Let's check in...

We're all going through changes, including plastic surgeries. I thought maybe we could give an update on what's going on, right now. I'll start... My highest weight was 406lbs., my surgery weight was 362lbs., my current weight is 200lbs. I work-out 3 times a week, and I love that I don't have to worry about food, anymore! I participate in my families activities, something that I couldn't do before the surgery. I go to see my surgeon on January 6th, hopefully to set a date for my Tummy Tuck and to get my arm-wings clipped. Let's all give an update on how we're doing. Love you guys! Your WL Sister, Jane

Thanks Jane for the thread, I am doing fine. My highest weight was 355, day of surgery I was 325. Today I am 182. BMI has gone from 54 to 29.4! I have gone from a tight size 32 pants to a confy size 10. I work out six days a week and have even become an instructor at my gym! I can say in all honesty that I could not have done any of this a year ago without my surgery. I do not regreat for a split second my decision. My next journey will include plastic surgery (tummy tuck, boob job, arms, legs and perhaps butt lift) I plan on an overhaul! I wish only good things for all of you during this Season of Joy! Tanya 355/325/182/150

Hi Jane, Good luck to you as well at your PS surgeon... Let us know how it goes. I started at a BMI of 42 at 223 (I'm short, only 5' 1") now my BMI is 21.7 and 115, and I also enjoy not worrying about food and finally not worrying about gaining weight (though I keep weighing myself every day). I work out a minimum of 3 times a week, and just recently started doing Yoga; I would have never dared put on a pair of Yoga pants before... Life has been good to me, and I can't complain... though I occasionally do . A funny thing happened to me the other day, I was working at Curves and two ladies that were working out said to me "I bet you never had to diet a day in your life" !!! I wish you all a happy new life!!! Lucie

Jane, I was just thinking that we needed to do an update! Thanks for posting the thread. Let's see, I started at 396 in 12/97 with non-adjustable banding surgery... down to 255 then up to 310 on 10/23/03 when I was revised to the RNY. Currently, I am at 177.. that's -219 total of which 133 is from the RNY. I'm comfortably in size 14's and can wear some 12's. My tummy tuck was just approved and is scheduled for 1/27. The doctor said I have about 15 lbs. of skin that should be able to be removed from my abdomen. Eventually, I will have my arms and thighs and rear done, but that will take time and $$. Happy Holidays to all of you! Jackie

Hi Jane! My highest weight was over 260, but before surgery it was 259. I was wearing a size 20-22, my height is 5'5. I got down to 154 but have gained back up to 160. I got off of exercising for a while and started grazing......bad, bad me!!! So I am now doing Pilates everyday and starting back on more Protein.....hopefully I can get those pounds back off! I want a Tummy Tuck very badly.......just need to save up for the co-pay! I have 2 Tummy rolls that I try to hide with a girdle....I am so sick of wearing that bloomin girdle!!! I do love my life now and I am so glad I had this surgery! Keep us posted on those Tummy Tucks! I will be curious to know all about them!!! LaDena 10/13/03

Wow. I started at 427, and am now somewhere about 240, more or less. I refuse to live by the scale. I DO live by the Size. I have dropped from size 30 jeans to a misses size 18, and even that is a little big, but I'm not quite in a 16 yet. Being pear-shaped, I am in a size 12-14 top. The boobs were the first to go. I walk home from work every night -- 1.5 miles. I try to hike at least 3 miles every weekend, or at least run all over the place on my errands. I am saving myself a world of nuttiness this holiday season, parking at the very fringes of mall parking lots and just walking. The exercise is good, and I don't go crazy trying to find a parking place. As for plastic surgery, unless a miracle occurs and my HMO gets generous, it isn't going to happen. I have more elasticity than I thought, so my tummy isn't so much of a problem. My upper arms and thighs are kind of ugly, but I don't worry about it much. I'm 51; I had wrinkles BEFORE I had the surgery; and I can't justify the expense to deal with the whole package. Also, I don't WANT enhancement of those boobs. I LIKE buying smaller sizes! All in all, this was the best decision I ever made.

Hi Jane... I am glad you posted this thread! I started at 309 on 10-13-03 and am now at 223 (last time I weighed, that is). I have been stuck for a few months at 223 but I know I need to exercise more. I have been a slow loser because of this, i think. I also wanted to lose more weight before my sister came at Christmas from Texas to visit me but I've been so busy I haven't made the time to do the exercise I need to to do it. Everyone has done so great... i feel like a failure sometimes because I am not below 200 yet but I do feel so much better than I did before so I know I am much healthier plus I don't have to take any meds. I just need to get my butt in gear and be determined to get the exercise. I am thinking of buying an elliptical machine for my home. I just am not doing the treadmill thing and heard that the elliptical is a better work out. My husband wants to know what makes me think I'll do the elliptical when I don't walk on the treadmill. I don't know the answer to that but I am hoping that I will.

Jane, Merry Christmas! My highest weight was 313, and was 294 at surgery. I once wore a size 28. I am 5' 8" (used to be 5'9"). Today I weigh 143, for a total loss of 170 lbs. I wear a size 4! I had hernia repair and tummy tuck on Nov. 3rd. I have a very flat tummy. That surgery is much more challenging than WLS, though! I kept having problems with built up drainage fluid, and was admitted to the hospital on two occasions, and had a second (minor) surgery to remove more fluid. Tomorrow will be 7 weeks post-op, and I am finally feeling well and have no drainage "pockets". I weigh myself nearly everyday. At the moment I am watching closely to NOT lose anymore weight. I am technically 12 lbs. below my original goal, but am still in a healthy range for my height...but should not lose more. I am just off restrictions from TT surgery, and haven't gotten back exercising yet. I have a date with a treadmill later today, though! Have a wonderful holiday season, my thin friends! It's been an amazing year for all of us! Peace, Kathy