1 Year post op

I've been pretty vocal about my year journey so I won't go into too much detail in this post, but needless to day a year ago today I walked into the OR and had the DS. Starting weight: 492 Surgery weight: 472 Current Weight: 234 Loss for month 12: 10 lbs Loss Since surgery: 238 Total Loss: 258 Now the excess weight loss percent depends on my goal of the week. My ultimate dream goal was 175, at this time I'm wondering if that will be too thin...but assuming for now that is my goal.....I've lost 80.1% of my excess weight since the day of surgery. In terms of clothing size, I've gone from a 6x-7x shirt to an XL, and from a size 74 (plus..you know the kind with the stretchy waist) pants to a size 42 (regular waist...i'm probably ok to go into some size 40s, but I still like to wear my cloths baggy to hide some skin issues. Biggest Changes: 1) not having to shop in the big and tall store anymore 2) Not having to worry if I will fit into a seat in a public place...or worse break a seat 2b) just thought of this one ....being able to walk more then 10 feet without being out of breath 2c) related to b....no more sleep apnea 3) More self confidence, and desire to take care of myself 4) i finally feel in control of my weight issues for the first time in my life. Thank you to everyone on this forum, who has offerred words of encouragement along the way. Scott

1 day post op here. Glad to hear of your successful journey. I was thinking the same thing as # 4 as I entered the o/r. Bravo man. M.

Congrats on all your success.....keep up the good work. LisaMarie

Scott: Wow what a journey, I wish you continued health and success in the years to come. I always used the 'normal wt' of a BMI 24.1 for my ht as ideal wt (yes the top of the range) and figured from there knowing that may help, vs what you desire. Not sure how tall you are? But if had that info could fogure it all out easily. Sounds like u r on track w/ your type of surgery though! Best to you. Take Care, Jamie 100cm proximal Lap RNY 10/9/02 Dr. Singh Albany, NY 320(preop)/163 (lowest)/174 (current) 5'9'' (lost 45# before surgery) Plastics 6/9/04 & 11/11/2005 Dr. King www.albanyplasticsurgeons.com http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jamiecatlady5/ "Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, it just means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections!"

Wow Scott you are doing AMAZING! CONGRATS ON YOUR ONE YEAR POST OP SUCCESS~

Hi Scott, Congrats on being so successful! Wishing you nothing but the best.