My Journey Through Photos

[bev.lynn 8]

Oh my gosh...u r my inspiration!! I am bobbling between 297 & 303. My surgery date is Nov 20. Can you tell me what you did as you went through your journey? How did you exercise? What Protein did you drink? I would appreciate any information :-) I want to be a success like you...you look GREAT!!

[sfernandez2828 69]

Oh my gosh...u r my inspiration!! I am bobbling between 297 & 303. My surgery date is Nov 20. Can you tell me what you did as you went through your journey? How did you exercise? What Protein did you drink? I would appreciate any information :-) I want to be a success like you...you look GREAT!!

Thank you! I mainly just stuck to the rules. I used the myfitnesspal app to track my fluids and food to make sure I got all my fluids, Protein and Vitamins everyday. I used both the nectar protein and Bariatric Advantage protein powders and I still use both. I walked as much as I could in beginning slowly increasing my time everyday. After I was about 3 or 4 months post op, I joined a gym. I would make sure that I worked out at least 5 days a week 2 hours a day. Usually an hour in the morning and an hour in the afternoon. Sometimes more if I have time. I started out with just cardio and slowly added in some light weight training. I'm very strict on my diet since the surgery. Don't get me wrong, I do treat myself every now and then, but I don't go crazy like I used too. I hope this helps you and congratulations on your surgery date! It will be here before you know it. Feel free to add me as a friend or message me any time if you have any questions.

[bev.lynn 8]

Thank you sooo much! I am very excited. I just showed my 12 year old son your before and after as he is excited about my surgery as well. I am keeping ur before and after as my inspiration. I hope you don't mind :-). Nov 20 can't get here soon enough!! Thank you again for posting the pics and being such a real inspiration :-)

[Chills562 12]

You are an inspiration to all of us!

[djssv0523 10]

You look fantastic! What a wonderful inspiration.

[vsgm 31]

*gorgeous*!!!!!!!!!!

[tjmom 200]

Absolutely gorgeous !!! Yes, you are a great inspiration. Thank you for sharing your amazing journey !

[jazzyjay 33]

Wow u look amazing!! I hope to b as successful as you!!

[SML1997 308]

You look great. Awesome job.

[kyllfalcon 768]

Holy freakin' crap.

[Wls4me 163]

How did you make such a dramatic lifestyle change with the surgery? Did you work out like that before surgery? I haven't been sleeved yet and I'm trying to figure out how to make that change. BTW you look great!

[sfernandez2828 69]

How did you make such a dramatic lifestyle change with the surgery? Did you work out like that before surgery? I haven't been sleeved yet and I'm trying to figure out how to make that change. BTW you look great!

Thank you, but no I did not really excercise much before surgery. I did however, start changing my diet before surgery. I quit drinking sodas and sugary drinks. I quit eating junk and fried foods. Just those small changes and walking 2-3 times a week, I managed to lose 25 lbs during the 3 month nutrition classes I had to take. I had always told myself that if I was ever in a place where I could have the surgery, that was it. I knew it was going to be a change for life and I was ready for it. That's why I started doing small things before surgery and before you know it, all of tge little changes end up adding up to big changes.

[jennifer4444 34]

Your story has just made my day 8 liquid preop much easier to get through. Thanks for showing that light at the end of the tunnel. Congrats and good luck!

[sfernandez2828 69]

Your story has just made my day 8 liquid preop much easier to get through. Thanks for showing that light at the end of the tunnel. Congrats and good luck!

Thank you and good luck to you! Have you started the liquid preop diet yet? The first 2 days are the hardest. After that, it gets a little easier. When is your surgery?

[jennifer4444 34]

Thank you and good luck to you! Have you started the liquid preop diet yet? The first 2 days are the hardest. After that, it gets a little easier. When is your surgery?

I did start. on day 8 of 14. going in next tuesday. so far so good. Only slip was day 1 when my 18 month old was trying to feed me cheerios and i totally forgot and took one from him! Really not as bad as i thought. tried liquid diets before and couldn't do it. i think the fact of knowing there's an end point to this one plus having my mind so made up that this is it, has to be done, is helping as well.