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Topic: RE: 1st summer after bypass......
TWO BATHING SUITS!!! I own two bathing suits. Never in the past 29 years have I owned 2 bathing suits. Just finding one was hard enough, now i have 2 and everything I try on fits..... I love this new life. And I am not even at my end point yet. 
Linda
Linda
Topic: RE: 1st summer after bypass......
I'm a 100 lbs lighter and I bought a bathing suit, I haven't worn one of those in at least 15 yrs!!! I'm looking pretty hot if I do say so myself ;) ..lol! No really I FEEL wonderful!! Yesterday I was working out and picked up a 100 lb free weight and could hardly pick it up...how the hell did I carry around that much weight???
Congrats on your first pair of shorts!!!
Congrats on your first pair of shorts!!!
Topic: RE: 1st summer after bypass......
I am right there with you! i participate in my first 5K run on the 20th, then my first triathlon on June 28th. I weighed 470 last summer and now at 234 and dropping, I feel awesome!
Tri Daring Greatly! www.tridaringgreatly.com
I will no longer be a spectator, a dreamer, a wonderer. I AM a doer; not only a goal setter, but a goal achiever. I will lead by example rather than word. I will "DARE GREATLY!"
I will no longer be a spectator, a dreamer, a wonderer. I AM a doer; not only a goal setter, but a goal achiever. I will lead by example rather than word. I will "DARE GREATLY!"
Topic: 1st summer after bypass......
Shorts....I bought shorts for the first time in YEARS!
How are all of the August folks doing? Life is great here. No meds (except vitamins)...and I feel like I could conquer the world. The weight loss is slowing now but I hope to lose about 15 more throughout the summer and hit my goal by my surgery anniversary on the 25th of Aug.
I hope everyone is loving life as much as I am. This surgery has changed me...and I couldn't be happier!
How are all of the August folks doing? Life is great here. No meds (except vitamins)...and I feel like I could conquer the world. The weight loss is slowing now but I hope to lose about 15 more throughout the summer and hit my goal by my surgery anniversary on the 25th of Aug.
I hope everyone is loving life as much as I am. This surgery has changed me...and I couldn't be happier!
Topic: RE: 9 month checkup coming up
As I have been told over and over, everyone is different and if you are doing the right things than we just have to be patient. I started at 264 (having lost 12 before surgery). Now at 188 or 190 depending on time of day. And 9 months is the 25th. It has been a very long stall for me but I am slowly moving again. I just have to enjoy wearing the 16s I am wearing (due to height of 5-0) which is better than 26. I think your doctor will be pleased. You look great, keep up the great work.
Linda
Linda
Topic: 9 month checkup coming up
So my next checkup is on the 29th.
I am so scared of failing and my doc being unhappy with my progress. Anyone else having this dilema? I just don' t feel like I have lost enough. I know we shouldn't compare but I just can't help it. I started this journey at 311 and am currently 210. I started wearing a size 24/26 now I am in 14's mostly, and a few 13/12's. I am running at the gym and have been downing the protein shakes and all my water, I feel like I am the SLOWEST looser on the planet. I have been at this crazy what seems like a life-time stall, any advice to get the scale moving again would be helpful and much appreciated.
thanks, Autumn
I am so scared of failing and my doc being unhappy with my progress. Anyone else having this dilema? I just don' t feel like I have lost enough. I know we shouldn't compare but I just can't help it. I started this journey at 311 and am currently 210. I started wearing a size 24/26 now I am in 14's mostly, and a few 13/12's. I am running at the gym and have been downing the protein shakes and all my water, I feel like I am the SLOWEST looser on the planet. I have been at this crazy what seems like a life-time stall, any advice to get the scale moving again would be helpful and much appreciated.
thanks, Autumn
Topic: RE: Just checking in on my August peeps
Congratulations...
I am 8 months tomorrow - down 96 lbs - I am delighted with loss. I am also just in the bmi overweight category - no longer obese! Hooray!
Things are going great for me, no problems - just enjoying being smaller, having a much smaller appetite, and better mobility.
Congratulations...I am 8 months tomorrow - down 96 lbs - I am delighted with loss. I am also just in the bmi overweight category - no longer obese! Hooray!
Things are going great for me, no problems - just enjoying being smaller, having a much smaller appetite, and better mobility.
Topic: Just checking in on my August peeps
Hello to all again!!!
How is everyone doing with summer approaching, Im so excited. I think I may even go to the tanning bed. My legs havent seen sunlight in alot of years YIKES !! (im really white)
I have been watching my protein,water intake and all that jazz and the weight is coming off again. Yeah ME down to about 185 now that being 120 lost with 50-60 to go. Im 8.5 months out I can do this I just keep telling myself that . Its really nice having all the compliments and being able to shop easier. I did however have a panic attack 
in the underwear dept at walmart. I had no idea were to start looking for underwear I always wore the same granny panties size13 now I am in a 7 and had no idea what I would like. I did find some after about 2 hours of wondering what kind to get. But other than that Im GREAT Hope everyone has a Great weekened and get out and do something fun we deserve it.
How is everyone doing with summer approaching, Im so excited. I think I may even go to the tanning bed. My legs havent seen sunlight in alot of years YIKES !! (im really white) I have been watching my protein,water intake and all that jazz and the weight is coming off again. Yeah ME down to about 185 now that being 120 lost with 50-60 to go. Im 8.5 months out I can do this I just keep telling myself that . Its really nice having all the compliments and being able to shop easier. I did however have a panic attack in the underwear dept at walmart. I had no idea were to start looking for underwear I always wore the same granny panties size13 now I am in a 7 and had no idea what I would like. I did find some after about 2 hours of wondering what kind to get. But other than that Im GREAT Hope everyone has a Great weekened and get out and do something fun we deserve it.
Topic: RE: How are all the August folks doing
I am done 103 pounds. I had my surgery on August 11th! Things are going well, but I struggle with drinking enough. I have been dehydrated some, but loving my new life! I need 90 more pounds. Things have been slow lately which is frustrating. I also have had a hard time with veggies!!! I am glad that I had the surgery and would not change it for anything!
Topic: RE: How are all the August folks doing
38 lbs. lost before surgery
Hey everyone,
I just ran across this board. I had my surgery on Aug. 12th. I lost 38 lbs. before my surgery. My highest weight was 332.8. Surgery was 295, I now weigh 193 this morning. My weight loss has slowed down a bit the last month. This really scares me!! I want to be down another 28 lbs. to my goal. I keep telling myself it will happen !!! Everyone is doing GREAT!!
Jana
I just ran across this board. I had my surgery on Aug. 12th. I lost 38 lbs. before my surgery. My highest weight was 332.8. Surgery was 295, I now weigh 193 this morning. My weight loss has slowed down a bit the last month. This really scares me!! I want to be down another 28 lbs. to my goal. I keep telling myself it will happen !!! Everyone is doing GREAT!!
Jana
38 lbs. lost before surgery
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