To all those who think that success is only measured in pounds, I'm here to tell you you're wrong. If you're not taking measurements and you're just going by what the scale says (it lies BTW) you're only doing a disservice to yourself...

My starting measurements as of 1/1/12:

Weight - 278

Pants - 24/26

Tops - 2x - 3x

Neck - 14.5"

Chest - 47"

Arm - 16.5"

Waist - 42"

Hip - 55.5"

Calf - 20"

My measurements 5 1/2 months post-op as of today:

Weight - 196

Pants - 14/16

Top - L/XL

Neck - 13.5"

Chest - 40"

Arm - 14"

Waist - 37.5"

Hip - 47"

Calf - 18"

Don't sabotage your success by only looking at the scale - measure your success in whatever way you can! By my count I can celebrate 9 successes instead of just one, and I dunno about you but when it comes to celebrating, more is better

To all those who think that success is only measured in pounds' date=' I'm here to tell you you're wrong. If you're not taking measurements and you're just going by what the scale says (it lies BTW) you're only doing a disservice to yourself...

My starting measurements as of 1/1/12:

Weight - 278

Pants - 24/26

Tops - 2x - 3x

Neck - 14.5"

Chest - 47"

Arm - 16.5"

Waist - 42"

Hip - 55.5"

Calf - 20"

My measurements 5 1/2 months post-op as of today:

Weight - 196

Pants - 14/16

Top - L/XL

Neck - 13.5"

Chest - 40"

Arm - 14"

Waist - 37.5"

Hip - 47"

Calf - 18"

Don't sabotage your success by only looking at the scale - measure your success in whatever way you can! By my count I can celebrate 9 successes instead of just one, and I dunno about you but when it comes to celebrating, more is better [/quote']

WTG! Our measurements are almost the same starting. I'm just 1 week post op.

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WTG! Our measurements are almost the same starting. I'm just 1 week post op.

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Congrats and welcome to the losers bench!

By my count I can celebrate 9 successes instead of just one' date=' and I dunno about you but when it comes to celebrating, more is better [/quote']

I love ur attitude!

OMGolly! Aspirin Evangelist....you are like the shrinky dink woman

Outstanding accomplishments!! Congratulations! Thanks for sharing. I'm 10 days out and hope to do as well!

Awesome!

I took my measurements the day I committed to the surgery, the day before surgery and plan on taking them monthly.

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Awesome!

I took my measurements the day I committed to the surgery, the day before surgery and plan on taking them monthly.

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Good idea! I have my measurement from before surgery. I think I will take them each month.

Very True.... I will keep that in mind. Thanks for sharing!

I couldn't agree more. I took my measurements the day I started my pre-op diet (2/22/12) and posted them on my VST blog for all to see.

I have been doing very well on my program with what I eat and exercise, including going to a gym. When I was at the gym last night they took new measurements for me -- overall down 44 1/2 inches!!

2/22/12

7/5/2012

Weight:

286.2 214.3 - 71.7 LBS

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Chest: 53.5 47.5 - 6 inches

Waist: 49.0 43.75 - 5.25 inches

Hips: 60 52.5 - 7.5 inches

Bicep ® 21.5 17.5 - 4 inches

Bicep (L) 21 15.25 - 5.25 inches

Thigh ® 32 24 - 8 inches

Thigh (L) 32 25.5 - 6.5 inches

Calf ® 18 17.25 - .75 inches

Calf (L) 18 16.75 - 1.25 inches

TOTAL INCHES LOST: - 44.5 INCHES

I am really amazed by this and would never know if it I hadn't taken those first pre-op measurements. So no

matter where you are - if you haven't taken your measurements previously - do it now so you can compare against

your future progress.

I'm sure it will be especially helpful when and if I hit a stall (so far I've been fortunate that I have not yet).

Thanks for posting this important reminder!