Follow up....

Nov 05, 2011

Ok, so I wrote this whole big blog and it disappeared!  I wanted to follow up with a couple of things since I am a documentation freak as you can tell by five years worth of entries!  I am now below goal.  I weighed in at 139.  I am thinking that I will let myself lose to 135 lbs and then I won't freak out so much when I bounce around 2 to 5 lbs.  I am also setting up some new goals for me --- I am going to quit smoking and I need to exercise to gain some muscle. 

So, in follow up, here are the updates to my progress:

Beginning weight - 260
End weight today - 139
Next goal weight - 135 (whenever it happens)
Beginning size -- 22/24 and 3x
New Size -- 4/6 and medium

I went to the surgeon and met with the Nut --- they were extremely pleased with my results.  They only expected 80% of weight to be lost and I was 88%.  The blood work came out great -- whew!  I was worried about that piece.  They gave me my new maintenance meal plan.  It's weird to think of eating a sandwich or pasta, rice, corn....all the things that I have been adamant about not eating.  It was strange of thinking about not obsessing over losing weight but thinking about maintaining weight.  I will have to work on that piece. 

Bodywise, I am ok with my arms and back.  Not too shabby and I am not sure when I would ever get the change to wear something backless, but if I had to, I could --- Yeah for me on that one!  Now my butt and tummy are a different thing....My daughter says my stomach looks like a wrinkly grumpy old man frowning -- How's that for feeling sexy?  My butt is going to need some work --- I am thinking I need to get those shoes that pump your butt up!  Working out is definitely on the schedule especially if I want to have a tummy tuck in the future. 

Hair, it's coming back!!!!!!!!  I lost half my hair this summer and had to cut it all off.  Now, I have three inch sprouts all over my head.  It's pretty funny when there is static electricity in the air! 

Hubby and i are doing well since we are not putting so much emphasis on the relationship and simply letting it be.  Sometimes it's ok to let it happen and simply enjoy rather than trying to fix everything all at once.

Shopping -- well I had to go to Atlanta for training.  I was happy when they put me up a the Ritz Carlton in Buckhead.  Not only did the robe fit but there are two malls within walking distance!!  It was so nice to go shopping and not have to worry about being home for the kids or having other things to do.  I took all my catalogs with pages marked of outfits that I liked and went into the stores to try them all on!  The sales girls gave me a funny look but hey, I still have no idea what style i am or what looks right on me!  It was actually a lot of fun!  I had the most marvelous store manager in the Gap help me with jeans -- he was too funny and here I am asking him if my butt looks ok!  When he told me I needed a size 4, I think I fell in love.  In the end we had so much fun, he gave me an extra 30% off of my total purchase.  Gotta love the Gap!

Video -- in the training they video tape you for three days doing all kinds of speaking.  I had not seen myself on video or pictures since I have lost weight - at least not a full body shot.  WOW!  It was so emotional for me.  Right before my first video was to be shown, I almost started crying.  My mind was terrified of what I would see.  You know, it was ok -- I was amazed to see this young looking, almost fragile women on the screen.  I have never been fragile, ever.  It was soooo strange to realize that was me.  When I was up there being video taped I was so nervous and my mind was in chaos -- but when I looked at the tape, I was calm.  The disparity between how I felt and how I looked was a head trip.  In all the experience was valuable and it made me think.  I had a list of things to talk with the Shrinkage about....

In looking back, I have to say this was the best decision I have ever made.  I am so thankful for this surgery.  Not just for the new body, but the new me as a whole.  I am still not done deciding who that person is, but I am so grateful for the process.  I would do this a hundred times over.  I do want to say "thank you" to all the folks who have read my blogs.  It makes my day when I get a message or a note.  I love each and every one of you.  You are my brothers and sisters who know what it is like to be obese.  You all have been so helpful with your support and love back.  Thank you.  And, God Bless YOU!
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Goal! Touchdown! Homerun! Doing the happy dance!

Nov 02, 2011

I have made it!  To my first goal.  I am 140 lbs today.  WOW! 

       120 lbs lost in 10 1/2 months ---   Savoring the moment

                               God Bless U!

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