Sophie7713

Love the curls!

Never heard of flannel lined jeans but they sound nice and warm

Your hair looks great. I love the curls.

Don't judge me but... I had a follow up surgeon appt today and thought my smoking hot PA might see me so ...
He wasn't even there 😥

Size 8 flannel lined jeans arrived today!!!

Okay, so they’re TIGHT through my thighs, but I think in about 6-8 more pounds they will be more comfy.

Also, got my hair cut and colored for the first time since February and I’m loving it.
It’s still way thinner than I wish, but eventually it will come back

@AngieBear: holy cow, you are shrinking before my eyes!!! Great job!!!

Yeah, that one is my favorite. I’m wearing it today.

Finally got a chance to get out of my regular work-from-home clothes (read: workout gear) and put on some actual clothes for a client-site meeting:

Looks nice.
Can’t wait to see what you pick up shopping.

Ooh I’m so excited. I ordered a pair of flannel lined jeans online and I went out on a limb and ordered size 8s.
Fingers crossed they fit when I get them

I love your positive attitude, David. I know that I have become more positive and have a better attitude towards life. I will always be so grateful for this surgery and will not abuse it at any cost. The one in the green shirt was taken quite a few months ago.

Hi folks!

Thought I’d give an update on my progress. I always wished people would update when they were a year or close to a year out. I got so stoked reading those types of posts.

Started at 468, sleeved on 12/4. Current weight is 310, working on losing another 60# over the next 8 months or so.

It has been a long journey, but one I’m glad to have taken. I knew that my weight affected every facet of my life, but I had forgotten just what it was like to be alive. I am doing things now I haven’t done in 25 years. The amount of energy I have is shocking. I just got back from a Disney trip(not a single issue with any rides at Disney, yay!) and I never ran out of energy chasing my 4 kids around the park. That would have destroyed me before the surgery.

Confidence in my professional career is through the roof, I have made so many career moves since surgery that I’m embarrassed how much I was short changing myself for so long.

My body is still changing rapidly, and I sometimes can’t see those changes. I look in the mirror and I can see that I look different, but I sometimes see that old guy staring back at me that weighs 468#, I think it’s going to take a very long time to rewrite my self image.

When I started this journey I scoured this forum for any posts by guys that fit my demographic and didn’t find that many. I told myself that I wanted to contribute so others in my position might read something that would inspire them to make a change.

Just do it man.

Those knees that hurt every time you get out of a chair? That goes away.

The constant back pain when standing on your feet. It goes away

The high blood pressure? Gone

Diabetes? Gone (my latest A1c was 5.1) No meds

Having to immediately scope out seating when you arrive somewhere to make sure it will support you or fit your butt. Doesn’t happen any more

Sex life not the greatest? Holy crap dude. Total difference. EVERYTHING is better in that department.

But most important? You will find the person that you know you are, others will see that person, and you will be so much happier.

Yay for everybody's successes. I'm not done yet but I'm loving life. I especially love all the energy I have and have become an exercise addict. Woot, woot to everyone!

I had my surgery 12/10/2018 and I am at goal weight. Before surgery weight somewhere north of 320, (I would t weigh myself but the one time I did I saw the scale hovering at 32—- and I quickly stepped off) day of surgery 294 and today 164. I have went from a size 24 to size 8. I feel amazing. Pictures of me April 2018, September 2018 and September 2019. I have quite a bit of loose skin on my abdomen and inner thighs but I can live with it for now. I met with a plastic surgeon back in May and asked her what I could do to improve my overall body appearance and prepare for a Tummy Tuck and breast lift and she recommended pilates. I got a prescription from my primary care and my insurance covers most of the cost of pilates. I am addicted to pilates. I am slightly concerned I won’t be able to stop losing weight now that I met my goal. Does anyone else ever worry about losing too much weight?

Hi I just got my sleeve date for December 2nd!!!

💃💃mine was done dec 18,2018 and I am down 78lbs and reached my goal weight last month . Life is so much better than I had ever hoped for . I wish u the same success

Hi all, I hope you are all enjoying the ways that weight loss has impacted your lives. I know that I have much more energy, and I have become more outgoing. I am now a regular exerciser and miss it when I don't do it. I was sleeved December 20, 2018 and have lost 79 pounds and reached my goal of 125 lbs.

Went to a friends Gatsby themed party last night

I ordered mine to ship to store. I got a Medium, it runs big but I like that. I don’t feel like it is too bulky or an unflattering “too big”. I like the cut.
I’m away at my sisters lake house waiting for a few friends to arrive and another one to wake up! Fun weekend ahead with great shopping.

Here's a few of our favorite and delicious summer time dishes you might enjoy - highly nutritious + very satisfying:
Cubed Tomato watermelon salad with lightly roasted hazel nuts, basil ribbons and parma cheese with a splash of olive oil and Balsamic vinegar + a little salt + pepper for taste. Refreshing!
Cuban Picadillo with ground quality lean beef and pork cooked then drained, set aside. Fragrant mixture of splash of olive oil, 2 bay leaves, cumin + cinnamon dash to taste, tomato paste, fresh parsley, chopped onion + red pepper (cook tender first before adding spices) until darkened on low heat. Then add 1 ½ cup of white wine, meat along with sliced green olives + pimentos, slivered almonds and brown raisins. Stir gently. Simmer for 15 minutes. Layers of flavorful textures!
Famous Senate bean Soup. I add diced carrots, celery and lean low salt ham to this classic recipe.

I didn't realize you have hit your goal! Congratulations!!!! Now if all you ladies over 5' 6" would lend me just a ½"... I'd be at goal too! Haha. You are looking FABULOUS!

I didn't realize you have hit your goal! Congratulations!!!! Now if all you ladies over 5' 6" would lend me just a ½"... I'd be at goal too! Haha. You are looking FABULOUS!

I didn't realize you have hit your goal! Congratulations!!!! Now if all you ladies over 5' 6" would lend me just a ½"... I'd be at goal too! Haha. You are looking FABULOUS!

Happy birthday [emoji322][emoji322][emoji322][emoji322] Must feel good celebrating a new you! U look fantastic and indeed Tiny!![emoji108][emoji95]

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Thanks for saying this bc I definitely didn’t feel tiny today.

Yeah the jacket is yet another consignment store find.
I get 15% off on my bday month, so I’m definitely hitting it again before the month ends

I don't even want Auburn hair... but it was like a siren's call (on sale 😂)
I *want* to be punky, but then I have to explain to my teenage children why the word hypocrite doesn't apply to me every time I tell them no to something utterly ridiculous 😳