Bigman12345

Little update on me everyone's looking great xx
I'm nearly 10 months post op, 93 lb (42 kg) lost so far, still have 28 lb (15 kg) to lose but I'm getting there with sweat and hard work
My stats : Height - 5'9" (1.76 m), SW - 287 lb (130 kg) , CW - 194 lb (88kg)
TW - 165 lb (75 kg)
Can't believe I'm posting a picture of me in that state. The before picture was 3 days after my surgery, when I got home

I'm a little under 15 lbs from my ultimate goal, but after buying new clothes for spring I decided I had to show them off!
HW: 260
CW: 164
GW: 150

^ Before
^ After - last weekend
I'm rockin' the sleeve! Best decision I ever made for myself!

I was sleeved 5/15/13. I'm down 106 pounds! Highest weight was 273 and today I'm 167 : )

Hi everyone, I have not been on for a while. Wonderful to see all your posts and catch up on everyone's success. I thought it was time I updated with pics.
I am 19 weeks out and loving it. I still have reflux but mostly under control with one pill each morning.
I started at 121 kgs 266lbs. With 52in bust, 47in waist 56in hips
I am now. 90 kgs 198lbs with 41in bust, 39in waist 45in hips
Start size 22 (and tight) now wearing 16
I have met a wonderful man and as getting to know each other found he to was a big boy and about 5 months ahead of me had the same surgery
My whole life has changed. I actually like to exercise now
Some before and after pics, I wish everyone happiness, love and success

Two weeks before surgery

Today

I am almost 8 months out from surgery. Went from 258 to 177.4. 80 pounds lost! I have about 25 pounds to get to a healthy weight, but now focusing on exercise so I can tone up and gain back some muscles!

8 months out. 154 lbs and finally fit into that little black dress!! So happy I made this life change even though it was difficult, I've never felt better or been healthier in my life!!

225 to 140
size 20 to size 6
reached goal weight at 7 mths

Think I Shall practice a variety.When I finish I shall remove my dentures, put them,to soak with a denture tablet. Rather run around toothless than to binge and snack.< br /> ,

I'm not to that point yet with my surgery, but it sounds like you continue to eat out of pleasure or habit. (Habit is bad, pleasure is human ). There are a few tricks to help beat the habit. Most of these are from my old WW days.
If you're at a restaurant, ask for a to-go box at the start and put your "leftovers" in it before you start eating. Out-of-sight, out-of-mind. Do not go back into the box at the restaurant. If you're out with others and don't want to go the "box" route, once you've eaten enough, surreptitiously over-salt what's left on your plate so that it's inedible. That will stop you from picking at the food while the conversation goes on or while others continue to eat.
If you're eating at home: Do NOT put serving bowls on the table. Serve from the stove, use a small plate and don't go back. After you eat your plateful, go brush your teeth. Food tastes terrible after you brush your teeth.
Find some sort of ritual to formally "end" your meal. It can be a small dessert, a cigarette (if you smoke), etc. It has to be something you look forward to.
I'm sure others will have more suggestions (which I will be following), but I hope this helps!
And congrats on your success so far!

How many calories and how much Protein do you plan to eat each day? If generally you aren't eating enough you are more likely to eat more than you had intended when you do eat.

I can’t wait! I was so against it but realizing after 20+ years of dieting I can’t do it in my own. I am 45 yo divorced with 2 great young boys and so much to do but these last 5 years have been a struggle because of the weight. I’ve come to terms with braking up with food and stress eating no more.

I had rny in January and started around 410 and now it’s August and I’m sitting at 290, it has been easy, I suggest it to everyone I meet, the pro outway the cons 10 fold
If your interested in hearing the pros pls ask, there are many

46 and getting sleeve 9/10/18

I'm 46 but do not tell my grand babies they all think I'm 29 yes every year. My surgery date is dec 12th my boyfriend and I are doing a "couples" Sleeve surgery on the same day. I enjoy reading everyones stories, advice and support and I hope to do the same for someone else when it's my turn to tell it.
46 years and not much scares me but with 4 months til Surgery day I have very high anxiety. I'm a care giver and I wonder will I try to care more for him than I do myself? There has to be a time when we put ourselves first. Deep breath....I got this. To Heathier lifestyles.

I am 45.... divorced with 2 adult kids (college kids), had done in July and its been awesome. I had no hesitation having it done. Really only thought about doing it in March of this year and began the process in April. I truly didnt know it was an option with insurance until learning about it. Once that initial appt. I had all preop tests done within a month and surgery was 7/16. I am down 44 lbs since April, 27 since surgery day. I have so much more energy and I can breath without huffing and puffing!!!! I fit better in clothes and its amazing to see gradual transformation.

Sleeved a few weeks after my 40th birthday. Only regret is not doing it sooner.

Hi 45 going through the beginning stages of all these doctor visits and hopeful surgery beginning of 2019 year. Excited and scared out of mind!

I’m from the Syracuse area
Surgery 1/18

1 year ago, 8 months ago, 3 months ago (1.5 months pre-op), 2 weeks ago (1 month post op), today (6.5 weeks post op)!

Someone at work told me they hardly recognized me today and I can see why! (Also- I promise to never go blonde again! 😂😂)

Exactly 1 year apart

Highest weight: 274lbs
Surgery weight:232lbs
Current weight 150lbs
Made my goal..yay so proud of myself..went from a size 22 pants now i am a size 9 and medium in shirts...life has been great.           
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HW 292

SW 281

GW 160

CW 150

Vsg 5/2/2016

Surgery saved my life. Some days were definitely harder than others but overall I have no regrets!

Just checking in. So happy with my decision still. Currently 142 pounds[emoji4]        

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HW: 392
SW: 360
CW: 266
GW: 170
VSG 11/27/17

This was at my highest weight (240), and 9 months post sleeve at 127.