New Grad...soooo excited.
New grad here.. 
This year has just flown by...and it's been so positive. Let's see...the nitty gritty is: I started on 8/12/04 Lap-RNY, with a weight of 307 BMI: 56.2, I'm short: 5'2") measurements as follows:
waist: 49
bust: 53
hips/belly (same): 67
upperarm: 18
thigh: 37
calf: 18.5
neck: 17
Today, I weigh 167 (BMI: 30.5 - 3 more pounds til I'm just overweight 
) (I freakin dropped 7 pounds in the last 2 days after about 5-6 weeks on a plateau )
my measurements are:
waist: 35 (-14, and might I add, smaller than my thigh was pre op)
bust: 41 (-12)
hips/belly: 46 (-21)
upperarm: 11.5 (-6.5)
thigh: 24 (-13)
calf: 14.5 (-4)
neck: 14 (-3)
I wear size M T-shirts, 14-16 in pants....and I am shopping for plastic surgery planning on doing it next year once I gather time off (switched jobs in June) and some funding 
I am looking into getting The Works: Lower body lift/belt lipectomy/ thigh lift-TT combo...whatever you want to call it. I have approx. 10-15 lbs of skin/fat around my middle/panni that the 2 plastic surgeons I have consulted with and my original surgeon all say will not budge with even my best efforts in the gym/kitchen. Also need a breast lift and upper arm lift/bat wing removal. The good news is that without implants, I will still be at least a full C/small D depending on how that goes. I definitely didn't want implants but I would feel strange with no boobies after living with huge ones my whole adult life.
Ok...so that's the nuts and bolts....the truth is, I still work out 3-4 times a week, but my life is so much busier lately that while it's definitley a priority, it's not the Main thing anymore. I bought a treadmill and I really like having the option do do that or elliptical in addition to weights. I actually hired a trainer for 3 sessions to mix it up a little and it was money well spent. She showed me some more ab exercises and ways to use my equipment for variety. I feel like I learned from her and got re-invigorated. I have lost strength (so, obviously some muscle) but I still feel strong and healthy if that makes any sense? My boyfriend Thomas thinks that some of my strength loss is just my perception in that I have less mass and less weight to put into my movements...like with moving furniture, etc. I lift lighter than before, but more reps and still sweat and feel pumped afterwards. I love the way my body feels. I feel like after plastics I will have even more athleticism, without the boob/belly hanging stuff....
Life....
I changed jobs, from a desk job to back on the bench (Medical Technologist) both because I was sick of my old job and also because I felt like sitting on my butt all day was a waste of time. I like being active and it's just a better way for me to live. I wear sneakers to work now because I up walking/running around for 10-11 hrs now. Plus, I make 15% more
On a serious note, I've been fighting depression (real depression, devoid of any reason...life is good, right?) lately, been in touch with my doctor, and going to see a therapist this week. I have some stuff to process, but I'm optimistic that I can face it and deal with a lot of it to find ways to cope that work for me. It's weird, on paper...life is awesome, but I still have days where I am sooo sad and blue. Some is clearly hormonal, but some of it is more serious. I'm getting the help I need, though.
Anyway...this turned into a waaaaaaaaay long chit chat....just wanted to introduce myself. I can tell the maintenance part is going to be challenging...but I'm up for it!
Hope everyone is doing great.
xxoo, Annie
This year has just flown by...and it's been so positive. Let's see...the nitty gritty is: I started on 8/12/04 Lap-RNY, with a weight of 307 BMI: 56.2, I'm short: 5'2") measurements as follows:
waist: 49
bust: 53
hips/belly (same): 67
upperarm: 18
thigh: 37
calf: 18.5
neck: 17
Today, I weigh 167 (BMI: 30.5 - 3 more pounds til I'm just overweight ) (I freakin dropped 7 pounds in the last 2 days after about 5-6 weeks on a plateau )
my measurements are:
waist: 35 (-14, and might I add, smaller than my thigh was pre op)
bust: 41 (-12)
hips/belly: 46 (-21)
upperarm: 11.5 (-6.5)
thigh: 24 (-13)
calf: 14.5 (-4)
neck: 14 (-3)
I wear size M T-shirts, 14-16 in pants....and I am shopping for plastic surgery planning on doing it next year once I gather time off (switched jobs in June) and some funding I am looking into getting The Works: Lower body lift/belt lipectomy/ thigh lift-TT combo...whatever you want to call it. I have approx. 10-15 lbs of skin/fat around my middle/panni that the 2 plastic surgeons I have consulted with and my original surgeon all say will not budge with even my best efforts in the gym/kitchen. Also need a breast lift and upper arm lift/bat wing removal. The good news is that without implants, I will still be at least a full C/small D depending on how that goes. I definitely didn't want implants but I would feel strange with no boobies after living with huge ones my whole adult life.
Ok...so that's the nuts and bolts....the truth is, I still work out 3-4 times a week, but my life is so much busier lately that while it's definitley a priority, it's not the Main thing anymore. I bought a treadmill and I really like having the option do do that or elliptical in addition to weights. I actually hired a trainer for 3 sessions to mix it up a little and it was money well spent. She showed me some more ab exercises and ways to use my equipment for variety. I feel like I learned from her and got re-invigorated. I have lost strength (so, obviously some muscle) but I still feel strong and healthy if that makes any sense? My boyfriend Thomas thinks that some of my strength loss is just my perception in that I have less mass and less weight to put into my movements...like with moving furniture, etc. I lift lighter than before, but more reps and still sweat and feel pumped afterwards. I love the way my body feels. I feel like after plastics I will have even more athleticism, without the boob/belly hanging stuff....
Life....
I changed jobs, from a desk job to back on the bench (Medical Technologist) both because I was sick of my old job and also because I felt like sitting on my butt all day was a waste of time. I like being active and it's just a better way for me to live. I wear sneakers to work now because I up walking/running around for 10-11 hrs now. Plus, I make 15% more
On a serious note, I've been fighting depression (real depression, devoid of any reason...life is good, right?) lately, been in touch with my doctor, and going to see a therapist this week. I have some stuff to process, but I'm optimistic that I can face it and deal with a lot of it to find ways to cope that work for me. It's weird, on paper...life is awesome, but I still have days where I am sooo sad and blue. Some is clearly hormonal, but some of it is more serious. I'm getting the help I need, though.
Anyway...this turned into a waaaaaaaaay long chit chat....just wanted to introduce myself. I can tell the maintenance part is going to be challenging...but I'm up for it!
Hope everyone is doing great.
xxoo, Annie 
Welcome and Congrats!
You have done an awesome job Annie and I know you will continue to be a success. I just encourage you to not stray to far from your program. Keeping up w/good habits will take you far, but going back to old eating habits will surley give you a run for your money as I'm sure you have read on here.
I'm glad to hear that you are seeking out help to cope and deal w/depression issues. I am about to make an appt.w/my counselor re: the same thing this week. I call her and tell her it's time for my tune up again. LOL.... Hey, just like we have to maintain our cars, homes, etc. we need to maintain our mental well being too!
I pray that God will meet your emotional needs in a quick and speedy way.
Take care!
Your Gastric Buddy,
Jeannie
Lap RNY 7-8-03
290/150 @Goal but up 5Lbs. from where I was and determined to get them back OFF!!!!!
PS in Oct. of 04 and more to come!
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