Marianne H.

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Well it has been two months since my surgery. I seem to have settled into a pattern of losing about #3 a week. I know this doesn't sound like a lot, but I am happy with it. I think I would have c0ntinued to gain if I hadn't had this surgery. I have had a few negative comments from people like "You lose slowly" and "So and so lost a lot more in this timeframe." That sucks and it is hurtful. I feel like what I have done is monumental, and people should keep their negative commentary to themselves. With that said I am happier and healthier than I have been in years. I started out in 3x tops and 22/24 bottoms. I am wearing XL tops and sz 16 bottoms. I can breathe so much better. I only take 1/2 of my bp pill now. I sleep better. Things are looking up for me! All you haters go away!

Oh my, it is Thanksgiving today. I have much to be thankful for, but most of all, unlike last year, I have my health back. What a fantastic thing! As of this morning I am down #42, and this blows me away. I am wearing size XL tops and dresses, and size 16/18 pants. I am so excited to see what the future brings. I don't have much family coming today. Me, the hubby, kids, my mom, and my cousin are having dinner together at my home. Other than than my Aunt Jo is recovering from her VSG and isn't feeling good, so her and her husband aren't coming. My brother and his family do not bother with us. (another story entirely) and my in-laws are lazy :) So it will be quiet and relaxing at home! I have a SF Pumpkin Pie for me, and SF cranberry fluff to go with my turkey and FF gravy. YUM YUM YUM!!!!! I will post again this weekend on SUnday, as it will be my two month Surgiversary! Happy Turkey Day!

Ugghhh...I usually have AWFUL periods. I mean cannot leave the house awful. And after my surgery I missed a period which didn't hurt my feelings then, but OMG now... I started this week. It sucks!!! My breasts feel like punching bags. I have never had quite so much breast pain before, and this is miserable. I feel bloated and it sucks!!! I have lost a couple more pounds, but I bet when this is overwith I will be down even more. I weighed #238 this morning. I am sliding into size 18 and 16 with ease now. I hope it keeps up. In the meantime I am sleeping a lot and just plain feel like crap :( Maybe next month won't be so bad, but I am not holding out hope for that!

I saw Dr. Pop on Thursday and all went quite well. He was happy with my weight loss and said that "my smile was full of energy" and I was "doing great. " I am happy and proud of the accomplishements I have made so far. It isn't overnight, granted, but I feel amazing, and I don't think I would want things to go any faster than they are right now. I am shrinking sizes SO FAST! I also had them remeasure my height at my appt and low and behold I have regained a 1/2 inch in height. I think as I lose I will continue to "get taller." I  used to be 5'8" at least and maybe taller.   My husband tells me every day (several times a day) that he "wants me" and that feels nice. He says I am gorgeous at any size but especially now! I am looking forward to the continued and consistent weight loss, something no diet has ever given me.... EVER!!!! The only complaint I have about any of this is that I am UBER CONSTIPATED!!! I just started some Miralax yesterday so we will so how that works. I just want to be able to poop every day like everyone else! LOL....

Time is flying by. Learning how to deal with the new tummy, the new body, and the new me, I am doing well. Weight loss is slower than I would like but consistent. I am feeling amazing! I have gone from tight size 22 to loose size 18. 3x tops were snug and now I wear a comfy XL. I would be on top of the world if it were not for the fact that I cannot find a job in this dried up town I am living in. I am likely going to have to move away from here to find work. If that is the case my hubby and I have agreed to rent our home ( a two family home) and go out west where there are jobs! We have done this in the past and there is always an adventure waiting around the bend. I just get nervous until we have a plan. I am going to see my surgeon tomorrow for my 6 week appt, and I am excited to see what he thinks of the initial weight loss etc. I will post again after that.

I am #245 today. This makes me smile :) I know it is still a lot but it is a far cry from my #277. I am secure in the fact that this is working, and it makes me overjoyed! I have landed an interview with a company that I am really wanting to work for and I am hopeful that when I do interview I can present as a professional, not the fat girl! I need a new job for the new me! Wish me luck!

Just thought I would add that I am #248 as of this morning!

Stall is overwith. I am down #26. I am happy, healthier, and oh so glad I made this decision. I am on my way to health! For any of you that might read this and question whether or not to do this JUST DO IT!!!! You will not regret the decision :)

Today is four weeks since my surgery. My surgiversary will be thursday though as my date was the 27th. I think this is how others do it? I am feeling great! I can run full tilt for several days and then I flop for one day of rest. That is fine by me. I raked leaves all weekend and I worked as hard as my husband and sons. I was proud. Friday I walked five miles and it didn't kill me. I am more active every day. i have been fighting a stall recently and trying not to get annoyed. My dimensions keep changing so I know things are moving downward still. Not too shabby at #25 lost but I am impatient and want it to fall off at a pound a day like some others I have seen. I am waiting to see if this stall ends soon :) Will post more later this week!

So today I am about 3 1/2 weeks out. I am feeling really good. I am down about 24 pounds and have energy galore. I no longer have pain. I am managing the gas pretty well. I really have no issues to report. My incisions are all beautiful and healed like they were almost never there. I have no issues drinking and very minimal ones eating. I eat well in fact. My husband tells me every day how great I am looking. Wow what a ride! I still am fearful of new foods and won't try them unless I am at home, but all in all I seem to tolerate everything I have tried thus far. I am amazed. I hope this keeps working because somewhere deep down I am afraid I am the only on this won't work for! I just have to keep trying I guess :) I will try to do better about posting in the future. Toodles for now!