Me at my sister's wedding 5 days before I had my consultation appoint ment with my surgeon.

1 month after meeting with my surgeon.

8 weeks post op on a cruise.

8 weeks post op on a cruise with my mom and sister.

5 months post op.

7 months post op.

8 months post op

almost 10 months post op.

almost 10 months post op.

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.

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 :-)

You are an inspiration to all of us!

You look fantastic! What a wonderful inspiration.

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

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

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

You look great. Awesome job.

Holy freakin' crap.

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!

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.

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!

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?

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.

Sfrenanddez what are and was u eating I was sleeved 8/2012 and lost a total of 45 And walk like three times a week and I would like to know some of the food u eat if u like u can add me on my fitness pal my name is conner4ever....thank u for any help u can give