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itstime4me123    139

itstime4me123
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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

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Joe's wife    11

Joe's wife
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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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clk    3,519

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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

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Joe's wife    11

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You're very welcome!

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ProudGrammy    8,322

ProudGrammy
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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:rolleyes:

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

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OutsideMatchInside    10,166

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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

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ProudGrammy    8,322

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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

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shelleee7399    24

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


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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

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