12 Month Measurements
By Nichelle
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Well Folks, here it is. I thought I would have so much more to write about when it came to and I probably do, but I want to go out and enjoy life. My one year surgiversary is tomorrow. I couldn't have imagined what life would be like a year from then and now that I am here today, I still can't believe where I was and where I am now. There are so many things that have changed for the good and a realization of so many things in my life that have come clear. The ride was fun, it wasn't always easy, it's the best thing I have done for myself yet, it still takes work every day, and I wouldn't ever change my decision to have surgery. A of the simple things that have changed in my life:
*I can walk up a flight of stairs (and choose to now) without losing my breath
*I can jog nearly 3 miles
*I don't have a debate whether I should get down on the floor to play with my niece because I can't get back up without some help of something to push off of
* I can shop in the regular section of all the clothing stores; Lost over 10 dress sizes and a shoe size
*I can see each side of a chair, noticed this in my car
*Seat belts fit without pulling them all the way out, haven't been on a plane since surgery, but I almost needed an extender on the flight I tightly squeezed it over my legs. Today I am sure that wouldn't be the case
*I have found a new love for cooking and exercise
* I can see the pendent on my necklace that now hangs 2 or more inches lower
**I feel beautiful, healthy, and happy! I am ready for the future!
*** I feel normal; I have respect for myself and now so do others
This is a journey and this is only the beginning of the rest of my life. I still feel like I have more work to go to reach my own personal goals, but in my heart and in the eyes of my boyfriend and close friends I was always a winner. Now I can say truthfully say I believe them.
Thank you to my surgeon Dr. Ramos Kelly and my wonderful coordinator Christi Beardon for making the process so simple. I want to also thank this site and the many of you that are a part of it that share your stories. I couldn't have done this without your support. Thank You!
Please feel free to check out my blog it has all my stats if you're interested.
StartWeight: 273 lbs. **Goal Weight: 157lbs.
Pre-op:--- 6 lbs. lost
Surgery Weight: 267
1 month: 247 -- -- bmi 39.0 -- -- 20 lbs lost
2 month: 238 -- -- bmi 37.3 -- -- 9 lbs lost
3 month: 229 -- -- bmi 35.9 -- -- 9 lbs lost
4 month: 220 -- -- bmi 34.5 -- -- 9 lbs lost
5 month: 212 -- -- bmi 33.2 -- -- 8 lbs lost
6 month: 207 -- -- bmi 32.4 -- -- 5 lbs lost
7 month: 201 -- -- bmi 31.5 -- -- 6 lbs lost
8 month: 198 -- -- bmi 31.0 -- -- 3 lbs lost
9 month: 192 -- -- bmi 30.1 -- -- 6 lbs lost
10 month:192 -- -- bmi 30.1 -- -- 0 lbs lost
11 month:183 -- -- bmi 28.7 -- -- 9 lbs lost
12 month:180 -- -- bmi 28.2 -- -- 3 lbs lost
Lost since surgery: -87
Lost Total: -93 lbs.
Overall Goal
Weekly Break Down, lbs. lost
pre-op week: 6 lbs
week 1 -- 8 lbs.
2 - -5
3 - -3
4 - -2
5 - -2
6 - -3 ~2 months
7 - -3
8 - -1
9 - -2
10 - -6 ~3 months
11 - -0
12 - -2
13 - -1
14 - -3 ~4 months
15 - -0
16 - -4
17 - -2
18 - -1 ~5 months
19 - -1
20 - -3
21 - -3
22 - +1 ~6 months
23 - -0
24 - -3
25 - -2
26 - -1
27 - -2 ~ 7 months
28 - -0
29 - -0
30 - -4
31 - -0 ~ 8 months
32 - -0
33 - -3
34 - -0
35 - -0
36 - -1 ~ 9 months
37 - -2
38 - -1
39 - -2
40 - -0 ~ 10 months
41 - +2
42 - -2
43 - -0
44 - -5 ~ 11 months
45 - -0
46 - -4
47 - -0
48 - -0 ~ 12 months
49 - +2
50 - -3
51 - -3
52 - +1
StartJean size: 24/22
Current Jean size:12 some 10 & 11
Start Shirt size: 3x/2x
Current Shirt size: L some M
Inches:
Neck
Start: 16
Last: 13.5
Recent: 13.5
Loss: 0
Total Loss: -2.5
Upper Arm
Start: 15
Last: 12.0
Recent: 12.0
Loss: 0
Total Loss: -3
Forearm
Start: 11.5
Last: 10
Recent: 10
Loss: 0
Total Loss: -1.5
Waist
Start: 49
Last: 36
Recent: 36
Loss: 0
Total Loss: -13
Abdomen (belly button)
Start: 55
Last: 42.5
Recent: 41
Loss: -1.5
Total Loss: -14
Hips
Start: 55
Last: 44
Recent: 43
Loss: -1
Total Loss: -12
Bust
Start: 54
Last: 34
Recent: 43
Loss: 0
Total Loss: -11
Chest
Start: 44
Last: 35
Recent: 35
Loss: 0
Total Loss: -9
Thigh
Start: 30.5
Last: 23.5
Recent: 23
Loss: -0.5
Total Loss: -7.5
Calf
Start: 17.5
Last: 15
Recent: 15
Loss: 0
Total Loss: -2.5
1st month loss: -19.5 in
2nd month loss: -9 in
3rd month loss: -13.5 in
4th month loss: -6.0 in
5th month loss: -2.0 in
6th month loss: -6.0 in
7th month loss: -4.5 in
8th month loss: -5.0 in
9th month loss: -1.5 in
10th month loss: -1.0 in
11th month loss: -5.0 in
12th month loss: -3.0 in
Total Lost: -76 inches
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