I'm out six months out and ive lost 103 from my highest of 367.  I had about 200lbs in excess weight so im half way there.  I have gone from a size 30 (since 28 was tight) down to about a 16/18.  My shoes and everything have gotten to big.  I feel shorter (maybe because of less meat on my feet.. lol) 

I have been going to the gym at least 4 times a week.  I have been an eliptical warrior... my best time is about 5.5 miles done in 1.25 hours.  I have now added in weight training to my workout and I have notice that my inches are flying off even when the weight has stayed the same.  From my waist alone I have lost about 15 inches.  Almost in the 30s for my waist and for my bmi.  Right now im at 265. 

I must say I dont regret the surgery what so ever.   I really believe it saved my life.  I wasnt living just exisiting.  This process has been difficult.  I have been told different things by family members in the beginning of this whole thing like the surgery was the easy way out or the LAZY way out.  Now I find those same members have been working to improve themself or even looking into surgery.  I have been told many things like I inspire others, that im doing a great job.  I have been walked by due to people not recognizing me.  Just yesturday I had many people come up to me and tell me im losing my butt.  I think people recognized me by the size of my butt before due to how many comments people made about they didnt recognize the little butt girl in the office.

Though I have a long way to go and at times it feels a little discouraging, i'm confident that I will make it to my goal.  I might have to adjust it as time goes on but I think one way or another I will make it there.   I keep in mind how far i have come and that i didnt put the weight on overnight and its not going to come off overnight. 

It definitely is a personal choice to have surgery or not but if you decide to do it, its worth it.   Just to be treated like a normal person.  For people to see me and want to talk to me.   Hold doors open.  Strike up conversations.  Its weird and sad that it takes that to be seen for who you really are but I know those are the realities.  This is the world we live in.  im loving the changes and i'm going to continue to work hard to get to my goal. 

I finally made it into the 280's.  Currently 287.  Its so weird little things that would have made me so uncomfortable before are 2nd nature now.  Like right now im typing on my couch on my laptop with my leg crossed over my knee and im totally comfortable.  As the days go by I have so much more energy.   I can work overtime at work, come pick up my little man from grandma's, run to the store with baby in tow, come home, cook, get little man in the tub, wash a few loads of clothes, put him to sleep and still have a ton of energy to spare.  I really wish now I would have stuck to my pre opt diet better.  I would be further along then I am right now.  But 80lbs lost in less than 4 months is more than I could have ever done without my tool.  I'm truly loving my RNY!

One thing that is a little weird is that I have this weird pain on the balls of my feet.  I lost a lot of weight on my feet.  I mean before they were like pizza dough, not they are slim and cute.  But I feel like im walking on bone!  I'm hoping when more weight comes off then that problem will be eliminated. 

I must confess im super obsessed with the scale.  The bad part is they have one at work and im on it all the time. 

I dont know if anybody else has added any additional supplements but right now i'm swearing by L carnitine.  It gives you energy and helps move your weight loss.  It helps remove fat from your body and build muscle.   I get the liquid form from GNC and it taste like cherry and is pretty inexpensive.  I drink 2 tablespoons every morning and I really do feel better.   i stopped taking it for like a month and i felt the difference. 

Also, I got really bad an exercising.  I use to be the eliptical queen but then I had a out of town funeral to go to and I never got back in the swing of exercising since.  Plus overtime at work got thrown in the mix and I go to bed so late its hard to get up in the morning.  But you know what, while the hubby and baby are out I think im going to get some exercise in now!  (walk from home on demand brighthouse network)

ps, did i mention I  my RNY??