5 Months Out
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on 1/24/11 9:45 pm - Hatboro, PA
on 1/24/11 9:45 pm - Hatboro, PA
So yesterday was the 5 month anniversary since I had my surgery (some people call it their surgiversary), and so far I've lost exactly 50 lbs since surgery. Including the weight I lost in the 3 weeks before surgery, I've now lost a total of 64 lbs.
While it's not as much weight lost as many people who have had one of the bypass procedures, I'm still extremely happy with my results so far. I'm down 2 pants sizes (and they're even getting loose right now), I'm down about 1 or 2 shirt sizes (it all depends on the brand), my bp meds have been reduced from 40mg down to 10 mg, and overall I'm feeling a heck of a lot better! For the first time in 15 years I joined the gym, and went for the first time this morning. I can't wait to get in better shape and start losing more pounds.
It certainly has been a bit trying at times, and I've had some rough patches here and there. But the only thing that I regret is not having had this surgery done sooner.
I hope that everyone is having a great day!
David
(xposted to Realize Band forum as well)
While it's not as much weight lost as many people who have had one of the bypass procedures, I'm still extremely happy with my results so far. I'm down 2 pants sizes (and they're even getting loose right now), I'm down about 1 or 2 shirt sizes (it all depends on the brand), my bp meds have been reduced from 40mg down to 10 mg, and overall I'm feeling a heck of a lot better! For the first time in 15 years I joined the gym, and went for the first time this morning. I can't wait to get in better shape and start losing more pounds.
It certainly has been a bit trying at times, and I've had some rough patches here and there. But the only thing that I regret is not having had this surgery done sooner.
I hope that everyone is having a great day!
David
(xposted to Realize Band forum as well)
64 lbs off is great!! I am at the 3 months since surgery mark and so far 38 lbs gone. I am celebrating every single ounce that goes away :) I think you are so right about the feeling better. Even in my short amount of time my knees are happier!
Keep up the good work! It is an amazing life changing journey!
Kim
Keep up the good work! It is an amazing life changing journey!
Kim
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on 1/25/11 11:00 am - Hatboro, PA
on 1/25/11 11:00 am - Hatboro, PA
Wow, 38 lbs in 3 months is pretty darn good! I wish you nothing but the best on the rest of your weight loss journey.
Have a nice night or day, depending on when you read this.
David
Have a nice night or day, depending on when you read this.
David
(deactivated member)
on 1/24/11 10:18 pm - Des Moines, IA
on 1/24/11 10:18 pm - Des Moines, IA
Congrats on your weight loss and for going to the gym!
Great job, Dave! I'm 5 months out too. Aint it grand?
5.0 cc in a 10cc lapband (four fills) 1 unfill of .5cc on 5/24/2011.
.5 fill March 2012. unfill of .25cc May 2012. Unfill of .5cc June 2014.
Still with my lapband with no plans for revision. Band working well since
last small unfill.
HW: 267lbs- size 22-24 LW:194lbs CW:198lbs Size 14-16