Shrinking inspite of scale woes. LOL! *pics*

Hi all,

I'm a few days shy of being 10 months post op.  This month I only lost 8 lbs.  Totally MY FAULT!  I have definitely been slacking when it comes to exercise.  However, I'm very grateful that I'm still losing inches.  I am already at goal from the waist down.  I'm at a 36 waist (38 slim fit).  It's my top area that I'm working on now.  I want to wear size Medium - Large in shirts.  Right now I'm at XL so I'm very close. (starting sizes - 5XL shirt, 56 waist)

Starting weight 440
Surgery weight 429

Current weight 242

People say I don't look 242 lbs and I should stop losing.  LOL!!!!!  I never thought I would hear those words! 

Left is pre-op, The pic on the right was taken this morning!

 

Looking AWESOME!!! You look fit and thin!

Oh wow!  Well, at least I look it.  LOL!  Thank you!!!! 

You're even tucking in your shirt now!! Congrats! Looking good! 

Thank you!!!!  I love tucking my shirt in now.  It looks so much neater.

They are right, you dont look 242.  I would say 185, and stand fast...lol.  Your looking so good sweetie, you have worked so hard and have come such a long way....  Your a young guy with such an exciting life ahead of you...  Congrats on your continued weight loss.  I always look so forward to seeing your bright shinning "happy" face and your new pics.....

Thank you so much!!!! That's the exact number others guess as well! LOL!!!! My goal is 195, but if I look 185 while at 242, then 195 may be too skinny for me. We'll see! I'm glad you look forward to my posts. I'll keep 'em coming as well as keep lurking around to keep up with all of you.

Hey there,

Congrats on all of your progress, you look great! I personally say..you could stay right where you're at and not lose anymore weight! Maybe even give your mind a moment to catch up. I went from 309 to 162 sz 26-8. I was never able to get my mind, body, and clothes on the same thinking path! People would tell me I was losing too much, and that I should slow down, but I couldn't tell. After going thru all of that, and looking back at pictures..I know i was losing too much, and that I was chasing a number..and not listing to my body. Anyway..i'm scheduled for RNY to DS revision 9/10, im praying for success! This time I know what to look and feel for, in order to get the most out of this experience.

To sum up this very long post..you look great, and could stay right where you are if you wanted to!

Cuddos

Wasn't long at all!

Thank you so much. That makes me feel so much better!!! Yes, my mind is definitely not caught up yet. I still look every bit of 242 to myself. Sometimes more.

I wish you well on your journey, and thanks again!!!

You are very welcome! Thank you too!!!