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At my goal weight a week away from 7 months post-op
AlteredReality replied to AlteredReality's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I'm losing too fast in my opinion. I change clothes sizes literally every three weeks. I'm now down to 158 lbs. Sent from my Z982 using BariatricPal mobile app -
At my goal weight a week away from 7 months post-op
AlteredReality replied to AlteredReality's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I don't exercise as much as I would like to, but it seems I am always on the go. I don't sit still for very long Sent from my Z982 using BariatricPal mobile app -
At my goal weight a week away from 7 months post-op
AlteredReality replied to AlteredReality's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Thank you Sent from my Z982 using BariatricPal mobile app -
At my goal weight a week away from 7 months post-op
AlteredReality replied to AlteredReality's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Thank you so much. I wish people would have more consideration and try to be understanding, when it comes to talking to people that have undergone WLS -
At my goal weight a week away from 7 months post-op
AlteredReality replied to AlteredReality's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
That's true, a lot of people don't understand what a healthy BMI is (some don't even know what a BMI is). I already hear people telling me I have lost too much weight and I shouldn't lose anymore. Today is the first day I could really see myself though. Before I was looking at myself thinking my weight loss was going good, but I wasn't fully looking at myself. I can see how much smaller my face, neck, feet, hands, legs and arms really really have gotten. I just have to remember that I did this for the right reason, which is I want to live and have a healthy life. Not really worried about what friends and family think about the choice I made, because they weren't in my shoes. -
At my goal weight a week away from 7 months post-op
AlteredReality replied to AlteredReality's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Yes, it's very strange. I thought I had mentally prepared myself well enough. I was wrong. I wasn't prepared for things to be so rapid and dramatic. -
At my goal weight a week away from 7 months post-op
AlteredReality replied to AlteredReality's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Thank you for the advice! I'm definitely going to have to try it, because I almost felt like a sack of meat scraps when I looked in the mirror. Literally isn't much left to me, but a bit of extra skin in a couple places. -
At my goal weight a week away from 7 months post-op
AlteredReality replied to AlteredReality's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Thank you so much. I really need to post more. I've just been on the go so much, that I often forget. Trying to give more updates now though. Congratulations on your surgery date! Keep us updated on your progress! -
6 week post-op update
AlteredReality replied to AlteredReality's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I actually need to update them. I'm at 169 lbs. now. I'm currently wearing a size 10, but I will be needing a size 8 probably before the month is over. I'm 4 lbs. from my goal weight. I think i'm going to try and go down to 145 lbs. instead. -
6 week post-op update
AlteredReality replied to AlteredReality's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
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I just can't reiterate enough on how glad I am that I decided to have surgery[emoji847]!!! My journey started in June of 2017, that's when I decided to go with the gastric bypass. I had to wait for a whole year before I actually had surgery, due to not being able to keep my weight down🤷🏾♀️. I finally had surgery in June 2018 and it has been the best decision I could have made to regain control of my body and my life. I thought it would take close to a year, to get near my goal weight. However, to my amazement i'm only 19 lbs., away from my goal weight now[emoji1495]♀️!!! Since my journey began up until now, I have lost 113 lbs.! I have noticed that my metabolism has sped up and I now have to have about 5 small meals through the day. My food digest's really fast now and i'm okay with that. I'm so happy that I can be active and do things that I haven't done in many years. It feels awesome to go shopping and not[emoji1496]♀️ have to go in the plus sized(goodbye size 26) section anymore (Hello size 10)[emoji1494]!!! RNYGB: 6/25/2018 HW: 297 LBS. SW: 246 LBS. CW: 184 LBS. GW: 165 LBS.
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Thank you so much
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Thank you. I'm glad that it can be encouragement to someone. The day after Christmas, you're getting an awesome Christmas present!!! Best of wishes on your new journey!
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Thank you. Best wishes to you on your new journey
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It's been awhile since i've posted, but here to give a brief update. I have finally made it to Onederland! I was shocked when I saw the scale with numbers below 200. I am overjoyed though, because it means i'm progressing and that I made the right decision. It hasn't been an easy road, but I can say it's been well worth it. I now have about 31 pounds left to lose, to be at my goal weight. My weight has come off faster than I expected, but I am coping with it pretty well so far. I can say it feels good to be able to fit into a size 12 again (although I don't think I will be in them for long). RNYGB: 6/25/2018 HW: 297 LBS. SW: 246 LBS. CW: 196 LBS. GW: 165 LBS.
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Indeed it is! Thank you
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It truly is! Thank you
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Thank you. Hooray for surgery day!!! I know you're excited!!! Best wishes for a good surgery and recovery!
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Indeed!