KristenVSG2014

Nine weeks post op
HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

Nine weeks post op
HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

Before (not even my heaviest) and after:


HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

Before (not even my heaviest) and after:


HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

Nine weeks post op
HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

Before and after. Less than 50 pounds to my goal weight!

Update! Weight as of February 1 was 208.6. That's a total loss of 52.2 and 81.4 since my highest weight!
2/1 Measurements
Neck - 13 1/2
Liver - 38
Waist - 37
Hips - 44
Arm - 14
Thigh - 24 1/2
Total Lost
Neck - 1 1/2
Liver - 7
Waist - 8
Hips - 9
Arm - 2 1/2 (each)
Thighs - 3 (each)

I thought I'd pop in here and give a little NSV update. So I'm 2 1/2 months out and I've been struggling with really seeing/feeling my progress. While my pants are hanging off of me, I still feel huge.
Well I went to my parent's house for dinner last night. I got down to my bra and panties to show my mom my deflated body and my squishy legs. Of course I was critiquing but she was so impressed with my progress. When I had my clothes back on I was walking to another room and I heard her tell my husband, "Look at her from behind. She looks like a different person!" That made me so happy.
Today I went shopping for a new bathing suit and some shorts and pants. I dread shopping. I've left so many times crying and depressed. Most times in the dressing room things wouldn't even go past my thighs or butt and I'd get them halfway up and give up. I'd try on 10-30 items and leave with none or one.
It was bizarre shopping in the non-plus size section. I kept gravitating towards the 2X and 18/20 clothes. I grabbed three pairs of pants, a pair of shorts, two shirts and six bathing suits. For the first time in my life every single item fit. And the pants and shorts were all size 14!! I got tears in my eyes because every bathing suit fit and I simply picked the one I liked the most, not just because it fit. Normally I settled for whatever fit and would feel fortunate I found one item. Now I can actually find clothes I think are cute! My bathing suit doesn't have a skirt or shorts. It's a NORMAL bathing suit. I haven't worn one of those since I was....I don't remember. A child?
Of course I'm not close to done with losing weight. I still have 50 pounds to go but these pants should last a month or two before they become huge.
Here's a pic of me in my shorts! Size 14. ????

Oh snap! I forgot to do my monthly update here. Sorry.
On 1/1/15 I weighed in at 217.2 for a total of 43.6 lost since I started my pre-op diet. I lost 8 pounds in December. Since my goal is 2 pounds a week I met my goal!
Measurements are very impressive. Let's do a comparison!
10/2/14
Neck - 15
Liver - 45
Waist - 45
Hips - 53
Arm - 16 1/2
Thighs - 27 1/2
1/1/15
Neck - 13 1/2
Liver - 39
Waist - 38
Hips - 45
Arm - 14 1/2
Thighs - 25
Total Lost
Neck - 1 1/2
Liver - 6
Waist - 7
Hips - 8
Arm - 2 (each)
Thighs - 2 1/2 (each)
NSV: Everyone has noticed my weight loss this week and told me I look just like my mom which is a major compliment. I'm so thrilled with my progress so far!

HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

My plastic surgery is on November 21. Pre-op appointment is today. I'm so nervous and excited!!! I'm getting breasts lifted and tummy tucked. The surgeon said he doesn't think I'll need muscle repair once he felt my core. I'm hoping that is true for an easy recovery.
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You look great but I love how there is a different fur baby in each pic! ????

I agree with @@Babbs about reevaluating your intake. Also, set a schedule for yourself. The first year I struggled to hit enough calories. I needed to eat 5-6 small meals a day every 3 or 4 hours. Then magically at 11-12 months post-op I could eat more. So I had to readjust how many times a day I was eating. Now I eat 3 meals and sometimes one snack.< /p>
The Sugar Dragon will most definitely cause cravings. Make sure to eat Protein first, veggies second and starch only if room left.

HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

290 to 160

Alex, any timeframe on whether BariatricPal will partner with plastic surgeons in Mexico? I'll be needing plastics next summer.

HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

290 to 160

HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

Still 14 pounds from goal but very happy with my current size.

Still 14 pounds from goal but very happy with my current size.

HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

Aaaah, 8 months down the line I can finally see a difference! I look rough as balls due to me still getting over a cold, but that ain't stopping me from enjoying my 'before' and 'during'! 118lbs lost from my highest, 89 since the day of surgery. Best way to start the new year in a long time!