Weight: 215.2
BMI: 36.9
Upper Arm: 11"
Breast: 44"
Chest: 40.5"
Hips: 56"
Thigh: 23.25"

This update is at about 5 weeks post-op. At this stage I am on regular foods - which is a nice change! I still can't have any starchy veggies (corn, potatoes, etc), sugar or carbs (no bread, pasta or cereals).. But I can have any kind of lean meat I want and all other veggies and most fruits. I have been on a broccoli kick lately... just a couple of bites of meat with a florette of steamed broccoli has been my dinner for the past few nights.

It's weird to think that in these 5 weeks I have lost about 32 pounds already! My clothes are starting to get looser and some shirts that I haven't worn in a couple of years are finally fitting again (for now.. lol)... That's a good feeling!

I'm leaving tomorrow for a 5 day cruise out of Miami. I have gone on this chartered cruise every year since 2002. It's called The Rock Boat. the best way to describe it is that it's a floating music festival with 4 stages and 25ish bands - music from noon til the wee hours of the morning. I'm usually up all hours on the cruise - but I know I'll have to scale it back a bit this year and take it easy if I get tired. But to get to reunite with all my friends from over the years will be the best part about it!

Best wishes!!!!