Hi everyone. My surgery was 2/25/13. HW 340, DOS 301, CW 230. I'm 5 months out and 110 lbs down. From 26/28 to 14/16. Most people don't recognize me. My own father walked past me and didn't know who I was. I'm doing things I could never do before. I love my sleeve.

What an inspiration you are for us all! Congratulation on your success and hard work!

You look fantastic! Good job on all the hard work!

Wow!! You look fabulous!!! Congratulations on all of your hard work. You must be feeling so great and healthy! !! You are very much an inspiration to all of us!!! :-)

Oh my gosh, what a transformation! Love the picture showing off your hourglass figure....you look so much younger.....you gotta love that! (well, at my age I'd love it LOL)

We all lose at different rates, but would you share what your meals for a typical day would consist of and what you are doing for exercise? Thanks! This is so exciting to see as a pre-op, thank you fors haring!

You look fantastic!!!!!!!!

Congrats and Welcome to the Century Club! Love the pics. I also vote for the pink shirt pic for your new profile pic.

Lynda

Great job good for you!!!!

Wow! You look great. Congrats on all your hard work!

You look AMAZING!!! That dress is phenomenal!! Where did you find it??

Can you share your diet? Would like to follow you.

Oh my gosh' date=' what a transformation! Love the picture showing off your hourglass figure....you look so much younger.....you gotta love that! (well, at my age I'd love it LOL)

We all lose at different rates, but would you share what your meals for a typical day would consist of and what you are doing for exercise? Thanks! This is so exciting to see as a pre-op, thank you fors haring![/quote']

Thank you. My meal plan is pretty simple. I have a shake or a Protein bar for Breakfast, I have a few bites of meat and veggies for lunch, Snacks consist of almonds, cheese, or fruit. dinner is whatever my family is eating. I avoid all bread (except a rare slice of pizza), I avoid all rice (except a rare treat of sushi) and I avoid potatoes. If I'm craving a candy bar I will take 2 bites of a snickers and give the rest away so I'm not tempted. I live in the South, in Mississippi and just north of New Orleans, good soul food and seafood is everywhere and I love a good tasting meal so I don't deny myself these luxuries. I just pay attention to my sleeve and stop eating at the first feeling of fullness. I work out 2-3 times a week. I started out doing Curves and then switched to an intense core workout that consist of lunges, squats, push-ups, and sit-ups. I use the Skinny wraps to tighten my skin (yes they are working for me). That's it. I live my life as usual. I eat what I want with the exception of carbs and I never slow down. Good luck to all of you on your journey.

You look FANTASTIC!!! Wow, I hope that I am as successful as you have been!

Awesome for you!! you took years off-Hope that happens to me BTW-Im don't know how to post pictures,, how and where do you post pictures side by side from?

You're beautiful and inspiring!

Beautiful!!!! Soooo inspiring!!!