One Year Post-op with pics

[auburngirl 15]

I had my surgery on April 23, 2014. Greatest decision ever. I have lost around 130 pounds. I have been super happy with my success. It has been pretty steady the whole time. Recently it has gotten harder to lose but I am eating all the same things. I am not meet my Protein goals. I have done my entire thing on calories and just trying to stick to that amount of calories each day. I do a very similar program to Weight Watchers. I eat a ton of their food. Smart Ones oatmeal from Breakfast, Turkey and Chees for lunch or a TV dinner, and a meat, veggie, and carb for dinner. I always have a WW dessert everynight before bed. I have not had a proten shake since one month out. Cound not stand them. What I have done may not work for others but it has worked really well for me. Once I get to goal I have to learn to maintain. Someone told me the other day I did not need to loose any more weight. I know this is sick but it felt so good to hear. First Time Ever! The things I think that have made me most successful are a few things. I only drink water; I have timed eating, no grazing; I eat breadfast as late as I possibly can in the morning and lunch as late as I possibly can, this allows for more saved up calories throughout the evening; I try to excercise approx 3 miles 5 days per week.

Just wanted to share my story. I remember when I was thinking about having this surgery I would sit on here for hours and loved to see pics.

Here is a pic of me right now. I dont have one alone but it is with my husband. I also dont have a good before pic but just picture me at 300 pounds! I have lost an entire person at 130 pounds gone.

To anyone considering this surgery I would highly recommend if you can make it work. It really was the best decision I have ever made! I wish I would have done it sooner!

[GoldnGirl6677 62]

Hi - you look fantastic! Thanks for sharing. I'm only 5 weeks out so I do appreciate seeing the success of others to keep me motivated and mindful. Well done!

[Bluesea71 698]

Congrats on your weight loss! I assume 2014 was a typo? Was your surgery in 2013?

[Butterflyhigh 504]

What beautiful after pics! You look great!

[mariavg 154]

Your are beautiful !!!