Post Op Pics - 4 Months Out

[jillw8 22]

Wowser! That is an amazing transformation! And in such short time! Congrats! How did you do it such short time? I am 1 month out and have lost 30 so far. Did you work out like crazy!?

[MrsCT 12]

you look fantastic, congrats!!!

[BroadwayBaby 19]

You look amazing! Congrats

[JG407 4]

Thanks everyone! @jillw8, I think one of the things that really helped was staying strict on my Protein and Fluid intake. I've seen plenty of other people lose much slower and they all told me they didn't really stick hard and fast to those two things. I am down 70+ in about four months so you are actually outpacing me!! Way to go!! They told me they wanted me to lose 60 on six months so I blew that outta the water! Working out is key too, I've been wogging (jogging/walking) 3.5 miles 3 - 4 times a week and now weight training as well. Keep up the fantastic work!

[NikiS 31]

You look absolutely fantastic! Congratulations on all of your success.

[thickinphilly 1]

Hey all!

I am just over 4 months out and feeling great!!! I am SO happy I had my sleeve done back on May 27th of this year (seems like forever ago)!

I am about 6 foot 1 and was 332 on 1/1/11; 312 on 5/13/11 when i started my 2 week pre-op diet; 297 on surgery day 5/27/11; now 221 as of 10/2/11...

Thats a total of 111 pounds lost total; 76lbs since surgery day!!

I just wanted to share my progress, i'm still going to try to lose another 10 or 15 and then hopefully start toning as i added weight training to my cardio schedule about two months ago (1 - 2x per week)...

CONGRATS YOU LOOK WONDERFUL AND YOUR PROGRESS IS VERY INCOURAGING. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK AND CONTINUE TO ROCK YOUR SLEEVE

[panda 14]

Awesome job you look great!

[Penpen 28]

Wow! What a transformation! Congratulations! This surgery is so worth the results. I just posted my 3 month pictures on my blog. When I saw my pictures this past weekend, I was shocked! I just couldn't believe it. I'm almost to my 6 month goal and I'm just now 3 months out. I love my sleeve!

[minniekitty 44]

Congrats on your amazing transformation! I must admit, I'm a little green with envy that you reached your goal so quickly. I can only hope to be as successful

[JG407 4]

Thanks so much everyone! @kala, everyone is different of course and guys do typically lose a little faster. I'm sure you are going to do wonderfully, good luck!!!

[KateMarie 15]

Your story is very inspiring.

I am 25 days post op. I lost 18lbs preop, 11lbs by 11 days postop and then bam... Stalled. I've lost 1.5lbs in 2 weeks.

I am on full liquids consisting of 3 protien drinks and 2 yogurts a day. It's so disappointing to be on such a restrictive diet and not lose the weight.

The nutritionist tells me it's normal.

At this point, I regret having the procedure done.

Please share any advice that you may have.

Thanks!

[JG407 4]

Hi Kate! First of all, major congrats on losing what you have thus far, you are already down 30 lbs which is a major accomplishment. Second, the NUT (nutritionist) is absolutely right, the stall is inevitable! I have had several stalls in my 4 months where not only did I stop losing, i actually GAINED...sometimes as much as a pound or two! Its all completely normal. I too regretted the surgery in the very beginning b/c of all the crazy pre-op/post-op diet stuff, the discomfort (and downright pain) etc. You will completely change your mind once more time goes by and you see the results.

Now, you do have to make sure you are doing your part, which i'm sure you are, but what a lot of people seem to lose focus on or forget about is that the liquid and Protein intake are ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL for continued weight loss. Working out helps of course, but if you just focus on liquid intake and Protein intake and your Vitamins, I can almost guarantee you will see results! In the beginning I was taking in 80 oz of Fluid (Water, milk, etc) and 100G of protein per day. Now i still do 70-80 oz of Fluid and closer to 80G of protein every day! It makes a huge difference!

Don't be so hard on yourself either. Your body went through a dramatic procedure, your life is changing (for the better) and though the overall weight loss will be greatly accelerated vs. doing it without the sleeve, its still a marathon, not a sprint. Be patient, treat yourself well, stay focused and positive and GET THAT FLUID AND PROTEIN IN! You WILL succeed! The sooner YOU realize it, the better! Best of luck and feel free to reach out to me if you ever need to chat...

JG

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

WOW!!!! You are a real cutie! You don't even look like you were ever overweight even!! If I weren't married, I date ya! LOL And yeah, yeah, yeah... guys lose fast. Lucky I tell you.

[M2G 1,836]

WOW! You look GREAT!!! Even at the weight you currently are at.

I showed my hubby your photos (he is sleeved as well, March 7, 2011) and told him all your stats. We have had interesting conversations because his goal weight is 185-190 (he's 5'9") and at some point he realized "hey I still won't have a 'healthy' BMI" but he really has no desire to weigh 160lbs as he feels that it is too small for his frame, etc. (and I agree!) So anyway he has done great and still has about 25lbs to get to goal, but we both thought that you looked fine at the weight you currently are at. He jokingly said "I always wanted to be 6 feet tall and weigh 200lbs" I was like you are doing something about the weight but I can't help with the height honey. lol.

[JG407 4]

HAHAHAHA @LilMissDiva!! Thanks! You are looking good yourself Way to go!

@M2G Sounds like the hubby is doing AMAZINGLY well!! Yeah i'm the same way, totally gave up on the BMI thing. I started off at morbid obesity, got down through Obesity Class 2 and Class 1 and FINALLY hit "overweight" a couple of weeks ago. For me to get to "normal" weight, i'd have to be 185 and i'd probably look like a meth addict LOL!

My original goal was 225 and now its 210 and I think i'll probably be good there but who knows, i just know 185 aint happening! ROFL @ the height comment, you know they have those ancient limb stretchers...hmm...j/k