Just Checking In

Jun 15, 2009

I haven't been on OH in months! 

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. 
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Maintenance

Dec 17, 2008

I suppose I'm officially at the point of maintenance.  I lost 104lbs and am maintaining.  It's been three months since I lost weight.  But I don't gain.  I eat right, I exercise, I follow my program.  I'm doing good.  I'm happy.  Everyone says I don't need to lose any more...that I look great and should stop.  So, I guess this means I'm successful.  I'm tremendously happy with every aspect of this experience and wouldn't change a thing. 

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!





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Still Hanging In

Oct 09, 2008

Monday was fourteen months since my surgery.  I've definitely reached the point where diet and exercise are key to maintaining my weight loss. 

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

I hit my one hundred pound loss mark on Friday, June 6th, ten months from my surgery date.  I weigh 174 pounds, wear a size 12 bottom and a size large top.  Cannot believe it.  

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

I hit 179 this week!!!!!!  I've been dying for the 170's to get here!  I haven't been in the 170's in over twenty years.  This is FANTASTIC!  Only 18 more pounds to goal! 

Big Fat Plateau

Mar 15, 2008

I'm stuck at 182.  Can't seem to budge past it.  It's been about three weeks and nothing is happening.  I think it's time to start counting calories and getting some exercise into my routine.  I knew this day would come, but I kept thinking it would be later than this.  I need to get to 174 to hit my 100 pound loss and dammit, I'm going to do it if it kills me.  That's all I want...is to be able to say that I lost 100 pounds.  Then I'll be satisfied. 

Weighing In

Feb 24, 2008

Hit 182 yesterday.  Three more pounds to the 170's.  The last time I was in the 170's I was seventeen or eighteen years old.  

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

I hit the 90 pound loss on Monday.   184.  Just ten more pounds to that 100 pound loss.  I can hardly believe it.  

About Me
Upstate, NY
Location
28.5
BMI
RNY
Surgery
08/06/2007
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Jul 05, 2006
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