5 1/2 month update
I haven't posted for a while, simply because I had nothing to post but frustration. My weight loss stalled for an entire month. The scale did not move at all, yet the weight seemed to redistribute itself a bit. I am 77 lbs down but as fast as it went in the first few weeks, as slow as it goes now. I figured out together with the dietician I am not eating enough calories, yet enough protein and liquids, so I upped my calorie intake and low and behold, 2 lbs down this morning. I am so happy the scale is moving again and that I figured out why, it surely had me scared for a bit. So, with the 2 lbs I reached my 240 lbs milestone! 77 lbs down total in 5 1/2 months, not too shabby for a girl that could not do more then 5 steps without intense back pain 5 months ago and walked a 5k last weekend. I get that it will go slower from here on out, I just didn't know it would slow down so much after a few months already. But here is the newer me. I am now far passed halfway which is very encouraging, and I feel great!
Judith, 46, surgery date 12/3/15
SW: 317 CW: 210 GW: 180
amazing job you look great - and good work sticking with it through a frustrating time.
Vsg April 25th 2016 with Benjamin Shadle.
Starting weight 351, surgery weight 331
M1 -22.2 M2 - 14.2 M3 -8.9 M4 - 12.1 M5 - 4.7
8/22/2016 Lost 60.1 since surgery. Lost 78.2 overall.
Goals: 1)Get under 300 - done! Yeah! 2) Get under 280 (Yeah met this on 8/10/16) 3)Get under 268 (stay tuned!)
Wow! Look at YOU! You look wonderful. What a difference in less than 6 months. Congratulations. And walking a 5K, as well! I am so proud of you!
Yes, the weight loss does slow down. I found the second 6 months were only about 1/2 the rate of the first 6, and then 1/2 again after the one year point. But if we can just keep ourselves in the game by keeping a long-term perspective, it pays off big time. You'll be at goal before you know it.
You are doing great. Congratulations again.
Carol
Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385, Surgery Weight 333, Current Weight 160. At GOAL!
Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12 8-8
9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3 18-3
Congrats! You look great & keep up the hard work!
High Weight: 307 Start Weight: 297 (11/5/15) Surgery Weight: 278 (4/20/16) Pre-Op: (-19) M1: (-24) M2: (-8) M3: (-10) M4: (-9) M5: (-7) M6: (-6) M7: (-7) M8: (-5) M9: (-4) M10: (-3) M11: (-5) CW: 185
"Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations."
