Hello everyone! I just thought I'd share an update since I had my 9-month follow up appointment last week.

My surgeon is very pleased with my progress so far. I've lost 109 pounds in 9 months, and he said that's awesome for a sleever to do in even 12 months! All my labs checked out great and I had a discussion with him about becoming pregnant after I reach goal. He's all for it. :confused1:

I'm kind of in a stall right now, but mostly because I haven't been exercising. I'm determined to lose as much as I can this summer while out of school, so I joined a gym this week and am excited about going to classes with friends.

The Dr said I would just have to concentrate on cardio and good food choices to get to goal.

I don't have my measurements with me right now, but here's what I do know:

Pre-op weight: 351, BMI 46.3

Current weight: 243, BMI 32.1

I'm 6'1" and my personal goal is to weigh 190 and I'm hopeful I will get there this year. My surgeon told me to just get to 210 and then decide if I want to lose any more, but I really want to see a 1 as the first number in my weight!

I am so happy with my sleeve. It has improved my attitude, my marriage, and it's just been the best decision I've made for myself in my 32 years of life.

That is amazing!! Congratulations on your awesome success!

What kind of exercise have you done throughout these 9 months?

How much can you eat now as opposed to the first month or so?

Great job! I know you are smiling from ear to ear!!!!

Nice!!! Keep it up. You will definitely get to goal once you add something new to your usuals.

That is amazing!! Congratulations on your awesome success!

What kind of exercise have you done throughout these 9 months?

How much can you eat now as opposed to the first month or so?

I mostly have been exercising at home. Until this week, I was not a member of a gym (just started group fitness yesterday), so I did a lot of walking/jogging with my dog outside. I also did some DVD workouts...Zumba (way fun), Jillian Michaels (I have 3 of hers), and that's about it. Now I'm going to the gym and yesterday I worked harder in class than I ever did on my own at home.

I feel like I can eat A LOT more than I did right after surgery. But, I eat between 4-5 oz now depending on what it is I'm eating.

You're so awesome ! ! ! I love your determination, and attitude. We need new pictures woman. . .

I second the photos request :thumbup: I think it's great how well you are doing and you have the right attitude... planning to do what you need to do to get to goal. Congrats, you are truly a success.

You're so awesome ! ! ! I love your determination, and attitude. We need new pictures woman. . .

You are too sweet! I don't have any recent pics, but let me see if I can find something. Since I haven't lost but about 2 pounds in the past few weeks, I think I might have something....I will post something new to my album in a few.