savnlives2
6 months have come and gone!
Mar 18, 2010
Wow! I can't believe that it has been 6 months since my surgery. I haven't blogged since 1 week out, but I have been keeping up with everyone and I am so proud to be a part of this family. I am down 75 pounds as of today, with about 45 more to go. All and all this journey has been good and I don't regret it at all. I have had some stalls that frustrated me; but from what I can tell, that is part of the process.I started going to the gym after my 2 month appointment and now I go 4 days/ week. I am doing cardio all four days and weights 3 of the four. I have gone from size 26 to size 16! I haven't worn a size 16 since high school! All of my shoes are too big, I think I have gone down 1/2 size.
The only medical issues I am having are low iron and blood pressure. I'm probably gonna have to have an iron infusion. My blood pressure has started going up, so instead of coming off the meds, we have added. Not sure what that is all about!?!
I have been getting really good support from close friends and co-workers! Can we say GRATEFUL!!!!!
I can't even begin to explain to you how much better I feel right now, even with bp issues! I don't have diabetes anymore and that in itself is enough to make this all worthwhile!
I am still having to drink shakes to get all of my protein in; so I am glad that I found one that I absolutely love. Nectar Sweets Chocolate Truffle! I started with Isopure, but after awhile the after taste got on my nerves. The only foods that I have trouble with are chicken and turkey; which saddens me. I will keep trying though because..well I just have to~
My 6 month follow up with my surgeon is this coming Monday, so we will see what he has to say. My primary care doc has been very helpful and supportive. I saw the program psychologist on this past Monday and he was very proud of my accomplishments thus far.
Well, I guess I'm done rambling for now. I pray that everyone's weight loss journey will continue and that we all become and remain healthier and happier!
~Michelle~
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About Me
Kansas City, MO
Location
35.2
BMI
Surgery
09/15/2009
Surgery Date
Jun 28, 2008
Member Since
