MsNat3

I am pleased to say that I have reached my goal, yaaayyy. My goal weight was 150 lbs but I weighed myself this morning and I am 149.8 lbs. This has been a hard journey mentally but for me( many of you know I have gone thru a divorce as well ). My starting weight was 242lbs, day of surgery 12/5/16 I was 219 lbs, and 8 months later I am 149.8 lbs. 7 lbs away from almost losing 100 lbs. I feel so good right now about myself. Not just because of how I look but how I feel inside. I'm starting to love me flaws and all. I am working on the mental side of things with prayer and supplication. God is a healer and I'm trusting him to keep me. I thank all of you on this site for your support , it has been epic on this journey. I so truly appreciate you. The encouragement I received from total strangers has far outweighed what I received from family and friends. Thank you again. Hope u like the pics.

1 year since my surgery. I am down 177 pounds 45 to go to my goal. I still struggle with making the right choices all the time but I will get there.  
Never weak...To Strong...
hw 445
sw 399
Cw 268

Could have been head hunger, but for me it would likely have been the couple bites of sweet potato. There are some of us who can't do carbs in moderation because they trigger more carbs cravings so abstinence is better till we are in maintenance.

I still just don't do bread, rice, Pasta, etc and eat other carbs sparingly except for fruit because they will start my cravings. I'm four years out.

I'm checking in at the hospital too! [emoji541] Everyone else in the USA are talking about how the eclipse marks a new beginning and here I am, taking back my life!

Nine weeks out and I have a new face.

137lbs lost. 9 months post op!

I was sleeved December 27, 2016. Since May, I have been experiencing many firsts. I did a quick search and noticed that there was not a thread about this.
I have been overweight since I was 9. With this being said, I have not been able to do things other people/kids have. In fear that I would break things or I did not want the embarrassment of falling or not fitting. I stopped riding Rollercoasters when I was 14.
Now that I am 130 pounds lighter I am working my my first list.
In May, I ran my first 5k in 39 min. In July, I road the farris wheel for the first time since I was 13. Now as I'm writing this, I am in a hammock for the first time in my life. This may seem small, but for me these are HUGE! What are some of your firsts?
Kitty

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Thanks and same to you!!!

Working hard daily. Officially 90 lbs from May 24 th to August 21. I think I lost an eclipse lol

Slow and steady. I've lost 80 lbs so far. Highest weight 313 current weight 232.  

One year ago today I had my RNY bypass done! One year later and I'm down 125lbs and I have lost a total of 90.5 inches!!!!
I feel amazing, my knees don't ache every time I move and my feet aren't so sore from carrying that much weight around!
I don't get winded walking up a flight of stairs anymore and have found that I love jogging and I love yoga and riding a bike is fun again!!
I still struggle with who I see in the mirror so I take a lot of pictures. I take measurements every month or so and I Celebrate with activities instead of food now.
What a difference a year can make!

Hi ladies, I'm number 5 [emoji56]! I check in at 5:15 am and my surgery is at 7:15 am. I am in the bed but on my iPad in the forums. I'm anxious to say the least. It is 12:25 am but I just can't sleep. Anywho, prayers and blessings on your respective surgeries. I will check in once I am able. The new chapter in our lives awaits us.

Hi ladies, I'm number 5 [emoji56]! I check in at 5:15 am and my surgery is at 7:15 am. I am in the bed but on my iPad in the forums. I'm anxious to say the least. It is 12:25 am but I just can't sleep. Anywho, prayers and blessings on your respective surgeries. I will check in once I am able. The new chapter in our lives awaits us.

Hi ladies, I'm number 5 [emoji56]! I check in at 5:15 am and my surgery is at 7:15 am. I am in the bed but on my iPad in the forums. I'm anxious to say the least. It is 12:25 am but I just can't sleep. Anywho, prayers and blessings on your respective surgeries. I will check in once I am able. The new chapter in our lives awaits us.

Good luck to you all. See you on the loser's bench.

Me too!

I can't sleep either. Too scared and nervous!

Good luck everyone! I am having the sleeve today as well; scheduled for 7:30 am. I am 50 and I am around 280 pounds.

Hi ladies, I'm number 5 [emoji56]! I check in at 5:15 am and my surgery is at 7:15 am. I am in the bed but on my iPad in the forums. I'm anxious to say the least. It is 12:25 am but I just can't sleep. Anywho, prayers and blessings on your respective surgeries. I will check in once I am able. The new chapter in our lives awaits us.

Hi ladies, I'm number 5 [emoji56]! I check in at 5:15 am and my surgery is at 7:15 am. I am in the bed but on my iPad in the forums. I'm anxious to say the least. It is 12:25 am but I just can't sleep. Anywho, prayers and blessings on your respective surgeries. I will check in once I am able. The new chapter in our lives awaits us.

Good luck!!! Walk walk walk as soon as you can!


Band to SIPS/SA-DI/LOOP DS 8.8.17
HT: 5'6ish HW: 242 SW: 226 CW: 210 GW: Healthy

I've been through all the waiting, through the fear, questions, anxiety and depression, I've prepared and researched, and it's tomorrow! I am THROUGH THE ROOF with excitement, I feel like it's the night before a lifetime of Christmases. See you all on the flip side!
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Well, I am less than 24-hours out from my GS surgery. I am first up on Monday (8/21) which means I arrive at the hospital at 6 am and in theory will have my procedure at 730 am. I have to acknowledge that reading these forums has been invaluable. I am not sure mentally I would have been able to get from here to there without this resource. Every time I have a question or a doubt, I jump to the forums. And the knowledge here and the encouragement from so many posters has usually calmed my nerves. That said, I do have just a little bit of pre-op jitters but mostly feel strong that this is the best thing for me. My recent high weight is around 327, I am down pre-op to around 312.5 ... and the pre-op diet (3 shakes a day and a small meal with Protein and a veggie) hasn't been too difficult for me. Anyhow, I am hoping all will go well. I'll check back in and post when I can. I am sure the next few days will be challenging but I am hoping for the best.

I'm scheduled for surgery on 21 August as well.
So far I've lost 20 kg since I began this journey at the beginning of June.
Up until now I'd been feeling pretty good about the whole process but today the anxiety has started to kick in.
I'm from Australia and the process here is pretty straight forward, not to many hoops to jump through with insurance or anything like that.
I've tried to be as organised as I can be prior to my surgery, I have a freezer full of Soup and I've done everything around the house I think I need to do .... I hope...
I wish you the best of luck with your surgery and a speedy recovery.