10 months since surgery. 256 on the left, 185 on the right. I'm 25 lbs. from my goal!

Congratulations! You look great! I have the same starting weight as you and am getting banded on the 14th. Did you lose gradually over the 10 months or a lot at first and then it slowed?

Edited February 3, 201412 yr by krps0930

That's a lot of progress.... Wow!

Looking good, and I'm sure.... Feeling better!

Thank you krps0930!!! I lost quite a bit the first 4 months, then I reached a plateau and didn't lose much at all for about 2 months. I think my body was getting too used to the same old workout routine. I had to up my workouts to make them more challenging. I'm losing between 1 and 3 lbs. a week now, which is what my surgeon wants. Good luck on your surgery! Please keep me updated on how it goes.

HealthyNewMe, thank you!!! I feel sooooo much better. Getting banded was one of the best decisions I've ever made.

Thank you krps0930!!! I lost quite a bit the first 4 months, then I reached a plateau and didn't lose much at all for about 2 months. I think my body was getting too used to the same old workout routine. I had to up my workouts to make them more challenging. I'm losing between 1 and 3 lbs. a week now, which is what my surgeon wants. Good luck on your surgery! Please keep me updated on how it goes.

Will do! I am nervous about the whole exercising thing, as I have always said I'm allergic to exercise. Lol. I did 30 minutes of Just Dance 2014 with my family last night and thought I was going to pass out I was so worn out...will I ever enjoy it like so many people on here?

I know EXACTLY what you mean! Prior to being banded, I hated exercise. Even 30 minutes of exercise is good. It's a start. I get bored easily, so I have to switch up my workout. I go to the gym, walk around the track at the school, do HipHop Abs DVD at home or, my personal favorite, go to Zumba! If I'm being honest, I don't LIKE to exercise, but it's a necessity. I exercise between 5 and 7 days a week. I will say this...when I don't exercise, I feel like something is missing from my day. Once you start, your endurance will build up.

You look great but why are you hiding your face? Just curious

EXERCISE..... My husband and I joined a gym (probably the fourth or fifth time doing so) last June...... Two months before I had WLS. I HATED it. Every day I fought with myself to go. I dreaded even walking out of my front door. I rode the stationary bikes bc I could sit while exercising. I would come home and have to elevate my legs bc of them being swollen.... But I continued going...., started to feel a little better after about six to eight weeks..... Fast forward to the present. I go to the gym six days a week. I do an hour of cardio on the elliptical every single day!!!!!! I try to do the weight circuit two to three times a week. I am totally addicted to going. Can't believe it is even me ..... So yes, a person can learn to love exercising! Best of luck to you.

cheryl2586, thank you! My face is hidden because prior to the format change on this site, some members were discussing how some of the posts from this page show up on Twitter and some other sites. I don't mind sharing my journey with others who are going through it, but I pretty much keep my WLS private. Other than my family and a few close friends, people don't know I've had WLS.

HealthyNewMe, I used to dread going to the gym too! Once I get there, I really get into it though. Like I said earlier, if I don't work out, I don't even feel as if my day is complete. I'm glad you have developed a love for exercise. I just think that it's a must. You can lose weight without exercising I suppose, but for me, healthy eating and exercise go hand in hand. My cousin lost over 200 lbs. with WLS and didn't exercise but she has a tremendous amount of loose skin. I have loose skin also, but it's minimal due to the exercising, IMO.

Congratulations!!!!

And who wins the DIAMOND CIRCLE AWARD today...YOU DO!!!! Congratulations on your success, I see a drastic improvement and I'm sure you feel much better already. Way to go!

Thank you LadyVS!!!

Awwww...you're too kind PrettyThick1!!! I feel sooooo much better. I've gained so much more confidence. My 8 year old told me that it's time to stop wearing all black all the time, LOL!

Wonderful success!! I'm just over 10 months out as well and started very close to where you began. My WLS doc listed me at 256 but my family doc had me at 260. Today I'm at 199-203 and have been for three months. I know what I need since my restriction is perfect and my foods are good choices is that GYM!! Lol!! I'm hoping two major trips this summer and fall will motivate me to get to myself on the treadmill.

Thanks for inspiring me to get moving!!

Thank you aufan! I stayed at 210 for 2-3 months. I know how frustrating it can be to hit a plateau! Like you, I was feeling restriction and making healthy food choices. When I changed up my workout, the weight loss started back. Have you ever tried Zumba? I LOVE it! It's so much fun, you forget that it's exercise. If you don't have a class near you, just try stepping your workout up a little! Good luck. I'm sure you will be vacation ready in no time!!!