Samantha B.

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So I've Finally gotten around to posting my yearly update.  I've kinda stopped posting, and I apologize for that.  No long had to post my measurements because I can do it right on the health tracker, and other than that, my weightloss hasn't been too exciting since august.  I guess what they say, married life really packs on the pounds.  LOL.   well not in my case, but I haven't lost ANY weight since I was married in August.  I do everything right- I drink 64-72 oz of water a day, get in 80-100 grams of protein a day, exercise at LEAST 4 times a week, and I try to stay away from sweets and carbs, I do slip up, but I really get my vitamins, protein, water, exercise, everything we're supposed to get, and I do not see results, its very upsetting. 

And now to make matters worst.  My doctor's office is refusing to see me because I have a balance due from my surgery.  I pay $200 a month because my insurance cut me off and I did not know this until after my surgery, so I have to pay for the surgery.  I have a balance of close to $5000 at my surgeons office alone.  I get a lot of hassel from them, but whatever.  I'm doing what I can without a job.  The hospital is only getting $20 a month, and thats a much bigger bill.  Thank goodness there is no interest on medical bills!  I'd be screwed!  Anyways...  Regardless of all of that, I'm still happy with the surgery and my results, I would like to make my goal and get about 15 less lbs, but if not, I'm happy where I am.  and I mean that.  I'm healthy, look great, and happier than I've been in a long long time. 

But my pictures say it all:  This first ones are from the month after my surgery, the furthest one on top is from my heaviest prior to surgery and the second row is from just a week ago- at a year out after surgery.  I have lost 121 lbs since my heaviest weight, and 100 lbs since surgery!  I am just so happy, even if it costs me my savings account.  It was worth it.  Be so thankful if you didn't have to pay for this, be SO thankful. 

          





         

A little early, but gotta get them in before I leave on the honeymoon!

Bust: 39

Waist: 34 1/2

Hips: 40

Thighs: 19 1/2

Arms: 13 1/2


Total  inches down: 35.5 inches 
Inches lost since last month:  7.5 inches!  

missed my june  measurements with the new health tracker and all- but just measured again.... 

Bust 38 inches (down 4 inches from may)

Waist 37 inches (down 3 inches from may)

Hips 43 inches (down 3 inches from may)

thighs 20 inches (down 1 inch since may)

arms 15 inches (same)

over all i've lost 11 inches since may!!!  And 29 inches total!  I'm a rock star!

Oh my fricken god!!!!  Yesterday Ryan and I went shopping, I had a gift card to old navy, and really all I was looking for was a shirt that would compliment one of his for our pre-wedding photo shoot with the photographer.  Well I found a nice top in old navy, and then also found some shorts that were on sale, and since I don't really have any, I figured why not.  So I knew I would have to try things on.  So I took in a size 16 (that's what I'm wearing now.  I put them on and they fell to the ground.  So I sent Ryan to get a 14... they didn't have it, but he came back with a 12.  I'm thinking "yeah right..." He goes "its not that much of a difference, its only 2 sizes smaller, they'll fit."  I'm thinking "What is wrong with you?  Who do you think I am jello girl?  I don't want to squash myself into these like I used to look in my size 22 when I refused to go into a size 24.... because men are SO knowledegable of womens clothing, he knows they'll fit just fine!"  Well, I put them on... without having to wiggle and squirm and laydown to zip them up... and they fit.  THEY ACTUALLY FRICKEN FIT!!!!  (mind you they are tighter than I would prefer, but the honeymoon is not for another 2 months, so I have time to work myself into them!)  That made me so excited, I went and tried on bathingsuits!  I am so ready for the beach now- I got a tankini and a bikini with a little skirt... maybe I'll put up pictures later...  It's still a little scary, but I am comfortable thats the thing!  I don't think I've even thought to try on a bikini since I was like 6!!!!  WOW!  I feel so good about myself, and so thankful that I had this surgery, It is so worth every penny I am spending on it!  Just had to share my amazing wow moment!  I am so in shock that I went from a size 22/24 to a size 12!  And i'm not done!!!!  (p.s. I kinda skipped over 14!!!!)  YAY! YAY!  YAY!!!  

So I went to my regular Doctor yesterday and she was amazed!  She is going to check my cholestoral because we are both curious!  My blood pressure was great!  107/72!  I don't know what that means, but she said it was way down and really good!  Hopefully thats good!  I have never left the doctor's office so happy!  

So life is good and its time to mark my measurements again!  I noticed a bit of change in clothes this past month and actually can fit into a few pairs of size 16's which is exciting!  And this is why:

Arms: 15 inches
Thighs: 21 inches
Waist: 40 inches
Bust: 42 inches
Hips: 46 inches

I have lost a total of 18 inches all over in what i've measured...  i could have lost it from other places too- because i don't know how many inches 60 lbs is but i'm very proud of myself!  And will continue to see the success- when i can't see the numbers on the scale I can always look back at the measurements i'm doing something right!  :)  

Hi!  So I have to post my measurements a few days early this month- its gonna be a busy week, so I figured I'd do it a few days early so I don't forget.  I like the results!   :)  

Arm: Now 16 inches!  
             In the past month I lost 1 1/2 inches and total I have lost 2 inches

Thigh: 22 1/2 inches around.  
             In the past month I lost 4 1/2 inches and total I have lost 5 inches.

Bust: 43 inches
               I have lost a total of 1 inch (Which is good! Don't want to loose these suckers!)

Waist: 41 1/2 inches
              I've lost 1 1/2 inches total in my waist.

Hips:  now 47 inches.
                  The past month I lost 1 inch, for a total of 2 inches lost in my hips!


Total I have lost 11 1/2 inches!  So that makes me happy!  To see the difference one way- because i don't see it in the pictures!  I am so proud of myself!  

Hi!  So it's been a month, and I've gone and measured myself to see the difference in inches and to find out where i've lost this 36 lbs from! 

Thigh: 27 inches (lost 1 inch)  -measured at my birthmark
Arm: 17 1/2 inches  (Lost 1/2 inch!)- measured at lower mole
Waist:43 inches (stayed the same) - measured at belly button
Hips: 48 inces (lost 1 inch!) - measured at biggest part of bum
Chest:44 inches (stayed the same- which is good because i don't want to loose these puppies!)- measured with a bra on

It's not much- but its something...  Everyone says they can see it in my face, and i noticed it most in my shoulders, so it may be disapearing from place i'm not measureing... its disapearing from somewhere, because the scale keeps going down!  

Ok, so I decieded to take my measurements, I should have done it before surgery as well, but I'll start now and try to do it once a month- remind me if you haven't seen them in a while!  
So as of today- 2/17/09  these are my measurements, and they will never be this large again!

Waist: 43 inches
Hips: 49 inches
Bust: 44 inches
Arm: 18 inches
Thigh: 28 inches


Let's wait and see the inches fly off! 

When can I start back on my birth control after surgery?