You look Great.

I had Lap-Band Surgery Sept. 4th, 2008, and I have lost 74 pounds.  I have went from a size 24 jeans, to a size 14 going into a 12.  YEAH  We are doing Great.


GETTING HEALTHY ONE POUND AT A TIME

Hey Surgery Sister..

My surgery was on the same day as yours... duh... LOL ... 9/9/2008.  Monday I go in for my 6 month post op visit.  I had the blood drawn today.  I think they took a whole pint.  LOL. I plan on doing pictures next week.  I know they won't be as good as yours.   This is the first month I will not meet my goal, but I'm not going to let this slow me down.  Here are some stats.

Weight History and Goals
                                                               Loss     Weight
Pre-op             7/25/08               253
Pre-op Diet       8/25/08      9       244
Day of Surgery  9/9/08      15       229
1 mth              10/6/08     21       208
2 mth              11/9/08     13       195  
New Goals....    Goal Date                    Goal Met   Date
            190    12/1/08                187   Yes!!       11/23/08
3 mth     185    12/9/08      12      183   Yes!!!      12/6/08
4 mth     175    01/9/09      10      173   Yes!!       12/28/08
5 mth     165    02/9/09      10      163   Yes!!       01/30/09
Current weight 161... won't make 155 by Monday..
6 mth     155    03/9/09
7 mth           145       04/9/09
8 mth           135       05/9/09
Total Weight Loss 
Goal           113 pounds            Actual Loss:  92

Ok everyone how is everyone.  If you are a September Sumurai please check in!!!!

My name is Asia and I live in Hawaii.  I had surgery on Sept. 9 and doing great.  I am down to 147 lbs which is total lost of 93 lbs.  My BMI is in the normal range for the first time in my life.  I was in a size 24 now I can fit into a size 8 jeans.  This is such an amazing ride.  I am able to run now, tie my shoes without holding my breathe, stay on my feet for long periods of time.  Here are some pictures taken at 5.5 months out.

9/9/08 - 240 lbs Morning of Surgery                                                

 

2/16/09 - 149  5 months out



 

 


Waiting to hear from everyone.

Aloha,
Asia
 

I know how you must feel.  I am a slow loser, but I just stick with it.  I can't tell you if this is "normal", but what really is normal anyway.  It seems as if everyone on this journey has different normals.
If you are sticking with the plan and making good choices, then you know it is going to continue in the right direction.  You have done so awesome so far.  Don't give up this ship now!!!
Remember too, the less you have to lose, the harder it is going to be.
Hang in there!!!  You've come to far to turn back now!

Debbie

Have lost 100 pounds from my highest weight.....YIPPEE!!!!

I know what you are all going to say but....send me some hugs ands encouragement okay!...please 

This isn't about the fact that I am in a plateau phase, this is more about I am soooo f'ing frustrated because I have lost a total of 3 pounds this past month and I don't want to lose my motivation...but it's slipping.  This is how my weight loss has gone down so far:


Highest Weight=307
Surgery day=299

1st month=276 (23 pounds lost)

2nd month=257 (19 pounds lost)

3rd month=242 (15 pounds lost)

4th month=228 (14 pounds lost)

5th month=218 (10 pounds lost)

6th month=215 (3 pounds lost)

This past month is really upsetting...Can someone tell me if this pattern looks "normal"??  I know that 'everyone is different' .  But the significant slow down-is that normal?  Please someone give me some reassurance to ease my frustration.  I read posts on this site religiously EVERYDAY.  But only 3 POUNDS!!!   DAMN!!!  Is this going to be the norm for me??  Any feedback would be lovely...