HW: 313 (July 2012)

SW: 254 (2-12-13)

CW: 138.4 (2-23-14)

Height: 5'5

I just wanted to share my success and offer support to anyone needing it. I'm an open book so ask any questions you might have

Thanks everyone My best advice be would follow the plan. Mine was protein/non starchy veggie (2:1 ratio), minimum 64 ounces water (I get between 100-150 ounces a day), 30 minutes of cardio/5 days a week. Don't beat yourself up if you fall off track. Just get back up and keep going. I haven't been perfect on this journey but I feel like the sleeve has helped me get back on track where as pre sleeve if I would have got off track I wouldn't of been able to refocus and keep going.

You look amazing, congrats! You worked really hard I can tell.

150 ounces of water????? Oh my that is 4 liter I do not think I drink that in a week. I must really set myself up for big changes after my surgery.

How do you get in that much Fluid. Drinking is my number 1 demon. When did you start being able to get in that much fluid??

Also, Congrats. You look amazing and seeing your success is a huge inspiration!!

Pre Sleeve I was always a big water drinker. Immediately following surgery I struggled. It didn't taste good and seemed to set really heavy in my stomach. I would try adding flavors but they all seemed too sweet. Someone finally suggested hot tea. So that is what I lived off of the first 3 months or so. After that I found I could tolerate it again. I add flavoring (crystal light) and start on it first thing in the morning.

Congrats, you look great.

We have similar stats, however my surgery weight was higher. My dr's goal for me is 138. Seems like a pipe dream, but it's inspiring seeing you hit that goal. How are your arms? They look good in your picture. Having lost 83lbs so far, mine are already sagging a lot. I don't plan to wear sleeveless but still would like them to match up with rest of me once I'm nearer to goal.

Congrats and welcome to the goalies bench! There's room for lots of us here because we are so tiny!

Lynda

Congratulations. You look so great and so happy. My question is when did you feel your energy level go back to normal? I was sleeved 1/30 and have lost 28 lbs. I am getting very close to 60 grams if protein and doing great on liquids. But just feel run down. Thanks for sharing your story. It's inspiring and seeing your pics makes this journey all worth it.

WOW!! You look fantastic. The before picture looks nothing like you now. Congratulations on your success!

Congratulations. You look so great and so happy. My question is when did you feel your energy level go back to normal? I was sleeved 1/30 and have lost 28 lbs. I am getting very close to 60 grams if protein and doing great on liquids. But just feel run down. Thanks for sharing your story. It's inspiring and seeing your pics makes this journey all worth it.

My energy level started picking up between 4-6 weeks after surgery.

Thanks everyone

Congratulations! Well Done!

GOAL met!

webbRN78

Yeah???

So your point is??

the big deal is what???.............

ohhhhhhhhhhhh i get it now

you lost 116.4 lbs reaching GOAL

you worked hard all year long

yep i guess thats a lot to be proud of

great pics

happy dance happy dance

can/sometimes get a little harder now, but..........

i know you will continue to follow the rules through maintenance and forever!!!!

keep up the great job and I know you will stay successful

good for you

kathy

congrats

Edited March 2, 201412 yr by proudgrammy

Total difference, great job!!!

OMG- congrats!! You look like a different person!!

Congrats!!! I cannot wait to say I've reached goal! You look fabulous!

Wow that can't be the same person! You lost 20 years too with all those pounds. Congratulations you are inspiring.