Question:
Anyone start around 5'5,325lbs.?

Hi, i'm 4weeks post-op and have lost 35lbs. It's funny because the scariest part of all of this to me is that I have never been thin and I can't imagine myself that way! So I was wondering if anyone could tell me where they are now (a few months or so later). It would help me alot, thanx:)    — Melissa M. (posted on February 11, 2003)

February 11, 2003
Melissa, I am 5'4" and weighed 340 lbs. the day I had surgery. I am 4 months post-op and have lost 86 lbs. I'm like you, I can't imagine being thin, either! We'll get there, though!
   — Want2bslim

February 11, 2003
I am 5'6" and started at 297lbs and a size 26. I'm now 15 months post op and down to 170lbs and a size 10. I know you can't imagine yourself thin, but I can't imagine myself the way I was now! Believe me, you will get used to the idea! Nothing feels as good as thin does! Take a look at my pics on my profile if you want.
   — Kris T.

February 11, 2003
Hey there. I am 5'5 and started off at 382 lbs. I am almost 6 months post op and down 120 lbs. Its hard to imagine myself thin too....so you aren't alone! Sometimes I do have to take double takes when looking at myself in the mirror to make sure me is really ME. lol
   — Shavonne P.

February 11, 2003
First, Congrats on your loss! I started this journey at 5'4 (or so I thought) and 346. I am now 15 mos out and weigh in at 168 size 10-oh and I also "'grew" an inch-doctor says I just stand taller because I am not weighed down. I have pics on my profile (sorry not updated but when I was 177) if that helps! Best wishes!
   — Marcie B.

February 11, 2003
I started at 340, 5'5", and at 13 months out I am down to 190 and a size 14/16. I am so thrilled and I feel great!! I feel thin, too! I would like to lose 20 more pounds, but if I don't I am happy here!
   — Kris V.

February 11, 2003
Melissa, I'm 5'6 and started my journey at 325. I am 4.5 months out and am 246 down 79 lbs. since my consultation in July (2 months before surgery) and 63 since surgery in September. In July I was wearing a 28, today I am in a loose 18 and a 17 would be perfect. I have a link to pics posted on my profile if you'd like to see my progress. :-) Congrats on your weight loss! I've never been thin either and am already in shock at wearing an 18...what the heck will happen when I get under 200 lbs?! LOL
   — Click

February 11, 2003
Hi Melissa: I am 9.5 months out and I started at 326 and 5'5". I have lost 110 and went from a size 26 to a size 14. I am 25 pounds away from my doctors goal for me. I still have a hard time with the whole body imagine thing. I get lots of compliments and I can't imagaine why. Some times I can't see the difference in me, some times I can although I know just from being a smaller size. Even when I buy a size 14 pants I don't see how they'll fit until I try them on. You not alone in that, alot of us deal with that issue. Good Luck.
   — Donna W.

February 11, 2003
Melissa, I am 5'5 and started out at 305, you can check my profile (I have been very diligent with its upkeep) and you can also see my before and after pics, I will be 6 mos out this weekend, I am down 92lbs to 213...Good Luck. You may also go check out virtualmodel.com and plus in your measurements and get an idea...good luck Heather (OPEN RNY 8/15, 305/213/150)
   — heathercross

February 11, 2003
Hi Melissa, I am 10 months post op. I am 5'6" and started at 335...currently I am down to 142 pounds...putting me at 193. I plan get to 150. I understand what you mean about being thin. I still see myself as 335. Shopping is an odd experience now. It's been hard trying make myself go to the misses section. I think it will be awhile before I really see my true self. Good Luck!
   — bevewy

February 11, 2003
Hello there! Great job so far on your weight loss. I am 5'7" started out at 316#'s and on the 19th of this month, I will be one year post op, and as of right now, I am weighing in at at 170#s and wearing a size 12 jeans and medium top....which is so hard to believe! That is a total of 146#'s gone forever! Good luck on your journey, it is an amazing ride.
   — Terri B.

February 11, 2003
Hi. I am 5'4". My highest weight was 340 (although it was 287 surgery day). I am 15 months post op and weigh 146. My clothes are size 6-8 and I still lose a pound or so a month.
   — Julie S.

February 11, 2003
HI I AM 5'5" WEIGHT IN AT 306 BY SURGERY DATE WAS 312 HAD SURGERY ON MAY 3,2002 DOWN 107 LBS I CAN WEAR SIZE 14 IN STRECH JEANS AND XL TOP RIGHT NOW I CAN WEAR A DRESSEY PAINTS SUIT IN A 16 A 18 IS TO LOOSE WHICH I WORE AT XMAS. I HAD A LOT OF MEDICAL PROMBLEMS THEY ARE ALL GONE EXCEPT FOR 1 THAT I AM WORKING ON THRY THERAPY HAVE SOME LEG PAIN WHICH THEY SAY IS COMMING FROM MY BACK. I AM VERY GLAD I HAD THE SURGERY ITS THE BEST THING I COULD OF DONE FOR MYSELF I WISH I WOULD OF HAD IT DONE YEARS AGO. GOOD LUCK TO YOU IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO WRITEPLEASE DO.
   — ROSEMARY A.

February 11, 2003
Melissa, I am 5'5" and I actually weighed 388lbs the day before surgery. I am now 7 months post-op and I have lost over 130lbs. I know what you mean about body image. I still have a hard time seeing what others see. I know I started bigger than you, I just wanted to let you know I feel the same way. Congratulations on your loss so far!
   — Jenny S.

February 14, 2003
I am 5'5 and started out at 301 lbs. I am 6.5 months post op and weigh 187 lbs. now. My goal is anything under 150, and I still have almost 6 months to go until my one year annviersary! Good Luck! (open RNY 7/23/02 -114 lbs)
   — Shawnie S.

February 17, 2003
I'm 5'4 1/2" and started at 307 pounds. I now weigh 193 and feel so much better. It's fun finding bones I don't even remember! Good luck to you on your journey. :o)
   — Jennifer A.

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