lindz17

This is me at 126 pounds. I know the picture is sideways but I never thought I would look in the mirror and see myself like this in a million years!
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I had Gastric Sleeve surgery October 2014. I have lost 156 pounds and have went from a size 20 to a size 0. i went from 282 pounds to a 126 pounds and I feel amazing! the first pic to the far left was about 6 months post op after i had lost about 70 pounds, the middle pic was me about 4 months preop at about 285 pounds. and the last pic is me 12 months post op at 145 pounds. Currently I am 126. Needless to say life has changed drastically!!!

Sleeved May 29, 2015. 11 months out.

Surgery date 12/1
SW: 267
CW: 195
Pretty happy about the progress so far!
Of course I wish I could get down to a healthy weight faster but I'll take the 72 lb loss any day
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I'm 9 weeks post-op now! Big changes in my face.

Sleeved 11/16/15 approaching 5 months out and feeling great the best decision I have made for myself in a very long time. Before pic was taken 2 weeks prior to surgery after 2 weeks ago over 112 pounds lost!

Lost 45 lbs in 3 months! Couldnt be happier!

First pic day before surgery august 4 2013 265# -next pic dec 2015 175#

I haven't posted in several months but I wanted to post an update to my Gastric Sleeve story.
My surgery was July 12, 2013. I am 5'8" tall and at that time I weighed 296 lbs., and wore a size 3X or 22-24 women's.
Today, April 12, 2014, is 9 months from my surgery and I've lost 76 lbs. At 220 lbs., I fit in size 1X or 16 women's.
I would like to lose between 40 and 60 lbs. more by September of this year. My ultimate goal would be 147 lbs - a size 10. However, I will feel totally successful and satisfied to get to 170 lbs - a size 12.
I lost nearly every bit of my weight the first four months after surgery and have been at 220 lbs. since then.
I am enjoying this new weight and all that it has done for me.
I no longer have to use a CPAP for obstructive sleep apnea. I have no more heel or foot pain, very little knee pain, almost no more back pain. I have no more acid reflux. Even more good news is that I like looking in the mirror again. I can shop in normal size clothing stores. I am not embarrassed when I go out with my family and friends. I get very encouraging comments from people who have watched me go through this process.
I do sometimes get frustrated that I'm not losing any more weight currently, however, I am most often optimistic that I will continue to both enjoy my current good health as well as moving forward to meet my weight loss goals. Slowly but surely.
I can eat nearly anything - in small amounts. I have to be careful with milk (makes my tummy hurt), so I use unsweetened almond/coconut milk for my Protein or fruit smoothies if I need the extra boost. I avoid most sugary foods (thank goodness I wasn't really all that much of a fan of sugary foods before). I also still have to work to make sure I get the Protein I need each day and have to consciously monitor my Water intake. I make my meals of high quality protein, fresh vegetables either raw or steamed or baked, and if I have any room, I'll eat some carbohydrates like whole wheat bread/grain, brown rice, potatoes, corn, Beans, peas, etc. I allow myself a small piece of chocolate once in a while. I can have a cocktail every other month or so when my hubby and I go out to eat.
I exercise sporadically and I know I need to work on this area. I walk and I use an elliptical machine up to 3 times a week.
I have the opportunity to encourage others in my life who are contemplating weight loss surgery and I never mind sharing my story.
I certainly feel super glad that I have this lifelong tool to help me work on my health and fitness!!!

Day of surgery at 383 (?), down from a high weight of 410 a couple months before. 6 months and 1 year progress pic. Down from a size 40/5x to a 16-18/XL.

I love to share my success with other sleeves who understand and don't think I'm just bragging. (Yes, I've gotten that)

6 months

I'm a little under 15 lbs from my ultimate goal, but after buying new clothes for spring I decided I had to show them off!
HW: 260
CW: 164
GW: 150

^ Before
^ After - last weekend
I'm rockin' the sleeve! Best decision I ever made for myself!

I was sleeved 5/15/13. I'm down 106 pounds! Highest weight was 273 and today I'm 167 : )

3 months down and 60 lbs later. I feel like a whole new person. Life has never been so amazing. I seriously doubted my decision the first month. It was the hardest season of my life so far. But so so SO worth it. And I'm no where near where I need to be yet!!!

Here is my before shot and after shot. My one year mark is this Friday, March 7th. I have lost over 100 pounds. I was a size 22, now I'm down to a size 2,3. I feel great. I work out almost every day and I thank God every day for this surgery.

4 months & 1 Day post Op
HW: 318
Sw: 303
CW:223
GW:160
I was sleeved 10/21/13 & lost 80lbs since . I am 23 &my one & ONLY regret is that I didnt get this surgery years ago!
Here is a pic of me the day of my first Dr appointment (left) & the second pic (right) is me about 3 weeks ago (since them I have lost 12lbs actually lol)

Here I am at my highest and my lowest let me know what you think. Starting weight 387 current weight 230. Just bought my first pair of 36 jeans down from a size 50. And still losing yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sleeve four month ago, October 7, 2013 and down over 100 since day of surgery.

OMG. You have amazing results. I am just 4 days post op. With my Hw of 372. During this process. But my overall HW was 393. Would you mind telling us of your stats and timeline. You are an inspiration
Thank you for sharing

heres mine me at my biggest of 425lbs, then a the full body was oct of 2013 and the head shot was new years eve

225 to 140
size 20 to size 6
reached goal weight at 7 mths

8 months out. 154 lbs and finally fit into that little black dress!! So happy I made this life change even though it was difficult, I've never felt better or been healthier in my life!!