8 Months out, 131 pounds down, 18 more to goal with a pic

[mom2five 292]

Just a quick update. I had surgery January 23, 2013. I weighed 274 and am 5 ft tall. Now, a little over 8 months out, I've lost 131 pounds and have 18 pounds to go to my goal! I weigh 143 right now. I'm really excited! I'm still not used to being smaller and I really don't see myself as being as small as I am until I see pictures! I feel great and have no health issues anymore! Love my sleeve!

Here's a before/now pic

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[TJL 222]

You look fabulous! Keep it up.

[Carlotta 57]

Looking great..and I am sure feeling even better. Congrats on your success. That is a good motivation for me who has not had the surgery ..should be mid November for me.

[mom2five 292]

It's the best thing I've ever done for myself!

[AtlantaRed 651]

Wow, that is amazing! You look great! Good job!

[Sofficial 162]

Wow nice! Congratulations you look wonderful.

[Sofficial 162]

What do you appreciate the most about your new weight vs your old weight.

[juliansmommy 67]

You look fabulous!!! Are u working out as well?

[mom2five 292]

I was working out the first 7 months but I've been lazy lately. I really need to get back into it though.

What do I appreciate most? hmmm... being able to move around better and fit in chairs, and shave my legs, and breathe better. There are so many things, but those are the biggest ones, I think.

[capriqua 13]

I'm 4'11 and I am getting sleeved on November 25th. I weigh 240 and I want to lose 125. What did you do and what were some of your struggles?

[Sofficial 162]

Man! I know that feels good! I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!

[Harris1❤ 28]

You look amazing!!!!

[ReDbEaN 654]

Ohhhh, I cannot wait til I have your success!! You're looking amazing! Congrats to you!

[gastricsleever 259]

Just a quick update. I had surgery January 23' date=' 2013. I weighed 274 and am 5 ft tall. Now, a little over 8 months out, I've lost 131 pounds and have 18 pounds to go to my goal! I weigh 143 right now. I'm really excited! I'm still not used to being smaller and I really don't see myself as being as small as I am until I see pictures! I feel great and have no health issues anymore! Love my sleeve! Here's a before/now pic .[/quote']

Mom2five- I am about your weight and planning on having the surgery as as well. Can I ask you, do you work out a lot? From your picture I doesn't look like you have any saggy skin issues?

[Fat Pat no more 89]

Way to go girl.