110 pounds lost (Before/during picture)

erinblakecrew
erinblakecrew Posts: 4 Member
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Hello all,

My name is Blake Crew and I am a 20-year-old college student from Birmingham, AL. I made the decision to have Gastric Bypass Surgery on March 8, 2013. I have lost 110 pounds from my highest weight and 100 since March 8th.

While I know that my weight loss circumstances are different than most on here, I have learned some VERY great tools that can help anyone lose weight. I make my butt go to the gym twice a day 5 or 6 times a week and I keep track of absolutely everything that goes into my stomach. I have made a complete lifestyle change and am so excited about a new, healthier me. Please do not leave negative comments about weight loss surgery being the "easy way out", as they will be ignored.

I would be happy to give any tips/ideas, so feel free to message me!

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  • Destanie_Robyn
    Destanie_Robyn Posts: 304 Member
    Awesome! You look great!
  • summersbest
    summersbest Posts: 194 Member
    Great job... you look amazing! I, also, had gastric bypass surgery and have lost 100lbs. total though my loss took longer than yours. My surgery was Sept. 2013. I have been stalled for the past two months but hoping to break it and loose a little more.

    Goo luck in your continued journey. ~
  • erinblakecrew
    erinblakecrew Posts: 4 Member
    Thank you so much!
  • heather4949
    heather4949 Posts: 80 Member
    You look beautiful.....and will have such a amazing life in front of you.....very well done....
  • Sierra_christine89
    Sierra_christine89 Posts: 156 Member
    Congratulations! You look amazing. :)
  • SyntonicGarden
    SyntonicGarden Posts: 944 Member
    You look so much happier! Glad to hear that you've made positive changes after having the surgery and are committed to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Keep up the good work! :)
  • KarlaH9801
    KarlaH9801 Posts: 362 Member
    Fan-freacking-tastic! You go Girl! Best wishes forEver!
  • smantha32
    smantha32 Posts: 6,990 Member
    There's nothing wrong with gastric bypass as long as the person also learns the correct eating habits to keep the weight off. Some people treat it like a quick fix and go right back to how they were eating before. Some people kill themselves that way.

    I think going to the gym 12 times a week might be a little much though. :smile:

    Oops.. edited because I also meant to say congrats! :smile:
  • sweetysmum
    sweetysmum Posts: 102 Member
    You look fantastic, well done.
  • erinblakecrew
    erinblakecrew Posts: 4 Member
    There's nothing wrong with gastric bypass as long as the person also learns the correct eating habits to keep the weight off. Some people treat it like a quick fix and go right back to how they were eating before. Some people kill themselves that way.

    I think going to the gym 12 times a week might be a little much though. :smile:

    Oops.. edited because I also meant to say congrats! :smile:

    I went into the surgery knowing that it would be very hard and that I would be making complete changes to my eating habits forever. I think that it is one of the better things about doing it so young- I don't have as many "set" habits as older people with families and what not.

    On the note of the gym, I know it seems a little extreme, BUT because of the rapid weight loss I am trying to tone as best I can because I have a lot of excess skin. I have a trainer though and am being healthy about it.

    Thank you!!!!
  • Peachy1962
    Peachy1962 Posts: 269 Member
    OUTSTANDING!! So proud of you!!!! :flowerforyou:
  • Rockmyskinnyjeans
    Rockmyskinnyjeans Posts: 431 Member
    Congrats on your weight loss! I, too, have had a gastric bypass. I will be 9 years post-op on August 3rd. I've lost around 200 lbs since mine (along with having 2 babies since then & some baby weight to lose).

    Skin comes with the territory, but your age IS in your favor. I was 26 when I had mine & it was in my favor, also. Be careful with going to the gym *THAT* much.

    I'm glad to support you in any way I can!
  • smantha32
    smantha32 Posts: 6,990 Member
    There's nothing wrong with gastric bypass as long as the person also learns the correct eating habits to keep the weight off. Some people treat it like a quick fix and go right back to how they were eating before. Some people kill themselves that way.

    I think going to the gym 12 times a week might be a little much though. :smile:

    Oops.. edited because I also meant to say congrats! :smile:

    I went into the surgery knowing that it would be very hard and that I would be making complete changes to my eating habits forever. I think that it is one of the better things about doing it so young- I don't have as many "set" habits as older people with families and what not.

    On the note of the gym, I know it seems a little extreme, BUT because of the rapid weight loss I am trying to tone as best I can because I have a lot of excess skin. I have a trainer though and am being healthy about it.

    Thank you!!!!

    You sound like you'll do great. :smile:
  • Rac3rCh1ck
    Rac3rCh1ck Posts: 7
    jaw dropping.keep it up! you look adorable!!!!!
  • Amas77
    Amas77 Posts: 118 Member
    Congrats!!! What a stunner! There are no easy ways out when you are talking about such a massive loss. Proud of you!
  • Booksandbeaches
    Booksandbeaches Posts: 1,791 Member
    What a transformation! You look very cute... :flowerforyou:
  • EyeOTS
    EyeOTS Posts: 362 Member
    Amazing! You look great.
  • vtmoon
    vtmoon Posts: 3,436 Member
    Looking great!
  • cybersheel
    cybersheel Posts: 145 Member
    You look wonderful, the pics are more like mother daughter ones, you look so much younger and better. Congratulations, glad you found a way to change that suits you. good luck for the future.
  • itzehoe
    itzehoe Posts: 614 Member
    GREAT JOB!
  • slasharine
    slasharine Posts: 7 Member
    You look GORGEOUS! :D
  • NeilATL
    NeilATL Posts: 38 Member
    Great job and I would have done the same thing. I think you made a smart move and you are learning healthy habits! That is huge! Congratulations!
  • Diamond05
    Diamond05 Posts: 475 Member
    Amazing transformation :flowerforyou: Keep it up!
  • emmalousmom1
    emmalousmom1 Posts: 121 Member
    I am 9 years post op gastric bypass, lost 125lb, and gradually gained 90lb back, having thyroid cancer their in the mix. I am happy you are incorporating exercise in, I lost all the weight without doing a lick of exericise, had plastic surgery, all the skin removed, except my arms, NOW I am still using my pouch to lose, but this time it is so much slower, 1lb a week, no thyroid makes it difficult, BUT this time I am exercising and will need to for the rest of my life to keep the weight from slipping back on:)
    Louise
  • kittyr77
    kittyr77 Posts: 419 Member
    Wow that's amazing! Well done you! I think the surgery was a brave decision and i know you must have worked really hard too. Good luck with the rest of your goals x
  • AmyZ46
    AmyZ46 Posts: 694 Member
    I understand your fear at being judged for having surgery to lose weight . People who have never had weight problems will say very hurtful things .

    The main thing is that you understand what a healthy lifestyle is , and it sounds like you have that under control .





    Good luck to you . You look Amazing .

    Thank you for sharing.

    Amy
  • videonasties
    videonasties Posts: 22
    You look SO good! Congrats!!! <3
  • donald149
    donald149 Posts: 211 Member
    Wow well done!!
  • Irene8509
    Irene8509 Posts: 381 Member
    Everyone's path is different and unique; whatever works for you is great. You look happy, beautiful, and healthy. Big Hi-5 on your hard work and perseverance. Well done!:flowerforyou:
  • oldandhealthier
    oldandhealthier Posts: 449 Member
    congratulations, You look lovely.
    :flowerforyou: :love:

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