was a BMI 57.4 but not any more
Last week I reached my 1 year mark.
I thought a year ago, how excited I would be to a year post op. Though maybe a bit of the ole stinkin' thinking. But I was actually in a funk about it. This last month I had played with the same 5 pounds, never going below the mark to say I lost any more. So at 1 year I had lost 125 pounds.. Today I dropped one more FINALLY so My BMI is 37.7
I know I had a higher start weight than some folks, but disappointed I hadn't managed to loose more. Though I know my tool is for ever with me, and I've been learning new ways of eating. So this year has been good.
So many blessings, that I have to honestly say that for me i reached goal after I got under 300 pounds. I regained my mobility that I was loosing for so long.
My feet no longer look like stay puff marshmallows. I have toes again! LOL
I can tie my shoes in the MIDDLE, and not on the side. I used to have to take off my shoe, tie it, and then throw it back on the ground and cram my foot back inside.
I haven't been able to wear my orginal wedding band since I was married for 4 years, and we have been married for 19 now. (got married young :) I was wearing a 13.25 before surgery- and now my 11 is a bit loose!! Sort of was hoping to never be able to wear it again so i would have to get something new. Momma needs some sparkle :)
I would love to get down to 200. Really I would love to get to 180 - but that seems so far away, I have no idea if I'll ever make it.
I no longer can buy my shirts in the plus size department. They swim on me. I was getting close to reaching the point of not being able to buy shirts at walmart prior to surgery. I can wear a Large ladies - I even own a Medium in one shirt!
I wear a 18w or a 20w and before I was wearing a 30w (TIGHT)
being an insulin dependant diabetic has presented a few challenges and frustrations. Like having to feed a low blood sugar when I was NOT hungry at all!
But I guess now I can look forward to what this next year will bring me. And who knows, could loose more, but if not I feel so much better right where I am.
BP is normal
Cholesteral is NORMAL PPLs
No longer need asthma medication or inhaler
Insulin requirements went from 130-140 units to now about 50units daily
I thought a year ago, how excited I would be to a year post op. Though maybe a bit of the ole stinkin' thinking. But I was actually in a funk about it. This last month I had played with the same 5 pounds, never going below the mark to say I lost any more. So at 1 year I had lost 125 pounds.. Today I dropped one more FINALLY so My BMI is 37.7
I know I had a higher start weight than some folks, but disappointed I hadn't managed to loose more. Though I know my tool is for ever with me, and I've been learning new ways of eating. So this year has been good.
So many blessings, that I have to honestly say that for me i reached goal after I got under 300 pounds. I regained my mobility that I was loosing for so long.
My feet no longer look like stay puff marshmallows. I have toes again! LOL
I can tie my shoes in the MIDDLE, and not on the side. I used to have to take off my shoe, tie it, and then throw it back on the ground and cram my foot back inside.
I haven't been able to wear my orginal wedding band since I was married for 4 years, and we have been married for 19 now. (got married young :) I was wearing a 13.25 before surgery- and now my 11 is a bit loose!! Sort of was hoping to never be able to wear it again so i would have to get something new. Momma needs some sparkle :)
I would love to get down to 200. Really I would love to get to 180 - but that seems so far away, I have no idea if I'll ever make it.
I no longer can buy my shirts in the plus size department. They swim on me. I was getting close to reaching the point of not being able to buy shirts at walmart prior to surgery. I can wear a Large ladies - I even own a Medium in one shirt!
I wear a 18w or a 20w and before I was wearing a 30w (TIGHT)
being an insulin dependant diabetic has presented a few challenges and frustrations. Like having to feed a low blood sugar when I was NOT hungry at all!
But I guess now I can look forward to what this next year will bring me. And who knows, could loose more, but if not I feel so much better right where I am.
BP is normal
Cholesteral is NORMAL PPLs
No longer need asthma medication or inhaler
Insulin requirements went from 130-140 units to now about 50units daily
Type 1 diabetic for 25 years - pumping for 12 years.
Wow you have had amazing success! Remember all the difficulties of being larger, I always think it helps put things in perspective. I didn't think i felt THAT bad. . . until i lost weight. Also, don't fixate on the number. It is easy to get caught up on a goal and forget what we have already accomplished. That number can't reflect the change in your overall health. Congrats on your continued success!
Mishelle, I have to say that reading this post caused me to have a NSV!! you see, I never think I have really lost all that much weight and then I read through your post and thought Wow, 125lbs - that's amazing - then it occurred to me that I have lost almost as much - so why is it amazing for someone else and not yourself?? Thanks for the post - you made my day brighter - and guess what - it really IS an amazing amount of weight to lose!! Congrats!!
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