Terri L. Ray
6/05 Pre-op: Despite my weight (318 lbs), I've been successful with local politics and community activities. I've met the challenge daily while carrying 100 plus pounds along with me in everything that I do; I'm ready to try it at a healthy weight and enjoy the pleasures of life more.
8/16/05 - Down 60 pounds and hanging in here.
9/26/05 - Down 80 pounds and still hanging in here.
10/10/05 - another 5 pounds gone (every little bit counts)
11/14/05 - Down 100 pounds
1/2/06 - I did not break under 200 for the New Year, however, am real close at 204. Slowly but surely and I made it through the holiday season without feeling like I had to do without.
1/26/06 - I began at 318 lbs and currently weight in at 196. With my height (5'11''), people guess me more around 170 (which is closer to my goal weight) -- so I'm pretty happy.
10/20/06 - I weigh in around 158 and have kept at this weight now for a few months.
1/24/07 - Still keeping my weight anywhere from 155 - 158 lbs. As far as clothing size, before WLS...I wore 26/28 and some of that size was even too tight for me. Today, size 10's (S/M) fit well, some size 12's (M) fit nice, but the size 14's (L) just hang off me. I do have loose skin in my PANTS/UPPER LEGS area, however, with proper clothing -- it does not show. No one would guess that I had ever had WLS if someone did not tell them.