well I don't know what made me think I'd be unlike any of the other people that my surgeon talked about, but when I saw the scale  moving in the upwards direction I had a MELT DOWN!!  I'm talking...big time!  I have lost my grandmother to cancer and been in and out of the hospital with other family members for months and "forgot" about taking care of myself.  That goes to show how QUICKLY eating poorly can add on the pounds.  I was in tears in Dr. B's office (his nurse had started the tears, but didn't see Dr, B in time to prepare him for it!!!)  he did make me laugh by saying that no one told him I was in here crying...but he made me feel 10x's better and got me refocused on what my true goal was- being healthy...SO with that being said...time to get back on track and meet Dr. B's weightloss goal for my next 6 month visit so I can schedule PLASTICS! 

well I'm down 115lbs!!  Currently weight 184lbs...I know I could be smaller, but I'm happy where I am...gotta start working harder at watching what I eat...unfortunately I'm one of those that can eat almost anything as long as I moderate the amount!!  I HATE that...but I go for my 18 month appointment and I will talk to Dr. B about where he thinks I should be weight wise and when I can schedule an appointment with plastics!!!  I would be fine the size I am if I didn't have a tummy and flappy arms!  haha  Overall I'm completely satisfied with the surgery and where I've come from...I get compliments DAILY on how great I look...even from people that don't know about the surgery...it's been a true Blessing!  Dr. B is my angel

So has anyone else experienced this?!  I'm sure they have...but I just feel so GOOD!!!  I'm like, in such a good mood compared to before surgery.  I wake up each day and look forward to dressing and fixing myself up.  I have a new desire to really look my best.  Starting tanning (which my sister, a nurse, HATES!!  haha I know, I know...) letting my hair grow back out (if it doesn't all fall out first  haha) and getting my nails done!!  Grant it, this does put a crunch in the budget, but I eat so much less that it sort of evens itself out!!  I just feel like a new person honestly....full of hope and excitement on a daily basis...people can see it too...people are work are like, something's different about you, you're glowing!!!  Well....it's because I'm HAPPY people!  I'm melting away and finally becoming the person i've always known I could be...I've been overweight since I was a child, so i've never seen the thin me...not even close!!  so seeing this person evolve is surreal....  sorry for such a long post, but I just started thinking about how many posts there are about problems and such and just wanted to share sort of the bright side a little!  I'd like to know your new you stories...if you've found that you're happier and a more go out and face the world person now that you've had the surgery!!

ROCK ON! 

Well what can I say?!  I'm just over 3 months out and feeling WONDERFUL!!  I am loving the renewed energy and self-confidence.  I am starting to see that beautiful person that I knew was in there just waiting to get out.  I am having no problems with foods or feeling sick or anything...just getting my water and protein in!  LOVE the EAS shakes, they've made it so much easier for my protein intake!  My friend gave me some MORE clothes!  which is such a blessing...I love trying on things and looking great in them haha  today I'm wearing one of the outfits she gave me and i'm getting so many compliments on how good i'm looking.    My husband can't keep his hands off of me!  I've had some problems with "desire" but I think those things are working themselves out...last night was a good start!  *wink wink*  I think he's feeding off of the positive aura I have around me now.  I'm just so grateful I made this decision and that I have such a wonderful Dr. and his staff...the support groups are great...I couldn't ask for anything more except for it to already be a year from now and me be in my skinny butt jeans!!!  haha    To all of you newbies that are reading this...its not going to be all sunshine and rainbows...but it's so worth it!