Finally, the Weight is Over

My surgery was one year ago today, and it’s important to me to record where I am right now:

All my labs were perfect when I went to see my primary care provider today to discuss the results. 

I’ve lost 144 pounds as of this morning.  One year ago, I weighed 303 pounds.  Today, I weigh 159.

One year ago today, I wore size 30 t-shirts, size 26-28 jeans.  Today, my size 12 jeans are getting loose, and I’m in women’s medium shirts.

One year ago today, I was 5′1″ tall and super obese according to the BMI standards.  Today, due to regaining the height lost to the pressure of the weight, I am 5′2″ tall, and am merely overweight.

Here’s the comparison of measurements:

Body part     9/19/05     9/26/06 - today

Neck             17″            13.75″        -3.25
Shoulders     25             14               -14
Chest            44              35               -9     
Breasts        50.5           39.5            -11
Midriff           41.25         30              -11.25
Waist            49              29              -20
Stomach       62              39              -23
Hips              60              42               -18
Thighs           34.5           23              -11.5             
Calves          19              15.75         -3.25
Ankles           11              8.75          -2.25
Bicep            16               12              -4
Forearm       14               10.25         -3.75       
Wrist              7                  6                -1

I’ve lost over 130 inches, and 144 pounds, and I am extremely happy with my progress and my health.