I'm just too excited for this milestone and I know that you all would understand how major this is. Today when I got on the scale it read 198.8! This is the first time I've been in the 100s since probably high school (but I have no idea what I weighted then). I know in junior high I was 186 and I was probably shorter than I am now so this is a pretty huge success. I've never been able to lose weight like this with all of the different diets and workout plans before. I'm so thankful for the sleeve and that my doctor encouraged me to go forward with it. Since the sleeve my high blood pressure has improved, I was able to get rid of a CPAP machine and my chronic ankle pain from a childhood injury has improved a great deal. My last vacation in December I needed to use an ECV because walking was excruciating. I had another vacation last week that was three times as long and my ankle was sore some days but I was able to keep up and walk the entire time. The entire process has been so motivating and positive I couldn't possibly ask for any more.

I've now lost 112lbs since my highest weight and I'm thrilled. I definitely hope to lose some more, likely about 30-40lbs. Hopefully this will put be in a good goal range and I can focus on maintenance. I'm a little under 7 months from surgery and it feels amazing to actually have my goal weight in sight.

I got to recreate my 'before' picture and I love having the side by side comparison. I even took the same shirt and remade it into a much smaller size!

Edited November 12, 20178 yr by Molly23

On 11/13/2017 at 5:00 AM, arringtonc49 said:

Congratulations!!!
Keep up th good work!
You look awesome!!!

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Thank you so much!! Usually I start to self sabotage when I get close to a big goal like getting under 200 so I'm relieved my head is still in the game. Definitely gotta keep it going!

On 11/13/2017 at 5:31 AM, naenae917@gmail.com said:

congratulations... you look AMAZING

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Thank you so much!!!

On 11/13/2017 at 7:56 AM, Rudy D said:

Congratulations keep up the great work!

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Thank you! I'm definitely not quitting any time soon!

On 11/13/2017 at 10:02 AM, needguidence101 said:

Congratulations! That it's so terrific! You look great but also what wonderful health improvements!

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Thank you! It really surprises me every time I look back and think about how many improvements this whole process has made in my life. I'm just beyond thankful to be where I am.

On 11/13/2017 at 0:17 PM, Cupcak3 said:

Awsomeness

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Thank you!

Congratulations! You look great, keep up the great progress!!!!


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On 11/18/2017 at 7:51 AM, JohnGraySmiley said:

Congratulations! You look great, keep up the great progress!!!!

Thank you so much! I'm trying!

Inspiring!

On 12/8/2017 at 8:00 PM, Maggie1955 said:

Inspiring!

Aw thank you!

Still kicking butt and taking names! 10 lbs into Onederland and I'm trying to keep my eye on the prize. Having the sleeve was hands down the best decision I've ever made for myself! My goal weight is in sight and I'm really excited about the possibility of getting there especially within a year of my surgery date! I'm 8 months out and my goal is between 160-170lbs so it seems like a real possibility!

December 2016: 311lbs Size 24/3X

December 2017: 190lbs Size 12/L

Fantastic. Thanks for sharing it’s inspiring especially in temptation December!