1 month out

[Nichelle 21]

1 MONTH OUT STATS

Start Weight: 273

Surgery Weight: 267

Current Weight: 247

Loss Since Surgery: 20

TOTAL LOSS: 26 lbs.

Start Jean size: 24/22

Current Jean size: 22

Start Shirt size: 3x/2x

Current Shirt size: 3x/2x

Inches:

Neck

Start: 16

Latest: 15

Loss: -1

Upper Arm

Start: 15

Latest: 14.5

Loss: -0.5

Forearm

Start: 11.5

Latest: 11

Loss: -0.5

Waist

Start: 49

Latest: 45.5

Loss: -3.5

Abdomen (belly button)

Start: 55

Latest: 51

Loss: -4

Hips

Start: 55

Latest: 53.5

Loss: -1.5

Bust

Start: 54

Latest: 50

Loss: -4

Chest

Start: 44

Latest: 41

Loss: -3

Thigh

Start: 30.5

Latest: 29

Loss: -1.5

Calf

Start: 17.5

Latest: 17.5

Loss: 0

Total Loss: -19.5

Notes:

Wow, amazing I can’t believe that I have lost 26 lbs. and -19.5 inches!!! I sometimes think that these numbers could be way better at a monthout, but I have never before lost these kinds of numbers this fast in my lifeand trials of losing. I believe the reason I think they could be better isbecause I have made such a drastic change and I want things to happen now. However, I am losing the weight three times as fast if not more than I gainedit so that is fantastic in my book. Lastly, I am losing the weight now. I just can’t tell right away, just like I couldn’t tell I had gained all that weight right away.

I haven’t had too many people notice the change or at least they haven’t said anything to me, but that is good in my opinion. I have choose so far to keep this surgery a secret. I just personally feel that this is my body and my business and I don’t feel it necessary to tell everyone about it justyet. I for when I am ready to tell the masses and I’m sure I will, then andonly then will I tell them and that’s might right and choice. I have heard afew good compliments sent my way. Most people just say I look good and I’m ‘glowing’ is the word I keep hearing. One guy asked if I was pregnant and another said Imust be in love. A few people have just said ‘wow, I don’t know what it is yourdoing, but just keep doing it you look great.’ I’m glad most have not asked and that it is so noticeable yet. For the few that have asked I just tell them itmust be the great tan I am getting and that I’m just happy to be back andschool, enjoying the summer, and time away from work.

I know that I will get to where ever it is I am going with thissurgery sooner or later it's just so hard in the moment. I think I can, I think I can, I know I can and I will because this is my chance and I will take it forit may be my only.

LET’S DO THE DAMN THING!!!

[Eureka-C 20]

You ARE doing awesome. I didn't really have anyone notice until I dropped 2 pants sizes, then the comments seemed to come from everywhere. It slows down a lot after the first month, and after seeing it drop so fast, it was a bit worrisome for me that it was no longer working, but it was. You can do this.

[sunnyd 32]

Congrats I think you are doing great! Last week I had a couple people ask if I'd lost some weight. This is after 109 lbs. Amazing how long it takes some to notice. Which is fine with me as long as I'm noticing and feeling better about myself!- that's all that matters!!!

[kellyw74 258]

You are doing fantastic!! Just keep doing what you are doing and you will get there!!

CONGRATS!!

Kelly

[sleeve 4 me 910]

SOOOOO AWESOME! I wish I would have done this too!

[Nichelle 21]

Thank you all so much!