Transformation of the Day: Frieda lost 109 pounds. She is 63 years young and thriving. She decided to have Gastric Sleeve weight loss surgery. So she asked her primary care doctor for a referral and fully committed to transforming her eating habits.
My weight loss journey was a great eye-opener. I was 44 years old and weighed in at 289 pounds. I wore a size 24 to 26. I was alone and tired of being heavy.
I lost my first 100 in 2011-2012 by doing the HCG shots with B12. Then I moved to Las Vegas in the middle of 2012 and began going to the doctor. I was always interested in Gastric Sleeve weight loss surgery but could not afford it.
So, I asked my primary care doctor about it. He referred me to a clinic for the sleeve. After being approved in 2015 by my insurance, the rest was history. I was 51 years old. Now I am 63, loving my weight and living a healthy lifestyle. It’s 2022, and I feel great.
What inspired you to keep going?
My family helped me keep going. They helped me stay firm while going from one teaspoon of food to 4 teaspoons to 1/3 of a cup to what I eat now.
How did you change your eating habits?
I stopped eating all solid food after surgery. I started by drinking broth. Now I eat what I want (more meat and protein-based foods).
What is your workout routine?
I did not have a workout routine due to having knee replacement surgery right after gastric sleeve surgery. However, I did walk, and the fat just melted like oil in the frying pan.
Starting Weight/Current Weight
My starting weight was 289 pounds. My current weight is 180 pounds, and I love it. I got down to 137 lbs, which was my junior high school weight and I did not like being that small.
What is your height?
My height is 5’5″.
How long did your journey take?
I started my weight loss journey in March 2011, then had the sleeve in May 2015. In 7 months, I lost 151 pounds.