GrandmaBee55

Start weight: 286.4
Surgery Weight: 220.0
Current weight: 167.4
Surgery was Aug 3, 2016
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Start weight: 286.4
Surgery Weight: 220.0
Current weight: 167.4
Surgery was Aug 3, 2016
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Start weight: 286.4
Surgery Weight: 220.0
Current weight: 167.4
Surgery was Aug 3, 2016
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Start weight: 286.4
Surgery Weight: 220.0
Current weight: 167.4
Surgery was Aug 3, 2016
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I made my challenge goal, barely, but I did it through a very difficult season.
No matter where you ended, be proud of your journey and keep the end in sight! Happy New Year to everyone!
CW: 174.8
Challenge Goal: 175
HW: 286.4 on 9/20/15
SW: 220on 8/3/16
Challenge Start: 185.2 on 11/15/16
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CW: 175.8
Challenge Goal: 175
Only .6 of a pound, but going in the right direction!
HW: 286.4 on 9/20/15
SW: 220 on 8/3/16
Challenge Start: 185.2 on 11/15/16
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CW: 176.4
Challenge Goal: 175
Down 2 lbs and almost at my challenge goal. Time to beat this one! Have a great week everyone
HW: 286.4 on 9/20/15
SW: 220.9 on 8/3/16
Challenge Start: 185.2 on 11/15/16
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Congratulations! I had this experience in October, 10 weeks post surgery. I remember the great feeling of not needing the extension.
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Current weight: 178.4
Goal: 175
Getting closer!
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I had my sleeve on 8/3/2016 and turned 61 on 8/16. Preprogrammed I was 286.6, surgery date I was 220, and now I am 182.8.
I'm not loosing as fast as I'd like, but I run 3 miles every other day and do strength training 3 days a week. I could have never done that before.
Tell your mom you are never too old to become the healthy you you want to be. I'd do it all over again to be where I am today!
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I purchased items I thought would be my goal clothes, but I just reached goal and the clothes are too big!
I'm giving some to charity but there are a couple I'm having altered. Just know you may end up in an XS
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@@thikkay if you go to the original post there is a link that has the spreadsheet you can open.
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CW: 179.2
Goal: 175
1.2 lbs down from last week. Not a great week, but every little bit helps.
Hope you all have a great week ahead of you!
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I bought capris and shorts 4 weeks ago on sake for our March cruise. They are size 16 and I was thrilled because I was in 24W.
I tried them on this week to see how they fit -- mind you, they were really tight when I bought them. Well, now they are already looking baggy and we aren't cruising for 3 1/2 months! Today I just picked up a size 14 pair of white denim capris and they fit but are tight. I'm crossing my fingers they still fit by our cruise, but I can't predict anything anymore. And, I'm not complaining
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Best of luck! Keeping you in my thoughts.
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Sizes are a nightmare. I am really struggling with clothes right now. I have to look pretty nice at my job so I have to devote wardrobe money to keeping up with well fitting nice work clothes. Which means my weekend and party clothes suffer, which is really bumming me out.
I ordered a pair of Joe's size 29 jeans that fit perfect but I'm thinking I'll return them for the 28 because for over $100 I should get at least a month out of a pair of jeans.
I also want a new winter coat for this year- but seems silly since it will hopefully be too big next winter.
I have no idea how much more my sizes will change and go down so it's really a waiting game. I know when I am closer to goal/maintenance the size difference will be negligible so I'll deal when I get there.

Good morning!
Current weight: 180.4
Goal: 175
Not bad! 4.8 pound loss so far--I'll take it!
Have an amazing week, everyone!
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I am thankful for my family, and especially my DH, for their support over the last year. They prop me up when I struggle and always say how proud they are of me for making a change in my life.
I'm also thankful for all the staff at my clinic and friends I've made throughout this past year. You have been my savior in so many ways.
Happy Thanksgiving to all.
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I purchased items I thought would be my goal clothes, but I just reached goal and the clothes are too big!
I'm giving some to charity but there are a couple I'm having altered. Just know you may end up in an XS
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The photo on the right was October 2015 at 276 lbs. I was Ina 2XL top and wore size 22 bottoms.
The left is me about a month ago at 195. Today I'm 181 and am wearing size 14.
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I barely qualified with a BMI of 41 and no other issues. So many were shocked because I carried my weight well and they couldn't believe I was heavy enough to even consider this.
My extended relation was the worse. One, who is also overweight, told me it wasn't worth it because everyone she knew that went through it gained their weight back.
I didn't let this deter me. I last 68 lbs pre-surgery. I knew I was ready for this. Yet, the week of surgery I was second guessing everything! And I have had several surgeries, as recent as 4 months prior to my VSG.
My NUT told me if I wasn't a little scared she would be worried about me. She said her most successful patients are those that are scared.
Good luck today! This will become your new birthday because you are making the brave decision to start you new life! It will be worth it!
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The photo on the right was October 2015 at 276 lbs. I was Ina 2XL top and wore size 22 bottoms.
The left is me about a month ago at 195. Today I'm 181 and am wearing size 14.
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I was so disappointed at my first post-op appointment. It was 14 days and I had only lost 7 pounds.
I was told it is normal because of all the swelling and Fluid retention. They must have been right because suddenly I was dropping about 5 pounds a week. It has now slowed down to 1-2 pounds a week at 4 months post-op.
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I purchased items I thought would be my goal clothes, but I just reached goal and the clothes are too big!
I'm giving some to charity but there are a couple I'm having altered. Just know you may end up in an XS
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I barely qualified with a BMI of 41 and no other issues. So many were shocked because I carried my weight well and they couldn't believe I was heavy enough to even consider this.
My extended relation was the worse. One, who is also overweight, told me it wasn't worth it because everyone she knew that went through it gained their weight back.
I didn't let this deter me. I last 68 lbs pre-surgery. I knew I was ready for this. Yet, the week of surgery I was second guessing everything! And I have had several surgeries, as recent as 4 months prior to my VSG.
My NUT told me if I wasn't a little scared she would be worried about me. She said her most successful patients are those that are scared.
Good luck today! This will become your new birthday because you are making the brave decision to start you new life! It will be worth it!
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