61 lbs gone...3 months post-op

[My Big Day 3/15/2011 4]

I love reading the success of others and always try to look for people that are around the same amount of time post-op as me. So here is my success story...sleeved March 15th, started pre-op diet a few weeks before that at 271 lbs. I now weigh 209 lbs so that is 61 lbs down. I was wearing size 24 clothes (barely) and now am fitting comfortably into size 16. My weight loss has been very steady with no plateaus (thank God!). I do exercise about 3 or 4 times a week...usually cardio and occasionally weights. I start my day every morning with a Protein Shake b/c it's easy not b/c I have to. Then I have lunch of 3 to 5 oz meat (really 3 oz b/c I can't fit more than that) and a few veggies. dinner is similar to lunch. If I have trouble with whatever meat I am trying to eat then I tend to eat an oz or two of cheese and a few nuts. I don't snack...3 meals only. I have had a few carbs here and there but nothing big. I have a little hunger from time to time but nothing that I can't ignore. Overall I am extremely happy with my progress and so is my surgeon. He says I am doing as well as a roux-en-y patient who is 4 months out from surgery...so that makes me feel like a true success story. I get tons of compliments daily from co-workers and friends...that really pushes you to stick with your program. I hope my story inspires others who are considering this as a form of weightloss b/c I am a true believer in this surgery. I attached a before pic and a pic from a month ago. I will post more pics soon.

 

[Raine 170]

You look amazing and you sound so happy, congratulations!

[MegInNOLA 531]

Wow, you look fabulous! Congratulations on your success so far!

Meg

[wishes 125]

Awesome! You look amazing!

[losetobemeagain 9]

You look awesome.. Congrats on the weight loss that is amazing

[Nichelle 21]

Congratulations! You look fantastic and happy. I wish you the best of luck on your short term goal for your birthday coming up. I think this will be a great gift to give your self. You are an inspiration. I hope I can do as well as you have. Way to Go Girl!!!

[fern 195]

Great job!!!

[StacyS 20]

WOW! You're so beautiful! Check you out... rockin some make-up too! You're looking fabulous girl! Keep up the good work!!

[sleeve 4 me 910]

Congrats!!! You look great!