One Month Progress

I had surgery one month ago yesterday. Since we got home late from a trip, I did my weigh in, photos, and measurements today. I was so pleasantly surprised by how far I've come in a month!

First, the basics. I have lost 37 pounds and almost 25 inches!!! My BMI has gone from 51.6 to 45.4
Starting weight = 310, Current weight = 273

Next, the photos, because everybody loves photos :)

The first set is in a top that fit me well at my heaviest, and is now nice and roomy:

Now the next couple sets are in some tank tops that were too snug on me at the beginning and are pretty much fitting now.

I also put this little animation together... it was Ian's idea. I would like to do this with the grey tank top photos too because I think you can see more, but it's a lot of work so maybe I'll do those when I take my 2 month photos. I like this because you can REALLY see the difference looking at it this way:

I also want to share my measurements. As I mentioned up top I lost a total of almost 25 inches in the first month! I did want to post the breakdown of all the measurements both for my own records and for anyone who might be interested.

Neck: Was 18", Now 16 1/2"
Bust: Was 54 1/2", Now 50"
Chest: Was 51", Now 46"
Upper Arm: Was 20 3/4", Now 19 3/4"
Forearm: Was 13", Now 12 1/4"
Above Waist: Was 56 1/4", Now 54"
Waist: Was 55 1/4", Now 52"
Hip: Was 61", Now 58 1/2"
Thigh: Was 32", Now 29 1/2"
Calf: Was 20 1/2", Now 19 1/2"
Foot: Was 10 3/4", Now 10 1/4"

Total inches measured - Was 393", Now 368 1/4" (Loss of 24 3/4")


I have a lot to say as far as how I'm feeling at 1 month out and what life is like but I will save that for the next post because it's late and I'm exhausted! But just know that I'm very very happy :)