gabybab

Way to go! You shouldn't be embarrassed to post...you're looking awesome! Thanks to the rest of you posting photos. I work in a large Federal agency so I run into certain people every few months or so. Today one of these people did not even recognize me. That was a little weird, but it goes to show how dramatic my weight change has been.
I remember going to my first required support group after the surgery and how one guy said he was struggling with wanting to wear big clothes all the time. I thought that was odd, but I get it now. It feels so good to wear shorts that are actually loose and not digging into me. It feels wonderful.

Thanks for posting. Looking GREAT!!!

I have zero idea how to post links to other threads here from my phone, but recently I’ve gotten addicted to a thread here titled OOTD where we post pics of ourselves in whatever outfit we’re wearing for the day. At first I was scared to death to post a pic because I’m not a goal, but then realized that this journey is never truly over and that we should feel good about ourselves no matter if we’ve just started, are halfway there, or have been at goal for 20 years.

It’s about celebrating our awesome selves and finding ways to feel really really good about the positive changes we’re making.
Just in the last couple of weeks I’ve gotten more used to taking full-length selfies other than for the purpose of monthly progress pics and it’s both freeing AND fun.

Here are a cute mix of my pets

Feel better soon! (You could always go do the one finger salute to your tonsils to try to get it move...)

You look so thin! Congrats, you are in the homestretch now!

So here is a pic I took Monday am: it’s hard to tell from the photo, but these pants are practically hanging off of me now.
These are the same pants that I had to tug and pull over my hips and hold my breath in to zip up on June 20th on my anniversary when hubs and I went out to dinner. That’s such a massive change in just 6-7 weeks and about 15 pounds difference between the dates.

As of Sunday am (last time I stepped on the scale ) I’m at 170.6 pound— down from my surgery day weight of 246 and my all-time high back in 2008 of 274.
Staggering to think I’m down over 100 pounds from the most I’ve ever weighed and still thinking I can probably go down another 20-25 pounds over the next 3-5 months.
When I first started seriously considering WLS early last year, I would’ve never imagined in my dream scenario weighing under 175.
It simply wasn’t even fathomable to me. Now I very well could be in the 160’s for all i know, but I still get scared to weigh myself too often, lol.

I’m so happy that we’re all moving into shouting distance of many of our goals.

Congrats! Your girl is beautiful! All the best on your upcoming surgery!💕

Congrats! Your girl is beautiful! All the best on your upcoming surgery!💕

My update:
My hairloss has slowed down now, thank goodness.
As for eating, I can pretty much eat whatever now. I don't think I have had any dumping. Weirdly, there are times I can eat more than at other times - not sure why. I am not throwing up as much as before, but still do every now and then. My issues lately seem to be with snacking at night, so I'm trying to do the intermittent fasting thing... stopping at 8pm and not eating again till 11am. Not sure if that's enough time, but it's a start and is making me mindful about stopping stuffing my face with silly Snacks that I don't even really want.
The liquid sertraline is definitely helping - I can feel a difference in my mood compared to the pills. I really do not think I was absorbing them.
I hope everyone is doing ok! I'm so glad our February group is still going - I love reading your posts.

Hi ,
So my surgery date is 30.August .
Tomorrow I'm starting with my two week pre op diet - and hopefully it won't be too much of a struggle
I'm from Sarajevo , Bosnia and Herzegovina
Here it is not usual or common to do bariatric surgeries and I have no support system or community - hopefully I'll find support here
I have been in this process for two years and it finally get to the end of it .

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Im new here! I had my surgery just over a month ago. Im almost under 300...its been since high school. This is exciting.

Yes, this happened to me. The nurse told me they put a dummy date in for the surgery. It doesn't affect your upcoming surgery. Congratulations on being approved!🎉🎉

48 is better than me. I'm more like 32 but that's just Water. Protein Shakes are another 16 but my nutritionist said I can't count the shakes. But I disagree. My first nutritionist said I could. I actually don't feel dehydrated though.

I'm 54 and was sleeved almost 5.5 months ago. I have my 6 month post-op in 15 days. I've lost almost 74 pounds and I'm ok with that. I hope my PA is good with it as well. Others have lost more, but I need to just keep focusing on my journey. We got this!

It has been 7 years since I had the Sleeve. I was 275 prior to the surgery. My goal was 200. My lowest was about 194. I am 200 today.
First pic is pre-surgery. Second Pic was last week in my kilt. I Wass 52 when I had my surgery. I am 59 now.

Bigger ones are me @330lbs the second ones are me somewhere between 219.4-222.4lbs my weight varies quite a bit. I lost about 50lbs by myself while in the rny program and lost about 62-65lbs since surgery.

My son-in-law is 5'11" as well and weighs 200. I find him to be just right. Good luck in your journey!

Ah I'm sorry. I know this stage is so very hard! I went through the same thing. But, eventually it does pass and you can have a little bit of those things once in awhile.
I can eat 1 slice if pizza almost 6 months out now. I would not be able to eat more, but is enough to still feel satisfaction and still continue to lose.
Best wishes getting there!

I feel like the first month was hell, but it will pass and you will start regular food and will feel much better! Hang in there!!💗

I've rarely met the 64 oz Water goal. I'll be one year post op on the 15th and have lost over 100 lbs, pretty much at my goal weight now.

Amazing! You look terrific! I'm at your starting weight. Can't wait to look this fabulous!

Thank you @gabybab Wishing you the best on your journey.
Once I made up my mind I was set. I was tired of losing and gaining weight and my blood pressure was getting out of control. The only problem I am having is trying to wear as many of my favorite clothes before they no longer fit me.
This is a good problem to have Lol.

I literally just got the phone call!!! I’ve been approved!!! Pre Op appointment is Wednesday!!

Ah I'm sorry. I know this stage is so very hard! I went through the same thing. But, eventually it does pass and you can have a little bit of those things once in awhile.
I can eat 1 slice if pizza almost 6 months out now. I would not be able to eat more, but is enough to still feel satisfaction and still continue to lose.
Best wishes getting there!

I feel like the first month was hell, but it will pass and you will start regular food and will feel much better! Hang in there!!💗