kraney

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This week my stepdaughter told me she had a surprise for me. So she runs upstairs and grabs a pair of her size 10 jeans, runs back down and was like try them on! I said I don't think these will fit they are just too tiny. She kept saying try them on, you don't see that you really are that small so I hop in the bathroom thinking there is no way they will even fit around my thigh.....and then they did and they zipped and buttoned with no problems! She even gave them to me
HW 229, SW 214, CW 160 RNY 3/14/13

Was giving away some clothes last night and tried on a pair of my old jeans that used to be tight. I fit in one of the legs now. 11 months out.

Thank you Actually it's been a long time since I've been on this app. I have since started to work out for bodybuilding shows. I've increased my weight to 125 and put on some nice muscle now. My body fat % ranges between 16-18% during the off season and for the show I'll be down to 8-10%. Amazing how life has changed.

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My stats from my appt yesterday. Never thought I'd say it but I feel like I'm getting too small :/

So sorry to hear about your leakage. I had gastric bypass and had a leak early on. I know how scary that can be. I had the same thoughts about my leak about how do I know it's healing and not leaking again? All I can say is take everything slow with your recovery and that if you feel something is wrong call the doctor. My leak fortunately healed on its own. It took 16 extra days in the hospital, tons of antibiotics, a drainage tube, countless cat scans and X-rays, and TPN through a picc line with nothing by mouth for 14 days. Thanks to my entire surgical team and nursing staff (at a military hospital) who took the best care of me! I am now 9 months post op and feeling great. I hope everything with your recovery goes great! Do exactly what your surgeons say and don't push yourself!

Was giving away some clothes last night and tried on a pair of my old jeans that used to be tight. I fit in one of the legs now. 11 months out.

My stats from my appt yesterday. Never thought I'd say it but I feel like I'm getting too small :/

This week my stepdaughter told me she had a surprise for me. So she runs upstairs and grabs a pair of her size 10 jeans, runs back down and was like try them on! I said I don't think these will fit they are just too tiny. She kept saying try them on, you don't see that you really are that small so I hop in the bathroom thinking there is no way they will even fit around my thigh.....and then they did and they zipped and buttoned with no problems! She even gave them to me
HW 229, SW 214, CW 160 RNY 3/14/13

I have Tricare prime. I have a military hospital close by, William Beaumont army medical hospital. Going through my PCM with a referral for bariatric surgery at the army hospital I have no copay. I have only had to attend an informational meeting which included info on the three surgeries they offer, as well as meeting with the nutritionist in the same meeting. I also had to attend one support group meeting, and do a psych eval off base (also no copay). After that surgery has been scheduled. I started the entire process on jan17, and surgery is scheduled for mar 14.

My stats from my appt yesterday. Never thought I'd say it but I feel like I'm getting too small :/

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My stats from my appt yesterday. Never thought I'd say it but I feel like I'm getting too small :/

This week my stepdaughter told me she had a surprise for me. So she runs upstairs and grabs a pair of her size 10 jeans, runs back down and was like try them on! I said I don't think these will fit they are just too tiny. She kept saying try them on, you don't see that you really are that small so I hop in the bathroom thinking there is no way they will even fit around my thigh.....and then they did and they zipped and buttoned with no problems! She even gave them to me
HW 229, SW 214, CW 160 RNY 3/14/13

I loved ricotta topped with a little spaghetti sauce and some mozz! I'd bake it 15 mins in a little ramekin and eat on it for days! Also refried Beans with a little cheese on top! Mmm! Some days it really depended on what I was 'feeling' would taste best. Good luck with your surgery. I always like to recommend the best shakes I've found because someone suggested them on here...Premier Protein in chocolate. You can find them at costco and SAMs club.

I wish some of my butt would've stuck around!
HW 229, SW 214, CW 155 RNY 3/14/13

One year follow up today! Only shortfall is Calcium. Otherwise great stuff!

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I can't even explain how much this surgery has changed my life. I'm so blessed and love my second chance.
Surgery was 5/14/13
First pic - 273 lbs in 8/2012
Second pic yesterday at 135 lbs
Size 22 to a size 6. Great journey !!

Just went to old navy and fit into a size 0.... Yes a 0 !!!! I couldn't believe it! I was telling everyone in the dressing rooms how happy I was. They probably all thought I was nuts!! But from going from a size 18-20 down to a freaking 0... I am completely shocked!!

My update I've been MIA for awhile. I'm about 30 lbs from what I think is my goal!

I think we all feel this. It takes much longer for our brains to catch up! I also look at stuff and think "no way" and it fits. It is so weird to actually have choices when shopping instead of just having to o buy something because its the only thing that fits.

Tell me about it. I'm now in a size 6 from a size 22! Its crazy. I look at these size 6 clothes and think, no way! But I'm actually a size 6. Just incredible. Our mind hasn't caught up yet. It's a wonderful feeling.

UPDATE 2 Months & 2 Weeks:
CLOTHES FIT?
I just can't believe but I am already down 60 lbs!!! I am now under 35 BMI so that makes me officially ineligible to have the WLS!!! LOL
I am finally trying on clothes that were too small for so long. They are FITTING!!
It is weird because mentally I think clothes I have on are fine or tight but they are actually really loose! So I am adjusting mentally what is loose and how clothes are supposed to fit. Weird transition for sure. A pair of jeans I have been wearing will fall off even all zipped up and buttoned and I thought they fit fine. I found an old pair that are smaller and I had to tell myself this is what clothes that fit feel like.
I will try to post more often to keep in touch!!!
Peace out and WORD to yo mutha!