Patty129
first post in several years
Aug 24, 2014
I haven't posted since November 2012, 14 months post surgery. Now it is almost 3 years since surgery and I'm still incredibly happy with my decision to have the surgery and the results. I have lost 70 pounds and continue to stay at that 70 lbs. weight loss. My health has improved greatly.....blood pressure is low, off cholesterol medication, and glucose levels are normal. This was probably one of the best things I ever did for myself.
Still plugging away
Nov 14, 2012
I haven't posted in well over a month, but thought I should. I'm down another 3 lbs. this month so I'm still plugging away and losing slowly but surely. I feel wonderful and it is fun when I see people who haven't seen me in a long time.....they always give me such a shocked look and ask with this shocked voice how much weight have you lost.....and I love it!!!!
I am happy and healthy and I'm loving life.
Into the 60's ..... OH MY
Oct 05, 2012
After not posting for so many months, this will make two posts in two days. The reason: got on the scale this morning and I'm in the 160's......and I haven't seen that number in sooooooo many years.
As I said in my post the other day, yesterday was my one year anniversary, which was huge, so to see that "6" this morning was another huge milestone.
The way my weight loss has gone this past year, I will flucuate at this low weight by a pound or two for about a month and then have a substantial drop, so I'll probably stay in the 160's for a while, which just seems to be my loss pattern. As frustrating as that can get at times, at least the numbers on the scale keep going down.
It's been a wonderful year and I'm ever so grateful that I had the opportunity to have this life saving surgery.
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As I said in my post the other day, yesterday was my one year anniversary, which was huge, so to see that "6" this morning was another huge milestone.
The way my weight loss has gone this past year, I will flucuate at this low weight by a pound or two for about a month and then have a substantial drop, so I'll probably stay in the 160's for a while, which just seems to be my loss pattern. As frustrating as that can get at times, at least the numbers on the scale keep going down.
It's been a wonderful year and I'm ever so grateful that I had the opportunity to have this life saving surgery.
One year tomorrow
Oct 03, 2012
I haven't posted in so long....still losing slowly but steadily.....and I met my goal of being in a size 12 by my one year anniversary. Haven't been in a 12 in over 20 years. Wish the weight loss was bigger, but I'm happy with what I've achieved so far. By next year I want to be down another 15 pounds and don't see why that can't happen.
It's been a wonderful year of health and happiness.
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It's been a wonderful year of health and happiness.
Was so surprised by the weight drop
May 16, 2012
For those of you who read my posts, you know that I have been lamenting my slow weight loss. I really believe it has a lot to do with my age, and for a while I think it had to do with me not drinking the amounts of water I am supposed to drink.
I've had a super stressful couple of weeks at work and was not feeling particularly good about hoping on the scale this morning....fearing that the stress would have been slowing me down even more. Plus, I wasn't feeling as though I was losing. Well, the Universe works in mysterious ways.....I was down six pounds in 12 days. I almost fell off of the scale.
The past two weekends I have done loads of yardwork and I think I get a great workout from that. And, on Monday I was at Curves, and that always helps burn a couple of hundred calories. So, I think the exercise may have had a lot to do with the sudden drop. Before I might only drop a couple of pounds in a month and to lose 6 in two weeks is just incredible to me.
So, I'm still stressing about work, but I'm happy with the weight loss and that means a lot.
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I've had a super stressful couple of weeks at work and was not feeling particularly good about hoping on the scale this morning....fearing that the stress would have been slowing me down even more. Plus, I wasn't feeling as though I was losing. Well, the Universe works in mysterious ways.....I was down six pounds in 12 days. I almost fell off of the scale.
The past two weekends I have done loads of yardwork and I think I get a great workout from that. And, on Monday I was at Curves, and that always helps burn a couple of hundred calories. So, I think the exercise may have had a lot to do with the sudden drop. Before I might only drop a couple of pounds in a month and to lose 6 in two weeks is just incredible to me.
So, I'm still stressing about work, but I'm happy with the weight loss and that means a lot.
Right onTrack
Apr 19, 2012
I had my six month check up today. What a nice doctor's visit!!!! He said I am right on track and is very pleased with my progress. I have six months to lose 30 lbs. and I will have reached his goal for my weight loss surgery. I want to lose more than that, but will be thrilled with 30 more pounds gone when I see him in October. His nurse actually told me I didn't look like I needed to lose any more weight......that's a first and it sure felt good to hear.
So, once again, I can't say how happy I am that I had this surgery.....it has changed my life in such a good way.
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So, once again, I can't say how happy I am that I had this surgery.....it has changed my life in such a good way.
Six month surgeversery
Apr 05, 2012
I can't believe it has already been six months since my surgery. I'm down a little over 50 pounds and feel wonderful. I've gone from a size 20 jeans to a 14 and from a 3X top to XL. I can stand to iron for longer than 15 minutes, and can actually stoop and bend while doing yard work. I think my garden will look prettier this year then it has in a few years past since I can actually do some weeding.
As any of you know, who have read my previous blogs, my weight loss is very slow compared to many. I think this has a lot to do with my age and having less than 100 lbs. to lose. But I celebrate each pound gone and feel so happy that it continues to come off. I am healthier and feel better than I have in years.
This surgery has been a life saver/restorer and I am so happy that I have had the opportunity to experience it.
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As any of you know, who have read my previous blogs, my weight loss is very slow compared to many. I think this has a lot to do with my age and having less than 100 lbs. to lose. But I celebrate each pound gone and feel so happy that it continues to come off. I am healthier and feel better than I have in years.
This surgery has been a life saver/restorer and I am so happy that I have had the opportunity to experience it.
Finally!!!
Mar 22, 2012
I'm so excited.....50 lbs. gone forever. It is such a slow process for me, but boy does it feel great when I hit a milestone. It is hard to believe that I carried around the same amount of weight as the huge cat litter bags my husband buys for our cats and that I can't lift. But, I was lifting it every day before surgery.....no wonder my knees and back hurt so badly!!!!
I'm down another size in pants which is wonderful, I can stand up to iron and cook now and I've actually lost half a shoe size.
I just have to be so vigilant about getting all my water every day, that seems to make such a difference. Just another 40 to go to meet the doc's goal and another 50 to meet my goal.....so I'm half way there.
LIFE IS GOOD.
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I'm down another size in pants which is wonderful, I can stand up to iron and cook now and I've actually lost half a shoe size.
I just have to be so vigilant about getting all my water every day, that seems to make such a difference. Just another 40 to go to meet the doc's goal and another 50 to meet my goal.....so I'm half way there.
LIFE IS GOOD.
Water works
Feb 22, 2012
Down another pound....so 45 now which is awesome. Drinking all of my water each day is leading to a metablism change and I'm losing again. It is really a chore to get it all down, but it seems to be the only way to keep the pounds coming off. Five more to go and I'm half way to goal. I'm looking to lose 100, my doc wants 90, so I'm halfway to his goal which is terrific.
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Still such a slow go....
Feb 19, 2012
Still losing but oh so slowly.....down 44 lbs. since 10/5/11. Can't wait to hit that 50 lbs. lost mark. I'm increasing my exercise and really making an effort to get in all of my water, because that is what seems to help increase my metabolism the most.
As my daughter always said this surgery is not a magic bullet.....I have to work at this just like I had to diet and exercise before the surgery to lose weight. The best part is I don't get as hungry now and don't crave sweets like in the past.
So, I am hoping I'll be back on here in the very near future celebrating 50 lbs. gone forever.
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As my daughter always said this surgery is not a magic bullet.....I have to work at this just like I had to diet and exercise before the surgery to lose weight. The best part is I don't get as hungry now and don't crave sweets like in the past.
So, I am hoping I'll be back on here in the very near future celebrating 50 lbs. gone forever.
