Want to know how to lose 239lbs in one year??

_Leslie_
on 8/4/11 6:59 am, edited 8/4/11 7:09 am - Franklin, WI
Choose the Duodenal Switch! 

I can't believe it's already been a year. Really amazing. What is even more so amazing is how much your life can change in just 12 short months.

Here is a link to my 6 month update. You can see "before" pics here:

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/DS/4316379/How-to-lose-173lbs-in-6-months-PICS/#35579964

I started at 448lbs at 5'10" with a BMI of 64.3
One year later I am 209lbs with a BMI of 30.0!

I've lost 239lbs in one year!!!!

My life 239lbs lighter...

-I work out 4 or 5 times a week (because I WANT to)... I worked out prior to surgery, and now that I've lost this weight, I enjoy it EVEN MORE!! It makes me feel so good! I love it!! I can now RUN!!! Last time I remember running, I was 5 years old!

-I can fit anywhere! tables/booths/whatever. I never worry. My social anxiety has decreased significantly due to this.

-My high blood pressure that was uncontrollable... now SUPERB! Along with my triglycerides which were also sky high!

-I now get my periods and my doc said I should have no problem getting preggo when the time comes!

-I no longer sweat by just standing in the heat. This is the best summer I've had in a LONG LONG time!

-No more plus size clothing!!!!!!

-I have a very healthy relationship with foods. No foods are "off limits". I love love love the food I am able to eat! I feel like a normal person.

-I FEEL LIKE A NORMAL PERSON! I've gone on dates and they would never know I had surgery. I can eat a healthy normie portion. 

-I eat like a stereotypical DSer... A ton of protein, a ton of fat, moderate amount of complex carbs and low simple carbs. I couldn't be happier.

On with my current pics!! Photo ***** Time :)) Pardon my super goofy looking faces, I've not yet mastered the fake smile!



                           
                     448|180|199   
5'10"  268 lbs gone!!
                     SW  CW  GW   

                                         Duodenal Switch                                      
                                   Surgery Date: July 30, 2010                      
                  
amccu18007
on 8/4/11 7:03 am - Newark, DE
I can't see your pic on my iPad but I bet you look fantastic! You sound so happy and that along with the good health is the best! Congrats!,
  Amanda
SW 269    CW 135.6  GW 140    

                
_Leslie_
on 8/4/11 7:07 am - Franklin, WI
DARN IT!!

Why aren't my pics showing!!!
                           
                     448|180|199   
5'10"  268 lbs gone!!
                     SW  CW  GW   

                                         Duodenal Switch                                      
                                   Surgery Date: July 30, 2010                      
                  
MomToTeens
on 8/4/11 7:24 am - OH
Wow!!!  Congratulations!  You're such an inspiration...

Susan
RNY:  05/24/2005     SW:  270, lowest:  190,  Back up to:  230
Revision to DS:  07/24/2011  SW:230/CW:181/GW:140
   
"Even if you are on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there!"
Will Rogers

(deactivated member)
on 8/4/11 7:51 am
Congratulations!!!! So happy for you. Can't see your pics either but I bet you look GORGEOUS! Yay you!!!
Chad M.
on 8/4/11 8:33 am - Indianapolis, IN
Can't see the pics either. Congrats though! You've come so far from all those early complications!
Blank Out
on 8/4/11 8:56 am
 I remember your early days!  Rough start!  Any more problems with that?  Congrats to you!!!!!
     
HW/ 302  SW/287  CW/140  GW/135

gak
on 8/4/11 11:16 am
Revision on 06/21/13
Congrats Leslie. You have done fantastic ! 

Ginger<><  
 Revision #2 Dr John Rabkin June 21, 2013; First Revision DS - Dr Maguire
  5-18-09; First DS 7-15-2003 Dr Clark Warden = Third time is the charm   


 



 

zuzupetals2u2
on 8/4/11 11:25 am - Sedona, AZ
after all you just said - why on earth would your smile be FAKE??? lol
   
1985 Verticle Banded Gastroplasty to DS revision 2010     sw 280 gw 140 cw 188 hw 360

“If the person you are talking to doesn't appear to be listening, be patient. It may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in his ear.?
Winnie the Pooh
  
  
April M.
on 8/4/11 11:44 am - MI
That is amazing! I can only hope that my one year upsate is anywhere near as great as yours. Way to rock your DS girl!

~April~                                             5'7" 
       2 Part DS                   BMI: S/C/G    59.3/33.5/24.9   
   
 Part 1: 3/14/11                HW/SW#1/SW#2/CW/GW      
    Part 2: 7/14/11                  
379/366/319/214/
159 
  

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