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update

Long overdue update.

Gained a little weight back, currently 190, 20 lbs over goal weight.

Completed several marathon swims (10 km), and have a few races this summer, including an 11 km open water.

Been doing a lot of hiking as well, and still playing volleyball a few times a week.

Fall 2017 update

Still 9 lbs over goal weight.

Been a good summer, lots of open water swimming.

Completed a 5k swim. Hope to do a full marathon swim next summer (10K).

6 weeks post op. Starting back at work today part time.

current weight 181.

11 lbs to go

It has been hard not being able to swim or train or hike etc. Hopefully in July

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Update

Home from final round of reconstructive skin surgeries. Healing well. Stitches come out in a week.

Current weight is 184.

Hope to make it to ultimate goal weight of 170 by July.

Will be hard without being able to workout as I heal, but if I watch what I eat, it may be possible.

3 weeks til next surgeries

Hey all.

I am returning for my final 3 reconstructive skin surgeries in 3 weeks.

Looking forward to it, to finally being “done”.

Will post photos in May once healed up a bit.

Round 2 surgery is booked

The countdown is on. 90 days til the final round of reconstructive skin surgeries for all the excess skin from losing 140 lbs.

Cannot wait.

Back training in the pool 4 days a week, playing volleyball the other 3 days.

Will try to be more active on here.

#shrinkingbeast

Home sweet home. Finally back in the pool after almost 6 months off. 1 km a day, 3 days in a row. My time is so slow though! 35 min for a kilometre. That break sure shows. Want to get to 25 by New Years ideally.

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Sorry for the long absence

It has now been 10 months since I had my 4 excess skin removal surgeries and breast reduction. I am maintaining the weight loss I had achieved, but have stagnated. I still have about 30 lbs to lose til ultimate goal weight of 170, and my final round of skin surgeries in spring 2017.

Part of the reason for the slump is that my pool has been closed for months and months for renos, so volleyball has become my primary workout. Getting back in the pool next month to train should help a lot with my weight and general fitness. Will have to ease into it since it has been so long. start with 1km twice a week maybe.

I am still playing volleyball 4 times a week. Both my coed and womens intermediate league teams are undefeated thusfar! Improving my skill level, finally getting some stuff blocks.

Personal life wise- same old same old. Still single, but been doing a fair amount of dating. Things are going well at work.

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Sneaky Six volleyball. Top ranked in our division so far!

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Been a crazy month. Busy with volleyball so not spending enough time in the gym or pool. Heading to the beach for an open water swim before my match tonight.

Almost 5 months out from excess skin removal surgery. Only 1 minor complication- see photo- post surgical lymphodema in one lower leg. Hoping it goes away on its own in time, but it is a risk of thigh lifts, so it may never go back to looking normal.

Still 20 lbs over end goal weight, but now that I am back biking, swimming and playing sports i am sure I can get it gone easy enough.

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Just checking in

14 weeks post surgery now.

Have lost another 10 lbs since then.

now at 185. (155 lbs lost total)

15 lbs to my final goal weight of 170!

Back playing volleyball 4+ times a week.

Having some lymphodema swelling in one of my lower legs which is a hassle but hopefully it goes away.

#excess skin surgery #massive weight loss #extreme weight loss

150 lbs lost in 25 months!

Measurement and size changes after 150 lbs lost and excess skin removal surgeries.

Area Start (340) (190) Change

hips 65 44 -21

bum 59 46 -13

upper thigh 33 25 -8

Torso(above breasts/under arms) 52 39 -13

breasts in bra 57 41 -16

waist 47 35 -12

upper arm 20 13 -7

shirt size 4X Large

pants size 26 14

bra size 46H 36D

#extreme weight loss #massive weight loss #shrinkingbeast #excess skin surgery #excess skin removal

6 weeks out from my excess skin removal surgeries. This area made the most immediate difference to my shape, as my tummy and breasts and thighs and arms all stayed swollen for some time, but right away this area was noticeable.

#excess skin surgery #massive weight loss #upperbodylift #upper body lift #ubl #skin removal surgery #shrinking beast #before and after

6 week post surgery check in

It has been 6 weeks since full body reconstructive skin surgery after weight loss.

I am now at 192 lbs, down 148 lbs total from my starting weight of 340.

I am having some bad swelling still in my tummy so am still in the high compression surgical garment for another week or two.

Everything else is healing beautifully and I cannot wait to get back to the gym, the pool and the volleyball courts.

Had/Got to go shopping for a whole new wardrobe since nothing fits anymore.

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