SeaConquest Posted September 15, 2018 Author Share Posted September 15, 2018 2 hours ago, Arctic Mama said: That’s fantastic! And each pound off when you’re down at lower weights looks so much more dramatic, doesn’t it? ? Totally. These last few pounds make such a difference. I would love to be in the 130s eventually, but I am not sure if that is realistic. I would be thrilled to be 145 by my 1-year surgiversary in mid-January. That is about 14 lbs in 4 months. Not sure if it is doable, but I will try. Weight loss has definitely slowed waaaaay down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted November 11, 2018 Author Share Posted November 11, 2018 I finally hit 60 lbs down. From 217 to 157, but weight loss is very slow now. Not sure I will make it to 150 by my one-year surgiversary. Fingers crossed. Some recent pics: 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Congratulations! You look amazing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Wow, you are doing awesome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted November 11, 2018 Author Share Posted November 11, 2018 Aww, thank you both! Life has been hard, so I haven't devoted enough time to working out. Started weight lifting again last Tuesday and am still sore!!! ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 You look wonderful. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 So happy for you! Stick with it! I've regained about 5 pounds, and am on the way back down again. But I'm way happier having to lose 5 pounds than the 70 something I had before! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 You’re lovely! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
school17777 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Great job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share Posted January 18, 2019 My one year surgiversary (1/17/18-1/17/19) was yesterday, so I figured that I would post an update. Pounds lost: 67 (217 to 150) BMI: From 37.2 to 25.7 Inches lost (hips): 9 Inches lost (waist): 10 Inches lost (bust): 8 Inches lost (thighs, each): 6 Inches lost (arms, each): 3 Inches lost (calves, each): 3 12 months later, I am still losing, and all my labs looks perfect. No pain and no complications whatsoever. Most days, I forget that I even had surgery. Thank you all for the tremendous support and encouragement. It made a huge difference knowing that I had so many people cheering me on. I meant to take a pic yesterday, but it was raining, and well, Southern Californians don't do rain. So, a few recent pics instead (these were from our cruise a month ago -- I am down 5 lbs since then): 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 You look AMAZING!!!!! I love reading your updates! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share Posted January 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Catwoman said: You look AMAZING!!!!! I love reading your updates! Awww. Thank you SO much! The support really keeps me going. 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share Posted January 18, 2019 Also, I forgot to update that I got into the nursing program that I wanted. I started orientation 3 days ago! So, happy days are here again. 🙂 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Your confidence is shining through girl! You look wonderful and I am so happy to hear of these fabulous results. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share Posted January 18, 2019 35 minutes ago, Scarlett said: Your confidence is shining through girl! You look wonderful and I am so happy to hear of these fabulous results. Thank you! I do feel good. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 You look wonderful!Congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted January 19, 2019 Author Share Posted January 19, 2019 3 hours ago, mominco said: You look wonderful!Congratulations! Thank you so much! 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 You are looking great and look so confident. Congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted January 19, 2019 Author Share Posted January 19, 2019 14 minutes ago, Rachel said: You are looking great and look so confident. Congratulations! Thank you, Rachel. I had no idea that I was projecting so much confidence because I am so nervous about nursing school! 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
school17777 Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 20 hours ago, SeaConquest said: Also, I forgot to update that I got into the nursing program that I wanted. I started orientation 3 days ago! So, happy days are here again. 🙂 Am I remembering correctly that you are a lawyer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCB Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 I just watched a speaker who said being a nurse and an attorney was the best possible combination lol! She said that if you called a dr to come see a patient and they knew you were an attorney as well they'd come right up lol! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drjuliadc Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 You look great and have nothing to worry about in nursing school! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 On 1/19/2019 at 6:16 AM, school17777 said: Am I remembering correctly that you are a lawyer? Yes, I am a lawyer, but have not practiced since I had kids. I have no plans to go back. I'm certainly not going to nursing school for the money. Even if I make it through 5-6 more years of school to become a nurse practitioner (a big if), I will likely make 20-30k less than I did my first year in legal practice and about 200k less than my last year in practice. So, not really a wise move financially. I keep telling myself that some things are worth more than money. It remains to be seen if this is, but I volunteered in healthcare for two years, so I think it may be. ❤️ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 (edited) On 1/19/2019 at 7:55 AM, TCB said: I just watched a speaker who said being a nurse and an attorney was the best possible combination lol! She said that if you called a dr to come see a patient and they knew you were an attorney as well they'd come right up lol! When I volunteered in the hospital, it eventually got out that I was an attorney. Some of the docs and nurses used to crack lawyer jokes with/about me. Everyone was always very kind, but I could tell that they also watched their backs just a little bit more than they did around the other volunteers, or perhaps, I *was* just watching over their backs a little bit more. 🤣 Edited January 20, 2019 by SeaConquest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
school17777 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 On 1/20/2019 at 12:32 PM, SeaConquest said: Yes, I am a lawyer, but have not practiced since I had kids. I have no plans to go back. I'm certainly not going to nursing school for the money. Even if I make it through 5-6 more years of school to become a nurse practitioner (a big if), I will likely make 20-30k less than I did my first year in legal practice and about 200k less than my last year in practice. So, not really a wise move financially. I keep telling myself that some things are worth more than money. It remains to be seen if this is, but I volunteered in healthcare for two years, so I think it may be. ❤️ I have had several friends return to school for nursing after being home with kids for awhile rather than returning to their prekid professional job. Good luck to you with your school work! I have only met one former stay at home mom who returned to school to become an attorney after her kids graduated high school. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 Into the 140s!!!!! 149 this morning! 🙂 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 Finally hit 70 lbs!!!! 147 lbs. And I did something fun with my hair. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 On 1/23/2019 at 10:05 AM, SeaConquest said: Into the 140s!!!!! 149 this morning! 🙂 wooohooo!!!!! I sadly am now out of the 140s..sigh. Between the Kavenaugh hearings and my son's health issues and a back problem that put me on meds that give me the munchies I gained 10 pounds. Up to 155 instead of 145 (sometimes 143). But back on the wagon 🙂 It works, if you keep working it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 Just now, Ktgrok said: wooohooo!!!!! I sadly am now out of the 140s..sigh. Between the Kavenaugh hearings and my son's health issues and a back problem that put me on meds that give me the munchies I gained 10 pounds. Up to 155 instead of 145 (sometimes 143). But back on the wagon It works, if you keep working it. It will always be a struggle. I feel you, my friend. I haven't been getting any exercise for months, and now with school, it's not looking good until the kids are in summer camp. Hopefully, I can hit the gym after Memorial Day because I feel that some of his weight loss has been muscle loss. No bueno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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