1 year ago today...

Lori A.
on 10/30/08 2:25 am, edited 10/30/08 2:25 am - Duluth, MN
I was laying on a gurrey getting ready to go into surgery.

View more of my photos at ObesityHelp.com

What a ride!!

Thank you to all who have put up with me through the good and bad.  There's been plenty of both!!

some stats...

Highest = 315
presurgery = 297
1 year = 166
Lost = 149lbs

inches - this blows me away.

STARTING 10/30/2008 lost in
1 year
BUST 62.5 42 20.5
RIB CAGE 54.5 36 18.5
WAIST 57.5 40 17.5
HIPS 56 40 16
UPPER THIGH 29 21 8
ABOVE KNEE 19 16 3
BELOW KNEE 14 12.5 1.5
CALF 16 14 2
NECK 17.75 13.75 4
UPPER ARM 17 13 4
FOREARM 11.5 10 1.5
WRIST 7 6.25 0.75


Hang in there everyone who's just starting out or hitting plateaus...  it WORKS!!  be patient and loving of yourself.  Enjoy this roller coaster ride called life - it has it's lumps and bumps but the ride overall is exhilerating!!

Love to you all!

View more of my photos at ObesityHelp.com
Lori  - bringing home *MY* form of sexy one day at a time!

Highest 315 ~ Pre-Surgery 297 ~ Current 159 ~ Goal 149
Jennifer G.
on 10/30/08 3:28 am - Minnetonka, MN
 Congrats on 1 year you look amazing!!!

Jennifer

 

    
Connie D.
on 10/30/08 4:51 am
Congratualtions...it is hard to believe the pics are of the same person...WOW!! Notice no smile in the first pic.

Hugs, connie d
(deactivated member)
on 10/30/08 5:49 am - Clear Lake, MN
Lori,

The smile says it all........Congrats.....You have done very well....And look wonderful....

Kelly
Kristy A.
on 10/30/08 6:59 am - South Burbs, MN
Wow Lori, total transformation.  Just the expression from then til now alone says it all. 

Kristy   (weight loss below does not include 16lbs lost during pre WLS diet)
START:  325                            Day of Surgery :309                          GOAL:  180


Erika S.
on 10/30/08 1:39 pm - Duluth, MN
Lori,

Happy One year surgiversary!  It's amazing the difference between your before and after picture.  In your after pic. you can see your smile in your eyes, does that make sense?
Well, anyway congrats on your great work and I wish you continued success in your journey.

Take Care,

Erika

     




                    

Sandra N.
on 10/30/08 8:29 pm - MN
WOWZER!!!  LOOK AT YOU!!!  You are HOT HOT HOT!!!!  Looking at your before pic NOW can you believe that was you!?!?!?  What a FABULOUS JOB HON!  You look Sooooooooo much younger!!!  I am so proud of you!!!  Hope to see you again someday!
HUGS

 ~Sandie~ -147!!WLS:12-12-06:Preop 268,Ht.5'4",BMI 44.9
  Click on link to see my journey!!! 
http://www.onetruemedia.com/my_shared?z=2bfaca5561a1d558fceb
87&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url

"Do unto others as you'd have done to you"~ The Golden Rule to Live by!
You are what you EAT and WHO you hang out with!  Choices=Outcome~ what's YOUR choice??
I'm not perfect but I am going to die trying!!!

 
  



Lori A.
on 10/30/08 11:22 pm - Duluth, MN
Thank you everyone for the kind words  :)  It's a ride all right!  lol

Looking forward to seeing everyone soonish!!

Lori  - bringing home *MY* form of sexy one day at a time!

Highest 315 ~ Pre-Surgery 297 ~ Current 159 ~ Goal 149
sweetsue617
on 10/31/08 9:09 am - Thunder Bay, Canada
WOW, Lori!!

GREAT job!   Even your demeanor has changed---you look so much happier!

Of course--you ARE one sexy mama!
((HUGS))
**SUE**

Diane B.
on 10/31/08 9:38 pm - Fridley, MN
Hey Sis,

Congrads!!!! And you look really, REALLY hot!!!! We have to talk soon. I miss you..... (have to get together real soon as well.)

LOve YOU!!!!!!

 I am not short... I am fun sized!!

 

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