Lately, I have been wondering what an estimated amount of weight I will lose just form the surgery. So I found this tool to illustrate the possible weight loss based on my excess weight and height.
It is crazy to think that in 12-15 months I could lose 160 lbs......I am pretty sure the last time I was under 300lbs was when I was in college. When I was in Texas (1997 through 2000), I gained 70 lbs and I remember going to the gyn and when they told me my weight (385), I was shocked. From that point on I didn't step on a scale. It wasn't until 2011 when I went to a dr. that I realized I was over 400lbs. My goal weight loss is 242lbs. UGH, that seems impossible. So I will focus on goal #1 which is 160 lbs lost. Still seems like a little out of reach, but I have friends who have lost over 100 lbs at just 6 or 7 months out from surgery. So, I got this, it is why I decided to have the surgery so I could have another tool to help me along the way.
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| Me at what I think was my highest weight. |
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| Me at my smallest I remember. I think I was in the 7th grade. |
It is crazy to think that in 12-15 months I could lose 160 lbs......I am pretty sure the last time I was under 300lbs was when I was in college. When I was in Texas (1997 through 2000), I gained 70 lbs and I remember going to the gyn and when they told me my weight (385), I was shocked. From that point on I didn't step on a scale. It wasn't until 2011 when I went to a dr. that I realized I was over 400lbs. My goal weight loss is 242lbs. UGH, that seems impossible. So I will focus on goal #1 which is 160 lbs lost. Still seems like a little out of reach, but I have friends who have lost over 100 lbs at just 6 or 7 months out from surgery. So, I got this, it is why I decided to have the surgery so I could have another tool to help me along the way.
I've been reading your posts and they inspire me as I work on my own weight loss journey. I think everyone struggles or feels defeated when they think of how far they have to go to get to their goal. It looks daunting but we didn't get here by gaining x amount of weight in one sitting. It took many bites and years. Sadly the reverse is true! You are making a difference every day!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Good luck with your journey!
DeleteYou are awesome! Keep up the good fight one day at a time. Try not to get lost in the # as they can bring issues the other way. Just keep going with you liking how you feel and the things that will be easier in your day to day life. You got this,my friend!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are awesome! Keep up the good fight one day at a time. Try not to get lost in the # as they can bring issues the other way. Just keep going with you liking how you feel and the things that will be easier in your day to day life. You got this,my friend!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Duckie!!! Most days I know I can do it.....yesterday, for some reason, was a day I was just feeling overwhelmed.
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