6 Months post op w/pics

[kewlaid585 3]

It’s been 6 months since I've been sleeved. There have been upsand down but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I've lost 123lbs as of this week and have gone from a 4xl to 1x and size 50 pants to a 38. I attached some pictures and my weekly tracking sheet. Here is my progress and how I've done things.

The 1st and 2nd month were really tough for me. Getting used to how to eat and the small amount of food i could eat was mentally exhausting.Also starting to do more physical things (gym & golf) I was still sore attimes. I had lots of conversations with God about what the heck did I do tomyself during this time.

3rd month things start getting better. Weight loss is startingto show and I am able to do more at the gym and eat more. I adjusted to mystomach and accepted my food intake. i am able to go out to eat with friends now and not feel too strange.

4th month in full stride now. I was able to intake more and nowhad worked to being able to hit the gym hard 3 -4 times a week. I started inmonth 2 doing 1/2 to 1 mile on elliptical. Now am I am able to run 2 miles ontreadmill and 3 miles on elliptical plus lift weights. I eat what I want when I want and normally until I’m full. I find myself just wanting better foods but if I want something sweet Ieat it.

5th month I already hit what i assumed was my final weight that i wanted to be. Down 100 lbs. i had to make a decision on where to go fromhere. I cut down on cardio so much to about 2 miles per gym trip and added moreweights. I am still eating what i want when i want but added in a lot more carbs. I use the bodybugg to measure my calorie intake and burning rate. For the last 2 months I had an avg intake of 1200-1400 calories a day and burned an avg. of3200 on a no gym day and 4300 on a gym day.

6th month I am still losing and eat carbs for every mealnow. As for rules around eating I don’thave any, for me that works well. I have slowed my loss down to a crawl which iwhat i wanted. I am used to my portions and what my body wants can vary from day to day. Some days I can’t eat much and others I can eat a lot (my new a lot ex. 1 Chicago dog in 30 mins.) I still like sweets and I still allowmyself to eat them. I just do at a much more manageable rate. A pint of Ben andJerry’s will last me 4 sittings now instead of 1. I now avg. around 1500-1700 calories a day intake and burn 2900 no gym day and 3600 gym day.

[jillw8 22]

Amazing! Contests on the amazing results and you look fantastic!

[wishes 125]

Wow, the change is just astounding. Congrats on the awesome 6 months!

[lonnielou2 2]

You look fantastic!

[5McK 10]

Great job!!! You look fantastic!

[LindaS 316]

You look great! Good job rocking your sleeve!

[shellnsons 7]

WOWERS!!! YOU look amazing Congrats and keep up the GREAT work!!! I get sleeved November 5th and you have giving me hope...

[jbauti5 3]

Wow, You are doing great and thanks for the advice in your post. I viewed your pics. All I can say is Wow, you look awesome!!! Keep up the good work. Joanie

[Shea 13]

You have done fantastic. Keep up the good work!!!

[sleeve 4 me 910]

HOLY MOLY! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!

[AnneG 7]

Wow! You look Great!

[longer-life 139]

In 6 months? Wow, that is great! I really like your last picture on the golf course. You look good, happy & the view is great. Congratulations!

[EnjoyingWhoIAmBecoming 16]

U LOOK AMAZING!!! Great job

[juzmejnee 9]

wow seriously you look so good! Congrats to you!!

[PhatGurl80 26]

Wow! In only 6 months?? Congrats on your success!