Mystik
Wedding Rings Falling Off
Jun 13, 2010
One of the places I've been noticing my weight loss is in my hands.
I've had a few occasions recently while swimming where it was all I could do to make sure that my wedding rings didn't float right off my finger & then yesterday after a shower I was scrunching my curly hair with some gel when all in a sudden both rings went flying off my finger & bouncing all over the bathroom floor.
I now have them securely looped through a necklace & am wearing them around my neck instead. I figure there is no point in having them re-sized a whole bunch of times so they will remain here around my neck until I reach closer to my goal weight then I will bring them in to be officially re-sized.
This is kind of a WOW moment.
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I've had a few occasions recently while swimming where it was all I could do to make sure that my wedding rings didn't float right off my finger & then yesterday after a shower I was scrunching my curly hair with some gel when all in a sudden both rings went flying off my finger & bouncing all over the bathroom floor.
I now have them securely looped through a necklace & am wearing them around my neck instead. I figure there is no point in having them re-sized a whole bunch of times so they will remain here around my neck until I reach closer to my goal weight then I will bring them in to be officially re-sized.
This is kind of a WOW moment.
Finally Ours & Forever Family
May 08, 2010
This isn't really weight loss related but it's too exciting to not post.
Last Monday, after 3 years, we finalized one of my daughter's adoptions (the other was finalized back in 2008). I am just so thrilled! It's been the rollercoaster ride of a lifetime & it's finally over! She's ours!
We had portraits done to celebrate family & her.
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Last Monday, after 3 years, we finalized one of my daughter's adoptions (the other was finalized back in 2008). I am just so thrilled! It's been the rollercoaster ride of a lifetime & it's finally over! She's ours!
We had portraits done to celebrate family & her.
Of Course
May 06, 2010
As soon as I make a post complaining about the lack of weight loss happening I wake up to find 2 more pounds gone this morning!!! That puts me at 203 as my current weight... just 4 more pounds and I'll be under 200 for the first time in over 10 years!!!!
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So Close...
May 05, 2010
In the last month I've barely lost 3 lbs & those 3 lbs have been fluctuating back & forth. I am so close to being under 200 lbs once again & am starting to feel very discouraged that this is it for my weight loss. It's extremely frustrating. I'm 7 months out & know I still have time but things just seemed to of slowed down sooo much!! I really hope this is just a bad month & not a sign of months to come or I fear I'll never see my goal weight.
I do still struggle with getting in enough protein (definitely prefer to try & eat it than to drink it), liquids in general & exercise. So I'm really going to focus on amping those things up over the next while & hope that it will be the boost I need to keep this downward spiral spiraling!
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I do still struggle with getting in enough protein (definitely prefer to try & eat it than to drink it), liquids in general & exercise. So I'm really going to focus on amping those things up over the next while & hope that it will be the boost I need to keep this downward spiral spiraling!
Today
Apr 09, 2010
Today marks the day that I've officially lost more than I still have left needing to lose. I'm so excited!!!
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70 lbs Lost & Thoughts
Mar 22, 2010
As of today I've lost 70lbs & am just about half way to where my surgeon says a person my age & height should be. I don't know if I'll ever see that light of a weight but I can only hope & continue to try to work towards it. Every pound lost is an accomplishment to me so even though my "goal weight" is set for a long way off I still feel like I meet mini goals every time I see a pound drop.
I went to try on a few clothes & some bras yesterday & noticed my pant size is now down to an 18 comfortably (the last time I tried clothes on about a month ago I was just starting to squeeze into a size 20 pants & an 18 dress). I can also fit into XL shirts more comfortably too (down from about 4X) but the only thing that really seems to noticeably be changing with my bras is my cup size & even that differs based on the style of bra. (Women's clothes can be so complicated!) I have a lot of "side" & "back" rolls around my bra coverage area which seem to of gotten more saggy & annoying rather than smaller. Unfortunately I haven't really been taking any body measurements but I was in a 44 around before and am now comfortably in a 42 which isn't much change as far as I'm concerned. I just know that the 44DD that's my primary bra right now is looking pretty stupid & of no support. Anyways, now that I know where I'm at & have a particular new bra in mind I'm going to wait till Payday to purchase it.
I've also noticed that despite how much weight I've lost I still look in the mirror & see the same person. I still have pretty much the same shape with fat rolls in the same areas only smaller than they were when I first had my surgery, but honestly unless I compare pictures side to side I just don't really notice the changes. I still feel so fat... I still am fat, lol. I read about other people who look in the mirror still "feeling" fat but not recognizing the new reflection.... well I still see the same fat person in my reflection that makes me feel like nothing has changed. I'm sure with another 6-12 months I'll feel much differently however.
I seem to be averaging about 5lbs lost per month now which I think is pretty slow going. I have successfully lost 7lbs in the last month though which is a bit better I guess. But if I continue to only average 5lbs lost a month it's going to take 15+ more months to see my goal if I ever get there so I really need to amp this up somehow. I still have been slacking in regards to exercise. I could spout all my reasons but they'd just be excuses. I also continue to struggle with getting in enough protein. & fluids in general each day.
I am seeing a psychologist to work on the reasons I've always turned to eating in the past & a lot of hidden issues I wasn't even aware I had have surfaced out of nowhere. The last month has been pretty rough in trying to "deal" with all this stuff I'd buried away in a more healthy way now instead of finding ways to "escape" as I guess I've unconsciously always done in the past through turning to food or other means as a way of avoiding the problems.
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I went to try on a few clothes & some bras yesterday & noticed my pant size is now down to an 18 comfortably (the last time I tried clothes on about a month ago I was just starting to squeeze into a size 20 pants & an 18 dress). I can also fit into XL shirts more comfortably too (down from about 4X) but the only thing that really seems to noticeably be changing with my bras is my cup size & even that differs based on the style of bra. (Women's clothes can be so complicated!) I have a lot of "side" & "back" rolls around my bra coverage area which seem to of gotten more saggy & annoying rather than smaller. Unfortunately I haven't really been taking any body measurements but I was in a 44 around before and am now comfortably in a 42 which isn't much change as far as I'm concerned. I just know that the 44DD that's my primary bra right now is looking pretty stupid & of no support. Anyways, now that I know where I'm at & have a particular new bra in mind I'm going to wait till Payday to purchase it.
I've also noticed that despite how much weight I've lost I still look in the mirror & see the same person. I still have pretty much the same shape with fat rolls in the same areas only smaller than they were when I first had my surgery, but honestly unless I compare pictures side to side I just don't really notice the changes. I still feel so fat... I still am fat, lol. I read about other people who look in the mirror still "feeling" fat but not recognizing the new reflection.... well I still see the same fat person in my reflection that makes me feel like nothing has changed. I'm sure with another 6-12 months I'll feel much differently however.
I seem to be averaging about 5lbs lost per month now which I think is pretty slow going. I have successfully lost 7lbs in the last month though which is a bit better I guess. But if I continue to only average 5lbs lost a month it's going to take 15+ more months to see my goal if I ever get there so I really need to amp this up somehow. I still have been slacking in regards to exercise. I could spout all my reasons but they'd just be excuses. I also continue to struggle with getting in enough protein. & fluids in general each day.
I am seeing a psychologist to work on the reasons I've always turned to eating in the past & a lot of hidden issues I wasn't even aware I had have surfaced out of nowhere. The last month has been pretty rough in trying to "deal" with all this stuff I'd buried away in a more healthy way now instead of finding ways to "escape" as I guess I've unconsciously always done in the past through turning to food or other means as a way of avoiding the problems.
I'm Stunned!
Feb 14, 2010
What a dramatic difference 62 lbs lost looks like when I'm all dressed up in clothes that fit! I've gone from a size 26 to a size 18!!! This is my new outfit including REGULAR WIDTH shoes that I can't even remember the last time I was able to squeeze my feet into. The only down side is that I've also gone from a DD cup to a C cup... but it's so worth it! Have I mentioned I LOVE my surgery?
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About Me
FL
Location
32.6
BMI
Surgery
10/06/2009
Surgery Date
Nov 26, 2008
Member Since
Before & After
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2 Weeks Pre RNY
282 lbslbs
16 Months Post RNY
155 lbslbs
