Emily F.
6 Month Update
Oct 08, 2010
The fifth was my surgiversary! I'm doing well. I'm gone from 43 bmi to 30. 286 to 200.2 (the scale is toying with me). Size 24 to 16. I refuse to get upset over the numbers. If I don't lose those .2 lbs, I'll be okay. I feel great, I'm grateful for every ounce the ds has lost for me bc I know I could not have done it by myself. I don't worry about fitting into booths or roller coasters or if I'm squishing someone beside me.I visited my hubby's tiny, thin family and 4 of us YES 4 OF US ladies sat on a couch without touching and it was comfortable. That was amazing.
I love the compliments though I do get embarrassed, but I reflect on them later and really take them in. My favorites are when people don't recognize me. This poor elderly lady at church (I've gone there for over 8 years) came to me and said she thought she knew me but wasn't sure. I explained who I was and said "I've lost some weight, you might not recognize me" She was still confused. lol. The librarian were I work walked up and introduced herself to me bc she thought I was a new teacher! So much fun. But the best compliment was this weekend when I went to my first DS support group. Lisa said you would never have known that I ever had a weight problem. That was wonderful to hear. I look normal!! I fit in. I'm not self conscience around others like I always was.
I also need to get on my soapbox and tell everyone to QUIT FREAKING OUT ABOUT THE NUMBERS. I swear if I see another stall post I'm going to poke my eyeballs out with a sharp pencil. I don't know how vets keep coming back bc I almost can't stand it. *steps off soapbox*
The fun part!! I had my 5 year old take pics of me (I stood her on a chair so the angle was more flattering. lol), so they are not the greatest but you get the picture. I hate this part bc I'm afraid someone is going to look at them and think "she doesn't look that much smaller" etc. but I'm proud of how far I've come. Thanks for looking!
Before in the hospital and last summer.
6 months post op:
