Katie Huff
1 yr post-op
Oct 05, 2011
I've added my 1 year post op pictures to the site.
As far as stats:
Loss in 1 year since surgery- 108.4
Total loss- 154.6
Starting weight-329lbs
Surgery weight-282.8lbs
Today's weight-174.4
Clothes-
Starting shirts/ dress- 4x
starting pants- unknown because I didn't want to buy larger than a 28 so
I wore my 3x maternity (VERY tight on the thighs)
Now shirts- mostly medium, some small, some large
Dress- 8/10
Pants- 10/12
What's next you ask??
LIFE!!! and a whole lot of it!!!
MWAH!
~Katie
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As far as stats:
Loss in 1 year since surgery- 108.4
Total loss- 154.6
Starting weight-329lbs
Surgery weight-282.8lbs
Today's weight-174.4
Clothes-
Starting shirts/ dress- 4x
starting pants- unknown because I didn't want to buy larger than a 28 so
I wore my 3x maternity (VERY tight on the thighs)
Now shirts- mostly medium, some small, some large
Dress- 8/10
Pants- 10/12
What's next you ask??
LIFE!!! and a whole lot of it!!!
MWAH!
~Katie
8 months post-op
Jun 05, 2011
Wow, it has been a while since I have posted a real blog! I guess I'm just enjoying my new life SO MUCh that I haven't really had time to sit on the computer lol
Well I am 8 months out today and down a total of 143.6lb and have a BMI of 29.9 (OVERWEIGHT YAHOO!!!). Since surgery I have lost 97.4 lbs. I enjoy life so much more than ever! This is going to be the best summer ever! I have worn shorts and capis and tank tops and dresses all of which I would have NEVER worn outside my house before. I open my blinds in my house because I no longer feel the need to hide in my own house! I want to enjoy the world and enjoy LIFE! I want to hike so bad!! I know I can!! I can cross my legs and almost feel uncomfortable if I don't, I can run with my kids, I can sit on my husbands lap, I am just LIVING, FINALLY!! I have had back sets. I have plateaued a couple times. I've gained and lost 3 or 5 pounds (see my health tracker) I started drinking Diet Caffeine free Dr Pepper, I eat sweets in SMALL amounts but try hard to keep it under control. I don't get enough protein (SHAME ON ME!) I am taking ALL my vitamins now which I have struggled with this whole time so that is a huge accomplishment for me. I washed my car for the first time ever!!! I have always taken it to the car wash because I didn't want to wear shorts outside but I washed it with a skimpy tank top on and shorts with my 2 kids while my husband scrubbed the wheels. I bought my first SMALL yes I said SMALL top and wore it yesterday!! I usually wear a medium or large. I wear a 12-14 pant and I have a size 10 dress that fits beautifully! I wear regular women's width shoes where before I wore an extra wide men's shoe. I could ramble forever but I wont
The only thing I really NEEDED to document is I LOVE MY NEW LIFE and I am going to push until I am 100% content!!!
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Well I am 8 months out today and down a total of 143.6lb and have a BMI of 29.9 (OVERWEIGHT YAHOO!!!). Since surgery I have lost 97.4 lbs. I enjoy life so much more than ever! This is going to be the best summer ever! I have worn shorts and capis and tank tops and dresses all of which I would have NEVER worn outside my house before. I open my blinds in my house because I no longer feel the need to hide in my own house! I want to enjoy the world and enjoy LIFE! I want to hike so bad!! I know I can!! I can cross my legs and almost feel uncomfortable if I don't, I can run with my kids, I can sit on my husbands lap, I am just LIVING, FINALLY!! I have had back sets. I have plateaued a couple times. I've gained and lost 3 or 5 pounds (see my health tracker) I started drinking Diet Caffeine free Dr Pepper, I eat sweets in SMALL amounts but try hard to keep it under control. I don't get enough protein (SHAME ON ME!) I am taking ALL my vitamins now which I have struggled with this whole time so that is a huge accomplishment for me. I washed my car for the first time ever!!! I have always taken it to the car wash because I didn't want to wear shorts outside but I washed it with a skimpy tank top on and shorts with my 2 kids while my husband scrubbed the wheels. I bought my first SMALL yes I said SMALL top and wore it yesterday!! I usually wear a medium or large. I wear a 12-14 pant and I have a size 10 dress that fits beautifully! I wear regular women's width shoes where before I wore an extra wide men's shoe. I could ramble forever but I wont
The only thing I really NEEDED to document is I LOVE MY NEW LIFE and I am going to push until I am 100% content!!!ONEderland!!!!!!!!
Apr 10, 2011
YEP!! Today I hit 199.8lbs on the scale!!!! WOOO HOOOO!!! The day after my hubby's birthday too!!!
6 mo. post op
~Katie
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6 mo. post op
~Katie
8 weeks post-op
Nov 30, 2010
Well it has been 8 weeks today since my surgery and I have lost 28.8 lbs and a total of 75 lbs since January 2010!!!! WOW!!! I still don't SEE a big difference but I can FEEL a difference which is WAY more important!
*I can cross my legs now!!
*I can go up the stairs at school without thought
*I feel my clothes getting baggy
*I can walk and talk at the same time!
*I can play with my kids more
*I can wear high heels (for a little while)
*I FEEL smaller when people hug me (this is AWESOME)
*I feel my rings slipping off (I now wear the smallest ring I have that I was wearing on my pinky, on my right ring finger and it is still loose)
*Most importantly I FEEL more like myself. I don't feel lost inside of my own body anymore. I felt like I was hidden inside the layers that surrounded me and now I feel like those layers are peeling away, reveling what I have always truly been, ME!!
What a blessing this journey has been!
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*I can cross my legs now!!
*I can go up the stairs at school without thought
*I feel my clothes getting baggy
*I can walk and talk at the same time!
*I can play with my kids more
*I can wear high heels (for a little while)
*I FEEL smaller when people hug me (this is AWESOME)
*I feel my rings slipping off (I now wear the smallest ring I have that I was wearing on my pinky, on my right ring finger and it is still loose)
*Most importantly I FEEL more like myself. I don't feel lost inside of my own body anymore. I felt like I was hidden inside the layers that surrounded me and now I feel like those layers are peeling away, reveling what I have always truly been, ME!!
What a blessing this journey has been!
4 weeks post op
Nov 02, 2010
well I have lost 16.8 lbs since surgery and that puts me at a total weight loss of 63 lbs!! Wow that feels good to write! I can still wear my old clothes but they are starting to look funny 
but I'm holding off on buying clothes until absolutely necessary. I'll post pictures later today. My goal is to do a workout video at LEAST 3 times this week and next week and slowly increase. I'm going to try scrambled eggs today with cheese and salsa. I've never been so happy to call myself a LOSER!!!
~Katie
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but I'm holding off on buying clothes until absolutely necessary. I'll post pictures later today. My goal is to do a workout video at LEAST 3 times this week and next week and slowly increase. I'm going to try scrambled eggs today with cheese and salsa. I've never been so happy to call myself a LOSER!!!~Katie
3 weeks and 1 day post op
Oct 27, 2010
Well I am feeling GREAT!!! I have some energy but not a lot. I feel like my old self :) I was cleared from all restrictions on Monday so yesterday I took a LOOONG bath :) My husband Dave was home with me for 3 weeks which was WONDERFUL! My mom had my daughter yesterday so it was just me and my wee man. Today is my first day back to full time mommy AND student. It is 10:45 am and my son is still sleeping :) He must be growing because he has been sleeping a TON!
Overall, things are good. I've been forgetting to drink and water doesn't sit well and I'm tired of the drinks i have. Oh well. Today I focused on protein. I'm drinking a shake now. Since surgery I've lost 13.6 lbs. I need to get back to exercising. I've been scared to since I hadn't sseen my surgeon but now there is no excuse! I really want to be 234.5 by my birthday in 14 weeks. That means I have to lose 34.7 lbs in 14 weeks. That would put me half way to my goal weight of 140lbs.
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Overall, things are good. I've been forgetting to drink and water doesn't sit well and I'm tired of the drinks i have. Oh well. Today I focused on protein. I'm drinking a shake now. Since surgery I've lost 13.6 lbs. I need to get back to exercising. I've been scared to since I hadn't sseen my surgeon but now there is no excuse! I really want to be 234.5 by my birthday in 14 weeks. That means I have to lose 34.7 lbs in 14 weeks. That would put me half way to my goal weight of 140lbs.
11 days post op
Oct 16, 2010
Well I few problems...I can eat more than I wanted to. I told the surgeon I was concerned because I could drink more water than I thought would be possible but he told me that it would be different when I started solids. I ate chili last night and probably ate about 1/2 cup but only stopped because I was pissed I could eat that much. I even tried the steak that was in the chili and it went down fine. Then this morning I starting drinking some water like I used to before surgery. I took 3 huge gulps and immediately ran to the sink because I was waiting to feel sick, throw up or SOMETHING!!! But nope, nothing happened, so I am VERY bummed out. I am going to do my best to stick to the 1/2 cup thing because I can't fail at this too. I just can't. I also feel PHYSICAL hunger! I was NOT counting on that AT ALL! I was hoping for at least 6 months with no physical hunger. I have conquered the head hunger because I want to be healthy more than anything. But Why did I go through all that pain? I feel like I could probably eat anything but I'm not going to try. I'm going to act like I already tried to eat "treats" and they make me throw up. That's what I am going to tell myself because I can't fail at this too. I just can't...
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I'm home
Oct 08, 2010
I got home yesterday around 1:40pm and have been doing pretty good. I am getting in all my liquids while I am awake lol I should probably nap less. Anyway, I wasn't too bad. I'll update more when I can sit in this chair longer lol..
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Surgery in the morning!
Oct 04, 2010
Well my day will be here in the morning! If I can get some sleep, I will be happy! I'm nervous but VERY excited! I miss my kids and wish I could kiss and hug them right before my sugery but they are at aunties house. I know I'm doing what is right! This is the tool that will help me be a better me!! Wish me luck because my ride is just starting!!!
~Katie
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~Katie
Surgery on Tuesday...
Oct 01, 2010
Well surgery is on Tuesday and let me tell ya, last week I sure wondered if I was doing the right thing. I went and talked to my brother who is going to school to be a minister and told him about the surgery and asked for his prayers. That made me feel better but the day after I did that, I woke up and just felt peace. No more racing thoughts about the risks, I still think about it but not in a panic like before. Now I know that this is what I need to do. It's just like before I started my liquid diet. I never doubted that this is what I wanted until last week for about two days.
I have all my stuff at school worked out. Some of my instructors we not very pleased to here me say on the first day of the term "Hi nice to meet you but I wont be here for two weeks" But hey, it's not about them, it's about me and what I need to do for MYSELF!
My husband has always said he supports me. Especially the last 11 months while going through this process he has been very supportive. He told me he supports whatever decision i make. Then last week he told me all that about the support and then said, "You know I would never be upset if you decided not o do the surgery right?" Well duh, I'm doing it for me not for him but it was a little weird because he knows that. But then he came home yesterday and was very upset and sad. I asked what was wrong and he just hugged me and said, "I'm worried about you." He almost cried as he told me how badly he didn't want me to do the surgery because the risk of losing me wasn't worth the benefit. He said he couldn't live without me. I'm glad he loves me but I have to do this for me and I need his support. He told me he still supports the decision I make but that he had to tell me how he felt. I told him that it was a good thing to talk about his feelings and fears.
Anyway, I haven't updated in a few days so there it is. The liquid diet is going good. I've lost 10 pounds in the last 9 day. I would say it is successful!!!
~Katie
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I have all my stuff at school worked out. Some of my instructors we not very pleased to here me say on the first day of the term "Hi nice to meet you but I wont be here for two weeks" But hey, it's not about them, it's about me and what I need to do for MYSELF!
My husband has always said he supports me. Especially the last 11 months while going through this process he has been very supportive. He told me he supports whatever decision i make. Then last week he told me all that about the support and then said, "You know I would never be upset if you decided not o do the surgery right?" Well duh, I'm doing it for me not for him but it was a little weird because he knows that. But then he came home yesterday and was very upset and sad. I asked what was wrong and he just hugged me and said, "I'm worried about you." He almost cried as he told me how badly he didn't want me to do the surgery because the risk of losing me wasn't worth the benefit. He said he couldn't live without me. I'm glad he loves me but I have to do this for me and I need his support. He told me he still supports the decision I make but that he had to tell me how he felt. I told him that it was a good thing to talk about his feelings and fears.
Anyway, I haven't updated in a few days so there it is. The liquid diet is going good. I've lost 10 pounds in the last 9 day. I would say it is successful!!!
~Katie
About Me
Vancouver, WA
Location
27.7
BMI
Surgery
10/05/2010
Surgery Date
Dec 20, 2009
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