inches lost

Well, after reading another post on the April board sharing the lost inches in this past year I decided to do the same. Hope this encourages those seeking the procedure for this wonderful surgery. Pre-Opday of surgery 4/25/06 weight 290 lbs Left Thigh: 31 Right Thigh: 32 Left Arm: 19 1/2 Right Arm: 19 1/2 Neck: 15 Breast: 51 ½ Under breast: 45 1/2 Waist: 51 1/2 Hip/Center of Tummy: over 60" tape measure couldn't reach Post-Op 4/24/07 day before surgiversary weight 147 Left Thigh: 18 Right Thigh: 18 1/2 Left Arm: 12.25 Right Arm: 12 Neck: 12 1/2 Breast: 35 Under breast: 31 1/2 Waist: 33 1/2 Hip: 37 -------- Joan M

Miss Joan that is AWESOME!!! I wish that I would have thought to take my measurements before surgery. I guess I could take them now since I am only about 4 months out. IRIS

Thanks Iris and yes, please start measuring now because when (and they do come) the stalls come in losing weight you will see that your body redistributes the weight and you will be losing inches. Congrats on your success so far.... In His love, Joan M

Ms. Joan: Thanks so much for the inspiration! Boy what a difference a year makes! Have you met your goal? (I am sure you have, those are wonderful results!) You are so awesome. God Bless you today! Terri

Terri, thanks so much but it is ALL the Lord for sure....it is hard and is definately not the "easy way" out as some think. I try to make good choices in eating daily but I do eat and eat healthy. I went for my one year check up and Dr said I am at his goal. Normal BMI for me would mean that I should weigh 132 but I am not going to strive for that. I am wearing 4/6 and some 8's but surgeon said after panniculectomy I could lose 5-8 pounds. I am happy beyond my expections with the results. May He continue to bless your efforts also. In Him who is Faithful, Joan M

That is so awesome Joan!!! Melissa

Thanks Girl and I have been reading your posts on food intake and you do very well...and the xercise girl you roc****ep up the good work. Joan M

you have done a great job... way to go, wished I would have measured from pre op but that's one thing I forgot to do Stephie

Joan, that is great!! You are incredible! Love how you give God the glory! Without him I would be nothing ;) Teresa

That is fantastic! I had written mine down but do not know where I put them. Keep up the good work! Julie