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LoseItKacy    347

LoseItKacy
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So I was really active on Bariatric Pal as a pre op and immediately following.

But now I'm 10 months out and I figured it was time for an update.

My HW: 257

Surgery Weight: 235

Current Weight: 155

Goal: 135-145

I hit the 100 pound loss mark at around 6 months and I've maintained it since. This has been a terrible long stall but I workout a lot and I think my body is really happy at 155 even though I would like to lose at least 10 more.

Since my surgery I've gone rock climbing. I went from a 27 minute mile to a 7:30. I am currently training for a half marathon on September 11th! Which is 15 days before my ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF MY SURGERY!!

So that is a HUGE goal that I want to accomplish. If I could lose the 10 pounds by then that would be cool to but I'm not going to go crazy over it.

I moved from Minnesota to Montana. I started a pre med program. I want to be a bariatric surgeon one day

I do have a restriction problem. A couple months ago they had to stretch the opening of my stomach a little bit because it was so small that food was getting painfully stuck. But I was told that I could have to have the procedure done a few times because scar tissue doesn't like to stretch. I can tell I'm due for it again because eating with a bra on hurts and I can feel food get backed up after a few bites.

I'm extremely happy with my choice and my new life. My skin is doing amazing. I won't need skin surgery. I've lost over a foot and a half around my waist. 18 inches from around my hips, 10 from around each thigh, and went from bra size 42DDD to a 34B or C.

I was a 3x in tops, 24 in pants.

I am now a small on top and 3/4 in pants. It's pretty crazy how different my life is in just 9 months.

Best decision I've ever made. I hope everyone else is doing well! I've missed you all!!! post-262421-14691487421817_thumb.jpg post-262421-14691487626573_thumb.jpg post-262421-14691487774_thumb.jpg post-262421-14691487892402_thumb.jpg post-262421-14691488289399_thumb.jpg post-262421-14691488499862_thumb.jpg post-262421-14691488737344_thumb.jpg post-262421-1469148896235_thumb.jpg post-262421-14691489749318_thumb.jpg post-262421-14691490131748_thumb.jpg post-262421-14691491418563_thumb.jpg post-262421-14691491840031_thumb.jpg post-262421-1469149230006_thumb.jpg post-262421-14691492558885_thumb.jpg post-262421-14691493732808_thumb.jpg

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jess9395    5,449

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That's awesome!!! Congrats!

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dke    26

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You are amazing! Wow!

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catwoman7    11,217

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you look fine as is - I don't think you need to lose any more weight (unless you want a cushion in case you have some bounce back later). Don't forget that your bones might be dense from having to hold up 257 lbs in the past. In that case, you're probably going to look like you weigh a bit less than you do. You could always have your fat percentage checked - that's a more reliable indicator than a regular scale or a BMI chart. I'm betting it's completely normal. You look great!

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LoseItKacy    347

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you look fine as is - I don't think you need to lose any more weight (unless you want a cushion in case you have some bounce back later). Don't forget that your bones might be dense from having to hold up 257 lbs in the past. In that case, you're probably going to look like you weigh a bit less than you do. You could always have your fat percentage checked - that's a more reliable indicator than a regular scale or a BMI chart. I'm betting it's completely normal. You look great!

I did have a fat % check at my 6 month post op. They said I was pretty much allowed to get to 130 but they would rather me not get lower than 135. I'm 5'6 so I'm not super tall. I'm trying to find the sheet they gave me with my fat %. It was on the higher end of normal which is why I want to lose 10 more. I think it will give me a bit of a cushion and with as much as I run I think 10 pounds might make it a little easier. They said I technically don't have to lose more because I'm athletic and have a normal BMI but I just think I will feel better if I shed a little more. At least under 150, I'm not too worried about the number tho. I've been going off what feels good.

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Brandnewangel    4

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You look amazing!!! What type of workouts do you do in the gym?

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LoseItKacy    347

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You look amazing!!! What type of workouts do you do in the gym?

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I do lots of stuff and I think that helps.

I like weight lifting. I use a lot of free weights and not the machines.

I run, swim, and use the stair stepper (not all in one day of course).

I usually start with 10-15 minutes of cardio, then lift for awhile, and then end with 10-20 more minutes of a different type of cardio (it's usually the stair stepper).

I haven't lifted weights as much as I use to because I've been training for a half marathon.

But I also do yoga and I've done a few spin classes too.

The perks of living in the mountains is the outdoors are pretty much another gym. I love hiking.

But thank you so much for all the compliments and support. I seriously appreciate it. It's been a long journey so far and I've realized that the journey never really ends. I will always be a work in progress and I will always be battling obesity, even if the scale says I'm a healthy weight.

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kgarrettsatx    109

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You look AMAZING. this got me super excited. So proud of you.

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LoseItKacy    347

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I am currently 252 and 5'5" and haven't had surgery yet. I'm probably a lot older than you are but if I could look half that good I will be ecstatic !!

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You will do amazingly! And congrats on starting your journey! It's a long one, that's for sure! Some days are harder than others but when it boils down to it, I wouldn't trade this for anything! I hope everything goes smooth and easy for you on your journey!!!

Best of luck!

P.s. you are already gorgeous, don't ever forget that!

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Jesm1029    101

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So I was really active on Bariatric Pal as a pre op and immediately following.

But now I'm 10 months out and I figured it was time for an update.

My HW: 257

Surgery Weight: 235

Current Weight: 155

Goal: 135-145

I hit the 100 pound loss mark at around 6 months and I've maintained it since. This has been a terrible long stall but I workout a lot and I think my body is really happy at 155 even though I would like to lose at least 10 more.

Since my surgery I've gone rock climbing. I went from a 27 minute mile to a 7:30. I am currently training for a half marathon on September 11th! Which is 15 days before my ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF MY SURGERY!!

So that is a HUGE goal that I want to accomplish. If I could lose the 10 pounds by then that would be cool to but I'm not going to go crazy over it.

I moved from Minnesota to Montana. I started a pre med program. I want to be a bariatric surgeon one day

I do have a restriction problem. A couple months ago they had to stretch the opening of my stomach a little bit because it was so small that food was getting painfully stuck. But I was told that I could have to have the procedure done a few times because scar tissue doesn't like to stretch. I can tell I'm due for it again because eating with a bra on hurts and I can feel food get backed up after a few bites.

I'm extremely happy with my choice and my new life. My skin is doing amazing. I won't need skin surgery. I've lost over a foot and a half around my waist. 18 inches from around my hips, 10 from around each thigh, and went from bra size 42DDD to a 34B or C.

I was a 3x in tops, 24 in pants.

I am now a small on top and 3/4 in pants. It's pretty crazy how different my life is in just 9 months.

Best decision I've ever made. I hope everyone else is doing well! I've missed you all!!! attachicon.gif ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1469148740.293429.jpgattachicon.gif ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1469148761.540978.jpgattachicon.gif ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1469148775.826542.jpg attachicon.gif ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1469148787.762563.jpgattachicon.gif ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1469148824.233068.jpg attachicon.gif ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1469148848.019684.jpgattachicon.gif ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1469148871.908491.jpgattachicon.gif ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1469148894.109364.jpgattachicon.gif ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1469148968.743335.jpgattachicon.gif ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1469149006.206824.jpgattachicon.gif ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1469149135.127738.jpgattachicon.gif ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1469149182.216192.jpgattachicon.gif ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1469149227.756339.jpgattachicon.gif ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1469149254.242161.jpgattachicon.gif ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1469149368.877925.jpg

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Girl you look amazing whats your excersize like did you do any weight lifting or just cardio?

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