4.5 year update w/pics and im running the boston marathon!

[NY Lou 204]

its now been 4.5 years since I was sleeved. my high weight was 323 lbs. my goal weight was low 180's. I did reach goal weight but over the years I realized that my desired goal weight was too low for me. now for the last 2 years ive steadily maintained a weight in the mid 190's and that appears to be where im supposed to be and im happy with that weight. today 10/1/17 I weight 195 lbs. I exercise 3-4 times a week and my choice of exercise is running. I will also be running the 2018 boston marathon and im so excited about being able to run this historic race! im running it for the jimmy v foundation for cancer research and ive committed to raising $6000 which is no easy task. if any of you have ever been affected by this terrible illness feel free to click the link after this post and make a 100% tax deductible donation to the jimmy v foundation for cancer research. every dollar donated goes to research. you will be supporting my run and a cause that affects everyone as everyone knows someone that has been affected by cancer. as far as my eating, I still have to be very mindful of what I put in my mouth. I can eat much more today than I could 2 years ago but still no where near what I could eat before having the surgery. hope everyone on their journey is doing well and feel free to ask any questions. im also attaching my before pic and a few current pics taken last week. have a great day! heres my donation link for anyone willing to support this wonderful cause: http://jimmyv.convio.net/site/TR/Endurance/General?px=1409952&pg=personal&fr_id=1370

[DaleCruse 756]

Awesome! Congratulations!

[mzsantiago88 145]

Cheers to you and good luck [emoji1360]

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

Good Luck and thanks for the update!

[blakescat 10]

You look GREAT!!!

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[CrissCriss 97]

Congrats!

[maramirez3614 3]

its now been 4.5 years since I was sleeved. my high weight was 323 lbs. my goal weight was low 180's. I did reach goal weight but over the years I realized that my desired goal weight was too low for me. now for the last 2 years ive steadily maintained a weight in the mid 190's and that appears to be where im supposed to be and im happy with that weight. today 10/1/17 I weight 195 lbs. I exercise 3-4 times a week and my choice of exercise is running. I will also be running the 2018 boston marathon and im so excited about being able to run this historic race! im running it for the jimmy v foundation for cancer research and ive committed to raising $6000 which is no easy task. if any of you have ever been affected by this terrible illness feel free to click the link after this post and make a 100% tax deductible donation to the jimmy v foundation for cancer research. every dollar donated goes to research. you will be supporting my run and a cause that affects everyone as everyone knows someone that has been affected by cancer. as far as my eating, I still have to be very mindful of what I put in my mouth. I can eat much more today than I could 2 years ago but still no where near what I could eat before having the surgery. hope everyone on their journey is doing well and feel free to ask any questions. im also attaching my before pic and a few current pics taken last week. have a great day! heres my donation link for anyone willing to support this wonderful cause: http://jimmyv.convio.net/site/TR/Endurance/General?px=1409952&pg=personal&fr_id=1370

Awesome job! Congratulations

[KristyAB 48]

You look great! Good luck on the marathon!

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[Nena1204 1]

You look great! Congratulations!! It's been 4 weeks I had my surgery and I am kind of sad, do to my diet discomfort. I try very hard to eat what is indicated but it's been hard and almost everything gets stuck in esófagos at least that's the sensation I get. Could you indicate me some other food options and is this discomfort will be for ever?

[Maggie1955 158]

Wow! Wow! Wow! Inspiring!

[NY Lou 204]

hi nena1204. let me assure you that what youre experiencing is very normal for someone just 4 weeks out. it takes time to get used to reintroducing food again to your body but trust me with time it will get back to feeling normal. right now your insides are still healing and will do so for months. but it will get better as each month passes. as far as eating, if youre feeling that stuck feeling you have to make sure your food is very fine with no large pieces. also you can try sticking to softer foods or possibly adding some liquid to them to soften them up. 4 weeks out is still very very new and your body is going through so many changes. hang in there and give it time. trust me it definitely gets better and will be so worth it in the end. wishing you the best...

Edited October 11, 2017 by NY Lou

[Christine330 6]

Congrats NY Lou! Just what I needed to see when I'm at the 3 week mark. It's so difficult just trying to get in my Protein and fluids right now. This helps remind me it will pass and be so worth it.

[SalOdyssey 441]

Congrats!!

[NY Lou 204]

Christine330 even now 4.5 years later I always put my Protein first. I make sure to get all my protein in every day as that will be important for the rest of your life. my Snacks are all high protein snacks like greek yogurt, a cheese stick or for a treat some cottage cheese w/pineapple. I still make Protein Shakes and I still count my liquids every day to make sure im drinking enough. after 4.5 years of doing this it becomes second nature. good luck to you and to everyone else reading this thread.

[KarenOR 180]

its now been 4.5 years since I was sleeved. my high weight was 323 lbs. my goal weight was low 180's. I did reach goal weight but over the years I realized that my desired goal weight was too low for me. now for the last 2 years ive steadily maintained a weight in the mid 190's and that appears to be where im supposed to be and im happy with that weight. today 10/1/17 I weight 195 lbs. I exercise 3-4 times a week and my choice of exercise is running. I will also be running the 2018 boston marathon and im so excited about being able to run this historic race! im running it for the jimmy v foundation for cancer research and ive committed to raising $6000 which is no easy task. if any of you have ever been affected by this terrible illness feel free to click the link after this post and make a 100% tax deductible donation to the jimmy v foundation for cancer research. every dollar donated goes to research. you will be supporting my run and a cause that affects everyone as everyone knows someone that has been affected by cancer. as far as my eating, I still have to be very mindful of what I put in my mouth. I can eat much more today than I could 2 years ago but still no where near what I could eat before having the surgery. hope everyone on their journey is doing well and feel free to ask any questions. im also attaching my before pic and a few current pics taken last week. have a great day! heres my donation link for anyone willing to support this wonderful cause: http://jimmyv.convio.net/site/TR/Endurance/General?px=1409952&pg=personal&fr_id=1370

Go you!!!