Number Crunching

Today is the 16 week marker since surgery and I'd like to take a few minutes to share a few incredible numbers with you.  Some of which I can't believe myself.

First, but by no means the most impressive number as you will soon see, my weight loss from March 1 (surgery Mar 25th):



Next, my measurements:

	Pre Surgery 3/23/2011	Week 4 4/24/2011	Week 12 5/19/2011	Week 16 7/17/2011		Total Loss	% Loss
Clothing	T-22 B- 26	T- 18/20 B-26	T- 14/16 B- 20	T-Large B-16
Neck	15.75	14.75	14	13.75		2”	13 %
Shoulders	46.5	44.5	41.75	41		5.5”	12 %
Upper Arm (R)	18	17.5	??	15.5		2.5”	14 %
Bust	47.5	45	42.5	42.25		5.25”	11 %
Waist	44	41	38.25	37.5		6.5”	15 %
Hips	56	54	50	48.5		7.5”	13 %
Upper Thigh (R)	35.5	34.75	31.5	30.25		5.25”	15 %
Center Knee (R)	21.75	20	18.5	18.25		3.5”	16 %
Calf (R)	19.25	18	17.5	17.25		2”	10 %
Weight	283	255.6	228.2	216.8		66.2	49.8 %*

*This is a percentage of excess weight lost. 283 - 150= 133 extra lbs.

And finally, what I believe to be the most impressive:

	LDL	HDL	Total Cholesterol	A1C	Blood Pressure (Avg)	Resting Heart Rate (Avg)
February 2011	126	62	205	5.3	177/134	85
July 2011	64	43*	123	4.8	112/72	65

* the HDL is a bit low but could be attributed to a severe change in diet with too little fat and or adjustments to rapid weight loss

I imagine by now, the insurance company is ecstatic to have spent the money for my surgery.  The changes in my health status are pretty astounding.  This is a true testament to the hazards that excess weight places on your body and how much you can change your life expectancy with just a few simple changes.  I wouldn't have believed it myself, if I hadn't seen it in writing.

Time to go celebrate with an exercise session!