Goal Weight and 13 months surgeversary
A few minutes ago, I read GrayC's post, and realized it was my 13 month surgiversary. (we were sleeved on the same day!) Then I realized I hadn't weighed myself this morning. I took this as a good sign since I've been so focused on my weight for the last 18 months. It was good that I didn't wake up thinking about weight loss and the number on the scale.
Needing the number for my monthly calculation, I went up and weighed myself, and there was the number I've been waiting for. I've reached goal. This formerly 385 pounds woman now weighs 180 pounds.
Time for a happy dance! What a journey this has been. If you told me when I started that I'd be at goal in 13 months, I wouldn't have believed you. When I set this goal, I never thought I'd make it. It isn't even an ambitious goal. My BMI is 28 - mid-range overweight. But I had failed at controlling my weight for so long. I was hopeless and resigned to a limited existence and early death. I can't believe I am here today at my goal weight.
Anyone considering weight loss surgery, do it. It works. Its not easy but the surgery makes it possible.
Carol
Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385, Surgery Weight 333, Current Weight 160. At GOAL!
Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12 8-8
9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3 18-3
Woooo! I'm so happy for you! You are seriously a HUGE inspiration to me.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
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Cappy,
You have done a fantastic job! Double century club is truly an accomplishment! Just curious- now that you are here, do you plan on continuing a bit to keep your momentum going, or are you switching gears to maintenance?
Surgeon: Chengelis Surgery on 12/19/2011 A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!
1Mo: -21 2Mo: -16 3Mo: -12 4MO - 13 5MO: -11 6MO: -10 7MO: -10.3 8MO: -6 Goal in 8 months 4 days!! 6' 2'' EWL 103% Starting size 28 or 4x (tight) now size 12 or large, shoe size 12 w to 10.5 150+ pounds lost
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Hi HappyTeacher,
I am going to continue in weight loss mode. I'm not going to reset my goal at this point but I still have a pot belly, and I'm going to continue weight loss for a while to see if I can get it down a bit. I'd love to have a flat belly like I did in college.
When I go to maintenance, I'll probably follow Frisco's advice and add 100 calories per day every wee****il I level off on weight loss.
thanks for your encouragement.
Carol
Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385, Surgery Weight 333, Current Weight 160. At GOAL!
Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12 8-8
9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3 18-3
