I had my gastric sleeve done January 11th. I weighed 333.1lbs.

I'm 10 months post op now and weigh 144.2lbs.

I've set new goal weights as I've gone along...first was just to get under 200lbs, then I thought I wanted my goal weight to be 180lbs. When I got there, I made the crazy goal of 150lbs never thinking I'd make it....but I did. So then I figured my goal would be 145lbs which puts me at a normal bmi...which I haven't been since I was around 10.

Now that I weight 144lbs, I've decided my final goal will 133lbs, which will mean I will have lost a total of 200lbs....and I'll do it, I know I can.

I never thought when I had surgery that weighing in the 130's would even be possible.

I've gone from wearing sizes 5-6x, and 28-30, now I wear smalls and mediums and am a size 8....I would be around a 6 if it wasn't for the large amount of skin I have around my stomach and thighs....but it's a price I'm more than happy to pay.

I've been extremely disciplined this whole 10 months. I can honestly say I've never put a bad food in my mouth...not once. I follow a very low carb diet still, drink about 85oz of Water every day and get in around 80oz of Protein. I take all my required Vitamins daily.

The gym has become a big part of my life. I workout around 5-6 days per week doing a variety of exercising....spin class, step class, yoga, cardio machines....I like doing different things so I don't get bored.

Anyway, because I'm so close to goal, I just wanted to share this. And for the people who have a lot of weight to lose like I did....remember, you can do this! I'm living proof!!

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Thank you for sharing your AMAZING achievement! You look great!

Holy moly!!! You look amazing! What an accomplishment

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133lbs, which will mean I will have lost a total of 200lbs....I'll do it

@@rydersmama

a pics worth a thousand words!!

this past year will be something to always remember

maintenance is/can be hard

i know you'll continue to be successful

you've already accomplished so much

keep up the great job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life

kathy

congrats

Thankyou for sharing and inspiring me today! You are beautiful!

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OMG, my mind is blown! Awesome!

What a story! Congratulations. Hard work, grit and perseverance are the foundation of this journey, and you have embodied all three!!

Simply amazing..you look fantastic! Congratulations on your success and hard work. May I ask how tall you are?

Blown away....great job!

Congrats you look great. I am almost 4 months post sleeve. I see you have long hair as I do. I am shedding quite a bit. Did you lose much and if so for how long. I just want it to stop. Did you get any bald spots or just thinning? I am down 50 plus since surgery and would like to lose another 50 to 60 plus. Keep up the good work! You are awesome!!!! Love clothes shopping now as I am sure you do!!!

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Oh my god!!! You dont know how much this made my day!!! You are fabulous and such an inspiration!! I am so unbelievably happy for you I wish I could give you a hug!!

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Thank you everyone for all your kind words

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Edited November 15, 20169 yr by rydersmama

@ The New Kel

Thank you! I'm 5'5"

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Simply amazing..you look fantastic! Congratulations on your success and hard work. May I ask how tall you are?

Blown away....great job!

Thank you! I'm 5'5"

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It's such an inspiration to me to see someone do such a fantastic job with this surgery! Thanks for sharing your story, and I'd bet money on you getting to that final goal

Congrats you look great. I am almost 4 months post sleeve. I see you have long hair as I do. I am shedding quite a bit. Did you lose much and if so for how long. I just want it to stop. Did you get any bald spots or just thinning? I am down 50 plus since surgery and would like to lose another 50 to 60 plus. Keep up the good work! You are awesome!!!! Love clothes shopping now as I am sure you do!!!

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Thank you, and yes, shopping is definitely something I love to do now!

My hair was fine and thin to start with, and yes, I've lost a lot. Started at about 5 months post op. I don't have any bald spots, but it's pretty thin. I use volumizing mousse and I find that helps a lot. I've been taking Biotin since 4 weeks pre op also....I don't know if it helps, but I'll keep taking it.

I have been noticing some new sprouts of hair coming in, so hopefully some of it will grow back!

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Congrats you look great. I am almost 4 months post sleeve. I see you have long hair as I do. I am shedding quite a bit. Did you lose much and if so for how long. I just want it to stop. Did you get any bald spots or just thinning? I am down 50 plus since surgery and would like to lose another 50 to 60 plus. Keep up the good work! You are awesome!!!! Love clothes shopping now as I am sure you do!!!

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Thank you, and yes, shopping is definitely something I love to do now!

My hair was fine and thin to start with, and yes, I've lost a lot. Started at about 5 months post op. I don't have any bald spots, but it's pretty thin. I use volumizing mousse and I find that helps a lot. I've been taking biotin since 4 weeks pre op also....I don't know if it helps, but I'll keep taking it.

I have been noticing some new sprouts of hair coming in, so hopefully some of it will grow back!

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Just wow!!! That is the most amount I've heard in such a quick amount of time!!!

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Edited November 15, 20169 yr by Synee

Thank you for posting and congratulations!

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