My Story

[sfernandez2828 69]

My phone finally allowed me to add a before and after picture on my profile if you all want to go see them. I've been trying to add them all week. The before picture was me at my heaviest weight of 309 and I took it for the last time I auditioned for the biggest loser. The after picture was taken about 2 months ago when I finally got below 200lbs. I think I was 195 when it was taken.

[ibehere10 163]

Congrats, you look great! I am 21/2 weeks out and can't wait to be where you are at!!

[jazzeeja 24]

Congratulations to you and good luck on your journey! A typical day for me is get up at 5am and do a quick 30 minute cardio excercise of some sort' date=' then take my Vitamins and get ready for work. Before I leave, I make a Protein drink with the nectar Protein powder and drink that on the way to work (I have a 45min-1 hour commute). Have either some Cereal or oatmeal for Breakfast usually around 7:30 or so. Have a light snack around 10am (usually either yogurt, string cheese, trail mix, or fruit). Have lunch around 12:30, usually leftovers from dinner the night before. Then another snack around 3pm (usually something with some carbs and Protein like fruit and 2 tbsp of Peanut Butter or cottage cheese and some fruit). I hi to the gym for about 1 1/2 hours after work and do another hour of cardio and 1/2 hour of weights. Make another Protein Drink with the nectar protein for the ride home. Get home clean a little bit or play a sport with the boys outside, make dinner (usually either chicken, turkey or fish for the protein and will have a vegetable & carb of some sort). Get the boys ready for bed and then watch a little tv and relax for a bit. That's a typical day for me. You can feel free to message me if you have anymore questions. [/quote']

OMG you are so inspirational!! Since I started pursuing this surgery I keep hearing that it is a tool and you will have to put in work. You are a testament to using this as a tool and with the work you can definitely achieve great results! Thanks again for sharing your story. You truly are an aspiration.

[CRIZTALBUTTERFLI 6]

Congrats! That is so inspiring and I am so happy for your success!

[bakawaka 59]

I'm nervous about surgery. I am definitely going to have it. Like you pre-op, I have never had major surgery (other than wisdom teeth). I did undergo 31 shots of anesthetic in my mouth for dental surgery. But I still find going under general anesthesia scarier than the 31 shots for dental surgery. It helps to read about other people's experiences. I appreciate your sharing your experience.

[pink grace 31]

Wow - what a success story! It sounds like the sleeve has helped you change your life in many ways. Congratulations on all of your hard work.

Totally agree, your story is inspirational and you certainly deserve all the good that is coming your way, thank you, it is people like you that really help the doubts to go away, :-)

[SML1997 308]

Outstanding story. Thank you so much for sharing.

[healthiermom 27]

Loved your story! Post some pics!

[sfernandez2828 69]

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[sfernandez2828 69]

These are the before and after pictures I described in an above comment. My drs office was supposed to email me the pictures that they have, but I haven't received them yet.

[Chills562 12]

To Sfernandez: YOU GO GIRL! You are worth it. Please keep us posted on your progress would love to know what my life will be like in one year. I'm getting sleeved on October 9th.

[jbart0973 19]

Wow! Amazing! You look wonderful! Congrats!

[jazzeeja 24]

WOW!!!!

[healthiermom 27]

Awesome! You look wonderful!!!

[JayneD 31]

You look great. Can't wait to tuck in a shirt and wear a belt too!!!