Before and After- 3.5 years out

[erp 2,016]

did you have any frustrating moments, like longs stalls and no weight loss? im 10 months out, started at 283 and am at 210, which i have been at for 3 months. im starting to think i'll never hit my goal. any suggestions? you look great, btw.

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I lost weight slowly and steadily without ever having a stall. My signature on the desktop version of Bariatric Pal shows my weekly weigh ins. My frustration was not hitting goal quickly or posting huge losses like 25 pounds down in a month. I was the epitome of the "slow and steady wins the race" adage.

What I did consistently during the WL phase was log my food, hit my Fluid goals, eat Protein first, and include more physical activity. I ate low fat and lower carb, gradually increased calories. I read posts of people who eat 1,200 calories a day at 6 months out, I was lucky to hit 800 at that time. I didn't eat that much until a year or so out. I hired a personal trainer at about 6 months out to help me with exercising more effectively. I did everything at a slow pace and attribute that to never stalling.

What has your journey been like? Do you measure your food? How much Water, Protein, fat and carbs do you get in daily? Are you exercising?

[surfhudson 5]

i dont get enough Water and Protein, i know that for a fact. i also dont always want to eat, so i dont. or i just have a Protein Bar for dinner after working out or playing a sport. but then other days, im hungry around the clock.

i exercise daily, whether its lifting weights, playing sports, running or taking a class at the gym.

i think im frustrated because im looking at my peers who have had the surgery after me and are already hitting the 100lb lost mark.

i just started tracking my food and Water intake. i need to see where im messing up.

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[erp 2,016]

I believe staying on top of fluids is key, especially if you exercise. There are apps to track and remind you to drink. Early on, I used hash marks on a white board every day and write everything down. Now I used My Fitness Pal. I drink all or part of a Protein Shake nearly every day- even this far out. It helps me hit both my Fluid and Protein goals. Dashingdish.com website has some of my favorite shake recipes.

[canawoman 1]

You look amazing!!

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[healthybarb 13]

You look amazing! Thanks for being an inspiration!

It has been awhile since I've posted a before and after. Hope it inspires anyone newly sleeved as to what is possible. Preop I was a size 22 now I wear a 4. ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1474437754.137213.jpgImageUploadedByBariatricPal1474437731.136990.jpg

[motochic 45]

It has been awhile since I've posted a before and after. Hope it inspires anyone newly sleeved as to what is possible. Preop I was a size 22 now I wear a 4. ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1474437754.137213.jpgImageUploadedByBariatricPal1474437731.136990.jpg

Congratulations!!! you look great

I am 4.5 years out and my BMI is under 25...... i dont meet too many ppl with wt loss surgery keep the wt off long term.

i have broken my leg 2 times since WLS so its been hard to maintain. I was 37% muscle mass before my recent broken leg. but proud to say I am 29% muscle mass today

keep up the great work sweetie!

[dawnmac3903 103]

Amazing transformation!!!!

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[erp 2,016]

You look great Motochic. Two broken legs in 4 years? Yikes! Makes your ability to maintain your weight loss even more impressive. Congrats!

[Mandat89 28]

Wow very inspirational

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[Heathers_vsg 3]

So inspirational

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[Meggiesmom 10]

Wow. Congratulations. Thanks for sharing

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[trabro 5]

Awesome you look fabulous!

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[wholenewjessica 35]

you look amazing!!!! my sleeve surgery is in 8 days!!! so inspirational

[brixmix4420 10]

Wow, you look amazing!

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[erp 2,016]

you look amazing!!!! my sleeve surgery is in 8 days!!! so inspirational

Thank you and congratulations on your upcoming surgery!