Beana21

Had my surgiversary on April 17. Didn't make my 100 goal. Dang it, but I still did pretty well at 99. On April 16 I bought an entry into a half marathon to be held October 5. We'll see if my work grants me leave though. Lol. I started competing in races in December, with my longest at 9 miles back in February.
Left frame was May '12 around 296 lbs (highest 310). Middle was night before my RNY at 274.8. Right was April 17 at 176.

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Today is my one year surgiversary! Doesn't seem real that a year has passed. When I think of where we started, and re-read some of our first posts, it shows that we have come A LONG WAY!! I am so glad that I have had all of you to help me, and hope I have helped you some in return. Thanks a million April peeps. Couldn't have done it without all your support!! Over 140 lbs gone from this girl FOREVER!! WHOOT!

Weighed in this am at 245lbs. Down 58 from 4-22 and 95 total! I think when I hit 240 I will probably scream! I cant imagine 100 lbs gone FOREVER!! So exciting!

I had RNY on April 17 and have lost 54 lbs so far. Wish it was more but I'm doing better than I was before surgery. Attached a pic (hopefully correctly) of me during three stages of weight loss. First frame was May '12 and close to my highest weight of 310. Middle frame was the night before surgery when I weighed 274.8. Third frame is Friday afternoon when I was 221 lbs and trying on size 18 pants, down from 24 sometimes 26. 18 is size I haven't worn in maybe 10 years, hence the big grin on my face. Was a great feeling.
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So many things come to mind:) my biggest was trying on shoes after two months of surgery . I was so excited to be able to cross my legs that I kept asking the guy attending me to bring more shoes to try on. I know I tried on about 25 pairs of shoes from the excitement. Another is buying a belt ) I had not worn a belt since junior high:)) I have cleaned out my closet twice and it's time again . The joy I see in my children's and grandchildren's eyes when they see me and hug me is the best feeling ever. The weirdest thing is when people stare at me and don't say anything:( I wish I ha done this years ago

Walking around manhattan during pride for 3 hours w/o stopping while pregnant unlike last year when I needed to find a seat every 15 mins.
HW:358 DOS:338 CW:275 SD:1/28/13

I guess you can figure out my name is Mary! I grew up in a small town in Illinois and move to Southern California when I was 23. I'm 54 now. (How the hell did that happen?). I work for a large health insurance plan in Los Angeles and enjoy helping others. Anyway, I am gay an have been with my partner for 24 years and we adopted 2 kids 10 years ago. The kids are siblings and since I had a hysterectomy at 25 (severe endometriosis) and my partner had fertility issues we felt this was the best way to make our family. Anyway, after the hysterectomy, the weight came on gradually, year after year.
Our son is 18 and just graduated from high school last week and our daughter is 17 and will be a senior this fall. Our kids are one of the best decisions we've ever made!
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006 and had 2 surgeries, 8 chemotherapy infusions and 37 radiation treatments. During all if this fun I also developed a large blood clot in my brain that could not be dissolved by drugs and it is not in a place that they can safely remove it so i am stuck with it! That whole year is a bit of a blur but I have been cancer-free for almost 7 years and am thankful for every day. This surgery is helping me be healthier and lower the risk of a recurrence of the cancer. I had to have an IVC filter surgically placed below my heart before the RNY surgery to catch any clots that may have developed. It's all part of the process and just needed to be done.
I too read all of the posts but do not respond to many but I really appreciate everyone's honesty and ability to share. I have had great support at home and I really am thankful for the group of April friends.

Omg god bless you krystal you are definitely one strong woman!!

I hate when skinny girls say im so fat they just like the compliments when somebody says your not fat your super skinny

Today I got from my Avon rep a dress I ordered (on clearance) in a size 1X. Took it home, tried it on and it fit beautifully! I used to wear 3X, sometimes 2X depending on the cut, but 1X I hadn't been able to wear in at least 8 years. Such a great feeling.
I was a slow loser until the past week when I started losing about a pound a day. *Finally* at 32 lbs now at 9 weeks out. I started weight training all over again two days ago and am sore but feeling good from it. Today is my rest day and I know I'm retaining some extra Water weight so I'm gonna try not to freak when I step on the scale. Lol

Today I got from my Avon rep a dress I ordered (on clearance) in a size 1X. Took it home, tried it on and it fit beautifully! I used to wear 3X, sometimes 2X depending on the cut, but 1X I hadn't been able to wear in at least 8 years. Such a great feeling.
I was a slow loser until the past week when I started losing about a pound a day. *Finally* at 32 lbs now at 9 weeks out. I started weight training all over again two days ago and am sore but feeling good from it. Today is my rest day and I know I'm retaining some extra Water weight so I'm gonna try not to freak when I step on the scale. Lol

Today I got from my Avon rep a dress I ordered (on clearance) in a size 1X. Took it home, tried it on and it fit beautifully! I used to wear 3X, sometimes 2X depending on the cut, but 1X I hadn't been able to wear in at least 8 years. Such a great feeling.
I was a slow loser until the past week when I started losing about a pound a day. *Finally* at 32 lbs now at 9 weeks out. I started weight training all over again two days ago and am sore but feeling good from it. Today is my rest day and I know I'm retaining some extra Water weight so I'm gonna try not to freak when I step on the scale. Lol

I started at 305 and now I'm at 213 so I have lost a total of 92 lbs surgery date 1/29.

From 320 on January 1st. to 260 this morning. Feeling pretty good. Some days are better than others. Walking 3 miles most days.
HW: 320 CW: 260 GW: 175 WLS: 4/30/13

Trust me you NEVER want to dump; it's horrible !!

I went to the doctor and I have lost 50lbs!
I am one month and 5 days out.

So I am 4 weeks post op and down 20 lbs since surgery. But today my favorite size 28 capris were to BIG for me!!!!!!! Had to roll them in the waist to keep them up! Felt so good.....
HW 343 SW 322 4/23/13 goal 170

One year down :-D lol have no idea how much I weight my scale broke but last time I checked I was 140 pounds down.

Some before and after photos.

Here is a more recent pic of me.

Last week

Had so many don't remember when the first one was... Look at the big picture... I've lost 186 lbs!!!

Am I the only person experiencing this? I am currently in bed and cannot sleep. I am wearing a fleece coat, tank top and sweat pants and am lying under three blankets. My sleeping boyfriend is next to me nude with just the sheet on and is sweating. I've never been a person to feel cold all the time but this is driving me nuts already and I only had my surgery last week Wednesday.

I was able to wear a size 50 dress pants today. This is a huge milestone for me as I started out at size 70 in the waist. I am so super excited.