Kelly A.
4 Months out today
Jul 28, 2011
Today is my 4 Month Post Op...I am down 118 pounds and so happy with the decision to make this change! I have given away all of my fat clothes, and am happily wearing size 18 jeans! I even went out in public in size 18 shorts!!! REAL shorts, with a button and a zipper and no elastic, and they were short! I felt so self concious, as my legs are a battlefield of veins and sagginess and cottage cheese, but it felt good too. I am also trying to go sleeveless in public, which is huge for me. Still haven't done it in front of my group of friends/coworkers...to weird as my one arm is so saggy. This was a problem BEFORE weight loss and NOT due to weight loss. One really big saggy arm :/I am very proud of myself for all that I have acheived. I wish I could fast forward and be at the 200 lost mark, but it is really nice being so confident that I WILL get there! I am dealing with some hair loss, some lagging energy and skin problems (rosacea on my face). My normal med for my face doesn't seem to be absorbing so my acne and redness are gross...seriously swollen today. Some days it's fine and I feel so pretty but this week is gross. Need to make an appt. with my dermatologist. Also, I missed my 3 month post op with the surgeon, due to work obligations, so have to go see him next week. At that visit I will hear how I am doing as far as blood and levels, so it may answer the question about fatigue. The hair loss was expected. I am not bald or anything, just seeing alot in the shower and on my shirt. But I did get a much shorter haircut and everyone seems to like it. I just keep looking at the big picture and knowing it is all worth it!!!
Am not getting much exercise lately, unfortunately. The summer for me is my busy time of year with work, so I am mostly just walking and only a couple of times a week. Luckily I get more exercise at work this time of year! I work at a summer camp, and I love it :)
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About Me
MA
Location
27.7
BMI
Surgery
03/29/2011
Surgery Date
Dec 01, 2010
Member Since
Before & After
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354lbs
182lbs
