sophiapink100
Well-Known Member
Hi All,
I am sure many of you who visit this site now won't know or remember me as I am guilty of being one of those that disappear into the distance.
I guess a little introduction/story time may be needed in that case.
I am Sophie, I am 26 years old and I have my Gastric Sleeve in July 2014. Prior to having the operation I was quite sternly told by the surgeon that due to my size one op would not be enough and I would need another - pft, there was no way I was going through that twice!
So my starting weight was 30st 4lbs with a BMI of I think around 63/64, now 3 years later I am sitting at around 14 1/2 stone however this does fluctuate throughout the month - something I have found incredibly hard to deal with as I never noticed menstrual fluctuation when I was heavier (probably because my weight just went up) so sometimes the week prior to TOM I can be up to 15st.
Now you may still think that my weight is quite high and I guess it is heavy for a female, however note I am 5ft 9 and I do workout incredibly hard ... Oh and I did lose half my body weight lol.
My BMI now sits at 30.
So, the reality of life after loss.... I have maintained for around a year now, although for the last 3-4 months I have struggled, I had a gain of around 10lbs and the battle to try and get that off has been real! I have got half of it off and still working on the rest. Skin wise, I have to say I am quite lucky for the amount I have lost and I don't have a huge amount .. I will add some photos in so you can see.
Life has changed in so many ways since having my Op, my confidence has bloomed, but I have suffered anxiety in other areas. I have gone from being a Production planner ages 23 when I started to a Planning Manager aged 26 now ... My career has blossomed too. I have been in a relationship now for over 2 years and he is amazing! I have just finished my first year of part time university - I am studying for a business management degree, something I tried when i was 19 & 20 and failed due to ill mental health and ill health in general - weight related. I am also studying towards a Nutritionist qualification, this is just a side thing I find really interesting and feel will help me continue to live a healthy life.
Anyway, I realise I have blabbed so here is some piccies of my journey
Sophie
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I am sure many of you who visit this site now won't know or remember me as I am guilty of being one of those that disappear into the distance.
I guess a little introduction/story time may be needed in that case.
I am Sophie, I am 26 years old and I have my Gastric Sleeve in July 2014. Prior to having the operation I was quite sternly told by the surgeon that due to my size one op would not be enough and I would need another - pft, there was no way I was going through that twice!
So my starting weight was 30st 4lbs with a BMI of I think around 63/64, now 3 years later I am sitting at around 14 1/2 stone however this does fluctuate throughout the month - something I have found incredibly hard to deal with as I never noticed menstrual fluctuation when I was heavier (probably because my weight just went up) so sometimes the week prior to TOM I can be up to 15st.
Now you may still think that my weight is quite high and I guess it is heavy for a female, however note I am 5ft 9 and I do workout incredibly hard ... Oh and I did lose half my body weight lol.
My BMI now sits at 30.
So, the reality of life after loss.... I have maintained for around a year now, although for the last 3-4 months I have struggled, I had a gain of around 10lbs and the battle to try and get that off has been real! I have got half of it off and still working on the rest. Skin wise, I have to say I am quite lucky for the amount I have lost and I don't have a huge amount .. I will add some photos in so you can see.
Life has changed in so many ways since having my Op, my confidence has bloomed, but I have suffered anxiety in other areas. I have gone from being a Production planner ages 23 when I started to a Planning Manager aged 26 now ... My career has blossomed too. I have been in a relationship now for over 2 years and he is amazing! I have just finished my first year of part time university - I am studying for a business management degree, something I tried when i was 19 & 20 and failed due to ill mental health and ill health in general - weight related. I am also studying towards a Nutritionist qualification, this is just a side thing I find really interesting and feel will help me continue to live a healthy life.
Anyway, I realise I have blabbed so here is some piccies of my journey
Sophie
xx
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