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Lisa,
You are doing wonderfully. I wonder if I'll recognize you the next time I see you!
I know that the stalls are scary, but they will pass and you will keep moving forward.
Wising you continued success!
Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145
Donna,
Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. Life is about to change in so many positive ways for you and I'm sure that you will be shopping for 'normal' sized clothes.
Re getting support from family and friends. Have you shared with any of them what you need and want? Sometimes we assume that others know what we need and want and we do come right out and articulate it. My mother was really afraid of my having the surgery and wasn't particularly supportive. I let her know what I wanted and needed. I also invited her to come with me to some of my appointments and support group meetings. This helped both of us.
Wishing you all the best,
Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145
Surgery Type? Lap RNY
Surgery Date? 6/29/10
WeightHighest: 265, but 242 on surgery day
Current: 216
Goal: 145
Starting Sizes:
Pant: 28
Shirts: 4x & 5x (26/28 & 30/32)
Shoes: 10
Current Sizes:
Pants: very loose 24
Shirts: 22/24 (3x)
Shoes: 10
How do you feel? Tired still, just kind of starting to feel half way normal again. I think I'm still dehydrated. They will check me at my 6 week check up. Just started back up at gym today for first time - walking only. Walked 2 miles today. Legs felt like rubber, but it's gonna be worth it.
Any WOW moments? Can't wear any of my starting clothes, literally falling off me. :) Off my blood pressure medicine and water pill woo hoo
Do you have any concerns? Don't think I'm losing weight quick enough, don't want to lose hair! Kind of nervous on dehydration. already getting bat wings, worried about excess skin and finances to get plastics where needed when time.
GODZGRL
Goal Weight 145 lb. Met On: 2/5/11
265.0 (5/1/10) 242.0 (6/29/10) 136.4 (4/03/11)
HW SW NOW
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Surgery Status? Post Op
Surgery Type? VSG
Surgery Date? 7/19/10
Weight 246
Current: 228
Goal: 150
Starting Sizes:
Pant: 18w
Shirts: 18/20
Shoes: 9
Current Sizes:
Pants: no change
Shirts: no change
Shoes: no change
How do you feel? Great! It's only been 2 weeks since my surgery. I'm feeling more like myself everyday.
Any WOW moments? Getting back into the 220's. It's been a couple of years since I've seen those numbers.
Do you have any concerns? Not yet. So far everything has been working out.
Kiabelle
Kiabelle in Onderland 1/12/11
I am doing wonderfully, because I am Wonderfully Made!!!!
Smooches!
Surgery Type? RNY
Surgery Date? 19 April 2010
WeightHighest: 247
Current: 193
Goal: PCP -150; My goal: 140
Starting Sizes:
Pant: 24W
Shirts: 2X or 3X
Shoes: 9 EW
Current Sizes:
Pants: 16W
Shirts: 1X
Shoes: 8.5 W
How do you feel? Wonderful!!!
Any WOW moments? putting on a 16W dress and it being a tad too big
Do you have any concerns? none
RNY
04/22/10
Highest Weight 320
Current 255
Goal 160
Starting Sizes:
Pant 26
Shirt 3X-4X
Shoes 10 W
Current Sizes
Pant: 20-22
Shirt XL-1X
Shoes 9W
I feel energized! When I work out, I have to wait on my muscles to catch up, not my heart rate or breathing!
Too many WOW moments to count... but best recent one is I can buy some clothes at Old Navy now! I believe when we go "Goodwill Hunting" I will be able to find something to wear!
Concerns... I worry that my stalls will last forever... I know in my head they won't, but my heart isn's so sure.
Surgery Status?
Surgery Type? RYN
Surgery Date? August 30, 2010
Weight
Highest: 295 lbs
Current: 282.4 lbs
Goal: 140 - 150 lbs
Current Sizes:
Pants: 4x (Penningtons)
Shirts: 3x to 4x (Penningtons)
Shoes: size 8
How do you feel? Stressed due to my living conditions
Start my liquid diet on August 9th...three weeks prior to surgery.
Any WOW moments? I look forward to shopping in a "normal" clothing store
Do you have any concerns? Getting the support I need from my family and friends around me.
