HW: 290+

SW: 260.8

GW: 160

My surgery is scheduled for 11/3 in Tijuana with Dr. alejandro lopez.

Today I am starting the pre-op diet. I went to Sam's Club yesterday and stocked up on Premier Protein (chocolate, vanilla and strawberry), lettuce, cherry tomatoes and grilled mesquite chicken breasts.

My pre-op diet will be the following:

Breakfast: Protein shake

Snack: Activia Light yogurt

Lunch: Protein shake

Dinner: salad with chicken breast

Snack: Additional protein shake (if needed)

This menu has 825 calories, 21g fat, 40g carbs, 121g protein

I would like to lose 15-20 pounds over the 4 weeks before surgery.

I took my "before" pictures this morning in my bra and underwear. I had mixed feelings. I felt depressed and ashamed of my body but I also felt happy because I knew this is going to be my "before" which means I'm determined to do what I need to in order to reach my goal. If I need any inspiration during the next four weeks I plan on staring at those back rolls until I find the self control and determination I need.

Update:

HW: 290

SW: 260.8

CW: 225.2

I lost 13.8 on my pre-op diet and 21.8 since surgery so I'm down a total of 35.6 lbs.

Measurements:

Neck - from 15' to 14' = 1 inch

Below breasts - 45' to 40' = 5 inches

Hips - 53' to 47' = 6 inches

Arms - 16 1/2' to 15' = 1 1/2 inches

Thighs - 27 1/2' to 26' = 1 1/2 inches

Thank you for sharing! Love reading these! Congrats to your journey. I can't wait!

You are doing FANTASTIC!!!

Thank you, @@crystalmaries and @@kikicoates78!!

I can't seem to push past 32 pounds. Lol I try not to get frustrated. I know it will come. And I feel great. So that's the important part. I'm about a week or so ahead of u at 10/23

I can't seem to push past 32 pounds. Lol I try not to get frustrated. I know it will come. And I feel great. So that's the important part. I'm about a week or so ahead of u at 10/23

Oh no. I'm waiting to hit the dreaded stall because the last time I was 220 my body stayed there FOREVER. I was never able to get below 217. I'm hoping to blow past it with no issues but deep down I have a feeling a stall is on the horizon!

Oh snap! I forgot to do my monthly update here. Sorry.

On 1/1/15 I weighed in at 217.2 for a total of 43.6 lost since I started my pre-op diet. I lost 8 pounds in December. Since my goal is 2 pounds a week I met my goal!

Measurements are very impressive. Let's do a comparison!

10/2/14

Neck - 15

Liver - 45

Waist - 45

Hips - 53

Arm - 16 1/2

Thighs - 27 1/2

1/1/15

Neck - 13 1/2

Liver - 39

Waist - 38

Hips - 45

Arm - 14 1/2

Thighs - 25

Total Lost

Neck - 1 1/2

Liver - 6

Waist - 7

Hips - 8

Arm - 2 (each)

Thighs - 2 1/2 (each)

NSV: Everyone has noticed my weight loss this week and told me I look just like my mom which is a major compliment. I'm so thrilled with my progress so far!

Edited January 7, 201511 yr by krisrpaz

I thought I'd pop in here and give a little NSV update. So I'm 2 1/2 months out and I've been struggling with really seeing/feeling my progress. While my pants are hanging off of me, I still feel huge.

Well I went to my parent's house for dinner last night. I got down to my bra and panties to show my mom my deflated body and my squishy legs. Of course I was critiquing but she was so impressed with my progress. When I had my clothes back on I was walking to another room and I heard her tell my husband, "Look at her from behind. She looks like a different person!" That made me so happy.

Today I went shopping for a new bathing suit and some shorts and pants. I dread shopping. I've left so many times crying and depressed. Most times in the dressing room things wouldn't even go past my thighs or butt and I'd get them halfway up and give up. I'd try on 10-30 items and leave with none or one.

It was bizarre shopping in the non-plus size section. I kept gravitating towards the 2X and 18/20 clothes. I grabbed three pairs of pants, a pair of shorts, two shirts and six bathing suits. For the first time in my life every single item fit. And the pants and shorts were all size 14!! I got tears in my eyes because every bathing suit fit and I simply picked the one I liked the most, not just because it fit. Normally I settled for whatever fit and would feel fortunate I found one item. Now I can actually find clothes I think are cute! My bathing suit doesn't have a skirt or shorts. It's a NORMAL bathing suit. I haven't worn one of those since I was....I don't remember. A child?

Of course I'm not close to done with losing weight. I still have 50 pounds to go but these pants should last a month or two before they become huge.

Here's a pic of me in my shorts! Size 14. ????

I love ready about your journey! Can o ask, how tall are you?

I love ready about your journey! Can o ask, how tall are you?

I'm 5'7. Thanks for reading!

SUCCESS!! I accomplished something I've always wanted to do - paddle boarding! :-)

I can't imagine doing this 50 pounds ago. It requires a lot of balance and focus. The wind and current were really strong too. Woo hoo!!!

That is fabulous!! I love your spirit!! Thanks for taking the time to post your updates. For those of us not sleeved yet, you are a great positive force!

Thank you for sharing your journey! I am having my sleeve done on March 9 and have my endoscopy on Monday! Thankfully my insurance approval came through with flying colors! I am 5'7 and currently weigh 240 and I am so excited and ready for this surgery!! By the way you are looking fantastic!

Edited January 25, 201511 yr by Thankfulmomof3

Update! Weight as of February 1 was 208.6. That's a total loss of 52.2 and 81.4 since my highest weight!

2/1 Measurements

Neck - 13 1/2

Liver - 38

Waist - 37

Hips - 44

Arm - 14

Thigh - 24 1/2

Total Lost

Neck - 1 1/2

Liver - 7

Waist - 8

Hips - 9

Arm - 2 1/2 (each)

Thighs - 3 (each)

Edited February 9, 201511 yr by krisrpaz

Before and after. Less than 50 pounds to my goal weight!