5 Months Post-Op ~ The Numbers Don't Lie!
Today marks the 5-month mark since I had my surgery on October 21, 2015. Below is my journey so far in numbers:
Surgery Weight: 268
Today's Weight: 188
Weight Loss = 80 pounds
I've lost:
7.5 inches in EACH thigh
4.5 inches in EACH calf
2.5 inches in EACH upper arm
7.5 inches in my bust
7 inches in my waist
10 inches in my hips
* I am 5'8" tall and have about 20 to 25 pounds to go. Not sure where I will stop yet. I think 165 is a good weight for me.
* I still can't eat more than 2 to 3 ounces of protein, so my sleeve is still restricting well.
* I have adapted well to my new lifestyle/eating plan. I no longer miss or crave any of the foods I used to eat.
* My tennis league just started up and I'm getting around the court so much better and getting to balls I never would have at 268 pounds.
* I cleaned out my closet just last night and got rid of my size 16/18 and 1X and 2X clothing - that felt good! I now wear a size 12 pant and size large shirt.
If you're on the fence about the surgery, it was the single BEST thing I've ever done for myself! NO regrets whatsoever!
Terri
Congratulations! You've made amazing progress in such a short amount of time. Keep up the good work! 
Surgery Date: 12/9/14 - Highest Weight: 349 - Surgery Weight: 305 - Current Weight: 137
Goal reached in 13 months - 212 total pounds lost including pre-op
(M1: -20) (M2: -18) (M3: -11) (M4: -11) (M5: -14) (M6: -1) (M7: -18) (M8: -7) (M9: -15)
(M10: -13) (M11: -7) (M12: -10) (M13: -10) (M14 -6) (M15: -7) - 168 lbs lost post-op
Congratulations !! Awesome job !! You are rockin' it !!!
Age: 64; 5' 5"; High weight: 345; Start weight: 271 (01/05/15); Surgery weight: 218 (05/27/15); Pre-Op (-53); M 1 (-18); M 2 (-1.5); M 3 (-13.5 ); M 4 (-13); M 5 (- 8); M 6 (-12) M 7 (-5, Xmas); M 8 (- 9) Under surgeon's goal and REACHED HEALTHY BMI 12/07/15!! (Six months and one week.) AT GOAL month 8. Maintaining at goal range (139- 144) ~ four (4) years !!
Thanks for posting your height and stats, wish more people did that. Your success thus far is amazing, gives me some hope. Keep up the outstanding work!!!
Height: 5'9" // VSG: 4/14/2016
HW: 297# (while pregnant) // SW: 273.1# // CW: 187.8# //
GW: 145#
Lost thus far: 85.3# // Until Goal: 42.8#
Percent Excess Weight Loss: 66.5%
I agree- I love that she posted the inches lost as well as the pounds. That is sometimes more telling than the pounds. Great job OP!!
Surgeon: Chengelis Surgery on 12/19/2011 A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!
1Mo: -21 2Mo: -16 3Mo: -12 4MO - 13 5MO: -11 6MO: -10 7MO: -10.3 8MO: -6 Goal in 8 months 4 days!! 6' 2'' EWL 103% Starting size 28 or 4x (tight) now size 12 or large, shoe size 12 w to 10.5 150+ pounds lost
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