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Well I did it - I hit 100 lbs today!

Ok so these are on time! LOl, I also I uploaded some new pictures that were taken in the last few weeks. It is actually painful for me to look at pictures of the "old" me. I see so much pain and unhappiness in her. I am very glad to be where I am today, and by the Grace of God - I hope to never go back. 

weight-185
Neck- 13 5/8
Chest 41 1/4
Arms 11 1/2
Waist 35 1/2
Hips- 44
Thighs 19 5/8
Calves 14 7/8

So I am a little late entering these, sorry. They were taken at the right time, I just havn't been able to get on and post. 

weight-191.5
Neck- 13 7/8
Chest 42 4/4
Arms 12 7/8
Waist 36 7/8
Hips- 44
Thighs 20 1/2
Calves 15 1/2

So a total of 81.5 lbs and 43 5/8 inches
I started aat a size 26 and 28, and am now a size 14!

Ok so it is so slow right now, time to re-evaluate everything and get this weight moving again.

 I just realized that I have lost  38 inches. That is 3 foot!!!! Holy cow!

Well yesterday I had my 4 month measurements taken. I saw some "shifting" this month. mmmm Time to start toning. I am also starting a new exercise program from freetrainers.com . So here they are...
Neck- 13 3/4
Chest 43 1/4
Arms 12 3/4
Waist 39- HOLY COW THIS STARTED AT 47!
Hips- 46 1/8
Thighs 21 1/4
Calves 15 1/2 

That means I have lost... 8 3/8 inches this month! That puts a smile on my face!

So this week stinks. Actually these last few weeks arn't so good. I bought some "junk" foods because at my support group meeting last month everyone seemed to think that me ridding the house of them was not fair to hubby or the kids. Well just like before, I had no will power with that stuff in the house. I caught myself nibbling and not wanting to eat the good stuff. So here I sit with almost no weight loss this month, feeling like a failure, and basically wanting to avoid the DR and the support group this month.

WOW, so I had my 3 month measurements taken. I am continually amazed by the transformation my body is going through. I WOULD HIGHLY recommend anyone going through this surgery, to most definately keep track of your inches as well as you weight. Why? Honestly, although I know I am changing and  I see the scale going down, looking in the mirror, it is hard to see the actual changes myself. I have a hard time seeing what everyone else is seeing. So to have these amazing numbers- and know that it really is happening, makes all the tough food moments worth it even more.
So here they are:

Before surgery  :
Weight: 273  Neck: 15 1/2  Chest: 53  Arm: 14  Waist: 47 Hips: 55 1/4 Thighs: 25 1/2  Calf: 17

One month:   
Weight: 250  Neck: 15  Chest: 50  Arm: 13  3/4  Waist: 44 1/2  Hips: 55  Thighs: 24 1/2  Calf: 16     Weight loss: 23 lb     Inches lost: 8.5

Two months:   
Weight: 233  Neck: 15 1/4  Chest: 47 1/4  Arm: 13 1/2  Waist: 42 5/8  
Hips: 51 1/2  Thighs: 20 1/4  Calf: 15 7/8
Weight loss: 40 lb     Inches lost: 21

Three months:   
Weight: 218  Neck: 14 1/8  Chest: 45  Arm: 12 1/4  Waist: 43  Hips: 46 7/8  Thighs: 20 7/8  Calf: 15 1/8     Weight loss: 55 lb     Inches lost: 30!

I am so excited! . 
While I am listing the cosmetics, let me also list the most important part- the health benefits...
1. No longer taking metformin
2. No longer have reflux
3. No longer having heart palpataions
4. No longer snoring and having problems sleeping
5. Can walk and not have to stop to breathe
6. My periods have returned (if you count that as a benefit ;)  )
7. I am no longer dealing with constant rashes and skin irritation on my thighs and under my breasts. 
8. I can cross my legs comfortable and sit like a lady.

What an amazing 3 months!

I honestly can not believe how my life has changed in the last 11 weeks. I have so much more energy I really can't believe it. I look back at where my life was headed and it scares me to think, what if I didn't make this choice- where would I be? I am so greatful that I did, and so greatful that everything went so well. 
Yesterday was the first time I brought out the "old" pictures, commonly referred to as the befores. MAN what a difference. I am amazed at just how much smaller I am. I know that I still have a ways to go, but it is nice to see progress. 
I go back to DR. Roe on Friday, was supposed to be today, but with the weather I rescheduled. I am anxious to see what his scale says- mine says 220, that would be 53 lbs in 11 weeks. So I will update on Friday.

So today is 2 weeks out, and everything went great! I am back to work, woriking out and pretty much normal life again. I really am dying to just drink a gallon of water. That is the only negative thoughts or regrets. I love drinking and I just feel like I can't get enough to drink. Otherwise it couldn't have went better.