catlynk

4'9"
SW 180
Surgery Oct 6,2015
CW 136
BMI 29
I feel great! I was wider than I was tall. I am so happy I have done this. I am blessed beyond everything and I have my life back..food no longer controls me. I have more energy and my quality of life has improved greatly. I no longer take any meds.

Highest weight (Lap band) 261
Lowest with lap band 180
Highest before sleeve 228.7
Surgery 222.2 (Oct 9)
Today 186.1
So happy!!

Here's my stats:
HW 254 -Bmi 42
SW 240 (10/5/15)
CW 193 - Bmi 32!
2 BMO points and I'll no longer be obese.

Let's get a shout out from everyone. Let's give our high weight, surgery weight, current weight. (And BMI) I noticed that a good portion of us are either under 35 BMI or pretty close. (Meaning that we officially WOULDN'T qualify for WLS if we tried now. ) List one thing that you wish you knew before the surgery and one thing that surprised you.
HW 286 (BMI 52)
SW 218
CW 196.5 (BMI 35.9)
Surgery- You spend months and months obsessing about it. Then it happens and it is just a "blip" on the radar screen.
Surprise- I feel fantastic and it doesn't seem like a very big deal now. I am also surprised how little I need to eat to actually survive! (and still feel energetic).

it's an extremely hard and exciting journey...I love it though and would do it all over again. RG you know you love my smart southern mouth...I'm so proud of all of us!!

I had set a goal to be 229 on the doctor's scale but missed it by 2 pounds. Overall I've lost 35 pounds since surgery so I'm happy with that.
My new goal is to be below 215 by spring break when I go to Hawaii????

I had set a goal to be 229 on the doctor's scale but missed it by 2 pounds. Overall I've lost 35 pounds since surgery so I'm happy with that.
My new goal is to be below 215 by spring break when I go to Hawaii????

I am definitely going to get everything cut off! I've only lost 88 or so pounds so far and my body looks like it is melting! I have heard that you need to maintain your weight for a minimum of 6 months before even considering surgery. So I am saving my pennies.

Speaking of extra skin. Has anyone given any thought to plastic surgery later on. I know I am. I had a full Tummy Tuck when I lost weight with the lap band. Loved it. Now when I get down to where I want to be I will do my thighs, arms and a breast lift. I know it doesn't bother some people. I didn't think it would me but I was so wrong. It bothers me just as bad as be I lost weight. My insurance covered all of my tummy tuck, minus my deductible. They will cover the rest as well. What are you all thinking.

My insurance will only cover it once and my bmi has to be under 30. Of course you have to have a certain amount of skin. But there is no set time that you have to maintain. For sure I will wait till I am at goal. No reason to do it and keep loosing and have to do it again. ???? but I can't wait.

As of today I am 3.5 months out and have lost 65lbs. SW 283 today's weight 218. I am closing in on onederland. For those reading this thinking of getting sleeved or about to... It's going to be a great ride. You DO have to workout and do your part it's not a easy fix. God bless all of you even the Roll Tide people. Amanda you have been a blessing to me.
Peace out

RG I am officially in the 130s..whoop whoop..i have been losing slow. I don't have all the extra skin..which I'm thankful for..I now need to firm up and lose about 15-20 more pounds and I will be at my goal...so thankful I did this..it has not been easy and has been full of emotions..thankful to this group..I haven't been much of a poster but I have been following everyone

I just had my 3 month yesterday. Down to 187. So happy. Not that anyone will remember but the a in amboyd is Alisa. I am bad remembering names.

Congratulations!!????????????????

I use the Withings pop watch and scale. My husband gave me the Bluetooth blood pressure monitor for Christmas, but I haven't used it yet.
The Withings automatically transfer my data to MyFitnessPal and the food I log there transfer to the Withings app

I'm currently sitting in my Dr.'s waiting room for my 3 month too (actually 15weeks)

Keep in mind that you're body knows that "somethings up" from all the pre opt weight you lost and she's trying to hang on to every ounce she can.
I'm down 80 lbs now and the loss has definitely slowed, but I'm still losing.

Hallelujah. I finally made it to Onederland! it has taken almost 11 months and I am doing a happy dance!

Happy New year! 2015 is just about in the books and was a good year for the Holland family and especially me! I'm down 30 pounds in 12 weeks and feel great about myself, instead of feeling miserable that I gained another 5-10 pounds over the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
I look forward to 2016 and all the changes it has in store for me. I expect to not only see onederland but to reach my ultimate goal. I expect when I list my house on the market in he coming few weeks it will sell in a timely manner. When school is out June 3rd my 8 year old son and I will join my husband and 17 year old daughter in our 32foot RV until we find our dream house. And lastly I expect to start my new career as a teacher in the 2016-17 school year. Yes 2016 is going to be a good one!
My resolutions are simple... To enjoy life now, and not when I'm thinner and to get back to a regular exercise routine.
Usually my resolutions are to give up smoking and drinking (because I do neither it's simple but these are simple too!
Be blessed with health and happiness in 2016 my friends!
Catherine

I just hit ONEDERLAND!
HW 281 (8/10/15)
SW 251 (10/6/15)
CW 199 (1/16/16)
Sweet!

Funny but proud ????. Hope everyone is doing well on the weight loss. I am almost 14 weeks out and down a total of 39.9 lbs. So happy. I would like to wish everyone who plays the Powerball tonight good luck.

12 weeks out down 60. 42 from surgery day

When I run now I don't get chaffing on my inner thighs. If I was a female I would have achieved THIGH GAP. Do you want to see a picture?

140 today!!! I feel amazing and my clothes are so big.. i have lost 4 jeans sizes.. i love that i got my life back! whoop whoop

Many thanks to all of you for your support. It really boosted my resolve!
I want to make 2016 the year I become healthy and wish the same for all of you!!