I am a few days shy of of 13 months post-op. Now I'm addicted to exercise vs. eating. I do cardio 5 days out of the week and lift weights 4 days out of the week. I've dropped 100 pounds from pre-op to now. I have been at a stall for about 2 months now, but I've also packed on a lot of lean muscle. My cloths are looser, even though I weigh the same.

I'm 5'6" and weigh anywhere from 152 to 156. I'd like to get down to 145/140, but I need to tighten up on my diet. With summers off and the kids and I always going out and about, I've been snacking on foods that are not the best; however, I do eat clean for my main meals. As far as eating, I can eat anything. I keep sugary foods, snack/finger foods, and especially chips out of my house because they are still trigger foods for me and sliders. When I do slip up and eat them, it isn't an extreme amount, perhaps about a serving, but those calories can add up. I try to plan cheats into my calorie counts, so that I don't feel guilty and over consume them in the whim-of-the-moment. Again, being on the road with all of these summer road trips haven't helped, but I've already started to take control over those impulses.

Other than that, my sleeve journey has been great. I feel good, I'm confidant, I can wear almost anything, and I'm loving the new me. I am going for plastics next summer. I'm planning on getting a tummy tuck, breast lift and augmentation.

I hope that all you pre-sleevers out there are doing well and are excited about starting their journey. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

You're looking incredible dear! Great job keeping Snacks out of the house. I need to do the same soon! The day before my liquid diet starts, I am throwing most of our pantry away. I apologized to my husband already lol!

Looking beautiful, congrats!!

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Thank you Mrs. V.V.V.!!!

Thanks curvy, for responding to my question. It was definitely helpful and btw, you did not go on & on. I needed to hear every bit of that information -)

Thanks curvy, for responding to my question. It was definitely helpful and btw, you did not go on & on. I needed to hear every bit of that information -)

You're welcome Kathy! Anytime! Good luck!!!