7.5 month out, with pics (hopefully!)

When I try to upload from my laptop, the pictures don't want to work. But here's hoping!

First, let me say that looking at before and after pictures has definitely helped me with this journey.
Second, I've been at a stall ALL FREAKING SUMMER! Hopefully with school starting and getting back into a routine, the weight will start to come off again.

Going into my 8th month feels surreal. I feel like my sleeve changes almost daily. There was a week where I could eat almost 3/4th of a normal meal. Lord have mercy. Then the next week, I'm eating maybe 4 oz of meat all day, and full! Anyone else experience this?

So a comparison, this was me last summer before surgery at 280ish:

 

Now the reveal....Last week at 206!

 

If you can't see them, just go to my profile. 

As a side note, I had to chop off my hair, formerly my favorite feature, now I'm realizing I have other assets lol. People are nicer to me now as well, which could make me bitter, but honestly, we all judge people based on appearance whether we want to admit it or not.

 Looking good!! :) The before and after pics have been great for me too. Very inspiration to look through them all

wtg keep it up!

Wow! You look amazing!

 I am right about at the same spot as you... mid 7th month.  Have you tried upping fluids or protein or exercise by chance?  Maybe a combination?  I truly can see an amazing difference!  

You look amazing! I observe the increase in your self-confidence. I am a teacher. I am dreading and awaiting the school year as well. The first couple weeks are pure chaos! I run around like a chicken with the head cutoff! I antipicate a good loss during the first few weeks of school.

Thanks for the encouragment! Yeah, I kinda started slipping back into the not enough water, drinking alcohol again thing. You're totally right about that. I need to start drinking more water.

Way to Go! You look fantastic! 

Yes, my sleeve's capacity increased at 6 months and at a year out....but be careful, I was told my meals should always stay at 4 ounces, no more, regardless of capacity...when I realized I could eat more, I went back to measuring for awhile, to make sure I kept my portions on track...do not go by your "fullness"....go by what is measured out and only to take away hunger and fuel your body to next meal....so I eat about 3 oz meat 1 oz of veggie (bite)....or 4 oz meat, no veggie....the only time I have more is protein shake, which I can do almost 8 oz....

If you are having hunger still....try drinking fluids between meals, like hot green tea or clear broth soup....works for me! 

Good luck!