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I know my one year update is a little late, but still wanted to chime in and say how great everyone is doing! The last few pounds are so hard to lose, I still have 10 lbs to go to meet my goal weight, but I will get there. I really wanted to reach that goal by my wedding date, but I didn’t get there. It’s hard not to get discouraged or become unmotivated, but when I think about where I was a year ago, I’ve come a long way and I have to push through. I know I can do it. Positive mindset is key! Here are progress pictures. Hopefully soon I can add when I meet my goal weight (fingers crossed)!

I’ve been lurking awhile, but I decided the other day to create an account with the intention of posting, but I easily get distracted and didn’t. I’m doing it now though because I’m just super stoked that I’m down 18lbs! I’ve been struggling the last several years, yo-yo-ing and could never lose more than just a couple of pounds and dumb water weight. It was time I take back my life and feel good about myself again. I turned into a hermit, only leaving the house for work travel. It was sad and it sucked because I remember enjoying going out and seeing friends and doing stuff. Anyway, all has been going well. I’ve been able to add mushy chunks to my meals now. But I’m having a really hard time with getting enough liquids in. My drink is warm by the time I finish it, but it being warm does not make me want to finish it. Im going to use this as an excuse to finally buy a yeti tumbler. Haha. Oh, stats, I’m 5’-3” 183 lbs day of surgery 165 lbs 3 weeks post-op

Went to a wedding today and I didn’t run away from the camera too much. Here’s a before and after (183lbs vs 142lbs):

Had to get dressed up for a wedding today, so I wanted to share. It’s been awhile since I had to wear something nice, but I did it!

I am not a natural icy blonde and have been getting root touch ups per my regular schedule (every 4-6 weeks). I have noticed my scalp has been a little bit more sensitive, but I don’t think I’m losing any more hair because of the processing than I was already losing because of wls.

I use benefiber in my drinks if I remember to. But usually 1 ducolax once a week is all I need. I find it not too harsh and I feel tons better after going.

I have lost 41 lbs since being sleeved 10/13/17. I feel like the loss rate has been sooooo slow and had to overcome a few stalls. I have 25 lbs still to lose to hit my ultimate goal weight. But I have 7 months to lose that weight to make my goal. I did a face transformation comparison the other day for myself. Needed to see the change to remind myself that even though I feel like the loss is slow, there is still loss. Sleeved 10/13/17 SW 183 CW 142 GW 118

You look great!

Congratulations!

Good luck!

Man, I should update more often. I am down 40lbs now, 23lbs to reach my ultimate goal weight. I was feeling like there wasn’t much difference to be seen, so I did a face comp for before surgery and every ten pounds lost...and now I can see it.

I missed last week’s weigh in, but this morning (12/13) I am at 155. GW 147 (this seems so far away!)

Awesome!

11/29/17: 158 GW: 147

GW: 147 11/22: 160 11/16: 164 11/09: 165

I wasn’t able to weigh yesterday. But today: CW: 164 GW: 147 Today’s date: 11/16

You’ll look sick at 145? Maybe more like healthy. I am 5’3. How tall are you?

I was self pay and because of my lower BMI, I went to Mexico and had a really great experience. My surgery was done Oct 13 this year. The hospital was clean and new, I stayed there my entire trip in my own room with accommodations for my bf who came with me. After the cost of surgery, flights, meals for him and trinkets to bring home, it was still half of what my local surgeon would’ve charged. I haven’t run into any issues yet since surgery. Good luck with whatever you decide.

Goal Weight: 147 Current Weight: 165 Today’s Date: 11/09/2017

Congrats to you! You are so close to your goal!

Slow & steady wins the race, right? Congrats on making your goal!

Thanks! Hope all is going well for you!

Congrats to you! 19lbs down in two weeks is amazing! Isn’t it great to see the scale go down instead of up? It such a great motivator.

Thank you!