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Topic: RE: Our weight loss by month
Ok, I had to do some digging but this is what I found
1st 2 wks 17.5
Month 3 25
Month 4 15
Month 5 10
Month 6 14
Month 7 9
Month 8 14
Month 9 (so far) 12
this is approximate. I have lost 116 so far total 297-181.
Thanks,
Terree
Topic: RE: clothing size vs. weight
I'm 5'5" and weigh 170. I am in a size 10 jeans and a size medium shirt. I am pear shaped or possibly hourglass. My hip bones are definitely not sticking out. I can feel them, but they are under an inch or so of fat/skin. My waist is small compared to my hips, so I wear low-rise jeans. I think my frame size is medium. Take a friend clothes shopping with you. You may be buying bigger sizes because you think they fit, but a friend can point out to you why you need a smaller size. I can see differences in body shapes putting you in a 12, but no way can you be a 16. You are too tall and thin for that.
Becky
Topic: 8 months out check up
I had a wonderful check up with Dr Shina today. He is such a nice man. So friendly as are all the ladies up there! Well, I am 8 months and 1 week out from my open gastric bypass. The morning of surgery I weighed 313. Today I weighed 192.6...Down 121 pounds! Dr Shina was happy. His goal for me is 160, he said when I get there he'll be satisfied but if I want to go lower for cosmetic reasons (and I do of course) I can get down as low as 141...So, 141 here I come! He also suggested I start researching plastic surgeons. Just wanted to update! If u live in Ky and u r researching surgeons, check out Dr Shina, in my opinion he is the best! Some people say he's not nice, that he isn't friendly. Well, I don't know what Dr Shina they saw but my surgeon is always friendly, he sits down and talks as long as I need him too. He jokes, all of his staff have always been very friendly. I just love em all to pieces! I recommend him and his staff to anyone researching surgeons...
Hugs
Angela
313-192-141?
Topic: RE: clothing size vs. weight
Hi Michelle,
Honey I feel your pain. I am all over the place size-wise. I'm 5'4" and started at 351, now 250. Still an apple shape.
As for the bod, let us start with the features formerly known as "breasts." I have gone from a 48C to a 40B. That's FORTY-B. And B cups are even a little baggy & wrinkly at this point. Yall pray for me in this department!
Pants, I'm wearing a 22 or 24, depending on the cut. And while on THIS topic, the cuts and styles in jeans drive me nuts! I can't do with any of that low rise stuff at all. Gotta have full rise "relaxed" fit. At least I can live without the stretch now,tho I still find it more comfy. I have tried on jeans and pants sized from 22 to 28 which all fit in some fashion or another. Crazy, man.
Tops, I'm wearing 18-20 or XL, also known as 1X. Sometimes I need a 2X, again, varies widely by make, style & cut.
I'm doing most of my shopping at thrift & consignment shops, but it sure did feel good to get one brand new pair of jeans THAT FIT!
I'm only halfway to goal - let's see what the next year brings.
Thanks for posting this thread!
Kat C
Topic: RE: clothing size vs. weight
Hey Michelle,
I understand the frustration about size. I am currently 163 lbs and getting back to being an hourglass shape. I was an apple for the last 20+ years but slowly, I'm getting my waist back.
Currently, I'm getting into size 14 pants, but sometimes I need a 16, it just depends on how they're cut. Because my waist is still a little thicker, sometimes I have to go with the 16 to fit the waist but then the hips and butt are really baggy. Tops, I can do a 12-14. I just got new bras, I've needed them for months but kept putting it off. They are size 38DD, which is much improved from the 44DD that I was overflowing when I started this whole adventure.
I can't believe you're so close to goal!! Keep up the good work.
Toni
267/163/135ish
Topic: RE: clothing size vs. weight
Im an apple...weight is 186 and wear a 16 tops and a 16 regular pants (not 16 plus size)
Nancy 
Topic: RE: clothing size vs. weight
Hi Michelle.
I am currently 223, 5'4", pear, 18-20 tops with stretch, 22-24 no stretch, bottoms 18-20 and some 22's. I can usually wear a 1x now but some 2x also.
Terri
Topic: RE: Christmas/ Holiday card exchange
Count me in. I just sent you an email with my information. Take care.
Topic: RE: I suck at weightloss...
I love you guys. I don't know what I would do if I didn't have you guys who are going through similar experiences to share with and just to know that you understand some of the madness of this whole journey. I appreciate YOU!!! Hugs.
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