- Highest recorded weight: 565 lbs
- Weight at first appointment at Southwest Bariatric: 530 lbs
- Pre−op weight (day of surgery- 10/26): 499 lbs
- Pre-op admission/anesthesiologist consult: Wednesday, October 20 @ 1:00 p.m.
- Surgery Date: Tuesday, October 26 @ 12:30.
- Post-op weight (as of 11/4): 490 lbs
- Post op check up with surgeon: Thursday, November 4 @ 2:15 – clean bill of health, blood pressure and pulse normal.
- Current weight (as of 11/11): 481 lbs
- First appointment with PCP today (11/11@11). Blood Pressure – 110/78
- Current weight (as of 11/15): 477 lbs
- Current weight (as of 12/4): 469 lbs (things got a little scary there for a moment – this is definitely not the easy way out!!)
- Current weight (as of 12/11): 464 lbs (1lb away from 100lbs down from my highest weight!)
- This was a tough month, but i should have known it would be. This is the point I always get to when my body “digs its heels in the dirt”…but I’m busting through. Current weight as of 12/30/11: 460lbs (105lbs down from highest weight, 70lbs down from pre-op diet weight.) Whew!
- Current weight (as of 1/8): 458 lbs. I’m trying to get back to those “5lbs a week” days. I’m determined! I think I’m finally on my way. Things shut down for a while.
- Current weight (as of 1/12): 454 lbs
- Current weight (as of 1/18): 449 lbs
- Current weight (as of 2/10/): 447 lbs (talk about a plateau)
- Current weight (as of 2/28): 442 lbs
- Current weight (as of 3/9): 440 lbs
- Current weight (as of 3/17): 438 lbs (OK. I think I’ve figured this out-hoping things ramp up from here!)
- Current weight (as of 3/22): 436 lbs
- Current weight (as of 3/24): 433 lbs
- Current weight (as of 4/1): 431 lbs (stubborn lbs!)
- Current weight (as of 4/2): 430 lbs (POW! – Goal Met – Next Goal: 399)
- Current weight (as of 4/10): 427 lbs
- Current weight (as of 4/14): 426 lbs
- Current weight (as of 4/20): 425 lbs
- Medical Update: BP: 118/70. All labs in normal range (liver, kidney, and thyroid function, cell count, good and bad cholesterol, blood sugar, etc.)
- Last week, I got back up to 430 lbs (see Business Lunches and Terra Chips: My Undoing).
- Yesterday morning (5/1), I was 425.
- Current weight (as of 5/2): 421 lbs. Excess sodium is nobody’s friend. Water retention is a BEAST.
- Current weight (as of 5/14): 419 lbs
- Current weight (as of 5/22): 416 lbs
- Current weight (as of 6/15): 413 lbs (It’s moving again)
- Current weight (as of 6/17): 412 lbs
- Current weight (as of 6/22): 410 lbs (11 lbs to go until I reach THE 300′s!)
- Current weight (as of 6/25): 408 lbs
- Current weight (as of 6/30): 407 lbs
- GOAL MET!!!-398lbs (as of 10/24/11)
You’ve already lost 84 lbs! That’s just awesome!!!
You know, I had never even crunched the numbers. What a blessing! Thanks.
Hi Angel,
We had our surgery on the same date and I have been following your story. I enjoy reading your posts. I read a lot of post on the obesityhelp.com and everyone is always bragging on how well they are doing and I am struggling everyday. I noticed that I gained 4lbs this week and wondered why. I have been eating at restaurants more and I have not been exercising like I should. I just realized that sodium and carbs are my biggest enemies. I feel that I had this surgery so that I can improve on my health and extend my life for my daughters but it is a struggle everyday. At my job my co-workers love to eat and it is so hard for me to not join in. I have to admit that it is certain foods that I love to eat and I have to stay away from. But you are an inspiration to me. I have lost 100lbs. and I have at least another 120lbs to go. I want to do it before my year anniversary but I dont know. I have the will power to do it because I done it before I just need a push. Thanks for posting your journey on this website it helps me out alot.
First of all, if you wish to remain anonymous, it’s cool. But if no, please email me at kmosley1973@yahoo.com. I would really like to get to know you better and communicate with you more. We could encourage each other since we’re walking along this path together. I totally understand how you feel. There’s so much mounted against us in this battle. All around us, wherever we go, we’re faced with the one thing that makes life the most difficult for us. This battle is not for the faint at heart, but you and I are proof that this is possible. I know how it feels to hear about people losing and that sinking feeling that comes when you’re not losing or even gaining. You feel like you’re “broken’…like somethings wrong with you…like the surgery was a waist and it didn’t work for you. I could go on and on about how I “figured out” what works for me. Please email me so that we can share. I look forward to hearing from you. You are the reason I do this.
My weight when I left the hospital (according to the bed) was 483. I adjusted for my scale at home which put me at 481. Today, they told me it was 490 at the doctors office. SO…I’m weighing myself now here at home so that I can always gauge and keep track of it. Whew! just wanted to fill you in.
It’s coming down! I just posted some updates on my status page!
Wow, you’re doing really well!
This is definitely a learning process! I’ve really gleaned a lot of knowledge from people like you and others I’ve met on ObesityHelp.com. I hope to be where you guys are one day!
Honey you are going to make it. I just know you are. You are determined and I KNOW you have what it takes. Like you said before, this is a fight for your life and you’re fighting. You are an inspiration, truly.
yes. I am definitely fighting! I honestly didn’t think I would get this far, but I have. I can’t wait to see what the future holds!
Wow your doing GREAT!
Thank you so much for the encouragement!
Oh you’re doing great! I’m really proud of you.And I’m so happy that you’re happy.
I really am finally happy. Praise God.
You are an amazing inspiration! You must be so amazed yourself at how far you have come. It may not have been easy but you are doing it!!!
It is amazing, Shawn. It’s like a dream. I’m so grateful to God for this chance at a new life.
Girl I am so so proud of you. You were already on your way, just a little speed bump that you leveled out, when the next one comes you will knock that one out the way with flying colors. Keep up the great work.
Thank you so much. I still can hardly believe this is really happening, but I know it is. I see it. We gotta catch up!
I think you are doing GREAT!
My surgery is in 5 days so I can’t wait to read your blog for hope. 
- Lisa
http://inweighovermyhead.blogspot.com/
You kick … well you know, I know you run a family show here so…you know what Im saying you kick so much of… <3
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Angel you are doing an incredible job! I cheering for you and sending you HIGH 5′s too! BIG hug, Viel~
Thank you so much for always being so positive and supportive!
I think you are doing awesome. I started out at 442 when I had surgery but high weight before surgery was 482 so I can totally relate to your struggle and fight. I am currently at 230 having had surgery a year and 5 months ago. So hang in there and know I am supporting and praying success and victory for you!!
Wow…you give me hope. Thanks so much for taking the time to post. It always helps to know that someone knows how I feel. I’m hanging in…won’t stop fighting!
Your doing great! And good luck with the non-profit your trying to form as well!!!
Thanks so much, lady. Please check out the “Power of 10″ post. You have some awesome blogs and you promote everyone. You need to be promoted, too.
And the numbers keep coming down….slow and steady!.. When you hit 399 we are celebrating!
Thank you so much for sharing your life like this. You are such an inspiration.
It’s my joy. Thank you for taking part.
Angel, I recently watched a youtube clip of Supersize vs Superskinny and it happened to be the episode you appeared on. I was touched by your story and what you had to say. I had to search to find out more about your progress and found this site. Keep up the good work, your an inspiration. I’ve struggled with weight since i was little, i’m only 24 and know I have to make some major changes for my health and happiness, people like you truly give me inspiration. Take care
Sadie,
Thanks so much for your comment. I’m glad you’ve been inpsired.I hope that you have begun your journey to health. Know that I’m here for your in the process.
Angel
I have about 230 lbs to lose and although i am 36lbs down from the day before surgery(8/9/11) i feel like i’ve gotten no where and have accomplished nothing. But looking at your numbers and your amazing progress gives me hope for my own journey. we’ve both got long fights and if you keep fighting then i can too. rock on sistah friend.
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If I lose 200 lbs, I’ll feel kinda goalish…lol. You will do this. We will do this. We just have to avoid being overcome the pissivity that’s such a large part of this process…eek! Thanks so much for coming over.
AWESOME Honeybunch Just AWESOME!!!! So very proud of you!
I’m honestly not impressed by all that much…but you I live in awe of….