11 Weeks Post Op -- Update!

This week makes me 11 weeks post-op. Today I saw the trainer and we did measurements. He was real interested in these, because it would give him a good indicator of just how much lean muscle mass I am losing, if any. Of course eing post-op, losing he was worried I'd lose a lot of muscle mass. The good news is, I've been successful. Some of these numbers are still hard for me to see in print, but here goes: % body Fat - from 54.1 to 45.1 Fat Mass Loss - 51.8035 Lean Body Mass Loss - 1.6965 (the lower the better!) Total Inches lost in Jan to Feb: 5.42 Total Inches lost overall: 21.17 Total Pounds lost: 52 The real indicator is the forearm, calve and neck measurements. There was little change with those, but a huge change in my waist this month (3 inches). When those measurements stay close to the same, you can make a good guess you're losing fat! So there was even more good news... Because I'm doing so well, he wants to use me as an entry into this competition between the trainers. There are different categories, but he wants to use me for the most fat lost. I was like, "Sure. Why not?" He doesn't get anything except bragging rights, and I guess it's just a tad more motivation for me to work harder. He said the challenge isn't really losing the fat, but keeping the muscle mass. Seems like every couple weeks my losses plateau, and it's so stupid that I worry I won't continue to lose; like this tool won't work for me. But then I get news ike this, and I feel much, much better! It helps put it all back into perspective and remind me of what's important. Thanks! Donna

Well.... Woooooooooooo Hooooooooooo!!!!!!! You are doing awesome!!!! WTG!!!! What a great motivation your trainer has given you... wow.. that sounds great... keep up the awesome work!!! Shawn M.

Donna, you are doing so awesome. I too hate the plateau's but in the course of waiting a couple of plateaus out. I lost a few sizes and had brand new clothes I never got to wear. Not that I am complaining. Just really trying to say that you dont realize how quickly we are losing even when it is not showing up in inches. I literally tried one oufit on one week and it was a little snug then tried it on 2 weeks later and it was too big with the scale only showing a 6 lb loss. Go figure. You are doing great and the numbers show it. Hugs Christy

Donna, YOU are doing soooooooo good! I think taking measurements along with your weght helps when that scle just isn't moving the way we want it to. wishing you continued success, Britt