Creating a new thread because the other one has gotten really long.

So, here are my before and currents to keep the topic moving.

Current as of last week:

225 to 140

size 20 to size 6

reached goal weight at 7 mths

How? What did you eat each day. What was your work outs? Awesome job!

Wow looks great!

Wow looks great!

If that's for me then thanks

Everyone is intimidated by our physique. LOL

Everyone is intimidated by our physique. LOL

I sure hope not lol

U both look great! I'm getting sleeved on 1st of May can't wait to join the Ab Fab club

U both look great! I'm getting sleeved on 1st of May can't wait to join the Ab Fab club

Thank you and good luck!!!

I haven't posted in several months but I wanted to post an update to my Gastric Sleeve story.

My surgery was July 12, 2013. I am 5'8" tall and at that time I weighed 296 lbs., and wore a size 3X or 22-24 women's.

Today, April 12, 2014, is 9 months from my surgery and I've lost 76 lbs. At 220 lbs., I fit in size 1X or 16 women's.

I would like to lose between 40 and 60 lbs. more by September of this year. My ultimate goal would be 147 lbs - a size 10. However, I will feel totally successful and satisfied to get to 170 lbs - a size 12.

I lost nearly every bit of my weight the first four months after surgery and have been at 220 lbs. since then.

I am enjoying this new weight and all that it has done for me.

I no longer have to use a CPAP for obstructive sleep apnea. I have no more heel or foot pain, very little knee pain, almost no more back pain. I have no more acid reflux. Even more good news is that I like looking in the mirror again. I can shop in normal size clothing stores. I am not embarrassed when I go out with my family and friends. I get very encouraging comments from people who have watched me go through this process.

I do sometimes get frustrated that I'm not losing any more weight currently, however, I am most often optimistic that I will continue to both enjoy my current good health as well as moving forward to meet my weight loss goals. Slowly but surely.

I can eat nearly anything - in small amounts. I have to be careful with milk (makes my tummy hurt), so I use unsweetened almond/coconut milk for my Protein or fruit smoothies if I need the extra boost. I avoid most sugary foods (thank goodness I wasn't really all that much of a fan of sugary foods before). I also still have to work to make sure I get the protein I need each day and have to consciously monitor my Water intake. I make my meals of high quality protein, fresh vegetables either raw or steamed or baked, and if I have any room, I'll eat some carbohydrates like whole wheat bread/grain, brown rice, potatoes, corn, Beans, peas, etc. I allow myself a small piece of chocolate once in a while. I can have a cocktail every other month or so when my hubby and I go out to eat.

I exercise sporadically and I know I need to work on this area. I walk and I use an elliptical machine up to 3 times a week.

I have the opportunity to encourage others in my life who are contemplating weight loss surgery and I never mind sharing my story.

I certainly feel super glad that I have this lifelong tool to help me work on my health and fitness!!!

Edited April 11, 201412 yr by Flutterby

Great pics

Luv seeing them

No muscles showing but fits in with the fitness theme.

No muscles showing but fits in with the fitness theme.

Wow you look amazing ????

Before (October/2013)

304lbs

After (Today, 4/14/14)

203lbs

My surgery date was 10/21/13 .

Almost 6 months ago & down 101lbs.

My goal is 150lbs. Getting close!!

Day of my surgery

Me now. April 2014 !

Hiii. I'm Amanda. 23 years old.

Was sleeved on October 21, 2013. (SW 304lbs)

Today almost 6 months later (CW 203lbs)

Total lost -101lbs.

Goal weight #1 is 170

Main goal weight is 145/155

(I am 5'4)

Here are some pics

Before (10/2013) & After (04/2014)

Then

Now

Sept 2013

Today 4/14/14

Hiii. I'm Amanda. 23 years old. Was sleeved on October 21, 2013. (SW 304lbs) Today almost 6 months later (CW 203lbs) Total lost -101lbs. Goal weight #1 is 170 Main goal weight is 145/155 (I am 5'4) Here are some pics Before (10/2013) & After (04/2014) Then Now Sept 2013 Today 4/14/14

Ahh, just would like to share a little more of my journey !:

The past six months have transcended my highest hopes.

This surgery was, by far, the greatest decision Ive ever pursued.

I started out as a miserable, girl hidden within a body that served as a prison.

And after shedding over 100lbs in under 6 months, after not being able to walk on a treadmill for 20 minutes to now being able to RUN ... FAST for 45mins - 1 hour.

After squeezing into size 20 jeans to Now having my size 12 jeans starting to fall off of me.

I am finally free. My body is , for the first time EVER, matches the mental image i have had of myself. One day I was walking towards a shop and the reflection in the glass startled me. I was wondering why there was a pretty, thin looking, woman coming towards me ?

It was me. I had not recognized myself.

By the end of this months I will be a proud member of ONEDERLAND!! (Only THREE pounds away!!) .

My sister had her VSG done one month before me. My two cousins had gotten there VSGs done in December & one in February. Therefore I have had the best support system i could have ever imagined.

One girl who was my friend completely ignored my calls & such immediately after I was released from hosp after surgery . She was always morbidly obese & I think she was just upset that she wasnt able to be approved for her surgery (she was opting for sleeve)

Months go by and have not heard from her . Then recently she adds me on twitter and tumblr writing all these things like 'I am so glad I didnt get the surgery like u taking the easy way out , u are a weak freak haha' . Mind you this girl is 5'0 and over 300lbs. I laughed even though it got under my skin. Certainly this surgery is no easy way out.

Well yeah