  

My 90 day mark is Thursday, here's a before and after with being 64 lbs down!

Happy mothers day to all you mothers out there!
It feels great to be able to be get out and do things with my kids!
Having 4 kids between the ages of 9 and 17 keeps me busy!
So thankful for the new me that is excited to get out and do things with them:)
Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Today I am 1 month shy of being 1yr sleeved and I feel awesome,best decision I could of made.
Sw:303
Cw:174
Gw:155

Thank you:) I really stuck to the high Protein, shakes mostly in the beginning and then a lot of fish and chicken. I do loves steak so I did eat steak occasionally but my stomach couldn't handle a lot of red meat for a while. I live on a farm and my husband and I have a pumpkin patch and corn maze in the fall so I do a lot of physical work so I didn't get toned by spending hours in the gym. Of course I do work out as well, I use free weights, resistance bands, apps on my phone and some dvds at home when I do have time. I have 4 kids and a 52 acre farm so I will be honest I don't have as much time to focus on working out as I'd like. But I work so much on the farm that I burn off the calories and lifting things has toned my arms and built my upper body up. People ask me all the time what workout I do and I just tell them the farm one! Lol. I never imagined that my reflection would be so drastically different in just 18 months! I am still getting used to it myself!!! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

I have been amazingly fortunate in the loose skin area. I was only over weight for about 10 years and I guess maybe genetics helped me in the elasticity area bc the only real bad problem area I'm super self conscious about is my tummy and my upper thighs. never thought I'd post a swimsuit pic on social media but here's one I got brave enough to share a couple weeks ago Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

October 11, 2015:

Currently at work:

Today....at play:

SW 232 size 18/20
CW 157 size 10
GW 140ish size 6

I think this is the only one I haven't posted on...I think! Lol
HW: 330
SW: 323
CW: 156
I will be 18 months post op on the 20th.