Lindsey82

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I cannot believe it is already March and I am 20 months into this amazing journey! I am now 170 pounds and a size 10, although I will admit they are getting a bit snug with me being three months along. I am due Sept 26 with sweet baby number 1 and the hubby and I couldn't be more thrilled! All of my labs are wonderful and baby seems to be doing very well. I am so very humbled and thankful for this amazing opportunity to both get healthy, and to have a baby. Two years ago, I was not sure this would ever happen. I am healthy, happy, and very excited for the final 6 months of my pregnancy!

 My "now" pic

I cannot believe it is already October, and even more that I haven't written in a couple of months. I have just been too busy living! ;-) I love life right now. Love wearing a size 10 jeans and L top, love being in the 100's, and love feeling like I have energy to live life. I cannot believe I have lost over 145 pounds in 15 months...it is incredible. I lost another person!
I am working full time now between nannying and substitute teaching, and there is no way I could have done this last year. I miss having my own classroom, but love getting to experience all grade levels. Although, I must admit, it is a little weird getting asked for my phone number by seniors!
I am excited to go into the holiday season actually feeling "normal" and sometimes even pretty! I am excited to get my holiday dress! I am a little nervous about being tempted, but I know that I am satisfied with way less, and that feeling healthy and being healthy are more important than any cookie!
I have slacked on my exercise a bit though b/c I am working so much, but I really need to pick it up again as weight loss has slowed way down. I still want to lose another 20 pounds or so. Anyway, that is what is new in the life of Linds. RNY is still the best decision I have ever made!

Ahhh...August already?! I cannot believe I am just a little over 12 months out from RNY. I went to my grandma's 80th birthday bash yesterday and really enjoyed seeing extended family and friends that I haven't seen in awhile. Everyone was so encouraging, and I even got asked if I was "pregnant" because I "glowed!" No...definetly not pregnant, just VERY happy with my life in general. I love my RNY and am so glad for this decision. I am so thankful to have my life back, and to enjoy it. I never realized how unhappy I truly was until now. I feel better about my body, but I also am soooo much healthier. This has been a process, and will always be. I still want to lose another 30 pounds or so, but I am taking it one day at a time. I am just so thankful to feel more "normal." Feeling happy and blessed!

So on July 30, I will be exactly one year out from surgery. I really wanted to get down to 180 pounds by this time, but since I started at 330 pounds and am down to the 190's I still think I am doing pretty well. Still, I am going to work my buns off for the next 1.5 weeks to try and make it happen. My life has changed so much in one year it is really amazing to think about. Not only do I look better, but I actually feel 29 and not 60. This has been so much work, and I know it is a lifetime committment, but I am so blessed by my RNY, family, friends, and friends on Obesity Health. All of you have truly been a motivating force for me, and there are not words to describe how very thankful and appreciative I am. I hope that as I continue on in this process that I can help someone the way that you all have helped and encouraged me. Thank you.

I am officially 11 months out as of June 30, and I am feeling really good. I am getting way more attention than before, from both guys and gals. I feel like I am treated like a human being again, and not just a "fat person." I do like the attention, but it can be a bit overwhelming for me too. I love shopping for new clothes and am so excited to be able to shop anywhere now, and not just at Lane Bryant, Target, or other shops that have big girl clothes.
 I am exercising every day and feel very accomplished after each workout. To think that less than a year ago just doing daily life was hard, and now I embrace every opportunity that comes along.
 I love my RNY for everything that it has given back to me.

Down to 202 pounds and in a comfortable size 12 (almost a 10!) So excited to feel comfortable wearing shorts and short sleeves again! It is wonderful to walk into a room and to not be the obvious big girl. Seriously looking into a career change and going into corrections or becoming a police officer. I have let my weight dictate what I did for 15 years, and no more! Love my RNY and feel beyond blessed to have been able to have this surgery. Now onto losing the last 40 pounds and training for my police physical...yikes!

On March 30 I will be exactly 8 months post op from RNY surgery! 8 months...really?! This time has absolutely flown by for me. I was losing pretty steadily for the first 6 months, and then from month 6 to month 7, I only lost 9-10 pounds. Well, here I am at almost month 8 and I have stalled since month 7! Not one freakin single pound lost! Grrr. I still need to lose 50 pounds to hit 160, which is my goal weight. I am now pretty sure this isn't going to happen by my one year surgery date (July 30). I have lost 116 pounds overall and am very pleased with this, but I admit, I am frustrated right now! I NEED to lose the rest of my excess weight for ME. I am now in a size 12, and off all of my medications besides insulin, so in all respects, this surgery was a huge success. I just am really focused and determined to lose the last 50 pounds. I have never been thin in my entire life, and I crave this! Any words of advice, etc are greatly appreciated!

Well, I am officially 7 months post op as of yesterday. I have lost 116 pounds, and over 55 inches overall. I am now in a size 12/14 pant and L or XL top. My energy is higher than it has been in years, and I have hope for a fruitful and active life! People always ask me if I would do this surgery again knowing the risks, etc. My answer is always a wholehearted YES! I finally have some confidence again, and that means everything to me. 
 I still don't really feel hungry very often. Sometimes I do, but very seldom. Still, I can eat about a cup of food at a time now, less if pure protein. I find myself wanting some sweets, and sometimes I give in. I feel some guilt, but then I rationalize that all foods are ok in moderation. I am a firm believer that if you cut out all "pleasure" food, you most likely will eat it anyway, and in much larger amounts than if you know you can occasionally treat yourself. I still am getting used to everyone's comments. I tried for so long to just blend in and go unnnoticed that comments make me uncomfortable, and I need to work on accepting them graciously.
 It has been an amazing 7 months. I did hit a stall for about three weeks, but the scale is finally moving again and I am glad of that. I have about 55 pounds to go to reach my goal of 160, and I am hoping to get there by July 30th, my one year surgery date (as well as my 10 year high school reunion!)

I had my RNY July 30, 2010 and started out at 333 pounds. I just hit 6 months post op and am down 107 pounds and almost 54 inches overall! I went from a size 28 and 3x top, to a size 14 and L or XL top. I cannot explain how much this surgery has meant to me in regards to gaining my health, and my overall life back! I still have 65 pounds to lose to hit my goal of 160, but I am determined! The weight has slowed to about 10 pounds per month, but I am ok with this. I still want to lose weight, but even if I did not lose another pound and maintaned this weight, I feel the surgery was a huge success! Pre-ops...this journey is long and hard, but oh so worth it! Stay strong and keep on track! You deserve to live your best life...you only get one go around. ;-)               

As of this morning, I am officially 100 pounds down! I am so excited, and feeling so blessed! I have another 70 pounds to go, but I believe that I can do this! I am hoping to get that 70 pounds off by July 30th, which is my one year surgery date. I would do this surgery again in a heartbeat. I feel like I am living again for the first time in ten years. It is WONDERFUL! I am finally learning how to eat, and what healthy eating looks like on a long term basis. I am empowered to know that if I keep up with this new lifestyle, I can and will be successful for many years to come. I own this surgery, and the choices I am making on a daily basis.