The pictures on top were taken today at 193 lbs, I'm 5'9, so it may still seem high but I'm thrilled. Once I get to 175, I'm officially at my goal. I'm sure I have at least 10 lbs of excess skin thatll eventually be removed...but no rush. The pics below were 2 months preop (so around August 2018 and I weighed somewhere near 300lbs).

In 6 months , I'm down over 100lbs and feeling fabulous. Struggling with the excess skin on my belly and inner thighs. Any spanx or waist trainer recommendations to conceal the pooch Lol!

Hope everyone is happy and would love to see updates on my fellow October sleevers and how everyone is doing in general! Xoxo!

Edited February 27, 20197 yr by danieocean

On 3/2/2019 at 4:08 PM, ladyphedre said:

You look amazing and have some gorgeous curves.

I hate the cost of Spanx so I rarely buy the brand name. But Spanx does make a "generic" brand for Target and Walmart. Take a look at the areas you are most worried about and the styles and go from there. They have camisoles with tummy control as well as high-waisted briefs.

Spanx can be ridiculous!!! Thank you so much for the tip...I'll have to check them out!!!

Amazing ❤

You look amazing

You look amazing..how did you do it ? I'm a week post op and always in pain or gassy. Everything makes me hungry. What kept you going ?

45 minutes ago, RiaR said:

You look amazing..how did you do it ? I'm a week post op and always in pain or gassy. Everything makes me hungry. What kept you going ?

Those first 2 weeks were pretty miserable. Gas was terribly painful. I still felt hungry too. Although I would say a lot of it is head hunger... I still struggle on the daily with that. I take one day at a time. Make the hard food choices (LOTS OF CHICKEN) and drink broth when I'm having that "head hunger". Really low calories, warm, savory and like a little snack. Keep your eyes on the prize and try and keep yourself busy. I also find the less I have to do...the more tempted I am to eat. Side note: I've eaten pretty much everything, pasta, fries, chips, but only a bite or two to get the craving to subside and only once in a while. It's so worth it though, I promise.