For those of you about to have your surgery....take measurements! I had surgery on 5/5 and have lost 47 pounds. I recently hit a stall when I started working out. I know I'm probably gaining muscle and losing size but because I didn't take beginning measurements I have nothing to compare it to. Just thought I'd share [emoji4]

Definitely! There are so many ways to track your progress! Use them all! Scale, body fat %, measurements, photos, NSV

I'm a former bodybuilder and my husband had his surgery 2 days ago. The first thing we did was take waist and neck measurements. The scale is VERY deceiving! I applaud and support all of you for your journey! True winners!

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Thank you! I went through a period where I didn't lose a pound but dropped several sizes.

I remember fighting with the scale the whole loss journey. It was a long, slow battle. Measurements might have eased my mind. But paying attention to my sizes helped. Not weighing every day, obsessively, helped. Weekly weighing gave me a more balanced, accurate perspective instead of daily heartbreak more due to sodium intake than reality.

Good, solid advice. Thank you!

Cheri

You're very welcome!

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17 hours ago, itstime4me123 said:

take measurements!

@itstime4me123

you are 9 weeks PO

it's never too late to start taking your measurements.

i'm sure you realize that, and you are now measuring

frankly, i don't think it's ever too late to start anything

in life. You are aces that you suggested/reminded people to

take their measurements.

congrats on losing 47 lbs!!

keep up the good job

kathy

As a woman these are the measurements I take monthly.

Measurements

Bust (fullest part of bust):

Pecs (just above the bust line):

Ribs (top of rib cage just below the bust) :

Waist:

Abdomen:

Hips:

Right Upper Thigh:

Right Lower Thigh:

Left Upper Thigh:

Left Lower Thigh:

Right Calf:

Left Calf:

Right Upper Arm:

Left Upper Arm:

Shoulder

12 hours ago, Joe's wife said:

first thing we did was take waist and neck measurements.

@Joe's wife

that's great!!

read your earlier post telling about DH surgery

glad everything went well.

tell joe, this beginning part of his journey, might

have bumps in the road, everything usually

improves.

DOS

12/15/11

57 years OLD

present 63 years YOUNG!!

good luck to you and Joe - for the rest of your healthier,

happier, longer life

you both deserve the best

kathy

Good idea! I was sleeved six days ago and do not have any before pic or measurements. Will do that tonight!