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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Wow!!

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Absolutely amazing.

You are living the dream and are very inspiring.

Fab!

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Thank you for sharing. You brought the tears and have given me my motivation I've been needing. I was sleeved on 12/7/16. I've lost 35.1 lbs so far. But you have shown me my goals are reachable. Thank you so much. Such a true blessing to of read your story. God bless you!!!

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Can you send me some of your recipes you used? That would be awesome. Congrats you look amazing

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great

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Can you send me some of your recipes you used? That would be awesome. Congrats you look amazing

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Thank you!

Ummm...I don't really have any recipies...the food I eat is very basic and boring. Lots of chicken breasts marinaded different ways like with different seasonings and stuff.

Any tuna or chicken salad I do is just basic with mayo, onions, pickles and celery.

The frozen fish I buy is pre seasoned. When I eat shrimp I'll cook it in a bit of teriyaki sauce.

Honestly, I'm not the one to ask for recipies!! I really don't have anything good or inspiring for ya! Sorry!

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Spectacular job!

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Congratulations on reaching all your goals and striving for more. You look great!

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That's inspiring. My surgery date is coming up in a few weeks and the closer it gets, the more worried I am that I won't be able to do what I need to. I was actually eating well for quite awhile, but when I got my surgery date, I found it impossible to eat properly. Soon, it won't be an issue, because it will be all liquids.

Wow!! You look amazing

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Congratulations! You look fantastic. You are an inspiration to me as well. My surgery is in four days.

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Wow wow wow you look fantastic congrats!!!

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AWESOME......COMGRATS!!!!!

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You look absolutely AMAZING. I just had surgery and my goal weight is 150. But I was 130 in high school and before my kids. You are an inspiration You are so petit. Wow.

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