No longer Obese!
We've had a really rough week. My MIL passed away on Monday afternoon at the young age of 67 after a short battle with cancer and the family is reeling. Hubby and I, along with my sister-in-law, my father-in-law, and Hubby's aunt were at her side. Even in all the insanity this week as we sort out details, I've worked hard to focus on protein first and trying to get in all my water. I never realized how hard those are to do when your 'regular' routine is disrupted!
Yesterday morning, I got on the scale as I do every morning. For the first time in 30+ years, I saw a number that meant that I was NO LONGER OBESE! OMG. I was so excited, I called Hubby and cried. He was so happy for me.
I'm down from a size 22/24 to size 10/12 and medium clothing. I'm still terrified to shop (years of shopping at two stores has totally brainwashed me and I automatically reach for the biggest sizes). I'm stunned to see collarbones and shape. I didn't know I had a defined waistline. No joke. It's kinda scary.
This journey has been spectacular. Quite amazing really. Boggles the mind.
But how I wish my MIL were going to be with us when I reach the end. RIP Nicole. You are loved and you are missed.
OTTAWA -- 2011 - Contemplated WLS Feb. 15, 2013 - GP Feb. 20 - lung functioning Feb. 22 - blood work Feb. 27 - Referral April 19 - orientation, bloodwork July 10 - nurse July 23 - rheumatologist (VSG) Sept. 12 - Behaviourist & Dietician Oct. 23 - Echocardiogram Nov. 6 - Pre-surgery Class Nov. 12 - Surgeon Jan 13, 2014 - Optifast (3 wks) Jan. 27 - PATTS Feb. 3, 2014 - Surgery (VSG)
HEIGHT: 5'5" HW 303 Pre-Opti 297 SW 271 GW 170 CW 200 (Feb. 8, 2018 - damn the regain!) VSG with Dr. Yelle
I'm so very sorry for your loss. I'm glad you were able to be with her, but still, I'm so sorry. Cancer is a punk and I hate it.
But congrats on being overweight! That's a super huge accomplishment and I hope you're proud. I know that your MIL would be proud of you :)
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
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I am so sorry for your loss but really so glad you were all able to be with her.
Very happy for your accomplishment-that's the way life goes, the bitter with the sweet. Hope you have many sweet times ahead.
HW 285 SW 248 CW 218 Surgery date: 12/2/14 "Life itself is the proper binge." Julia Child
"Never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.'' Winston Churchill
