Two Months Post-Op Already? Pix & Measurements

Time does not fly for those awaiting surgery, but I'm here to tell ya...it sure does AFTERWARDS!  I am still not seeing a huge difference from month 1 to month 2 (not fishing for comments here, I truly DON'T see it)  BUT.............I posted new pix on my profile.  Here are my measurement changes since September 8, 2007: THEN                                                                NOW Bust: 61"                                                          54 1/2" Waist:  56"                                                       45 1/2" Hips:  62 "                                                         52 1/2" Upper Arm: 20"                                               17 1/2" Upper Thigh:  24 1/2 "                                   22" Leg Calf: 16 1/2"                                             15" I post this info not to brag, although I am very pleased. I hope to show the lurkers and newbies that success can be yours too with WLS.  I know I could never have lost 35 lbs in 8 weeks any other way & actually kept it off for any length of time. I'm a veteran dieter who's lost the same 40-60 lbs MANY times over only to gain it all back plus more.  No more of that for me!  My head is in the right place...now the body will follow. I am finally true to myself.   HUGS to all....Jeanine  

Good job hon, you're doing amazing!! And great idea to post it all for those who are newbies or pre-op. I wish I had taken my measurements from the beginning - I didn't start doing those until I was about 6 months out. I know what you mean about not seeing a difference - I was glad I took monthly pics because I never saw it, but I looked at the pics and was just shocked. You may not see it now but you will - just give it time. Good job hon!!!!!   

I know you are right. Patience has NEVER been part of my vocabulary! LOL  Thank you so much for the words of praise and encouragement!  HUGS  Jeanine

hey girlfriend! If  you can't see it in the pics the proof is in the numbers!   I wish I did the measurement thing,   You look great too! i'm hoping that this is the end of my up and down dieting as well. can't wait to see you on weds :) Estelle

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Hi Jeanine, I wish I was taking measurements but so far I haven't.  My docs took them at my consultation, so I need to get those numbers from them at my six month appt and see how much I've changed.  You are having wonderful success, congratulations! I know what you mean about pictures, this month was the first true difference I could see in pictures.  I looked like my mom!  All the best, Jenn

My daughter advised me to take measurements periodically.  It really does help, especially since we don't see what others see in photos and in the mirror...the scale & measuring tape don't lie. LOL  You will be amazed at how many inches you have lost in six months!  Let us know when you are able to make the comparison!  Thanks for your kind words.  HUGS  Jeanine

Has it been two months already? It seems like yesterday we were just wishing you a successful surgery! You are doing a great job, Jeanine, and I know you are feeling the weight loss even if you don't see it so much. Concentrate on that for now. Congratulations!!! -Julie

Thanks hon...you are building quite a success story yourself!  Kudos to you kiddo!  HUGS  Jeanine

You are doing a great job and are looking good!!