7 Months post op WITH PHOTO...4lbs below goal weight!!!

ArmyWife29
on 8/24/13 12:46 pm - GA

7 Months post op and life is very good right now =)  I hit my goal of 138 at 6 months and 3 days post op...and have now lost an additional 4 pounds trying to learn maintenance the last few weeks.  Its pretty tough with my activity level so high, but this week I devised a pretty good nutrition plan for going forward.  I actually decided that I could essentially lose down to 125-130 to allow for bounce back room, so its not too huge of a deal for me to still be losing a bit at this point.  I feel quite a few emotions when I look at my "before" photo.  Its hard to even believe that was me really.  My "after" photo is much more representative of the inner athlete that was trapped under the fat for so long, that is one of biggest NSVs.  I hit the road running in April and haven't stopped since.  I'm currently working on Hal Higdon's 10 Mile Intermediate training plan which I just started after completing his 8K plan last week.  I can run 7 miles now with no trouble at all, maintaining a 9:00-9:15 pace.  Tonight I kept an 8:30 MP for almost 3 miles...the high I got from that was AWESOME to say the least!  I am still thankful every day for my sleeve.  Its been a relatively easy journey for me physically, but the emotional and pshycological changes have really been what is most profound for me.  My confidence, self worth, and esteem has sky-rocketed.  Again, its hard for me even now to think back to the miserable, sad, depressed person I was just 7 short months ago.

I've also lost a total of 48.5 inches overall.  I thought i'd share my before and after stats...

Before: size 20 pants, XXL tops, 42DD bra

After: size 6 pants, 5-7 juniors, small tops, 34D bra!

Enjoy the photos!  Don't mind the sweatiness in the far right pic (which was taken tonight!)  We had just finished a 6 mile run (in Georgia!) in 56:00!!!

 

Ht 5'4HW 232  GW 138

jenn227
on 8/24/13 12:53 pm - NJ
VSG on 03/26/13

LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!  You are so awesome and I love reading your posts.  You look like YOU now!  Respect and admire your running ability...I keep trying to run, but so far 20 minutes straight is about as much as I can stand before I want to implode!  Congratulations and continue to enjoy your wonderful life with your wonderful new body!!

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.

     

   

       

ArmyWife29
on 8/24/13 12:56 pm - GA

Thanks so much Jenn!  That means so much to me...and really...20 minutes straight is NOTHING to minimize!  That is a great starting place, and I know that if you keep at it, you will reach any goal you set for yourself! 

Wildcat-NYC
on 8/24/13 12:56 pm
VSG on 08/16/12

Absolutely amazing!  So proud of you and can't wait until your next NYC visit!

    
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ArmyWife29
on 8/24/13 12:59 pm - GA

Seriously...you are so awesome Debie!  I've said it so many times, but you really were my "go to" girl through this whole process, i look forward to continuing to follow your path into maintenance =)  and FYI, my brother in law is still single =)

Ht 5'4HW 232  GW 138

claimmaster
on 8/24/13 1:18 pm - OK
VSG on 07/05/13

What an awesome job you've done!  Congratulations!!!

Jane

 Starting weight: 320       Goal weight: 145      Surgery Weight: 298      Current weight: 215         Check out my blog at www.thebariatricvegan.com

Weight loss month 1-22  2-13  3-12  4-16  5-4  6-0  7-7  8-6

   

    

MayPenGirl
on 8/24/13 1:18 pm - Atlanta, GA
VSG on 04/03/13

You look amazing!! Congrats on your success!!

        

 Surgery date - 04/03/13; Goal date - 11/10/13 (I reached goal in 31 weeks & 4 days)

Highest weight 261  SW 258  GW 150   M1 -26  M2 -14  M3 -10  M4 -12  M5 -13  M6 -12  M7 -11  M8 -10  In maintenance since November 2013  HT- 5'6"  

busboss1
on 8/24/13 1:40 pm
VSG on 12/18/12

You look fantastic! Congratulations! I'm envious of the running. I have arthritis in my knees and can't run without being in major pain so I walk and ride my bike for exercise. You are an inspiration!

   Starting weight-244.4   Currently-145.2   Surgeon goal-150   My own goal-140        

      

     

    
RoMoFo
on 8/24/13 1:53 pm
VSG on 09/19/13

OMG!!!!  I remember seeing your pics when I first started lurking around the OH site!!  You have done an AMAZING job and this is soooo very inspiring!  Thanks for sharing!

andersmama
on 8/24/13 2:03 pm

U look fabulous!!!!!!!  

            
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