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44 Year Old Mom of 3-Time to Take Control! - Portland, OR
UPDATED FROM stef1271
8 months post
7 1/2 months out feeling great!
WORTH IT$18,000
I haven't been on in a while. Figured I better put on an update. I had my 6 month check up last month. My surgeon said he is very please with my progress. My labs are looking good. I did start taking Prilosec again because I started having some heartburn. I have had more NSV than scale victories. I am now wearing 15/16 in jeans and L or XL in shirts. Its so nice to be able to shop in the "regular" section instead of the very limited plus section. I'm down 64 lbs since I started the process and 56 lbs since surgery. I have not been real good about watching what I eat so my weight-loss has been slow. On the plus side I still lost and didn't gain even when I wasn't as vigilant. Now that the holiday season is over I am recommited to making good choices and ramping up my weight loss. We bought an eliptical which I am now using and going to be starting water aerobics soon. And once the weather warms up will be walking in the evenings after work. I want to have a 100 lb loss by my 1 year surgiversary. I will post some updated pics.
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UPDATED FROM stef1271
3 months post
3 month post-op
I had my 3 month post-op visit last Thursday (9/15). It went well. I am down 35 lbs since surgery and 43 lbs since beginning of the process. I wish the number was higher but I am losing at a healthy rate. My doctor is very happy with my progress. They did my labs to check my blood work . Everything came back great. I am noticing a change in my size. I am now in an Xl shirt from 2X. And in between an 18-16 pants from 20-22. I haven't noticed much loose skin. Hoping my loss rate will be helpful in that since it is not real rapid. Fingers crossed. I am starting to notice more hairloss. I have A LOT of hair so not real worried about it becoming a problem. Just a nuisance. It's everywhere. My next check up is 1/5/17 it's a little bit after my 6 mths but that's due to scheduling around the holidays. I have settled into a routine and am actually comfortable with my new tummy. I worried last weekend that I may have gained as we went on a trip with friends and didn't make the healthiest of choices foodwise. I was pleasantly surprised on Monday morning when I weighed myself I had actually lost a pound over the weekend. All in all I am very happy with my decision to have my surgery. It's one of the best choices I've made. No regrets!
BW: 294
SW: 286
CW: 251
BW: 294
SW: 286
CW: 251
Replies (5)
September 21, 2016
Looking forward to your next update. Congrats on the weight loss and good recovery :)
September 22, 2016
Keep it up! U look amazing!. Slower loss will keep ur loose skin at a minimum if ull even have any. Keep it up!
September 28, 2016
Am so glad to read your posts. My dr told me today she thinks I need this.I am researching like crazy now... Please keep up your posts ..I can't wait to see how things keep going for you )
September 28, 2016
Thanks! This sight has been so helpful. Lots of great people on here who know exactly how we feel. It's important to read the good and bad when researching so you have a realistic idea of the process. It's not always easy but it is the best thing I have ever done for myself. Good luck with everything if you decide to take the journey. Keep us updated. :-)
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BW 294
SW 286
CW 230