How's everyone doing now that we are going into our 9th month?
I am losing REALLY slowly, but steadily. I was already falling back into some bad habit, but nipped that in the bud before it became habits again. Losing a couple of lbs here and there, slowly but surely. I am down 97 lbs to 162 and wanting to lose at least 30-35 more (I am only 5' 4" so that's a good normal for me). I see my surgeon for my 9 mo check up in a week or so.
Other than that, I am doing great. I have more energy that I ever hoped to have, my libido is way up (TMI) and I am beginning to feel really good about myself again for the first time in a very long time. (wearing a size 12...a girl at work GAVE me 20 pairs of size 12 pants...WOW...she's tall so they are at the alterations shop being hemmed right now). I have truly been blessed.
Sandi
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Other than that, I am doing great. I have more energy that I ever hoped to have, my libido is way up (TMI) and I am beginning to feel really good about myself again for the first time in a very long time. (wearing a size 12...a girl at work GAVE me 20 pairs of size 12 pants...WOW...she's tall so they are at the alterations shop being hemmed right now). I have truly been blessed.
Sandi
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I too have been feeling great. I love the energy I have and the way I look after losing this weight. I only have 13 more lbs to go and have really gotten stalled.
I have been grazing when I am bored and really need to stop that. I am faithful to my workouts three days a week. I just really want to reach my goal and soon.
I have been grazing when I am bored and really need to stop that. I am faithful to my workouts three days a week. I just really want to reach my goal and soon.
HI there,
Sounds like you guys are doing great!
My LBS have also slowed WAYYYYY down... However I reached my original goal last month. I made it from 260 to 150 in 8 months. I'm pretty tall at 5.8", so I decided to try for another 10lbs... that way If i can maintain there i have those bounceback lbs.
I have upped my cardio to 3.25 miles 5 days a week / along with an upper body weight routine (trying to firm up my batwings)
My sizes have gone from a 20w to an 8 and almost a 6 in some stores.
I have a ton of loose skin on my thighs that I am pretty disgusted with- I keep hoping Ill wake up some morning and it will have vanished. I'm still waiting for that Moment where I look in the mirror and I no longer see a "fat" person. I wonder when that happens to anyone of us????
We have support groups twice a month and I usually hit at least one of them. It really helps to stay on track and keep me motivated. This has been a great / Frusterating / Exciting and any other emotion I can think of Journy....... I am so glad I did it!!!!!
Hopefully other February's will chime it, I love hearing from people that are as far out as we are.
Keep up the great work everyone!
Kate-
Sounds like you guys are doing great!
My LBS have also slowed WAYYYYY down... However I reached my original goal last month. I made it from 260 to 150 in 8 months. I'm pretty tall at 5.8", so I decided to try for another 10lbs... that way If i can maintain there i have those bounceback lbs.
I have upped my cardio to 3.25 miles 5 days a week / along with an upper body weight routine (trying to firm up my batwings)
My sizes have gone from a 20w to an 8 and almost a 6 in some stores.
I have a ton of loose skin on my thighs that I am pretty disgusted with- I keep hoping Ill wake up some morning and it will have vanished. I'm still waiting for that Moment where I look in the mirror and I no longer see a "fat" person. I wonder when that happens to anyone of us????
We have support groups twice a month and I usually hit at least one of them. It really helps to stay on track and keep me motivated. This has been a great / Frusterating / Exciting and any other emotion I can think of Journy....... I am so glad I did it!!!!!
Hopefully other February's will chime it, I love hearing from people that are as far out as we are.
Keep up the great work everyone!
Kate-
Start 260/ Surgery 249/ Goal 140/ Current 135 5.8"
I'm doing good. Really good. So far, I have lost 156 pounds. As a lark I tried on my 1988 Prom dress yesterday. It actually fit!!!
My energy is through the roof and my labs are still good. I am adjusting to my new body quite well. Sometimes I catch my reflection in a mirror and window and wonder who that woman is!
I eat anything I want, just in small amounts at frequent intervals. Fruits, fats, sugar, all good. I have become a bit of a red meat junkie, though.
I am at the cusp of saying "goodbye" to plus-size stores forever. My Avenue size 16 jeans are getting too loose. I am now buying clothes at regular stores, but only a few pieces here and there as needed. I don't want too buy much until I get to goal and stabilize.
I have at least 33 pounds more to go, maybe more. We'll see where my body wants to go.
Be well, my Feb 2008 WLS sisters and brothers!
Nicolle
My energy is through the roof and my labs are still good. I am adjusting to my new body quite well. Sometimes I catch my reflection in a mirror and window and wonder who that woman is!
I eat anything I want, just in small amounts at frequent intervals. Fruits, fats, sugar, all good. I have become a bit of a red meat junkie, though.
I am at the cusp of saying "goodbye" to plus-size stores forever. My Avenue size 16 jeans are getting too loose. I am now buying clothes at regular stores, but only a few pieces here and there as needed. I don't want too buy much until I get to goal and stabilize.
I have at least 33 pounds more to go, maybe more. We'll see where my body wants to go.
Be well, my Feb 2008 WLS sisters and brothers!
Nicolle
I had the kick-butt duodenal switch (DS)!
HW: 344 lbs CW: 150 lbs
Type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea GONE!
Strangely enough...my stall (which really slowed me down in mth 6-8), has recently been lifted & I've started loosing again, although I've done absolutely NOTHING different when it comes to excersizing, eating, sleeping, vitamins, etc.
I'm now shopping in normal stores - and that is prob the biggest pleasure for me...especially with the holiday's coming.
In 9 mths I've lost 88.5 lbs & tho I still have 30 lbs to go for my BMI to be considered "normal" (ie: 24.9)....truthfully, if I didnt loose another lb, I'd be fine as I am right now. I know I'm healthy & that is the most important thing to me (tho being told I look hot by my hubby does feel great!)
I'm now shopping in normal stores - and that is prob the biggest pleasure for me...especially with the holiday's coming.
In 9 mths I've lost 88.5 lbs & tho I still have 30 lbs to go for my BMI to be considered "normal" (ie: 24.9)....truthfully, if I didnt loose another lb, I'd be fine as I am right now. I know I'm healthy & that is the most important thing to me (tho being told I look hot by my hubby does feel great!)
I agree with you! I just reached my 100 lbs lost milestone and couldn't be happier. I would like to lose another 30-40, but am very please with where I am at now. I am comfortably wearing a size 12...down from a 22W. I love shopping in the regular sections of stores. You can find more on the sales racks in normal sizes...lol.
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