Wow, tempus fugit! A year ago today, I went into surgery weighing 284 lbs. Today, I weigh 195 lbs for total of 89 Lbs lost...SO FAR. My original goal was 140 pounds. While I am still headed in that direction, well see what the future brings. Wile I am very happy with my weightloss to date, I thought I would be further along. Oh, I'm not ungrateful, just anxious. I know that I have made some food choices that I shouldn't have, but I try to shake it off, and stay on task. Some days are better than others. I'm still forcing myself to drink lots of Water. I can say I have gotten much better!

Along with the weightloss, I have gone from wearing a size 24 to a size 14. One day I just stared at a dress in my closet, amazed that it was really mine...in that size! I actually tried on a dress in a size 12, and it fit. Wow. A few other victories....

I CAN NOW:

-shop off the rack, on the main level, not downstairs...behind housewares

-cross my legs without cutting off my circulation

-share a seat on my commuter train without fear of spilling over the center

-run up stairs without gasping for air

-Go shopping with a friend

-tuck my shirt in

-wrap a bath towel around my body

-WEAR LILLY PULITZER....HOORAY!

-sit on furniture without fear of crashing to the floor

***drumroll, please*** I WEIGH LESS THAN MY HUSBAND!!!!!!!!!!

here are a few photos to show my progress thus far. I can't wait to come back in a few months to share my goal photos.

Thank you

Darlene

Go girl!!!!!!!!

Wow! You look great! Keep it up!

You physically look terrific, and your smile shows how happy you are!!! Way to go!!

My twin had WLS over a decade ago, and hadn't lost all her necessary weight. She went with me for my consult for VGS. Our doc put her back on the shakes to get her back on track and to take her vitamins. She is doing well on it. Slow movement but going back to a starting point of substituting some meals with shakes was needed. Check with your doc and see what will get you back to the place you want to get to perhaps.

You look fantastic, I'm sure you'll get to goal, no rush. As they say to us, we didn't put it all on in one year, so don't be disappointed if you lose slower and it takes longer than a year. My surgeon says typically 1 1/2 to 2 yrs to take it off give yourself. I am losing slower as well since month 6th, but realize that it might be better, giving me more of a chance to tone up as I go along, being at the gym 5 days a week now for months. You look beautiful, Celebrate that!!

Karen

My twin had WLS over a decade ago, and hadn't lost all her necessary weight. She went with me for my consult for VGS. Our doc put her back on the shakes to get her back on track and to take her Vitamins. She is doing well on it. Slow movement but going back to a starting point of substituting some meals with shakes was needed. Check with your doc and see what will get you back to the place you want to get to perhaps.

I have already decided to change up, and go bak to the start. I have read many accounts here of people who have done the same ting. Jump start the metabolism!

Thanks, everyone for the nice comments...they are encouraging

You look fabulous! Congrats on your continuing success!

You look wonderful gives me something to look forward to !!! My surgery is next thurs the 11th

Wow! Congrats!!!

Weerk it!!!!!! You look great!!!!!!

89 Lbs lost...size 24 to a size 14.

Darlene

happy surgiversary!!!!

you are doing a great job

keep up the good work

lookin' terrific in your new pics

man what i wouldn't give for a little cleavage :wub:

kathy

Wow' date=' tempus fugit! A year ago today, I went into surgery weighing 284 lbs. Today, I weigh 195 lbs for total of 89 Lbs lost...SO FAR. My original goal was 140 pounds. While I am still headed in that direction, well see what the future brings. Wile I am very happy with my weightloss to date, I thought I would be further along. Oh, I'm not ungrateful, just anxious. I know that I have made some food choices that I shouldn't have, but I try to shake it off, and stay on task. Some days are better than others. I'm still forcing myself to drink lots of Water. I can say I have gotten much better!

Along with the weightloss, I have gone from wearing a size 24 to a size 14. One day I just stared at a dress in my closet, amazed that it was really mine...in that size! I actually tried on a dress in a size 12, and it fit. Wow. A few other victories....

I CAN NOW:

-shop off the rack, on the main level, not downstairs...behind housewares

-cross my legs without cutting off my circulation

-share a seat on my commuter train without fear of spilling over the center

-run up stairs without gasping for air

-Go shopping with a friend

-tuck my shirt in

-wrap a bath towel around my body

-WEAR LILLY PULITZER....HOORAY!

-sit on furniture without fear of crashing to the floor

***drumroll, please*** I WEIGH LESS THAN MY HUSBAND!!!!!!!!!!

here are a few photos to show my progress thus far. I can't wait to come back in a few months to share my goal photos.

Thank you

Darlene

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CONGRATULATIONS! You look great! The new "can dos" are great! I feel the same way with each new experience! Keep it movin;-)

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You look great. Congratulations!

You look wonderful gives me something to look forward to !!! My surgery is next thurs the 11th

GOOD LUCK!

Darlene

happy surgiversary!!!!

you are doing a great job

keep up the good work

lookin' terrific in your new pics

man what i wouldn't give for a little cleavage :wub:

kathy

Thanks, Kathy! If you knew how long it took, and how many bras it took to prop up my sagging breasts and get that cleavage, you'd laugh! Boy, I'm going to need some major plastic surgery!