Hi All - Just wanted to check in and say hi in the new year. At 20 months out, I'm holding strong between 180-185. On my 5'9 frame I think it looks ok. My BMI is just above normal (like 26 point something I think...) I'm in mostly size 8/10 and medium. Some would say that's not good enough, but it exceeds the expectations I had before I had the surgery. I still keep my goal at 160 although that may not be possible without plastics, which I do not intend to have. My skin issues are minimal. Not at all noticeable in clothing. Basically, I'm very happy with my choice to have surgery. I have my bad eating days but try to balance with good days and running, which seems to be working. I don't really stress about food or the scale. I consider myself a normal person and most people would never guess that I had RNY, which is the way I want it. I do have a drink now and then and am just careful because it does affect me much differently than everyone else. I will be running a 15K in March and a half marathon in April. I don't think I want to run a full marathon anymore. I just can't get motivated to do that. My interest seems to die out at mile 13... I am dating. Quite a bit. Some I tell about the surgery, some I don't. I wait for it to come up in the natural flow of conversation. Doesn't seem to be a problem for anyone yet. Well, anyway, that's about it for me. I hope everyone is doing well or getting back on track or whatever is necessary to be feeling good! Happy New Year!!

I am home and well i was upset they pulled the drain tube but it was pulled out way to much by the time surgeon showed up, I am kinda upset as it was draining 80cc a day from that drain so that is gonna back up inside me grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr , Well it is what it is, Thanks everyone for the prayers and support,

Lisa

Thanks shar!
I talked to her yesterday before that happened I had no idea prayers going out for lisa!!!

Happy New Year A Team! I really do not have any resolutions. I guess I need some self improvement.
1. Work on dealing with stress and disapointment. I need better tools for this-I still internalize things alot until they come out of me physically.
2. Be nicer to my husband. When I am stressed-I tend to take it out on him (or so he says!).
3. Stay organized. I tend to let things go and then come on like a storm to get things back in order. It would be easier to just keep them organized to begin with.
4. Be kinder to myself. If things go wrong-I take it on myself. I always immediately think it is something wrong with me instead of maybe it is something else.
5. Accept how things are. Losing weight did not fix everything in my life. It fixed my weight. It gave me freedom from my 'fatsuit'. It has improved my health. Those are all plus's.
As you can see, this journey is far from over. I still struggle. I still make mistakes. I still have doubts. BUT, I just keep on, keeping on....

Oops... I forgot to post my stats!

Highest: 250 something
DOS: 247
Stable weight: 135
Current weight: 140
Goal: Lose 10-lbs.