I am so proud to say that I am now 3 months post op. I ventured into this foreign land called the gastric sleeve on Dec 5, 2016. I was nervous yet ready to have a new beginning in life. A healthier life that was more fulfilling without illnesses and aches all the time. Well, this 3 months has been a true roller coaster but I wouldn't trade it for the world. I started my journey out at 242 lbs pre- op. On the day of my surgery I was down to 219 lbs with the help of my dietician( I was very serious about my dietician's recommendations on diet changes ). When I awoke from surgery, I was so confused and in so much pain . I immediately regretted surgery,, lol. But after a couple of days I started to embrace my new lifestyle. I am 3 months out and today I am 176 lbs.....yayyy. Double screen pic was right after surgery and then 1 month after surgery and pics in white are most recent.

54 minutes ago, Please said:

That's what I was thinking! Of course she's Fit, muscle weighs more then Fat.

??? I don't think I have ever been described as fit , so thank you ever so kindly. But I'm not that tall I am 5'6 & 3/4 inches( almost 5'7 lol) .

1 hour ago, Cape Crooner said:

You must be pretty tall, you don't look like you weigh 176!

No, I'm not that tall but I'm not short either. I am 5'6 & 3/4 inches , almost made it to 5'7, lol, but when I look in the mirror I see a body that needs so much improvement and it is so heart warming to come here and hear such encouraging words. I love you all and truly do thank you for helping me along this journey.

You look great and an inspiration to us all. Keep up the good work!

50 minutes ago, WaitingontheNewMe said:

You look great and an inspiration to us all. Keep up the good work!

Thank you so much... everyone here inspires me as well !

Thank you - made my day

9 minutes ago, blev said:

Thank you - made my day

Aww...So sweet.

You look fantastic!!! Must have stayed away from the king cake! Your stomach looks great. Kudos!

To God be the glory!!
You look Great [emoji3]!!

I owe God too much.. all that I am and all that I am to be. Thank you so much for the encouragement .

9 hours ago, hermione53 said:

You look fantastic!!! Must have stayed away from the king cake! Your stomach looks great. Kudos!

Lol, yes ma'am. I stayed away from the king cakes as well as the moon pies. Thank you so much for the encouragement.

Congrats you have done amazing

27 minutes ago, nitasjourney said:

Congrats you have done amazing

Thank you I appreciate it

You are working that sleeve!! Sorry about the lack of home base support, but know that we are always here for you.

You look amazing! So glad to hear your doing well. Thank you for the encouragement. I go in this Thursday and I needed to see journeys like yours too keep me uplifted and inspired. Don't forget to post up that summer bikini pic (smile)....those abs are coming through...might as well show them off!

You look fantastic
I had my surgery the same day that you on December 5, 2016 in Carolina, Puerto Rico. I started with 196lbs and three months later my weight is 156lbs. My weight is stuck.