phatmomma

Dear Karl, thank you for sharing your story... I found it interesting how people think you have changed and would like the old Karlos back. Do you think that is because you were the clown and maybe always able to be the butt of a good joke, or an easy victim? I'm only part way to my final destination and have myself had comments before surgery about how i'll change.... I think your probably still the same Karlos but if your not then you are a new and improved man who has a whole lot of life to live and i for one wish you well..

I too hope things take a turn around personally and you have your happy ever after xx

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Julie xx

I may not be called Cinderella but i'm chuffing well going to the Ball!!

Goals:

To use the cross trainer for 10 minutes solid... (in progress) = (done 11/8/11 going for 15 now )

To run for 10 minutes solid..(in progress)

To start exercising seriously! - Done July 2011

Stellap

Thanks for being open and honest - warts and all. It's funny but people don't like change even if it's changing your life for the better. I think sometimes we have to be selfish and think 'tough' this is my life and I'll do whatever is required to live healthy. I'm sorry you and val are finding it tough and hope your love is strong enough to see you through. You are a great advocate for wls so I hope people get to know and love the person you are today x

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My Weight and Health Chart:

Start weight 17 stone

Stones
Into the 16s - done
Into the 15s - done
Into the 14s - done
Into the 13s - done
Into the 12s - done
Into the 11s - done
Into the 10s - done
size 24 - done
size 22 - done
size 20 - done
size 18 - done
size 16 - done
size 14 - done
size 12 - done
size 10 - done
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Measurements

before op
Bust - 50
Waist - 40 inches
Hips - 55

Now
Bust - 35
Waist - 29 inches
Hips - 38

Pre op
blood Sugar - 10.0
Cholestrol - 6.2

Post op
Blood Sugar - 5 normal
Cholestrol - 3.2

Beyondtheoutside

Congrats

starr

loved the honesty , and life is made up of ifs and maybes,,,who knows if you would have changed without the weightloss?,maybe your personality would have changed anyway,maybe youd have got bigger and more unhappy ,no one knows,one line sums it up for me ,the line about not caring about "not waking up from the op",it wasnt a choice love,once you reached that desperate point,you had to lose the weight,well done for recreating yourself and getting a life back, even with the sad and unhappy times,lifes worth having,and the passion from your posts gives others like myself the courage to do this and to deal with the euphoric ups and some heartbreaking downs after ,chin up love ,and thankyou x

Kizzy70

You have achieved so much in 2 years Karl, I don't think anyone would be the same after all you have experienced. I know in the past when I have lost weight (5 stone) I felt a different person, not only did I have the confidence to speak to people I found this made a difference to the way I was treated by others - I was oozing confidence!!!

This is a journey that can change your life forever - I look forward to getting my confidence back!!

Thanks for the inspirational story XX

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1st appointment 21.02.11
2nd appointment (with nurse) 23.03.11 - On waiting list! yipeeeeeeeeee
Operation Date: 21st April 2012

Start weight 20.7

Pre-op diet loss 1 stone 8lbs

Surgery date weight 19.13

1st Week 19.8 -5lbs
2nd Week 19.5 -3lbs
3rd Week 18.11 -8lbs
4th Week 18.8 -3lbs

KIM X

Adorabella

I'm only just starting my journey and its strange that I happened on your post and it reflected my biggest fear that people/family won't like me after I've lost weight. Both my parents are overweight and I guess I'm frightened of being alienated by them, although they have recently distance themselves from me which is why I guess I have the courage to do this now.

Be proud of yourself, you deserve it! You've achieved a lot - and other people are just peeved because they can't achieve as much as you have.

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Bella x