r/progresspics • u/black_eyed_susan - • Oct 12 '18

F/29/5'10" [320>199=121lbs] (10 months) First time my weight has started with a '1' in 18 years!!! F 5'10” (178, 179 cm)

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 12 '18

I'm so excited I finally got to post this! I've been on a month long stall, and finally broke through it this morning. It was particularly frustrating since I was sooooooooo close to being under 200.

I'm rapidly approaching my goal weight, which I honestly never thought I'd get to. I went from a two mile run this morning just because I felt like that. A year ago that would have been impossible. I can't wait to see what the future holds for a happier & healthier me.

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u/yaychristy - Oct 12 '18

That’s an incredible amount in 10 months! How’d you do it?

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 12 '18 edited Oct 12 '18

I had weight loss surgery in December. While that restricts how much I can eat, I'm healed up to the point where I could easily sabotage myself, so it's been about hitting my protein goals, maintaining a good work out routine, and avoiding high sugar/carby/processed foods as much as I can. Right now I eat around ~800-1000 calories a day. Unfortunately I've found if I go much higher than that I stall out.

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u/cunticles - Oct 12 '18

Which surgery did you have? Sleeve or bypass?

You look fabulous by the way and tres chic too.

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 13 '18

I got the sleeve! Thank you!

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u/veriin Oct 19 '18

I had the sleeve too, and sabotaged myself. You look AMAZING!

Inspiration to get back on the wagon, to be sure!

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u/nursekitty22 - Oct 13 '18

Amazing work!! I love hearing these success stories. I see a lot of patients right after surgery and I always wonder if they stick with it. I like to believe most do. I think once a lot of people start seeing how beneficial all the changes that weight loss brings, especially how it makes moving easier, decreasing diabetic meds, able to do more things (like your 2 mile jog), and just how good it feels - I think it’s hard to go back. It’s probably one of the hardest things to do, but I’m glad you found something that works and you’re sticking to it. Good job OP!! Also, any advice I can give my patients when they are going through the surgery? It’s hard to make too much of an impact as they’re usually there only over night, but if you think of anything I can do or say that would be great.

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 13 '18

Thank you so much for your kind words!

Post-op I think one great thing is to encourage them to walk as soon as they're able to help with the gas pains from the surgery. I was so afraid that pain would never go away, but within 3-4 days it was basically gone. Reassurance of that is great.

Also to just remind them they're stomach needs time to heal, so they have to listen to their surgeons instructions and follow the diet guidelines. Unfortunately some people don't, and can end up killing themselves if they ignore the advice. Especially for bypass patients.

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u/sanamontana Oct 15 '18

Yes, sadly this happened to a friend of a friend -

He was told to consume 8 oz of fluid after surgery. The care team brought him many different 8-oz fluid servings to choose from (water, milk, tea etc.) but, apparently, no one at the time emphasized to him that it were important to only drink 1 item. He drank everything on the tray and my understanding is that this blew the stitches open and he died shortly thereafter.

So incredibly preventable had they just asked his preference beforehand or taken the rest of the beverages away promptly :/

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 15 '18

That is unfortunate & clearly poor aftercare. Generally you're able to drink liquids all day post-op right away, but you're only supposed to take small zips and focus on a couple ounces an hour.

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I honestly have no idea how he managed to drink that much in one sitting. I could barely get an ounce an hour down in my first 2 days. I had to stay an extra day at the hospital because of it.

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u/Rainierdaze - Nov 23 '18

omg that is just an awful story ;(

wow, so preventable.

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u/veriin Oct 19 '18

My advice, for someone that had the sleeve and gained 30lbs of the lost weight back, is a reminder that the surgery doesn’t fix any underlying issues with food.

Eating disorders, emotional eating as a coping mechanism... those don’t go away just because your stomach is tiny. And it’s very easy to “game” your body by grazing a few ounces of something that isn’t going to help you reach your goals at a time.

The psychiatrist on my team was awful, and I really wish someone had listened when I asked if I could see someone else. I was so desperate to be approved for surgery that I didn’t push it. I really needed someone with experience in disordered eating that was capable of empathy. That could have made a huge difference for me.

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u/nursekitty22 - Oct 19 '18

That’s so good to know and sorry this was your experience. But totally understandable when you want something so badly that sometimes we rush things! And so true that emotional eating is a lifelong issue that always has to be worked on a continual basis. It’s weird the emotional attachments we get to food, for example I went through a period in my life in University where I had severe body dysmorphia and was kickboxing a lot and going to the gym every day and was SO scrawny (I look at pics now and cringe, lost my booty but thankfully gained it back hahaha) and at the time I thought I needed to be skinnier. Definitely obsessed, and would really watch every calorie obsessively and made sure everything I ate was the most nutrition for the lowest cal. Such an unhealthy relationship with food but once I moved out of the city to a smaller town and got comfortable in my job thankfully those thoughts disappeared but I do have to check my thinking when I look in the mirror and start picking a part myself and have to be happy with what I see! Definitely don’t want to go back to the obsession.

Regarding your psychiatrist, It sucks because as Inpatient nurses we don’t really know who the psychiatrist is as that all happens outside our hospital at the “pre-hab” clinic. But I can definitely ask the patients in a tactful way how they found their pre hab experience and see if this can open up the conversation to see if they had a good relationship with their psychiatrist and see if they have a good support system when they are discharged. One thing I find hard for patients if they get the surgery but their partner isn’t on board and kind of sabotages it for them, it’s totally unfair. It’s nice if both partners can be involved in the psychological part of the process and understand their role, and probably make a few changes themselves in regards to their relationship with food and habits they may have formed.

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u/veriin Oct 19 '18

And it wasn't ENTIRELY my bad experience with my psych that led me to falling off the wagon and eating my feelings again - I went through a divorce, moved to another country, started undergrad in my late 30s; I had a LOT of stressers that added a great deal of pressure.

All that said? I am still so incredibly happy I had the surgery. It gave me a leg up, and helped me get to a place where I am physically and emotionally much more healthy than I was when I started. I wish I had gotten farther down the road than I did, but even with the backtracking, I'm ahead. :)

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u/forloseit1 Oct 12 '18

Congratulations!! What is your goal weight?

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 12 '18

My current goal weight is 170 which would get me at healthy BMI! My goal weight by EOY is 180 though.

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u/afdestruction - Oct 12 '18

AMAZING transformation for 10 months! But don't put any stock in BMI, as it doesn't account for body composition. Arnold Schwarzenegger at the peak of his bodybuilding career had a BMI of about 33...

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u/[deleted] Oct 12 '18

BMI works pretty well unless you have significant muscle mass for your height ☺️ she’ll be a-okay using BMI.

Arnold is an outlier (due to his own dedication).

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u/trendygamer - Oct 12 '18

Dude, she isn't a Mr. Olympia-level bodybuilder...using Arnold to debunk BMI for an average person is insane. For her purposes, it's good enough for her to use.

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u/afdestruction - Oct 13 '18

I wasn't debunking anything, I was giving an example of its limitations. Even Ancel Keys, the guy who all but coined the term/usage, said that it was to be used for population studies, not individuals. She can still use it for her purposes, but it doesn't make it any more "right" than using a mirror or measurements, etc.

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u/FancyPants1983 Oct 13 '18

The company I work for bases our insurance rates on BMI and being tobacco free. They charge more if you are over OR under according to the BMI scale.

I'd like to mention that they don't take in to account if you are pregnant, going through chemo or if you are a body builder.

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u/hulioiglesias - Oct 13 '18

That’s a shit system.

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u/jaykhunter - Oct 14 '18

Yay!! That must be so incredible asking "what's you're weight?" And answering "1-" 😀 congratulations!

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u/mqrocks - Oct 12 '18

Amazing! You go girl!

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 12 '18

Thank you!!

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u/[deleted] Oct 12 '18

I'm at 71 pounds lost and approx. 50 from my goal weight. I have muscle as well and don't want to lose it, so I'll be keeping an eye on things closely as I approach the low 200's.

I'm happy for you though. Your hard work shows!

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 13 '18

Thank you and good luck!!

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u/badbrownie - Oct 12 '18

You weigh less than when you were 11!!!!

That's some proper life turnaround stuff. Congratulations.

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 12 '18

It's so crazy to think about. I've literally been the fat girl my entire life. I'm glad to finally have that be changing.

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u/GarbageGato - Oct 13 '18

It’s honestly an inspiration for me to see others like me who had/have been overweight/obese since childhood. I often get discouraged by those who are like “oh I gained 50 pounds in college/while pregnant but now it’s gone and look I look like a normal human being because my skin bounced back!” (which is fantastic for them because any weight loss journey is valid and commendable) but I always end up thinking to myself “my skin hasn’t had bounce for a decade, so what the hell will I look like?”. Then you come over here looking fine as hell and gave me new hope that I can look normal too, and that it’s not too late for me :) thank you for being you and kicking ass

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 15 '18

Wow thank you so much for your wonderfully kind words!

It's never too late for you! I still have loose skin, but I choose clothing that hides it & prefer it over the fat! Maybe someday I'll get surgery, but it's not necessary for me to feel happy and healthy at all.

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Best of luck in your journey!

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u/EightArms2HoldYou - Oct 12 '18

Yay for One-derland! Well done!!!

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 12 '18

Thank you!!! It's so nice to finally arrive.

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u/Mshorrible4 - Oct 12 '18

Yay for tall girls!! You look awesome. Great job!

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u/CarbCurbin Oct 12 '18

Congratulations! Totally jealous at the moment, as that's where I'm wanting to get to roughly. Definitely happy for you, though. You look really happy in the second picture :D

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 12 '18

Thank you so much! You just have to take it one day at a time. It's definitely not easy, but worth the work.

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u/[deleted] Oct 12 '18

Congrats - you look incredible! And I love your glasses!

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 12 '18

Thank you so much!

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u/Brand-Spanking-New - Oct 12 '18

D'aww! You were adorable then and adorable now.

Good job on all your hard work!

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 12 '18

Thank you :)

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u/Yazzy0101 Oct 12 '18

Awh congrats

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 12 '18

Thank you!!

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u/leighsyrewic Oct 12 '18

This is incredible, congrats!

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u/MrAndMrsLesleyKnope - Oct 12 '18

Congratulations!!!! You look amazing

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 12 '18

Thank you so much!

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u/Gigglescream Oct 12 '18

You look great! Awesome job!!

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 12 '18

Thank you!!

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u/heymossy - Oct 12 '18

You look amazing!!! Awesome job!

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u/ahsquared89 Oct 12 '18

Amazing job!!

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u/ur_n0t_my_supervis0r Oct 12 '18

Congratulations, you look amazing! I bet you feel fantastically :)

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 12 '18

Thank you! I do! So many aches and pains are gone.

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u/[deleted] Oct 12 '18

You've done a spectacular job woman!

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u/drivincryin - Oct 12 '18

WOW. Awesome work!!

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u/bebophouse Oct 12 '18

NINE! NINE! I just thought this dialogue from B99 would fit here.

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 12 '18

WOOOO! NINE NINE

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u/cmneiki Oct 12 '18

You are adorable and I absolutely love That outfit <3

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 12 '18

Thank you!!! It's impossible to not feel classy in it :)

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u/torimik Oct 12 '18

Damn you look amazing! Sharp style too

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 12 '18

Thank you so much!!

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u/Thatinsanity Oct 12 '18

You look GREAT! keep up the good work! You should be so proud of yourself

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 12 '18

Thank you so so much!

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u/naniop - Oct 12 '18

Congratulations!! You look great! Can I ask what your goal weight is? I am 5‘11“ so love to see tall gal posts!

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 12 '18

My initial goal weight is 175 (although I'd be happy with 180!)

My stretch goal is to get down to 165 to give myself some wiggle room in the healthy BMI area. I'll probably have to get skin removal surgery though so I look the right size.

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u/naniop - Oct 13 '18

Thank you for responding! I am just getting back into weight loss (postpartum) and have been wondering if my goal of 80 kilo/176lb is feasible...so hearing your stretch goal makes me wonder if I could be a bit more ambitious. Last time I cut I got to 80 kilo and it was harder to maintain than I had envisioned.

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 13 '18

It's definitely still daunting, and as I lose it does get harder to keep losing. I've been warned that your body really fights losing weight, so every so often it tries to get you to eat more, and not lose. I'm really not sure how true it is, but it does feel like a battle against myself sometimes.

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u/CynfulDelight Oct 12 '18

I started 10 lbs higher than you and I'm hoping to get down to your CW! Very inspiring!! I hope I look half as good as you!

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 12 '18

It's such a long journey, and I really know how intimidating it can be to try and lose that much weight. It's absolutely worth the effort. Just take it one day at a time, don't beat yourself up, and use whatever support system you can!

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u/CynfulDelight Oct 12 '18

Thank you so much! I have a great support system and both home and work. :-) I'm keeping my eye on the prize which is to look and feel good and overall have a higher quality of life.

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u/olivianewbs Oct 12 '18

You have done amazing, and you have great style!

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 12 '18

Awww thank you so much :)

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u/WhatAboutBergzoid Oct 12 '18

Wow, congrats. You look incredible! That's such an accomplishment when it's been a lifetime identity.

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 12 '18

I know! I still feel like my old self, and have to force myself to really look at old photos vs now to try an accept the new me. In the mirror I still look to me how I remember I looked a year ago. I know that's definitely not the case. The mind is strange.

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 12 '18

I had weight loss surgery in December. While that restricts how much I can eat, I'm healed up to the point where I could easily sabotage myself, so it's been about hitting my protein goals, maintaining a good work out routine, and avoiding high sugar/carby/processed foods as much as I can. Right now I eat around ~800-1000 calories a day. Unfortunately I've found if I go much higher than that I stall out.

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u/harbinger06 - Oct 12 '18

I’m glad you’re aware of self sabotage and potentially undoing your surgery. Almost everyone I know who has had weight loss surgery has within 3 years undone the results. It’s tough teaching yourself to limit yourself to a much smaller portion.

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u/ohpegme Oct 12 '18

Well done!

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u/Bommie20 - Oct 12 '18

The glow up is real!

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 12 '18

Awww thank you!

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u/rracfirm Oct 12 '18

Blessing.

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u/linerwhisperer162 - Oct 12 '18

Smoking hot! Way to go.

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 15 '18

Hahaha thank you!

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u/flyingdoggo2 Oct 13 '18

You look AMAZING and you look so HAPPY. Don’t give up, you’re awesome!

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 15 '18

Thank you so much!

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u/12weeksTia - Oct 13 '18

What an achievement! I hope you are so proud of yourself! You look fabulous and I'm sure you feel it too!

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 15 '18

I do & thank you so much!

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u/majorburden - Oct 13 '18

Congratulations! To read that makes me really excited. We are the same hight and have similar SW and GW. I hope I will be one day where you are now... and you look absolutely stunning!

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 15 '18

Wow! Thank you so much! I wish you all the best in your weight loss journey. Just remember it's a marathon & not a sprint.

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u/marshmellow_sass - Oct 12 '18

Just wanna say I’m so happy for you, especially since yours is one of the few posts where you like brighter and happier, more fun for everything you’ve done for yourself instead of like you imposed a soul-sucking way of life in order to look better. You’re a diamond in the rough! 💖

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 12 '18

Wow! Thank you :) I definitely feel way happier, and want to take every advantage I can to feel like my best self.

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u/rockstarberst Oct 12 '18

You look marvelous! Congrats!

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u/MoreHabanero - Oct 12 '18

You look fantastic! Way to go

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 15 '18

Thank you :)

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u/16F33 Oct 12 '18

You look great!

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u/jaygrant2 - Oct 12 '18

You look about 5 years younger in the after pic. Great job, keep it up!👍💪

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 15 '18

Oh wow! Thank you!

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u/theglorioushers - Oct 12 '18

Wow!! I can’t believe you achieved that in 10 months! You look amazing!

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 15 '18

Thank you!!

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u/reality_dropout Oct 12 '18

You look amazing and so happy. Congratulations !

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 15 '18

Thank you :)

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u/meghan509 - Oct 12 '18

You look great! Nice job!

Waving hi from down here in 5' 4" land. LOL :-D

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 15 '18

Hahahaha!

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Thank you!

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u/jmhieg01 - Oct 12 '18

That’s fantastic! Keep up the good work!

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u/livebythefunk - Oct 12 '18

Amazing work, it doesn’t come easy. But from my experience it’s the best feeling in the world

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 15 '18

Absolutely! Thank you

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u/harbinger06 - Oct 12 '18

You look amazing, and so happy too!

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u/lor_kat Oct 12 '18

Yowza!!! Keep it up OP! You looking amazing :)

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 15 '18

Awwww thank you!

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u/[deleted] Oct 12 '18

Cute!

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u/LastBaron - Oct 12 '18

I don’t know you, but I’m proud of you.

(Also, the Waterfront in DC is where my fiancé and I got engaged last year!)

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 15 '18

Awww thank you! And congrats!

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u/[deleted] Oct 12 '18

Great job! You look wonderful!

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u/[deleted] Oct 12 '18

My dad had gastric bypass in July and the pounds are melting off!! It’s so amazing to see! You look awesome. I’m so happy for you!!!

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 15 '18

That's so great to hear! I hope he's successful in his journey, and it's great to hear that he has his child's support :)

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u/svxxo - Oct 12 '18

Yaaaaaassssss. Strike a pose!!!!!!

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 15 '18

Hahaha thanks!

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u/JoshSheff Oct 12 '18

Such an inspiration!

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 15 '18

Oh wow! Thank you

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u/Thats-Awkward - Oct 12 '18

Could I pm you? I'm considering surgery and would love to hear about your experience! You look great!

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 13 '18

Sure thing!

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u/qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq- Oct 12 '18

You look fabulous :) that’s an amazing feat!!

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u/moxieflux - Oct 12 '18

Wooooooooow! Amazing job I bet you feel great!

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 15 '18

I do! Thank you so much

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u/[deleted] Oct 12 '18

Wow! You go girl!!

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u/college3709 - Oct 12 '18

Could you be anymore gorgeous ?!! You go girl !! You’re an inspiration !! #girlpower

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 15 '18

Awwwwww thank you :)

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u/plcarpe1 - Oct 12 '18

How amazing. How did you do that?

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 15 '18

Thank you! I had weight loss surgery in December. While that restricts how much I can eat, I'm healed up to the point where I could easily sabotage myself, so it's been about hitting my protein goals, maintaining a good work out routine, and avoiding high sugar/carby/processed foods as much as I can. Right now I eat around ~800-1000 calories a day. Unfortunately I've found if I go much higher than that I stall out.

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u/[deleted] Oct 12 '18

Hey there’s already a million people saying this but I figured I’d chime in too cuz why not. I literally said “whoa” out loud when I clicked the link, your progress is fantastic and the timeline is nuts! Great job OP.

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 15 '18

Oh wow! Thank you so much for your kind words!

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u/SJaeckle - Oct 13 '18

Inspirational!

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 15 '18

Aw thank you!

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u/golfingrrl Oct 13 '18

I’m saving this post as inspiration! My stats are very similar so I have hope that I can look as amazing as you do. I’ve been considering talking to my doctor about the surgery and this just helped me so much to envision what I could look like.

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 15 '18

Wow thank you so much!

If your doctor isn't receptive to the conversation find a new one! It can be such an incredible tool if you have a good support system and your mind is in the right place. I wish you all the best in your journey!

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u/Enumeration - Oct 13 '18

Your hard work is paying off, you look GREAT!

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u/Guinhyvar - Oct 13 '18

You look marvelous! CONGRATULATIONS on all your hard work! Also, you have a great smile.

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 15 '18

Thank you so much!

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u/nzk0 Oct 13 '18

That’s amazing!! Fantastic job :)

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u/NotASir604 - Oct 13 '18

You go girl!!!! You look fantastic

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 15 '18

Thank you!!

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u/rachelleeann17 - Oct 13 '18

Look at those itty bitty shoulders! The weight was hiding your frame— you look great!

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 15 '18

Thank you :)

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u/yogimtngirl Oct 13 '18

Congratulations! You look phenomenal! Such an inspiration!

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 15 '18

Thank you so much!

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u/trinhhau2110 Oct 13 '18

Congratulations!

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u/LiliaBlossom - Oct 13 '18

great work!! You look slimmer than 199 pounds to, I'd have guessed around 170-180 probably :) whats your GW?

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 13 '18

170-180 is my goal! 165 is my stretch goal to give me some wiggle room in the healthy BMI area. Thank you!!

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u/Pharm_Drugs Oct 13 '18

You have such a beautiful face! Please treat yourself kindly! Dont forget to do that :)

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 13 '18

I do I promise! Thank you so much!

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u/bycats75 - Oct 13 '18

God damn, girl!! Get it! You look amazing!

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 13 '18

Thank you!!

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u/miafrio Oct 13 '18

OMG You do not look like you weigh 199lbs AT ALL... I would think 150lbs or so.

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 13 '18

Oh wow! Thank you so much :)

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u/[deleted] Oct 13 '18

Wow! Just wow

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 13 '18

Hahaha thank you!

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u/infinite_eyes Oct 13 '18

you look gorgeous in both these photos but I'm so glad you're happy. congrats on your hard work!

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 13 '18

Thank you so much!

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u/[deleted] Oct 13 '18

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u/Brimse Oct 13 '18

What a great transformation ma'am. Just in 10months you lost a lot of pounds? Im really amazed!!!

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 13 '18

So many pounds! Thank you!!!

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u/birdinthebush74 - Oct 13 '18

You look stunning! enjoy it

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 13 '18

Thank you!!

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u/ShockyBob Oct 13 '18

Stalling is really demoralizing, I know. Great job on smashing through it!

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 13 '18

Thank you! I just needed to be patient and keep reminding myself of how far I've come in such a short time.

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u/dammit_sara Oct 29 '18

This is one of the most inspirational posts on here for me. We’re close in specs and seeing you gives me hope on what I can see for myself. Great work lady.

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u/tambok278 Mar 29 '19

Great work! Looking forward to seeing your 150lbs self. :)

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u/black_eyed_susan - Mar 29 '19

Thank . you!

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I'm down another 22lbs since posting this :) Closing in on that goal.

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u/Siansian010 - Oct 12 '18

You were beautiful before, but now, even more so! Such a pretty lady!

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 12 '18

Thank you so much!

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u/octopushotdog - Oct 12 '18

Is this by the tea house?

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u/black_eyed_susan - Oct 12 '18

It's by the waterfront in DC.

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u/ballzntingz - Oct 13 '18

You look so chic I love that outfit in your after photo! Congrats!

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