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.

3 hours ago, antoinette85 said:

What are you doing to work on the size pack?

3 hours ago, goldenbarbie said:

I'm trying it's really a struggle but the results just make me want to keep going harder. Im so happy for u !!!

Goldenbarbie you are so right . It is very hard and it takes discipline. But the reward is life and one can't beat that. A chance at a healthier, more fulfilling life. So the sacrifice is worth it. I'm nowhere near perfect but I strive to do better every day because this is a lifestyle change not a change until I reach goal. We will get there and exceed all expectations. God is able to see us through this. I have 25 more lbs to go until goal and I want to kick my goals butt and surpass it. I want to be on a poster and say " this used to be me ( holding up jeans big enough for 2 of me to fit in ) " ? lol

What an inspiration you are

42 minutes ago, Finding_Stacy said:

What an inspiration you are

Thank you so much . I'm glad to inspire someone but I just feel I am doing average. I want to do way more and be that girl who defeated all the statistics about heart disease, sleep apnea, joint pain, liver issues, edema in extremities, chest pain and generalized depression due to weight gain ( because that is so real whether or not docs acknowledge it or not it is real). Everyday that God gives me strength, I am doing my best to make a difference in my life and I want to be a blessing to others as well. I truly thank everyone here because whether or not you all know it, you have been my source of strength and inspiration throughout this journey and even before I started the journey. So I thank everyone who has commented on a post or sent me a private message to encourage me. I am forever in your debt.

Thank you so much for the compliment . I don't really see a six pack. I do see a smaller waist and my stomach size is smaller than it used to be. I use my elliptical 3-4 times a week and I do an ab workout app from my iPhone like 3 or 4 days a week. That's it really. I don't see what everyone is talking about ... I want a six pack so bad, lol.

Well you look great. You are lucky not to have the excess skin. I have not.been sleeved yet but I plan to work hard too when I do

1 hour ago, antoinette85 said:

Well you look great. You are lucky not to have the excess skin. I have not.been sleeved yet but I plan to work hard too when I do

1 hour ago, antoinette85 said:

Well you look great. You are lucky not to have the excess skin. I have not.been sleeved yet but I plan to work hard too when I do

Well, I do thank you so much ?. Good luck to you on your sleeve journey.

You Look amazing!

Your pics are inspiring! I have a muscular build as well and hope to look as good as you!!! But if this was a competition, you beat me in the tummy area. HAHA! Great job!

3 hours ago, Risa900 said:

You Look amazing!

Thank you so much... I'm blushing ? !

19 minutes ago, Newme17 said:

Your pics are inspiring! I have a muscular build as well and hope to look as good as you!!! But if this was a competition, you beat me in the tummy area. HAHA! Great job!

Thank you so much for the kind words. Please post a pic , so I can check out my competition, lol. I'm just kidding but I would like to see a pic of your progress as well. I am on a 3 month training program n I will post at the end of it a whole body pic and I am really focusing on my abs and my little itty , bitty butt( I posted pre surgery that I was worried it would go away well it's like 80% gone so now it's an itty bitty cute butt instead of a bubble butt sadly,lol) . So I'm hoping by the end of June my abs are ripped up a lil more ... I want more definition.