MsBlues at 6 months

Hi all,

Yesterday marked 6 months since I've had my WLS surgery. I thought doing an inventory on what has happened since then would be a good way for me to note my progress and be grateful for this tool I have. 

-I have gone from administering 30 units of lantus insulin twice per day(60 total) to 25 units once per day
-My A1c level has gone from a high of 10 to 6.3
-I am no longer on any oral medication for diabetes
-I am taking half the amount of blood pressure medication
-I have lost 84 pounds
-I have gone from a 6X to a 3X/4X (depends on the style) for my tops
-I have gone from a 22/24 to a 14/16 in elastic stretchy pants and 18 for all other pants
-I no longer require a wide shoe. I am a "regular" now
-My triglycerides went from a high of 500 to 157
-My wedding ring flies off my finger. I have to wear it on my middle finger.
-I rarely have any problem or almost never feel deprived when I pass on anything with sugar
-I walked around San Francisco for the past 2 days and didn't lose my breath once even going up hills!!!!!!

Challenges
-My iron keeps dropping despite increasing my dosage amount. I am working on this with my doctor
-I am vitamin D deficient.
-I beat myself up unmercifully and think despite the list above, I should be doing better
-I wish often I had more time to exercise, but I still manage 3-4 times per week
-I have a strong inner muncher I have to negotiate and battle with every day, sometimes every minute. I sometimes give it a quick kick in the a**, but other days I drink lots of tea and sometimes snack to placate it.

MsBlues

Stop beating yourself up right now and that is an order, do you understand me!  You are doing so great and have so much to be proud of. These other things will work out.  Stay strong!  I am proud of you!

MsBlues

you are doing a wonderful job!  Think if you did not have surgery, could you of walked the street of SF?  I think not...also your A1C is going down and triglycerides!  This is the way to a better and healthier life!!  You should celebrate your success and keep working that tool!

Great Job!!!

You have made incredible progress!  I love reading your list!  I can't believe not losing your breath in San Fran.. that is HUGE!!!!  Im so proud of you!  You are doing well and keeping your head in the game.

Hugs and Congrats to you!!!

Jackie