6 month out update!

[michelleb]

Hi everyone

I recently (16th) celebrated my 6 month surgiversary. Let me start out by saying this is the best thing I have ever done for me. It hasn't all been plain sailing but I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.

My highest weight last summer was 256. Surgery I was 248. Today I weighed in at 182, with a total weightloss of 74lbs. Wow! I'm stunned!

Starting BMI was 37.8, today it's 26.9.

Clothes were 20W/22W and XXL tops. O.M.G today I bought a pair of Levi's size 11 juniors and medium tops.

I have lost a total of 33.5 inches the biggest loss being in my waist. I went from a 46 to a 33 waist. I measured about 2 weeks ago so that may have changed too. I have a few pairs of jeans a friend gave me. Size 31 Abercrombie & Fitch, they fit amazingly.

I can't believe that sometime next month I will be in single digits to my goal weight. I am currently 13lbs from goal! My weightloss was slower than I expected but I'm so pleased with the results, that I don't care how long it takes me to get to goal. I know I'll get there sometime.

I did lose a ton of hair, even with all the protein. I'm still losing hair but I chopped off about 8-10 inches and it looks much fuller and healthier now. Exercise has been the bain of my life but I know I need to do it. I promise myself to be more active as soon as tax season ends, lol!

Food is a total non issue for me. I have to remind myself to eat most times. I still try and do a protein shake once a day. I eat what I want in moderation. I still have a problem with dense foods but I think I have an esophageal stricture but we (my pcp and I) will only look at it after I reach my goal weight. Lol, I use it as an additional tool to my sleeve now.

In a nutshell, I survived MX surgery, bad gas and chest spasms, h pylori, gallbladder removal after 3 months, vomiting, slimies, fainting and low BP amongst some other stuff, but YES, I'd do it all again.

I love my sleeve.

[Rescued-one]

sooooo happy for you!!! Thanks for sharing and being a part of these boards Michelle!

[michelleb]

sooooo happy for you!!! Thanks for sharing and being a part of these boards Michelle!

Thank you!

[phillygirl8133]

Congrats keep up the good work

[Munchkin]

Thanks for the update. Congratulations on the great success!! That is so exciting!

[themouse1960]

Great job Michelle.

[michelleb]

Great job Michelle.

Thanks Phyllis. Great new pic! How did the surgery go? How are you feeling?

[Kelly Jo]

Big congratulations to you! Very happy for you. Post pics at goal.

[Sal]

Fantastic Michelle :-)

[Shoppingbeemom]

I'm at 6 mos. too. I wouldn't have done this well without my sleeve. I can't wait to see what the next 6 mos. bring. Don't you love the Abecrombie & Fitch jeans. They make me look smaller than I am. Best wishes

[pack89]

That is fabulous!! I hope I can follow you in your footsteps of success!! Keep up the fantastic work!!

[michelleb]

I'm at 6 mos. too. I wouldn't have done this well without my sleeve. I can't wait to see what the next 6 mos. bring. Don't you love the Abecrombie & Fitch jeans. They make me look smaller than I am. Best wishes

They look awesome but they're full of holes (supposed to be that way). I'm sure they will end up being shorts as the knees are totally blown out, lol.

[michelleb]

Big congratulations to you! Very happy for you. Post pics at goal.

It's my birthday this week and we are going out with friends. Will take photos and post them. . I bought my 'birthday' outfit yesterday.

[Jersey John]

You ROCK!!

So glad we've become friends....

[Santy]

Very well done you must be very proud of yourself! Great to hear how long timers are getting on and you are an inspiration to us all.
Jersey John you are doing very well too, well done!