Kristeeh

Started on my weight loss journey on 1/3/13 at 239lbs. My Pre-op weight right before surgery on 4/18/13 was 212lbs. Current weight as of 7/20: 163 lbs. UGW :120lbs hopefully by the end of the year! Check out my blogs to join me on my exciting journey!Pre-op blog: http://kristeehsjourney.wordpress.com AND post-op (current blog): http://kristeehsbigjourney.tumblr.com In Jan, at the start of my journey: In July (most current), at a 5k race:

Thanks everyone!

Hi all, My name is Kristeeh. I just joined rny talk yesterday and wish I had discovered it sooner! I love the supportive community and learning so much from everyone! I'm 26 years old (27 next month), standing tall at 5'1 and currently at 214lb (still pre-op). I started my journey in January at 239lbs and lost the first 25 lbs through healthy eating and exercising. Well surgery for me is tomorrow! I have been preparing myself (physically and mentally) but it seems no amount of preparation can ever be enough for the change that is to come. I would love to hear from people regarding exercising after surgery and any tips/suggestions to decrease amount of excess skin with drastic weight loss. Anyways I hope for everyone else a safe and successful surgery and recovery! Good luck all!

Mines is April 18th (tomorrow)! Anyone else in the same boat? What are you guys packing with you in preparation? Also what do you have ready for your liquid diets? I have a few things but its very limited to just broth, jello, etc and of course my vitamins but any other ideas would be appreciated!

Thank you ladies for your input! I was hoping certain weight training/exercises can help with this but I guess not lol. And you are right, I'll take the extra skin to the extra fat any day!

Hey Candi! I am sorta in the same boat as you! Started at 239lbs and at 5'1. My surgery is April 18 and I am so nervous about it! Good luck with yours!