I'm officially one year and one week out from my surgery date. I can't believe it. I've lost 140 lbs from my highest weight and I'm literally stunned at how the weight has just fallen off. Some people do not even recognize me because of this. Sometimes I do not even recognize myself because I feel like I will always be the "chubby" girl I've been since childhood. I've tried to explain this to some people but most don't understand... and I don't expect them to. I have always known this strong, amazing, resilient person was here, but didn't always know my potential to be such, because I was too busy hiding, unfortunately, but most likely, from myself. The first few months post-surgery were extremely difficult, but I feel I've gotten more accustomed to my new lifestyle now and I feel wonderful now. Just wanted to share...

I also wanted to ask... How many of you have lost a similar amount of weight within the first year or so? I asked my surgeon if it was typical to lose so much for someone my size and age, but I didn't really get an answer. He just told me I should be extremely proud of my progress... which I am! (I started at 325, I'm 5'11 and 25 years old)

Cheers, y'all!!! Whether you're drinking a protein shake, water, or anything else...

Pictured is me at my surgery date last year on June 21, 2016 and May 31, 2017... [emoji12]

Congratulations, you look amazing. I'm 9 months post o.o and I'm only down 51 pounds. I have been stuck at the same weight for 5 weeks. Can you give me any pointers? What did you typically eat? Do you exercise a lot? Any tips you can give will be greatly appreciated.

11 hours ago, brookebonic said:

one year and one week out from my surgery date. lost 140 lbs

@brookebonic

hey girlfriend

you are aces!!

job well done!!

continue to stand

tall, head held high-

wearing a big smile

kathy

congrats

4 hours ago, mom2tess said:

9 months post o.o and I'm only down 51 pounds.

@mom2tess

eeeeek!!!

did you say you are "ONLY" down

51 lbs? the word ONLY should be taken

out of the "dictionary of weight!!

you are in a temporary stall, it will

pass (liker gas!!) -

i understand your feelings about losing

less than someone in a similar time period.

(been there done that)

never compare yourself to other peeps

(amount of weight loss, time period etc)

people have been shot for less

you are doing great!! keep up the good work

give yourself credit - i do

good luck

kathy

Lol, I knew the minute I used the word "only" that someone was going to call me out on it. I hear ya! However, I am pretty frustrated. I've been stuck at the same weight for more than a month. This was a huge step to take to have the end results be a 50 pound loss. I know everyone is different and loses at different rates but I really need some tips on how to jumpstart loss when you're in a stall. Do you have any advice?

Brooke, you have done amazingly!! Congratulations!!!

mom2tess, I'd say a month stall is a bit concerning if you aren't near goal. Time to shake things up, but without knowing what you are eating or exercise habits, it's hard to make recommendations, other than.. track everything, then go back through, analyze, and tweak.

Sometimes we need to eat more and exercise less. Sometimes the opposite. Sometimes it isn't how much, but WHAT we are doing.

If you say your exercise is "two miles, moderate pace, every day".. then I'll say that's great, but let's spice it up and add in some weight lifting. Sometimes our bodies can get used to one thing, and it needs a kick in the pants. Pull a switcheroo..

Thanks. I'll try switching it up

Well Im 8 months out and 75 post surgery lost and 98 pounds total weight lost and I cried when I left the last Dr.appt upset and depressed so I feel you

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Congratulations. Pick up Like I have to and push and I will not be defeated

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I will be a year out on Friday. I am currently down 142 lbs from my highest known weight of 336. SW was 303. Best decision I ever made.