This is my story

[tpoor25 20]

I was on this site a while back but I forgot my username. So here I am again! My name is Tiffany, I'm 31, I was sleeved 13 months ago. Best decision of my life! I started my journey at 258 lbs. I was sick, my dr told me to check out the program offered through my insurance. I was reluctant but once I started attending the weekly classes I knew the sleeve was gonna be for me. I am 13 months post op, I reached my goal weight at 8 months post op. Since then I've gone on to lose another 13 lbs. My current weight is 132. I couldn't be happier with my success. Here's a few pictures from the journey me at my biggest! 258 lbs

Thru the process

the day I came home from vacation and realized I had lost 6 pounds and was under my goal weight! The first picture is from Hawaii vacation 2013.

Face to face one year apart

Almost one years difference

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[M@E 84]

Wow thanks for sharing you look amazing x

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[Dawnislas 74]

You have done very well. I hope I can do as well.

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[tpoor25 20]

Wow thanks for sharing you look amazing x

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thank you!

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[tpoor25 20]

You have done very well. I hope I can do as well.

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Thank you! This site really got to me at first! I would see people losing faster than me and it drove me insane. The mental part of this surgery has been the toughest part for me.

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[Bogarka 13]

Great job!how often and how long do you work out? What is your daily calorie/protein/carb intake? I am 17mo post op and i have been on a stand still for more then half of it. Thanks for your time in advance

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[sleeveisa 333]

You look great, healthy and glowing. Did you have excessive skin? Did you work out? I'm just wondering what's going to be left over after my surgery. I have big knees and calfskin. Keep know the great job.????????????????

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[tpoor25 20]

Great job!how often and how long do you work out? What is your daily calorie/protein/carb intake? I am 17mo post op and i have been on a stand still for more then half of it. Thanks for your time in advance

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I walk 4 days a week, for about 30 minutes. I have fibromyalgia really bad so too much puts me in bed for days at a time. I'm still only eating about 800-1000 calories a day, 1000 is really pushing it. My dr wants me to be eating 1200 but it's just not possible. I usually have about 50 grams of Protein. I do not drink my Protein. The shakes killed my stomach I tried every protein recommended by my dr and other people and then some, it all made me really sick. I had found some really good ones but they made me so sick I couldn't keep drinking them. tuna, chicken, Greek yogurt, and cheese are my go to Proteins. I get around 50 carbs a day (Drs recommendation). I still drop pounds from time to time. But it's not like it was in the beginning. My dr actually told me at my one year appointment I could only lose 10 more pounds before they would start getting worried about losing too much. So I'm trying to just stay where I'm at. I don't really do anything in particular to lose, I just follow my Drs plan.

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[tpoor25 20]

You look great, healthy and glowing. Did you have excessive skin? Did you work out? I'm just wondering what's going to be left over after my surgery. I have big knees and calfskin. Keep know the great job.

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Thank you! I have a very small amount of excess skin in my stomach area. It's not enough for my insurance to cover the removal. I have a little more excess on my thighs and arms but it's still not the end all for me. With the right clothes you wouldn't be able to tell at all. I only walk about 4 days a week. 30 minutes a day.

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[Bogarka 13]

Great job!how often and how long do you work out? What is your daily calorie/protein/carb intake? I am 17mo post op and i have been on a stand still for more then half of it. Thanks for your time in advance

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I walk 4 days a week, for about 30 minutes. I have fibromyalgia really bad so too much puts me in bed for days at a time. I'm still only eating about 800-1000 calories a day, 1000 is really pushing it. My dr wants me to be eating 1200 but it's just not possible. I usually have about 50 grams of Protein. I do not drink my Protein. The shakes killed my stomach I tried every protein recommended by my dr and other people and then some, it all made me really sick. I had found some really good ones but they made me so sick I couldn't keep drinking them. tuna, chicken, Greek yogurt, and cheese are my go to Proteins. I get around 50 carbs a day (Drs recommendation). I still drop pounds from time to time. But it's not like it was in the beginning. My dr actually told me at my one year appointment I could only lose 10 more pounds before they would start getting worried about losing too much. So I'm trying to just stay where I'm at. I don't really do anything in particular to lose, I just follow my Drs plan.

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Thanks for your reply. I am doing exactly what u do but I am able to drink my protein so i am taking in about 80g a day. I can not go to the 1200 cal either but since i was moved from 800 to 1200 i actually gained 11lb. I work out about 30 min every 2 days. Hmm,....I wonder what else I could do to make this weight-loss start up....

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[#BirdDog 604]

Wow that's awesome!

[The New Kel 1,312]

Tpoor25,

Thank you for coming back and sharing your success..you look so fit and healthy! Really awesome. I am truly inspired!

(6 weeks post op here).

[prisi84 64]

Wow! Congrats. You look amazing !! ????

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[pammcat 47]

YOU LOOK FANTASTIC CONGRATS

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[teedsg 251]

You look wonderful! I hope you feel really good since all of the weight loss. Are you continuing to take your Vitamins?

When you mentioned that you don't drink your Protein, that concerns me because I do since I'm a vegetarian. I do eat cheese, eggs, tofu, and almonds. I haven't had my surgery yet.@@tpoor25