what a difference six months can make

Today is my six-month surgiversary, and I am bursting with joy and pride.  I never imagined that I would look and feel this good just six months out.  I have a bit farther to go, but even if I didn't lose another pound, I'd be happy.

Here's how my life has changed:
- I can walk, run, hike, climb stairs and ride a bike
- I can sit with my knees crossed, or on the floor with my legs crossed
- I can keep up with my granddaughter!
- I no longer use a CPAP machine for sleep apnea, so we are going camping again
- my BMI is down from 48 (morbidly obese) to 30 (obese - but moderately overweight is just around the corner!)
- I am down 72 pounds since surgery, and 112 pounds since my referral
- I have just one chin, bony shoulders, hipbones and a waist
- My size 28/4X clothes are just a distant memory; today I'm wearing size 12 and 14, and I LOOK GOOOOOOD!

Thanks to everyone on OH who helped - I have no illusions that I could have done this on my own.  And keep the faith, all of you who are waiting.  

Lisa

That is such an inspiration!  My surgery is in 18 days and I am looking forward to everything you described.  Except the granddaughter thing, for me it's my kids. :)  All the best to you!

Well Lisa, Congratulations,
That is so wonderful to hear.
I'm so happy for you. Being mobile without thinking about it is wonderful.

Congratulations on your many successes.
J

HUGE congratulations to you Lisa - wonderful post!  Lovely new avatar too!

Thanks Karen!  I was at the Royal Botanical Gardens with my daughter and granddaughter on Mother's Day - it was such a lovely day - and  I screamed "look, I'm sitting cross-legged - you have to take a picture!" 

Fantastic! You look great! Very inspiring!

And you are next!  I'll be thinking about you tomorrow!

Thanks Lisa!!! :)

Hi there

Awesome, you have done so well. It is amazing what a few months can do eh?

Keep up the good work

Take care

Congratulations Lisa.  What a remarkable accomplishment!  From last I saw you, I can definitely say that you indeed look GREAT!  All the best to you as you continue in this journey!!