grandmaofone

I am 5' 3" I go to the gym twice a week and do about 45 mins on treadmill running, jogging and then walking. Then I do arms one night and legs the next time. This keeps me at my current weight. I also do a mini 20-30 mins workout with my daycare kiddos M-F of 10 mins jogging in place and than 10-20 mins of yoga.

Started the journey 12/14 First appointment with dr 1/15 Surgery 6/15/15 HW: 265 Today I weighed 160 Goal was:185 Here is a before and today picture

I had my surgery on June 15, 2015, before surgery I weighed in at 265, I would tell myself it was all good until I had a grand child and I was raising him because my daughter was 17. I started not to be able to keep up with him and it was hard to get off the floor. That is when I decided it was time to do something. So I went to seminar and first doctors appt was in January of 2015, the six month waiting period was very fast and smooth, got a call after my classes were finished saying insurance approved my surgery and was scheduled for surgery less than two weeks later. Surgery went well, after surgery I found out I was allergic to morphine and got sick from the time I woke up from surgery until the next day. Then after that recovery went well. I lost more weight at my one year check up than my doctor thought I would loss, he said that I was in the overweight category and didn't need to see me except for blood work once a year and just to keep the weight off. Well the last few months has been crazy with my daughter signing over rights to us for our grandchild and all of the sudden the dad, after two and half years, came to court and wanted to see grandson. I say all this because I have been stressed and it is the holidays and I have not been watching what I have been eating and started only working out twice a week. My husband had the sleeve surgery in October, so I was taking care of him, talking to attorney about grandson and running my daycare and taking care of grandson. While my weight pretty much stayed between 160-165, this month while waiting for grandson's court date, I was not eating a lot. I have actually lost another 5 pounds and am still losing. I have hit my long term goal which is to be in the 150's. I am so excited and I now have a winter wardrobe to fit and look nice in!!! I am happier, healthier, and finally am not letting people walk all over me because I have some of my confidence back also!!! 2016 was not such a good year for our family but we are going to rock 2017. Hopefully this next year my hubby will reach his goal, we will be the best grandparents we can be to our little man and God will bless us with many adventures and memories with family!!!! I am also going horse back riding now that hubby is under the weight limit to go!!!! Here is a before and this month picture-I am still on my journey!!!

I have been saying all the info is correct for the last 25 years and not been updating my weight. This time when I go to renew it, which a police office recently told me to do as my picture looks nothing like me after losing 103 pounds, I will not have to lie and I can actually change it to a smaller number!!! Funny how the little things can excite you and keep you going!!![emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

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Following as I am having issues with the loose skin under my arms. Bi had my year check up with my WLS and complained to him so it would be documented for insurance, but he said "good luck" when I said I hope insurance will cover it since I am having issues. Does look so good.

Mine was June 2015 and hubbies is going to be in September or October of this year.

I was on vacation last week and on Friday I went to the water park and wore my swim suit and actually played and did the slides and everything and I didn't have to worry about weight limits and me getting tired walking around. My kids loved that mom and dad went with them(even though they are older) we spent the whole day there and I was not always trying to cover up or hid in the water. I actually felt comfortable in my swim suit and my own skin for once[emoji6]

Thanks everyone!!! I am liking finding clothes every where now:)

I had mine removed at the six month mark. I had issues early on, but it wasn't bad until the 5 month mark then it just kept getting worst. I would talk with your dr so it doesn't get so bad. My surgery was fast because it was so bad:(

My highest was 265 Surgery 240 Today 165 I go to planet fitness Treadmill: Warm up 3 mins. (4.1) 10 mins @ 5 3-4 mins 4.1 10 mins @5 Cool down start at 4 and go down from there - I am normally on the treadmill for about 33 mins. I just started running about two weeks ago. When I first started it took me about 45 mins to walk a mile-then every week I got a little faster. Hope that helps you. Then I work out my legs or arms-I rotate them. Then when I am at home-I run a home daycare we jog in place 10 mins a day then we do some yoga. We take walks, and when they are playing in the back yard I walk around the yard. I have a fit bit HR and I walk about 10,000 steps a day-a little higher on days I work out. But I always make it a point to go 9,000 steps a day. I actually just bought my first swim suit today and am looking forward to swimming again. I know after you drop some weight you will be more flexible and stronger and can do more.

I bought my first swim suit in I don't know how long. My kids love going swimming so now I will be able to go!! I waited around in the fitting rooms until someone else came in to ask how I looked. After loosing 100 pounds when I try things on sometimes I see the old me and not the new me, so it is hard to tell, I really wish my mind would finally see the new me.

I had surgery with dr price and I am 41, had surgery at 40 and down 100lbs and had my one year check up on June 16, 2016- got to cut my vitamins in half because my blood work came back on the high side. I am feeling great and I actually wear out my two year old grandson!!! I run and play with him, which is why I had this surgery!!!! Hope you are doing good!!!

I had the sleeve done (6-15-15)at St Luke's on the plaza, I live in Liberty, mo

I run a home daycare and I had surgery Monday came home from hospital Wednesday and stayed away until Friday, then I sat in the chair(had help) with them and talked to them about my boo boos and explained to them I was going to be better Monday but my belly would hurt so the needed to be careful. Monday it was back to just me and I would just get on the floor to change diapers and I was fine. I had to also had two babies that I was feeding, so I just had a pillow between me and them. I also used the pillow to sit on when on the floor. You will do great and everyone of your parents will be thankful that you were there for them. I have the best parents that also talked to their kiddos about me having surgery on my belly, so it was easier for them to understand that they needed to be careful!!! Also I had a one year old grandson that didn't get it and I just lifted him with my legs into my lap and I was fine. Good luck and I wish you a speedy recover!!!