I'm 10 months post op!

[LaffeyTaffey]

Hello everyone! I've been a part of this site for 4 years and finally had my surgery 10 months ago from today!

When I saw my Bariatric Surgeon for the first time, I weighed 355 lbs. I had to do 6 months with the nutritionist before my insurance would cover the surgery and got down to 314 lbs in the time. Since my surgery, I've lost 100 lbs bringing me to a total of 140 lbs lost since late March of 2015!

I feel amazing and am striving to continue to lose weight and inches. The last time I checked (back in May I believe) I had lost 60" off of my body so I'm sure it's a few more since then. I started out wearing a size 28 jeans that honestly were much too small so I was really more like a size 30 (ugh) and very tight 5x tops. I'm down to size 16 shorts this summer and xl tops!

I am SO close to Onederland I can almost taste it - just 14 more lbs to go! I'm 5'6" and 28 years old so my goal is to get down to 170. But really, I'd like to get down to 150 so when I'm 2 years post op and have that small weight regain that most sleevers have, I'll still be healthy.

I'm currently in a accelerated nursing school so my time is taken up with Microbiology, Anatomy & Physiology, English, and Algebra this 10 week term. That means I don't have a lot of time for myself, including exercise. BUT, I'm going to make a goal this month starting tomorrow to get at least a few minutes of exercise in most days of the week.

Weight loss slows down for most anywhere between 6 months and a year post op, so for all of you lovely new members, my advice is to WORK YOUR BUTTS OFF. Seriously. I know my stomach would be much smaller by now if I had been doing some cardio and resistance training. I'd probably be in a large or medium shirt by now. But I'm not simply because I don't make the time. Do it. Make the time. Have a support system. Cook up some fresh food and freeze them into little individual servings so you save time and money.

If I were buying groceries for only myself and my toddler, I'd probably spend $40 a week. Even that is high, but it's because we both love yogurt and milk lol. I hope you're all doing great!

[Mbenson5]

Ashley! You are doing so great!! Bravo to you for making a great life for you and your baby! Thank you for updating! Melissa

[LaffeyTaffey]

Thank you Melissa! Congrats on reaching your goal!

[Ann2]

Oh, Ashley! The places you'll go! The things you'll see!

Your results and commitment are admirable.

Congratulations.

[LaffeyTaffey]

Aww thank you Ann! I'm so happy to be able to fit into "normal" size clothes! I can buy something as simple as a tank top from Walmart for a few dollars (if that) instead of $20+ at a special store like Lane Bryant. It's amazing to me how much I can buy for $40 vs just one shirt at my favorite plus size store (Torrid!)

[Merry Mary]

You're doing great. 100 pounds in 10 months is awesome. Fitting exercise into a busy life takes some planning, but it can happen. Try parking further away from the door or using the stairs instead of the elevator(if it's an option). Just playing in the yard or riding bikes with your child is exercise and both of you benefit from it.

[WANAGL]

Congratulations!!!

You're AMAZING!!!

Keep up the GREAT work!!!

[LaffeyTaffey]

You're doing great. 100 pounds in 10 months is awesome. Fitting exercise into a busy life takes some planning, but it can happen. Try parking further away from the door or using the stairs instead of the elevator(if it's an option). Just playing in the yard or riding bikes with your child is exercise and both of you benefit from it.

My son will be 2.5 years old soon so riding bikes with him isn't a option, BUT I'm really looking forward to having a busy outdoor life with him once he's older. I'm trying to fit in a easy goal right now. Between every Saturday and Sunday I walk anywhere from 12-16 miles so I figure a 3+ mile walk during the week will really help along with a few minutes of cardio.

[LaffeyTaffey]

Congratulations!!!

You're AMAZING!!!

Keep up the GREAT work!!!

Thank you so much! It's still so wonderful to be sleeved after researching the surgery for over 3 years.

[BAMR]

Such an accomplishment!!! You are fabulous girl!! I was sleeved in June and hope to have the same success as you and many others on here.
You are inspirational to those of us who are recently sleeved!!! Keep up the good work. I am in a stall now and hope it passes.