Chris G.
Just Checking In
Jun 15, 2009
Still doing pretty well.
Have gained just a couple of pounds over the last few months. Am still eating right and exercising, but I did develop a couple of "transfer addictions". One was to dark chocolate and the other was to alcohol. Between the two, I was consuming way too many calories in a day.
Completely gave up the chocolate and have weaned myself from the wine (my beverage of choice) but am still occasionally indulging in alcohol socially. It's a struggle.
But overall, am doing well and still wearing last summer's clothes, which is nice.
Maintenance
Dec 17, 2008
Starting weight: 274
Height: 5'7"
Starting sizes:
Shirts....3X or 26/28
Bottoms 26/28
Shoes 9 Wide
Today's weight: 170
Still 5'7"
Shirts: 12/14 or Large (sometimes medium)
Bottoms 12's sometimes 14's if they're cut slim.
Shoes 8 1/2 regular. Sometimes even an 8!
Still Hanging In
Oct 09, 2008
I lost 104 pounds total, getting down to 170 pounds. Today I am 172. I keep going up and down those same two pounds. I've started working out (finally!) and am going to the gym at least three mornings a week, sometimes more. I'm also extremely aware of what I eat. It's very different now than it was six months ago. I can eat more (and believe me, it's not like I went out of my way to find that out, it's just something that becomes obvious over time) and I can eat more often. I have to be very careful or it's easy to find myself snacking or grazing my way through the day.
I worry constantly about regaining weight. Every day, all day long, it dominates my thoughts. I will not be one of the people who regains their weight. Will not. Will not. Will not. I don't care if I have to LIVE at the gym and on nothing but protein shakes, I will fight with all I have to keep the fat off of my body.
One Year Anniversary
Aug 09, 2008
August 6th was my one year since surgery. In that year I went from 274 pounds down to 170 pounds. I went from a size 26/28 bottom to a size 12 bottom. From a 3X top to a Large (or a 26/28 to a 12/14).
I no longer have sleep apnea or high cholesterol.
I feel fantastic.
I exercise (almost) regularly. I read every single label before I eat something. I never touch anything that has more than 15 grams of sugar in a serving. I also never touch carbonated beverages or baked goods.
I take my vitamins and get my protein in. And I go to support group regularly. I guess I'm a very good patient.
This surgery has given me my life back and I'm happier than I can ever remember being.
One Hundred Gone, Gone, Gone!!!!
Jun 06, 2008
My measurements for comparison:
Before Surgery: And Today:
Neck 16 3/4................Today's Neck is 13
Bust 51 1/4..................Today's Bust is 40
Waist 47 1/2................Today's Waist is 37
Hips 55 3/4...................Today's Hips are 42
Thigh 28.......................Today's Thigh is 21
Calf 17..........................Today's Calf is 15
Upper Arm 14..............Today's Upper Arm is 12
Forearm 11..................Today's Forearm is 9
New photos posted over in the photo area.
Long Time No Update
May 18, 2008
I keep forgetting to come here and update.
I'm down to 176. Just two more pounds to my hundred pound loss. It's coming...it might take another month, but it's coming.
Weight loss has slowed to a snail's pace. But it's good. I feel fantastic. I look better than I have in twenty years. I'm happy.
So far, so good.
FINALLY!!
Mar 29, 2008
Big Fat Plateau
Mar 15, 2008
Weighing In
Feb 24, 2008
Had my six month check up. Everything is super. I'm way past the goal that they set for me and all is well. Have to get my blood work done this week just to see where I'm at with that stuff.
A friend of mine is having her surgery with Dr. M tomorrow. I can't wait to watch her shrink!
Minus 90!
Feb 12, 2008