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47of74

(18,470 posts) Fri Feb 2, 2018, 11:19 AM Feb 2018

Minus 100 pounds

The hospital scale said I was at 342 pounds on July 10 when I had VSG surgery.

This morning Mr. Scale said I weighed 242 pounds!

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Minus 100 pounds (Original Post) 47of74 Feb 2018 OP
Congratulations! femmocrat Feb 2018 #1
That's fantastic! AJT Feb 2018 #2
Awesome! Phoenix61 Feb 2018 #3
Wow! Fantastic!! babylonsister Feb 2018 #4
Holy Moly! Hope you are as proud of yourself as I am of you! MLAA Feb 2018 #5
Wow!! Freedomofspeech Feb 2018 #6
That took a lot of perseverance, good for you! nt procon Feb 2018 #7
Holy tamale! shenmue Feb 2018 #8
That is fantastic! pandr32 Feb 2018 #9
Wow! That IS fantastic! flying_wahini Feb 2018 #10
serious congratulations!!! not to be selfish, but we NEED you here, so keep up the good work! niyad Feb 2018 #11
I am so impressed! That wasnt easy at all, but maybe a life-saver. Shrike47 Feb 2018 #12
Woohoo! snacker Feb 2018 #13
congratulations! Hamlette Feb 2018 #14
What an accomplishment that was! democrank Feb 2018 #15
It's a constant struggle, but you're winning. mountain grammy Feb 2018 #16
Good off you man. irisblue Feb 2018 #17
Impressive! yallerdawg Feb 2018 #18
Congrats! mgardener Feb 2018 #19
That's wonderful!! ailsagirl Feb 2018 #20
Congratulations partner gibraltar72 Feb 2018 #21
Huuuge accomplishment!! Congrats to you!! diva77 Feb 2018 #22
Hi-5! colorado_ufo Feb 2018 #23
WooHoo! StarryNite Feb 2018 #24
Well Done! BadGimp Feb 2018 #25
Congrats keep on truckin' lunasun Feb 2018 #26
Awesome! Wow, you must be so proud and happy! Ohiogal Feb 2018 #27
Congrats! Thats a lot of work and a great milestone! emulatorloo Feb 2018 #28
WOW! Congratulations! SharonClark Feb 2018 #29
My surgeon was thinking I'd be at 235 after one year. 47of74 Feb 2018 #41
Brilliant!! GreenPartyVoter Feb 2018 #30
Congrats! sinkingfeeling Feb 2018 #31
Oh, darling, bravo to you !!! fierywoman Feb 2018 #32
What is your secret? You are wonderful. applegrove Feb 2018 #33
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy 47of74 Feb 2018 #37
Aha. Keep it up. And enjoy your improved health. applegrove Feb 2018 #38
I am, thank you. 47of74 Feb 2018 #40
Congratulations,47. sheshe2 Feb 2018 #34
Congrats! kanda Feb 2018 #35
Congratulations! That's hard work jimlup Feb 2018 #36
Congratulations, 47of 74! Cha Feb 2018 #39
Congratulations. Maintaining good health and auntAgonist Feb 2018 #42
Congratulations! backtoblue Feb 2018 #43
Achievement unlocked!! PassingFair Feb 2018 #44
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niyad

(129,339 posts)
11. serious congratulations!!! not to be selfish, but we NEED you here, so keep up the good work!
Reply to 47of74 (Original post)
Fri Feb 2, 2018, 12:54 PM
Feb 2018

Hamlette

(15,556 posts)
14. congratulations!
Reply to 47of74 (Original post)
Fri Feb 2, 2018, 01:01 PM
Feb 2018

I have my own battle with the iron monster that lives in my bathroom. 100 lbs is quite an accomplishment.

mountain grammy

(28,633 posts)
16. It's a constant struggle, but you're winning.
Reply to 47of74 (Original post)
Fri Feb 2, 2018, 01:27 PM
Feb 2018

Good for you. Hope you're feeling good and taking care of yourself; you've most likely added a few years to your life.

gibraltar72

(7,629 posts)
21. Congratulations partner
Reply to 47of74 (Original post)
Fri Feb 2, 2018, 01:48 PM
Feb 2018

having fought that fight on a continuing basis. I know how hard it was and how proud you are.. Once lost 113 lbs. in 9 months. After I retired I kinda let that slip away. From election till about March was particularly harmful. I can't take it off like I used to but have lost about 45 lbs. since middle of March. Keep up the good work.

SharonClark

(10,497 posts)
29. WOW! Congratulations!
Reply to 47of74 (Original post)
Fri Feb 2, 2018, 02:34 PM
Feb 2018

My neighbor had it done last January and her goal was 100 in a year. I think she reached it because I hardly recognize her, she looks so svelte.

 

47of74

(18,470 posts)
41. My surgeon was thinking I'd be at 235 after one year.
Reply to SharonClark (Reply #29)
Sat Feb 3, 2018, 05:51 PM
Feb 2018

I'm six pounds away from that target and it's only been 6.75 months.

I'm hoping to hit that target fairly soon.

He thinks that under 200 is definitely doable.

 

47of74

(18,470 posts)
40. I am, thank you.
Reply to applegrove (Reply #38)
Sat Feb 3, 2018, 05:05 PM
Feb 2018

And I can fit in to Bond villain shirts now. Along with pants that would have been physically impossible to fit into just six months ago.

jimlup

(8,009 posts)
36. Congratulations! That's hard work
Reply to 47of74 (Original post)
Fri Feb 2, 2018, 08:50 PM
Feb 2018

I'm currently working on my own weight and have dropped more than 10 lbs since Jan 1. I joined weight watchers because other methods had failed me. It's working for me!

auntAgonist

(17,298 posts)
42. Congratulations. Maintaining good health and
Reply to 47of74 (Original post)
Sun Feb 4, 2018, 08:36 AM
Feb 2018

your weight loss is your continued job now

I had BPD/DS in March of 2005. (Bilio-pancreatic diversion with a duodenal switch). I weighed in on March 15 @ 305 lbs. (female)

Today on the scale I'm 132 lbs.
I've maintained that all these years. One year after surgery I weighed 141 lbs.
It's not been an easy road. But it is worth it.
If you have any questions feel free to send me a message.

Wishing you good health

aA
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