SLyn

March 12 will be my 1 year. I’m down 85 pounds and would like to lose another 10 - 15. Have only lost 5 in the last 3 months, definitely in a stall period 😝My coworker sent me a picture last week from right before my surgery and I was shocked to see how far I have come though!! Glad everyone is doing well and I love to read about everyone’s progress. Keep up the great work!!

March 12 will be my 1 year. I’m down 85 pounds and would like to lose another 10 - 15. Have only lost 5 in the last 3 months, definitely in a stall period 😝My coworker sent me a picture last week from right before my surgery and I was shocked to see how far I have come though!! Glad everyone is doing well and I love to read about everyone’s progress. Keep up the great work!!

March 12 will be my 1 year. I’m down 85 pounds and would like to lose another 10 - 15. Have only lost 5 in the last 3 months, definitely in a stall period 😝My coworker sent me a picture last week from right before my surgery and I was shocked to see how far I have come though!! Glad everyone is doing well and I love to read about everyone’s progress. Keep up the great work!!

March 12 will be my 1 year. I’m down 85 pounds and would like to lose another 10 - 15. Have only lost 5 in the last 3 months, definitely in a stall period 😝My coworker sent me a picture last week from right before my surgery and I was shocked to see how far I have come though!! Glad everyone is doing well and I love to read about everyone’s progress. Keep up the great work!!

I was sleeved on March 26th. I am down 85 from surgery and a total of 105 since starting my journey. I work out a ton and have stalled since then but am seeing major changes in my body since working out so much. I am happy with my weight and am having a Tummy Tuck in May. Lots of loose skin on my belly. It’s in insurance now so I am praying I hear back soon that they will cover it. So proud of all us Marchers! It has been the best journey of my life and I am a totally different person than I was a year ago.

I'm 3 weeks away from my 1 year mark...I'm down 75 lbs...1lb short of my goal...just can't quite get there...I'm working hard this month to make it...but I'm feeling amazing...even did a home yesterday that 1 year ago I would have made up whatever excuse not to do it. Love the new Me!!!

Great job everyone! I am a month out from my 1 year and have hit my first goal but going to keep going until my body decides to stop losing. It has been slow the past 3-4 months with only losing about 2-3 lbs verses the 12 plus previously but I couldnt be happier. I have lost close to 140 lbs since I started my journey and about 80 since surgery. Keep up the good work everyone!!

Ha ha! It the same sweater in a medium instead of a 2X 😂. It was always my favorite and I had to get another one!!
Thank you for the advice - I think I do need to change up my exercise routine. I do the same thing every time.
great job on your weight loss as well!!

Looking great! Keep up the good work!

Well since some are sharing, I want to motivate others who may be struggling. I was 251 before surgery 28 March 2018 and now weigh 153. I still feel like I could lose more if my body allows as my legs are a size or 2 larger than my upper body. Also, I plan on getting a Tummy Tuck (one day, fingers crossed) as I have a serious spare tire underneath these leggings:) We shall see but I’ve been the same weight for almost 3 months so I will keep on doing hard work with exercises. For me, group fitness classes have kept me motivated and seeing results if that helps anyone. I took these to send to my aunt so sorry for the quality but you get the gist.

March 12 will be my 1 year. I’m down 85 pounds and would like to lose another 10 - 15. Have only lost 5 in the last 3 months, definitely in a stall period 😝My coworker sent me a picture last week from right before my surgery and I was shocked to see how far I have come though!! Glad everyone is doing well and I love to read about everyone’s progress. Keep up the great work!!

March 12 will be my 1 year. I’m down 85 pounds and would like to lose another 10 - 15. Have only lost 5 in the last 3 months, definitely in a stall period 😝My coworker sent me a picture last week from right before my surgery and I was shocked to see how far I have come though!! Glad everyone is doing well and I love to read about everyone’s progress. Keep up the great work!!

I’m doing really well! Down 83 lbs. My Dr told me at my 6 month appointment that I’ve lost 2/3rds of my excess body weight. I’ve not incorporated any Pasta, potatoes, bread, flour or added sugars back into my diet. Sticking with high Protein diet, meat, veggies, fruit & dairy. I’ve stayed Decaf but coffee & dark chocolate (85% cocoa) are my comfort foods! 🙂 I go to the gym 3 times a week before work to do strength training and the rowing machine/treadmill. I’m dealing with Hair loss too although it seems to be slowing down. I’m hopeful its done shedding ~ I had very thin hair to begin with.

I’m doing really well! Down 83 lbs. My Dr told me at my 6 month appointment that I’ve lost 2/3rds of my excess body weight. I’ve not incorporated any Pasta, potatoes, bread, flour or added sugars back into my diet. Sticking with high Protein diet, meat, veggies, fruit & dairy. I’ve stayed Decaf but coffee & dark chocolate (85% cocoa) are my comfort foods! 🙂 I go to the gym 3 times a week before work to do strength training and the rowing machine/treadmill. I’m dealing with Hair loss too although it seems to be slowing down. I’m hopeful its done shedding ~ I had very thin hair to begin with.

I’m doing really well! Down 83 lbs. My Dr told me at my 6 month appointment that I’ve lost 2/3rds of my excess body weight. I’ve not incorporated any Pasta, potatoes, bread, flour or added sugars back into my diet. Sticking with high Protein diet, meat, veggies, fruit & dairy. I’ve stayed Decaf but coffee & dark chocolate (85% cocoa) are my comfort foods! 🙂 I go to the gym 3 times a week before work to do strength training and the rowing machine/treadmill. I’m dealing with Hair loss too although it seems to be slowing down. I’m hopeful its done shedding ~ I had very thin hair to begin with.

I’m 5”8, pre-op weight was 252. Current weight 223 (surgery 4/12/18). My goal weight is 152 - 100 lbs 🙂

I’m 5”8, pre-op weight was 252. Current weight 223 (surgery 4/12/18). My goal weight is 152 - 100 lbs 🙂

I’m 5”8, pre-op weight was 252. Current weight 223 (surgery 4/12/18). My goal weight is 152 - 100 lbs 🙂

Well nobody asked me but I think I might help someone. Just some quick bullet points.
- Day 1 and 2 prepare to be THIRSTY. Icechips are a joke but they will be your friend for now. You will think you are hungry but that's just your stomach enzymes acting up. You can only sleep on your back. You will be irritable, but it WILL PASS.
- Day 3 and 4 you will be able to get more liquids in. I was going on 500 MLs which was exciting. You can slightly sleep on your sides now.You will hate the smell of food and even seeing it. However you will cherish your Jello, clear Soup, and tea. You need to train your mind and hand to put down the spoon between sips of "food" Use a timer. You will walk muuuch better too. A good way to relieve gas/belching - peppermint oil in water! Helped me SO MUCH. 3-4 drops in Water, miracles happen!
-Day 5-7, now this is when you start to feel much better pain wise. You can do a 360 (slowly!) turning in your bed. Belching and gas goes down a hundredfold. You have internalized your "timing" for sips, like a champ I say. You are drinking 1-2L/day now. You will be fatigued a lot. Make sure to find a way to get electrolytes in your water. Also BUY A CLEAR Protein DRINK! Save your life! Half of it with the other half water. Constipation issues arise - BENEFIBER, trust me on this. Food/smells actually don't make you wanna hurl anymore. Watching food videos is a pleasure - you see the horizon of puree stage coming up next week! Go for a real walk on Day 6 or 7, it will be a PLEASURE.
ANYONE WANNA ADD MORE to help our future March '18 Sleeve Army?

March 12 is my surgery date! Starting liquid diet in the morning.