Results are in 6 months post op

Mar 04, 2012

58 pounds down....have been here for a week....Size 24 down to a 16/18..  Tops from 2X to large (14/16).    So I have been asked if I am glad to have had this surgery.....Today I can say yes. 

I would make sure though that if someone is thinking about this...or thinks that this is the easy way to loose weight...I would tell them no unless they are serious about changing their whole life.  This is not just about weight loss.  The way that I see surgery and all the restrictions that  this includes it is about a life change in all areas of my life.

My Calcium and B12 were way too low, more like off the chart in the wrong direction.  So in I went for B12 shot, 4 sub-lingual B12 a day...and liquid Calcium 5000 IUs per week one day a week. I am now taking multi-vitamins twice a day...and liquid vitamin D twice a day......need to also pick up the protein, however my kidneys are putting out too much creatine.  Still need to pick up my workouts in the gym.

I have had some serious cramping in the upper area of my abdomen, and have been through a CAT scan with contrast with no herniated intestine found. (yea for something good).  Tomorrow is a colonoscopy ...oh fun.  Just the thought of having to drink this pre-procedural stuff is not fun.  As I can not drink much at one sitting, I do not know how I will drink 3 liters in a hour. 

I love seeing people that I have not seen for a year or so.  My brother came to visit from Minnesota, and could not get over the physical changes he saw in me.  When you see yourself everyday, it is hard to see the changes.  I mean I do see changes, in my face, and my clothes, but it is like watching your child growing...when you see the changes every day, it is hard to remember what they really looked like last month, or 6 months ago.    I keep pictures on my phone of what I looked like before, so I do not forget.....

Another thing that I am working on is scheduling meals better.  I work 11:15 am till 8pm....'lunch' is at 3:30.  I find myself grazing more throughout the day, trying to make sure I get the right amount of calories in.  I currently drink a Muscle milk or a 20 oz soy for breakfast....which means around 11:00 at the office.  I have soup around 1:30....and a small meal of salad or some type of beans and veggies.  I come home, and try to have some protein in the form of a soy patty or perhaps an egg with tofu.  

I have learned that Spanks or Sweet Nothings are probably a permanent part of my wardrobe from here on out.  I have more skin than I thought I would have...and am thankful that I have the ability to find these....(Discovered through my support group...thank you Sandra!)  It is important to feel good and looking good helps.  I never thought I could wear a pencil skirt..and look good.  The time has also come to cut my hair.  I have had a hard time with hair loss....hopefully shorter hair will help with the breakage.  I also am trying a new shampoo/conditioner program...NIXON....it is expensive, but it is supposed to help by keeping the follicles healthy so they can grow...my hairdresser said that with my vitamins being depleting, that it is affecting the hair regrowth.  Hoping that a month or two will see a better and thicker hairstyle.

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