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Hey August 2017 sleevers ... how are you all doing? Today is anniversary + 3 weeks (I was sleeved on Aug 22, 2017) and today was a HUGE milestone: I reached normal BMI. I've officially lost 102.8 pounds with a BMI of 24.8. I'm so frickin' excited I can't stand it!

Hey August 2017 sleevers ... how are you all doing? Today is anniversary + 3 weeks (I was sleeved on Aug 22, 2017) and today was a HUGE milestone: I reached normal BMI. I've officially lost 102.8 pounds with a BMI of 24.8. I'm so frickin' excited I can't stand it!

Hey August 2017 sleevers ... how are you all doing? Today is anniversary + 3 weeks (I was sleeved on Aug 22, 2017) and today was a HUGE milestone: I reached normal BMI. I've officially lost 102.8 pounds with a BMI of 24.8. I'm so frickin' excited I can't stand it!

Hey August 2017 sleevers ... how are you all doing? Today is anniversary + 3 weeks (I was sleeved on Aug 22, 2017) and today was a HUGE milestone: I reached normal BMI. I've officially lost 102.8 pounds with a BMI of 24.8. I'm so frickin' excited I can't stand it!

Hey August 2017 sleevers ... how are you all doing? Today is anniversary + 3 weeks (I was sleeved on Aug 22, 2017) and today was a HUGE milestone: I reached normal BMI. I've officially lost 102.8 pounds with a BMI of 24.8. I'm so frickin' excited I can't stand it!

Everyone is looking SO fantastic! My anniversary date (1 year) was on Aug 22. I've lost 101 pounds and am 1 measly pound away from "normal BMI". That pound is stubborn! My husband's 1 year anniversary is on Sep 12 and he's lost 113 pounds. Here are some before and after pics of us. The before pic was taken in Feb 2016 and is combined with an after pic taken this February (2018). The pic with the bikes was taken just this past weekend. We couldn't be more thrilled with the results!
You are all so inspiring!

Everyone is looking SO fantastic! My anniversary date (1 year) was on Aug 22. I've lost 101 pounds and am 1 measly pound away from "normal BMI". That pound is stubborn! My husband's 1 year anniversary is on Sep 12 and he's lost 113 pounds. Here are some before and after pics of us. The before pic was taken in Feb 2016 and is combined with an after pic taken this February (2018). The pic with the bikes was taken just this past weekend. We couldn't be more thrilled with the results!
You are all so inspiring!

Everyone is looking SO fantastic! My anniversary date (1 year) was on Aug 22. I've lost 101 pounds and am 1 measly pound away from "normal BMI". That pound is stubborn! My husband's 1 year anniversary is on Sep 12 and he's lost 113 pounds. Here are some before and after pics of us. The before pic was taken in Feb 2016 and is combined with an after pic taken this February (2018). The pic with the bikes was taken just this past weekend. We couldn't be more thrilled with the results!
You are all so inspiring!

Everyone is looking SO fantastic! My anniversary date (1 year) was on Aug 22. I've lost 101 pounds and am 1 measly pound away from "normal BMI". That pound is stubborn! My husband's 1 year anniversary is on Sep 12 and he's lost 113 pounds. Here are some before and after pics of us. The before pic was taken in Feb 2016 and is combined with an after pic taken this February (2018). The pic with the bikes was taken just this past weekend. We couldn't be more thrilled with the results!
You are all so inspiring!

Go, August Sleevers! I'm anywhere between 2-4 pounds from a "normal" BMI ... I keep fluctuating because of things like cashews as well. My surgeon just wants me at normal BMI, which is 141 lbs. I wanted to go to 130 lbs, but I'd be happy with 135, which I think will be my new goal. I still track food in MFP. It helps keep me honest.
Love reading everyone's posts, whether they're cheering or needing some support. We all need to cheer and get support at some time in this journey. Especially love seeing the pictures.
You're all fantastic people on a wonderful journey -- keep it up!

Go, August Sleevers! I'm anywhere between 2-4 pounds from a "normal" BMI ... I keep fluctuating because of things like cashews as well. My surgeon just wants me at normal BMI, which is 141 lbs. I wanted to go to 130 lbs, but I'd be happy with 135, which I think will be my new goal. I still track food in MFP. It helps keep me honest.
Love reading everyone's posts, whether they're cheering or needing some support. We all need to cheer and get support at some time in this journey. Especially love seeing the pictures.
You're all fantastic people on a wonderful journey -- keep it up!

Before: (August 2017) 155.5kg (343 lb)

May 2018 - 92.3kg (203.5 lb)

Had my annual physical with my primary this past week and for once the conversation didn't focus on being overweight! He was extremely happy with the progress I've made and we were able to talk about other issues that I needed to talk about (my ADD) which was a nice change of pace. The best moment was when the PA looked at my chart and said, "do you know what you weighed last year when you came in for your physical?" and it was 2lb more than what I've been counting my starting weight at.
top photo taken September 2016 - size 22


May 2018 - size 8

Not yet ... I know I need to do strength training, but I haven't been able to fit it into my schedule yet. In the meantime, my running coach is giving me some strength exercises to do at home. Have I done them at home yet? Not quite! :-|

Happy New Year, August Sleevers! I hope 2018 brings you much joy and happiness.
Monday is my normal weigh-in day and today I actually weigh what's written on my driver's license, LOL! That's a first since college many, many years ago. The other day I went into a store that I would never have gone into before (a little specialty boutique in my neighborhood) and actually bought some fun dresses there. I was shocked they fit! Here are a before/after picture. I had already lost about 15-20 pounds in my before picture. I'm the one on the left. The after picture is trying on one of the dresses I bought at that boutique.
Getting sleeved was the best thing I've ever done!

Happy New Year, August Sleevers! I hope 2018 brings you much joy and happiness.
Monday is my normal weigh-in day and today I actually weigh what's written on my driver's license, LOL! That's a first since college many, many years ago. The other day I went into a store that I would never have gone into before (a little specialty boutique in my neighborhood) and actually bought some fun dresses there. I was shocked they fit! Here are a before/after picture. I had already lost about 15-20 pounds in my before picture. I'm the one on the left. The after picture is trying on one of the dresses I bought at that boutique.
Getting sleeved was the best thing I've ever done!

Happy New Year, August Sleevers! I hope 2018 brings you much joy and happiness.
Monday is my normal weigh-in day and today I actually weigh what's written on my driver's license, LOL! That's a first since college many, many years ago. The other day I went into a store that I would never have gone into before (a little specialty boutique in my neighborhood) and actually bought some fun dresses there. I was shocked they fit! Here are a before/after picture. I had already lost about 15-20 pounds in my before picture. I'm the one on the left. The after picture is trying on one of the dresses I bought at that boutique.
Getting sleeved was the best thing I've ever done!

Happy New Year, August Sleevers! I hope 2018 brings you much joy and happiness.
Monday is my normal weigh-in day and today I actually weigh what's written on my driver's license, LOL! That's a first since college many, many years ago. The other day I went into a store that I would never have gone into before (a little specialty boutique in my neighborhood) and actually bought some fun dresses there. I was shocked they fit! Here are a before/after picture. I had already lost about 15-20 pounds in my before picture. I'm the one on the left. The after picture is trying on one of the dresses I bought at that boutique.
Getting sleeved was the best thing I've ever done!

Happy New Year, August Sleevers! I hope 2018 brings you much joy and happiness.
Monday is my normal weigh-in day and today I actually weigh what's written on my driver's license, LOL! That's a first since college many, many years ago. The other day I went into a store that I would never have gone into before (a little specialty boutique in my neighborhood) and actually bought some fun dresses there. I was shocked they fit! Here are a before/after picture. I had already lost about 15-20 pounds in my before picture. I'm the one on the left. The after picture is trying on one of the dresses I bought at that boutique.
Getting sleeved was the best thing I've ever done!

Happy New Year, August Sleevers! I hope 2018 brings you much joy and happiness.
Monday is my normal weigh-in day and today I actually weigh what's written on my driver's license, LOL! That's a first since college many, many years ago. The other day I went into a store that I would never have gone into before (a little specialty boutique in my neighborhood) and actually bought some fun dresses there. I was shocked they fit! Here are a before/after picture. I had already lost about 15-20 pounds in my before picture. I'm the one on the left. The after picture is trying on one of the dresses I bought at that boutique.
Getting sleeved was the best thing I've ever done!

I'm four years out.

I took the whole time till goal (which for me was almost exactly a year) to eat NONE of the junk that made me fat. I followed my plan to the letter. I completely eliminated almost all simple and processed carbs--bread, Pasta, potatoes, rice, crackers, etc. I ate almost no fruit because of the sugar content. No sweetened drinks. Not even once in a while or a bite or two at holidays/parties. I do and have always done fake sugar. Sue me, but to this day I need Protein supplement and haven't found one I like without it and it doesn't seem to affect me.

Once I got to goal it was Christmas and I tried moderation and gained about 10 pounds! Got back on my program and dropped it. There are things I know I can't open the door to now (hello cheezits), there are things I don't care for anymore--that I've lost my interest in (potatoes, pasta, sweet drinks) and things that don't agree with me (rice, untoasted bread). Other things I can do and enjoy in moderation (cookies, pizza, alcohol). Some now have a place in my normal diet (fruit, oatmeal).

But for me it was important to have that year of a reset! To break my habits, to learn new ones, to change my relationship with food and to change my tastes and cravings.

That's what worked for me!

You know, I haven't, but I better get started soon, before the weather gets too cold. Smoked chicken is da bomb.. and smoked nuts. (And both are bariatric friendly!).
Thanks for reminding me!

My biggest secret... I have a cheat day once a week or maybe once every 2 weeks. I eat whatever I want for a whole day. It’s usually pizza or Mexican food. I can’t handle much sugar due to dumping syndrome, otherwise I’d probably be eating cupcakes on my cheat day too. Actually, today was my cheat day and I had seriously amazing pizza from a local pizzeria. I also had a tiny Mississippi mud cookie.

Cheat days are how I keep myself on track every other day. If I have a craving for something I just remind myself that if I wait until Saturday I can have whatever I want. It keeps me focused.


As of October 12, 2017, I am 4 months post op and have lost 100 pounds. I have reached my goal weight and could not be more ecstatic!

I'm 13 months out and about 15 pounds from my goal.
I drink flavored no calorie seltzer periodically.
I drink wine/bourbon/vodka perdiodically
I eat a bite of cake/sweets/chocolate/ice cream occasionally
I Eat bread occasionally
I live a normal life.
I've been drinking caffeine (with the blessing of my team) from the first day after surgery. It ensures that no felonies are committed.

Surgery date Aug 22

Hw 243
Sw 200
Cw 176
Gw 130
I'm so glad I did this surgery! It's been a lifesaver!