jgarnick

Great job!!! You can really see a difference. I'm just over 3 months out and I'm down 60 lbs from highest weight and 50 lbs from surgery. It feels good doesn't it?!

I'm down 45.7 lbs since 5/13 - SW 265, CW 219.3. I'm losing slowly but am happy with the progress. I've started walking 3-4 times a week and do arm weights just about every day. I feel alot better already and can't wait until I get to my goal weight!

HW: 275
SW: 265 (surgery date 5/13)
CW: 232
I'm down from a size 26 pants to a 20 or 22. Even though I'm only down 33 lbs, I feel great and my clothes are getting really big.

I am 6 weeks post-op this week and am down 32.1 lbs. First pic is from day of surgery at 265 lbs, 2nd pic is from today at 232.9lbs. Everyone keeps telling me it's a big difference, but I have this crazy warped self image thing going on and can't really tell. LOL!

Has anyone experienced pain in the stomach not necessarily incision pains but actual upset stomach pains? Last night I was up for hours with an extremely upset stomach that was constantly rolling, gurgling, gassy, etc. should I be concerned? It kept me up for hours.

I was sleeved the 13th. Doing ok. Adjusting to my new normal. Felt very good after, overdid things and now I'm suffering a little. Upset stomach, dizziness, weak, etc. I've been laying low for 2 days now. Hope to be back to normal soon. Still can't get used to the new amounts I can eat and eating slower. It's crazy. Down 10lbs in my preop, gained 11lbs in the hospital due to Iv fluids, since I've been home 5 days now, I'm down 14 lbs. so I guess I can say I'm down 14 lbs since surgery. Hope everyone else is well!

It's all becoming so real...tomorrow is the big day. I'm excited and nervous!!! It's been a heck of a week and I haven't had much time to think about it but as the eve before the big day approaches I'm starting to get really nervous. Wish me luck!!

It's all becoming so real...tomorrow is the big day. I'm excited and nervous!!! It's been a heck of a week and I haven't had much time to think about it but as the eve before the big day approaches I'm starting to get really nervous. Wish me luck!!

My surgery is scheduled for 2 weeks from today and I'm getting REALLY nervous. I hope everything goes ok. I find myself praying alot and looking at my small children and hoping that I'm doing the right thing. Please tell me this is normal - I feel like I'm going crazy.

Just got my approval from my insurance company and have a surgery date if May 13! It's coming so fast. Bring on the excitement and the nerves!!

Just got my approval from my insurance company and have a surgery date if May 13! It's coming so fast. Bring on the excitement and the nerves!!

Just got my approval from my insurance company and have a surgery date if May 13! It's coming so fast. Bring on the excitement and the nerves!!

Just got my approval from my insurance company and have a surgery date if May 13! It's coming so fast. Bring on the excitement and the nerves!!

Just got my approval from my insurance company and have a surgery date if May 13! It's coming so fast. Bring on the excitement and the nerves!!

Congratulations! You look absolutely stunning and your transformation is seriously amazing.

My stats are similar to yours, so maybe this would help. DOS weight 255, size 22/24 dress. By 2/11, my 4 month anniversary, I was down to 199 (-56 lbs.) and wearing a size 14/16 dress. I am not too busty, so I would def. take that into consideration, as far as ordering the 16/18 goes. I guess you should be safer with the 16/18, then have it altered. It will depend on how much you take off. I would think you have a terrific incentive to really lose during the "honeymoon"! Good luck! Post a photo so we can see how gorgeous you looked!

jgarnick its a guessing game
to be on the conservative side - you will "probably/maybe" lose anywhere from 35-45 lbs - maybe more
people often loose a bunch of weight at the very beginning
then it does slow down a bit
however much you loose.....
you will look terrific - belle of the ball
enjoy "strutting" your stuff at the wedding
good luck with WLS
speedy recovery

I went from a size 22 to a size 16 in 3 months. If you order a dress a size or two larger than what you think you'll be, then it can be fitted to your exact size prior to the wedding. HOw exciting that you will have your sister's wedding to flaunt your weight loss!!!

In three months you can shoot for a 16/18 ?

I think I'd shoot for the 16/18 as laura mentioned. I went from a size 18 to a 6 in 4 1/2 months but you have a bit more to goal than me. If you went with a 16 you'd have room to alter either way safely.
Or you can have one of my old dresses

Thanks so much!! This has been helpful!