I lost 5lbs overnight
A few days ago, for the first time, my scale went UP...2lbs. It wasn't a big deal to me...I knew, as a woman, we all "bloat" from time to time. I also got lightheaded a bit yesterday so I went to see my PCP as I was concerned about my blood pressure. Well, it was totally normal. But, my pulse was high at 130 (resting). I've always had a rapid pulse (resting is usually 90-95) since I was very young and so does my 90lb mother, so this was no surprise. During my exam, she said I had swelling in my legs/ankles. Humm...they looked thinner than normal to me (guess I'm just used to seeing the fat that use to be there). So, I had to be put on a water pill to reduce the fluid which she also assumed was around my heart, causing the rapid pulse. So, I took one last night before bed... Peed all night and woke up 5lbs lighter...yeah...5lbs of fluid. Now, my BP is fine and my pulse is 85 resting. And, ironically, none of my pants fit any longer either. Apparently, I had a lot of bloat in my belly too. I never would have guessed that since my weight had been dropping and I was getting smaller. So, while I loved my DS before...now I'm REALLY loving this DS now!!!
HW/SW/CW/GW 231/225/123/130-125
~Surgeon's Goal of Normal BMI reached at 6 months Post Op~
~Personal Goal Range achieved at less than 10 months Post Op~
Actions speak louder than words...
HW/SW/CW/GW 231/225/123/130-125
~Surgeon's Goal of Normal BMI reached at 6 months Post Op~
~Personal Goal Range achieved at less than 10 months Post Op~
WOW, you've lost almost half your excess weight already 
. That has got to be some kinda' record. You are doing absolutely amazing!
SW / BMI / SIZE: 312 / 49.5 / 26-28W CW / BMI / SIZE: 159.1 / 25.1/ 10-12
I need to lose about 2 more pounds for a normal BMI . I still seem to be slowly losing at over 2 yrs out...so may get there yet.
So glad that you were on top of what was causing health concerns though. You have been a poster child for sensibly rocking your DS.
~ I am the proud wife of a Guatemalan, but most people call me Kimberley
Highest Known Weight = 370# / 59.7 bmi @ 5'6"
Current Weight = 168# / 26.4 bmi : fluctuates 5# either way @ 5'7" / more than 90% EWL
Normal BMI (24.9) = 159#: would have to compromise my muscle mass to get here without plastics, so this is not a goal.
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