its now been 4.5 years since I was sleeved. my high weight was 323 lbs. my goal weight was low 180's. I did reach goal weight but over the years I realized that my desired goal weight was too low for me. now for the last 2 years ive steadily maintained a weight in the mid 190's and that appears to be where im supposed to be and im happy with that weight. today 10/1/17 I weight 195 lbs. I exercise 3-4 times a week and my choice of exercise is running. I will also be running the 2018 boston marathon and im so excited about being able to run this historic race! im running it for the jimmy v foundation for cancer research and ive committed to raising $6000 which is no easy task. if any of you have ever been affected by this terrible illness feel free to click the link after this post and make a 100% tax deductible donation to the jimmy v foundation for cancer research. every dollar donated goes to research. you will be supporting my run and a cause that affects everyone as everyone knows someone that has been affected by cancer. as far as my eating, I still have to be very mindful of what I put in my mouth. I can eat much more today than I could 2 years ago but still no where near what I could eat before having the surgery. hope everyone on their journey is doing well and feel free to ask any questions. im also attaching my before pic and a few current pics taken last week. have a great day! heres my donation link for anyone willing to support this wonderful cause: http://jimmyv.convio.net/site/TR/Endurance/General?px=1409952&pg=personal&fr_id=1370

Edited October 1, 20178 yr by NY Lou

You look amazing and happy! Congrats on your wonderful success. This is a wonderful tool to help with portion control and we have to do the rest. You are living proof. Much success on your marathon!

that is so true, the surgery is just a tool and we really do have to do the rest or the surgery will have been for nothing. best of luck to you, looks like youre on your way!

Wow! Boston Marathon thats amazing!!! Way to go! What an accomplishment!! I donated to your cause and will see tomorrow if this is a charity my company will match!! Best wishes!

ornament17, thank you so very much for your kind donation to such a worthy cause. that is very generous of you! I have sent you a more detailed email reply as I don't want to post too much info here in this forum. please check your email for the message I sent you. thank you again, youre awesome!

You look amazing. Well done!!!

thank you prayingforweightloss for your kind words. it can be done successfully, it just takes time and commitment to change your life and how you eat. and exercise helps a lot too. best of luck to you!