Almost 6 month update with photos!!!!

[shanda7182 5]

Hi Sleeve family,

Even though I've been busy, Ive promised to keep you guys updated on my progress with pictures. For those of you who dont know me...I was sleeved in September (almost 6 mos ago). Its been a wonderful experience, Im feeling GREAT! Im getting married in only 8 weeks and now Im about to up my cardio/weights so that I may speed up the toning/weight loss process.

I am still attending my WLS support group meetings and I am so glad I had the sleeve. All the sleeve people in my group are doing the same or better than Bypass patients!! My surgeon said the sleeve will be the new gold standard and he would rather give all his patients sleeves than anything else! Oh yeah, I will be having my Tummy Tuck around Christmas time (as its already time for one) lol

So drum roll please....Ive lost about 70 lbs in a little under 6 months. One thing Ive learned DONT compare yourself to others because you will get dissappointed. Everyone's body is different and we all lose @ all our pace!!!! Just keep doing what you are doing new sleevers! Here is my now pic! (Taken early Feb)

chicken and a waffle (yum).....WELL, the sleeve showed me who was boss. All I was able to eat was one section of the belgium waffle and 3 bites of the chicken! I was so dissappointed! LOL But I was glad that I'd had the sleeve because if this would have happened pre op, I would have had 2 belgium waffles and 2-3 pieces of chicken! That experience really MADE me appreciate the sleeve! Big Time! Now I dont even had the desire anymore because I realized I cant eat enough to enjoy the food anyway! LOL. I dont think my brain has caught up with the new me yet.

So thanks to you all for helping to encourage me throughout this process (Special shoutout to Tiff, Vegas Angel and Alegna) you guys ROCK! and you helped me as a preop (when I didnt think I was going to be able to have the sleeve). So as far me, Im still working Full time, Going to School Full Time (im getting a Master's) and planning a Wedding Full time. Im a busy girl! My next update will be my wedding photos after May 1, 2010~ I love you all! Thanks for your support!!!!!!:thumbup:

[loser 0]

Wow,, you looked good before the weight loss, now your smokin hot!

Congrats on the weight loss and the engagement Shanda!!

[Kabranda 0]

Girl you rock! You look as great as you sound. What wonderful motivation you are. Congratulations!

[TexasT 99]

Way to go - you look amazing!!! Can't wait to see how beautiful you'll look as a bride! Best wishes for your continued happiness and hard work.

[Stacy160 201]

You are beautiful and you look great! I can't wait to see wedding pics. :001_tongue:

[Tiffykins 673]

Awwwwww I absolutely love your updates! ! ! You've done amazing, and I can't wait to see the wedding pics.

[Lee 19]

You look absolutely stunning. You'll be such a gorgeous bride. Congratulations on all your success in working your Sleeve!

[shanda7182 5]

Wow,, you looked good before the weight loss, now your smokin hot!

Congrats on the weight loss and the engagement Shanda!!

Thanks, congrats on having the sleeve! I see you are in Houston as well!

[shanda7182 5]

You look absolutely stunning. You'll be such a gorgeous bride. Congratulations on all your success in working your Sleeve!

Thanks. Good luck on your sleeve journey!

[shanda7182 5]

Awwwwww I absolutely love your updates! ! ! You've done amazing, and I can't wait to see the wedding pics.

Thanks Tiff! You are an inspiration to me!!!!

[shanda7182 5]

Girl you rock! You look as great as you sound. What wonderful motivation you are. Congratulations!

Thank You!!!!

[shanda7182 5]

Way to go - you look amazing!!! Can't wait to see how beautiful you'll look as a bride! Best wishes for your continued happiness and hard work.

Thank You so much. The well wishes are greatly appreciated!

[LAN2k 18]

Congratulations Shanda you are beautiful.

[alegna242 1]

Shanda!

Gorgeous! As usual! I am in love with your smile!! You have the confidence! It is radiating from you! Love your look my dear, you are a class act!

Where do you go to for support meetings? I went to my re-re-re scheduled 4 1/2 mo post op (more like 6 mo when I finally got there) like 3 weeks ago, Man, the new location is way far for me! He was busy, busy as usual!! I CAN'T WAIT for your next update with wedding pics! Like Dr. Alanis told me, keep do'n what your do'n!

XOXOXOX

[deedee 5]

Congratulations Shanda! Thank you for keeping us updated. You look absolutely stunning, you will be a beautiful bride.