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18-Month Update
Sep 19, 2009
I can't believe it's been 18 months since surgery. My WLS journey has been truly amazing. I am so happy I had this surgery! So, here's how the last 18 months have added up!The Numbers:
Starting weight = 240.6 lbs. Goal weight = 130.6 lbs. Current weight = 130.2 lbs.
At my lowest I lost 111 lbs. I have now been maintaining my weight loss for 5 months.
Here are the numbers for the last 18 months:
03/03/08-03/18/08 16.0 lbs on Optifast
03/19/08-04/18/08 16.6 lbs in Month 1
04/19/08-05/18/08 10.8 lbs in Month 2
05/19/08-06/18/08 9.0 lbs in Month 3
06/19/08-07/18/08 9.2 lbs in Month 4
07/19/08-08/18/08 10.0 lbs in Month 5
08/19/08-09/18/08 8.4 lbs in Month 6
09/19/08-10/18/08 7.6 lbs in Month 7
10/19/08-11/18/08 5.4 lbs in Month 8
11/19/08-12/18/08 7.8 lbs in Month 9
12/19/08-01/18/09 0.8 lbs in Month 10
01/19/09-02/18/09 1.2 lbs in Month 11
02/19/09-03/18/09 2.4 lbs in Month 12
03/19/09-04/18/09 2.2 lbs in Month 13
04/19/09-05/18/09 3.2 lbs in Month 14
05/19/09-06/18/09 +2.0 lbs in Month 15
06/19/09-07/18/09 2.2 lbs in Month 16
07/19/09-08/18/09 0.2 lbs in Month 17
08/19/09-09/18/09 +0.6 lbs in Month 18
My BMI is 24.2. I'm happy it's well within a normal BMI & I'm maintaining below my goal.
I've lost a total of 83.5 inches, 1.5 in the last month:
16 inches from my waist
15 inches from my bust
11 inches from my chest
15.5 inches from my hips
5 inches from my upper arm
1.5 inches from my elbow
6 inches from my thigh
3.5 inches from my calf
4 inches from my knee
4.5 inches from my neck
1.5 inches from my ankle
I've lost 100.3% of my excess weight per my goal
In August I consumed an average of 1237.5 calories/day
34.8% came from fat (goal = <30%) A bit high.
40.5% came from carbs (goal = <30%) Very high.
24.7% came from protein (goal = >40%) Very low.
I drank an average 76.5 oz of water/day (goal = > 64 oz/day) Very good.
What I've noticed:
I've gone from size 24 to size 4 pants.
I'm also wearing size XS/S/4 tops, sweaters & coats.
My shoe size has even decreased from a 7 to a 5.5 & my feet are not as wide as they used to be.
Shape-wise, I've gone from a 49-45.5-52 to a 34-29.5-36.5
I'm dating!
People are used to the new me so I get fewer compliments. I can live with this! lol!
It's still priceless to bump into someone I haven't seen in a while though!
I'm able to eat more foods & I'm focused on controlling my snacking.
It's a daily struggle to keep in clean.
Despite my slower weight loss, I'm still losing inches. I lost 1.5 inches but gained 2 oz last month!
During the Last Month:
I continued to go to Brampton & Scarborough Coffees.
I led another York Region Support Group.
I saw Monica Ganz in Ingersoll & went to the Windsor Support Group!
I continue to track everything I eat.
I walk on the treadmill 1-2X/week, just re-started Pilates 1X/week & walk the dog daily.
I continue to take 2 adult chewable multi-vits, 3 chewable calcium citrate, 1 vit D & 2 vit A
I continue to get B-12 injections bionthly from my PCP.
My Plastic Surgery was scheduled for 11/23/09!
Self-pay TT & OHIP-covered Breast Reduction
18-Month Observations & Wow Moments Remembered!
I'm amazed how I've evolved & transformed. My confidence level is so much higher now.
I've met some really amazing people on OH & through various coffees & Support Groups.
My life is definately richer because of these people.
I was a slow but steady loser & didn't experience too many stalls. Thank goodness!
I struggled through a business trip, Christmas & a cruise. I'll have to watch this going forward.
I think the best thing I did that helped with my success was tracking my food/calories
The second best thing I did was to seek out support in Support Groups & Coffees.
The third best thing I did was watch my simple carbs! Too many will slow your weight loss.
I also followed the rules. I drank my water & took my vitamins & protein.
I had my gallbladder out & a small hernia repaired in November, 2008. I'd still do it again!
I still seem to need more sleep & get 1-1.5 hours more per night. My new normal.
I've found my collar bones, my hipbones, a couple of ribs & my dimples!
I've become a shopaholic! I can now invest in a new wardrobe & I'm loving every minute!
I love being able to shop in regular stores.
Yes, I lost 40-50% of my hair between months 3-8. It's growing back-thank goodness!
I love being able to cross my legs like a lady, tuck in my shirts & wear high-heel shoes!
I love shocking people who haven't seen me in a while. Their expressions are priceless!
I loved being called a "skinny bitch" at 6 months!
I'm glad I took the time to become a Certified Support Group Leader.
I absolutely LOVED meeting new OH people during my summer vacation!
I enjoyed the Monica Ganz seminar & the Windsor Support Group & the shopping!
So, would I do it again! Absolutely! I only wish I'd done it sooner! WLS is an excellent option for people who are committed to making lifestyle changes.
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About Me
Newmarket, ON, XX
Location
22.7
BMI
Surgery
03/19/2008
Surgery Date
Nov 20, 2007
Member Since
Before & After
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