9 months post op

Sep 21, 2010

Been awhile but so much is going on.  My weight loss has slowed down considerably! Some weeks I am stalled and I wonder if I am done losing only to finally lose a couple of lbs again. I see saw back and forth alot to. Usually very within 5 lbs. Thats ok tho, keeps me accountable. I know if I see a lb or 2 come back I need to step up my activity more or watch what I eat alittle better.

The drs goal was 220 mine was 200(to start with). It took me awhile but I finally hit below 200. It was like God was teasing me for about 2 weeks! So close hahaha! But I made it to 197lbs. Can't believe it!! Haven't been under 210 since right after high school probably. I have went from a 26/28 pant and a 4x shirt to a 16/18 pant and a 1x shirt!! I am almost caught up with my 16 yr old. She is in a 11/12 and I keep telling her watch out I'll be borrowing clothes from you soon! I have already taken some of her bigger clothes.

Its been quite a summer. I have gotten a job in a carry out/gas station. Not the kind of work I wanna do forever but not much available in our area. I like it tho and it keeps me busy as well as works around my schedule for babysitting and school stuff. I've made several new friends and my husband and I are doing more out and about with them. My husband and I are also getting along much better! I thought this might be our downfall but it has brought us closer together, I think anyway.

We went to Cedar Point yesterday! It is an amusement park with some of the best coasters in the world there. The last time I was there (3 yrs ago) I couldn't ride anything cause I was to big.  This time had no problems!! I kept checking the tester seat at the beginning of the rides. Just couldn't believe it!! Had a blast:) Never hurt from walking all day either...

My new goal right now is 180. I am trying to be realistic as well as push myself alittle at a time. Thinking about 5 lbs a month till the end of the yr. I can do it!! The skin is starting to bug me tho. My legs are super saggy! I am really self conscious about it. If I can't get it fixed I'll be not wearing shorts because of that instead of being to fat!! Will start looking into removal eventually. Can't afford it right now and insurance doesn't cover it.  I want my boobs back too lol. One bad note is I started smoking again. Scares me but its hard to stop! Any suggestions?

I am still soooo thankfull I had my surgery and would do it all over again in a heart beat! Even with the problems I had in the beginning.  Thank you God for everything you have given me and my family. We are so blessed!!

Hope everyone else is having a great summer and a great journey!!
God Bless,
Tracy

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