Busy Offline - Sorry I've been slow to update.
Ok, I admit it, I got surgery, got thinner, got healthier... and lost some of my bad habits, including SITTING for hours on end at a computer for FUN. I'm a much more "up and attem" kinda gal now... so I got a request to update on me, here it is. 
Today is 7 months & 2 weeks... I started at 345 lbs, I am now 232 lbs!! So I'm down 113 lbs from the start. I started in a size 30, and as of 2 months ago, I'm bordering 16 & 18. I haven't seen any further drop in size, but I think that's because the panni is just about as small as it's going to get. I'm looking into plastics now, because I expect that if I had that part done... I'd lose another 40 lbs of skin, and I would be only 20 lbs from my goal!!
As for what's different? WOW... everything!! I don't get out of breath just walking, I FEEL sexy (despite the ugly skin, which I hide well). I am active and very rarely stay home now (thus the dramatic decrease in my online time). I am working full time as a Bariatric Coordinator now and LOVING IT!!! My whole life is about this surgery, but it's a GOOD thing, because it reminds me daily to stay on track, take my vits (mental block against those, it's a struggle), and get in plenty of protein and water...
The most satisfying part? That my son is not ashamed to hang out with me now... and he's 15!! The next most satisfying part... is being able to help others to reach these same new "firsts" that I am finding so much delight in.
Kat
Today is 7 months & 2 weeks... I started at 345 lbs, I am now 232 lbs!! So I'm down 113 lbs from the start. I started in a size 30, and as of 2 months ago, I'm bordering 16 & 18. I haven't seen any further drop in size, but I think that's because the panni is just about as small as it's going to get. I'm looking into plastics now, because I expect that if I had that part done... I'd lose another 40 lbs of skin, and I would be only 20 lbs from my goal!!
As for what's different? WOW... everything!! I don't get out of breath just walking, I FEEL sexy (despite the ugly skin, which I hide well). I am active and very rarely stay home now (thus the dramatic decrease in my online time). I am working full time as a Bariatric Coordinator now and LOVING IT!!! My whole life is about this surgery, but it's a GOOD thing, because it reminds me daily to stay on track, take my vits (mental block against those, it's a struggle), and get in plenty of protein and water...
The most satisfying part? That my son is not ashamed to hang out with me now... and he's 15!! The next most satisfying part... is being able to help others to reach these same new "firsts" that I am finding so much delight in.
Kat 
Kat,
Good to hear how well things are going for you!!! You might not see this message because you are to busy to check and see our responses.... LOL Anyhow I can totally relate to your son not being ashamed to hang out with you now..... My sons are 12 and 13 and I am soooo happy I can go places now with out embarrasing them like I used to. I was so big I had to use a wheel chair, I couldn't stand for more than 2 minutes, or walk even one block. Now I can walk around the track at the High Scool, even though I have to stop and rest every couple of laps. Last year my husband had to wheel me out to the track to watch their Pop Warner Football games, how Humiliating. I thank God everyday for this surgery it gave me a whole new start on life.
Christina
Hi Kat! I have also been offline forever. Glad to hear someone else is doing well from the start. I am down 113lbs since I started my classes one year ago tomorrow. My weight has really slowed down in the last month, so I just have to beef it up now. But, I feel the same with so much more evergy and smaller clothing for sure. Congrats to you!@
Sherry
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