4 months out w/ pics
Stats:
High weight: 265
Surgery weight: 253 (-12 lbs)
Month 1: 232 (-21 lbs)
Month 2: 216.4 (-15.6)
Month 3: 204.6 (-11.8)
Month 4: 191.2 (-13.4)
Total Loss: 73.8 total, 61.6 since VSG
I know I am not where everyone on my team would like to see me this month, but I am pleased with my progress. I survived a mom's weekend away and a school fundraiser at Buca di Beppo this month and fine. If I had to sum up the lessons from this month, it would be that I have to live in the real world and find balance. As a whole, now that I know I missed the "60 lbs in 3 months" thing, I have to say I've relaxed considerably. Not in eating/tracking, but in expecting more from my body than it is going to give me. I do what I do, it does what it does, and we see where we are at the end of the month.
Excuse my wet hair. :)
Pre-op at 253 size 24/22, today at 191.2 in size 14 shorts from Old Navy!!
I'm pretty sure the top of my stomach will have to be surgically removed, but still--not a bad difference!
As a whole, I'm happy that I had the VSG although it requires more diligence on my part than I anticipated. There are a few foods I miss but overall I am happy with what fits into my plan. Dining out is still a challenge but I just do the best I can when it has to happen. I loved firing Lane Bryant and getting rid of clothes as I shrink out of them. I love how much more fit I am. I had to rearrange my dresser because I have an entire drawer of workout clothes!! I'm also less self-conscious as a whole and feel much more "normal." I used to think everyone saw me and thought "look at that fat woman." Now I think they don't notice my appearance one way or the other. :)
Sarah, VSG Dr. Cirangle--12/28/12, HW: 265 SW: 253 GW: 130???
goal!!! August 20, 2013 age: 59 High weight: 345 (June, 2011) Consult weight: 293 (June, 2012) Pre-Op: 253 (Nov., 2012) Surgery weight: 235 (Dec. 12, 2012) Current weight: 145
TOTAL POUNDS LOST- 200 (110 pounds lost before surgery, 90 pounds lost Post Op.diabetes in remission-blood pressure normal-cholesterol and triglyceride levels normal! BMI from 55.6 supermorbidly obese to 23.6 normal!!!!
You're doing great, girl! We started out around the same weight...and I'll be thrilled to have your success! Just cleaned out my closet and drawers this weekend...I don't have a heck of a lot of clothes left!!
Jenn Highest weight: 278. Starting weight: 275. Surgery weight: 253. Month 1: 25 lbs. Month 2: 8.8 lbs. Month 3: 12.6 lbs. Month 4: 7 lbs. Onederland 7/29/2013. Month 5: 7 lbs. Month 6: 5 lbs. Months 7-9: self-induced maintenance, then 5 lb gain.
Congrats! You are one of the hardest workin' girls in Show Biz!
I am like you - I have diastasis recti from my last pregnancy -- it looks like a half of a basketball is right under my breasts. I also had two C-sections that destroyed my stomach - total and complete and permanent Muffin Top from the stretched out skin. There is no doubt I must have plastic surgery. I can relate. It is a little frustrating, but at least when we have surgery we will be skinny everywhere else! Let's trade notes on who to go to for plastics!
- Geneen Roth
