alswifey 133 Posted March 28, 2015 Hello everyone just wanted to stop in and share some exciting news I was sleeved 2 years and 8days ago Starting weight 315lbs Surgery day 286lbs Current weight 159lbs I set my goal at 159lbs the day of my surgery my doctors goal for me was 175-180lbs but I couldn't stop at that I needed my bmi to be normal for my height and as of today I've reached my personal goal I will continue to focus and maintain my progress thanks for taking the time to read my success here are some pictures of my journey Paints size 26 3xl shirt Now pants size 7/8 small shirt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Babbs 14,681 Posted March 28, 2015 You look amazing!! How did you not have loose skin?? You should be so proud of yourself! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Healthy_life2 8,324 Posted March 28, 2015 So glad you posted. Look at you! amazing..It's great to see that you have maintained well after two years. Congratulations on your success. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alswifey 133 Posted March 28, 2015 @@Babs thanks I worked out lifting weights as soon as the weight started coming off so the skin wouldn't sag as bad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Babbs 14,681 Posted March 28, 2015 Good to know! I'm doing the same thing and getting decent results. I can only hope I look as good as you when I reach goal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donnag53 72 Posted March 28, 2015 Congrats are reaching your goal You are an inspiraton to us all. Continue success Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alswifey 133 Posted March 28, 2015 @@jenn1 thanks I felt I should share my success just to let the people that are struggling know that anything is possible continue to focus and work hard it will payoff I'm loving the new me @ 41 years and I feel and look like a 30year old Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A'sgotthis 49 Posted March 28, 2015 Very inspiring...thank you and congrats!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GEAUX SAINTS 143 Posted March 28, 2015 You look phenomenal! Congrats!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alswifey 133 Posted March 28, 2015 Thanks everyone and good luck to each of you on your success Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liannatx 897 Posted March 28, 2015 Phenomenal! You look fabulous! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hertsukfem31 50 Posted March 28, 2015 U look so amazing, I am one of the struggling ones only 16days post op at present but the thought of never eating certain things and how food doesnt make me happy any longer as I can't comfort eat is a big issue! Do u have any useful tips for people like myself? Starting weight: 379 surgery day weight:359 today's weight: 337 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSGAnn2014 12,992 Posted March 28, 2015 @@alswifey You look wonderful! Thanks for posting your pix and reporting on two years out. Looking forward to those surgiversaries myself. Ann Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akreese02 174 Posted March 28, 2015 Inspirational! Holy biceps batman! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theresa H 9 Posted March 28, 2015 You are my inspiration...Thanks for sharing your journey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites