inches & inches oh MY! (copy from blog)

It has been a great week- So I wanted to share this with all of you. WOW, so I had my 3 month measurements taken. I am continually amazed by the transformation my body is going through. I WOULD HIGHLY recommend anyone going through this surgery, to most definately keep track of your inches as well as you weight. Why? Honestly, although I know I am changing and  I see the scale going down, looking in the mirror, it is hard to see the actual changes myself. I have a hard time seeing what everyone else is seeing. So to have these amazing numbers- and know that it really is happening, makes all the tough food moments worth it even more. So here they are: Before surgery  : Weight: 273  Neck: 15 1/2  Chest: 53  Arm: 14  Waist: 47 Hips: 55 1/4 Thighs: 25 1/2  Calf: 17 One month:    Weight: 250  Neck: 15  Chest: 50  Arm: 13  3/4  Waist: 44 1/2  Hips: 55  Thighs: 24 1/2  Calf: 16     Weight loss: 23 lb     Inches lost: 8.5 Two months:    Weight: 233  Neck: 15 1/4  Chest: 47 1/4  Arm: 13 1/2  Waist: 42 5/8   Hips: 51 1/2  Thighs: 20 1/4  Calf: 15 7/8 Weight loss: 40 lb     Inches lost: 21 Three months:    Weight: 218  Neck: 14 1/8  Chest: 45  Arm: 12 1/4  Waist: 43  Hips: 46 7/8  Thighs: 20 7/8  Calf: 15 1/8     Weight loss: 55 lb     Inches lost: 30! I am so excited! .  While I am listing the cosmetics, let me also list the most important part- the health benefits... 1. No longer taking metformin 2. No longer have reflux 3. No longer having heart palpataions 4. No longer snoring and having problems sleeping 5. Can walk and not have to stop to breathe 6. My periods have returned (if you count that as a benefit ) Still not regular but here 7. I am no longer dealing with constant rashes and skin irritation on my thighs and under my breasts.  8. I can cross my legs comfortable and sit like a lady. What an amazing 3 months!

Wow! You go girl! Those measurements realy show especially in the slow losing weeks.

Thank you Aime. I see more in the inches than the scale. Not sure why- it just helps me feel better for some reason.

Diane, WAY TO GO!!  What a WOW.  I am so happy for you.  Isn't great to feel so good and know it will only get better?!?! Keep it up!

Thanks Kim, It  feels great! I am so excited to see where this journey takes me everyday.

I am so happy to hear you are doing so well. I can only hope to have as much success. I'm struggling a bit with accepting my eating limitations and gained a pound from yesterday so I am glad to hear you are doing so wonderfully.

Nicole,  Thank you. I still struggle - alot, everyday I have to face my food addiction, and everyday "I" have to make the decision to not eat more than I should. I actually put a quote on my cabinet that says YOU ARE AT A CROSSROAD, THE DIRECTION YOU GO IS UP TO YOU. So everytime I go in my kitchen, I read that, and decide to succeed or not.  Keep your chin up, you CAN do this.

Congratulations!!  You are doing wonderful.  This journey is amazing especially when you get to see it on paper because you are right it does takes us longer to see what everyone else is seeing. Big hugs girl I am very proud of you.

Thank You Cira!

YOU GO GIRL!!!!