6 Month Post Op

Another WOW moment! I went out to eat with my husband and I got flirted with. Boy that hasn't happened in forever. I had to go buy some clothes, everything was so big I couldn't even tuck in my tshirts, they hang down to my knees. I still catch myself going to the larger sizes and they don't fit. I am in a size 10. I just posted a picture of me now. I still feel big tho. It just doesn't seem that just 6 months ago I was a size 24. Now I just have all of this extra skin that is really grossing me out. I feel so lucky. I didn't loose my hair. I seem to be healthy, I dehydrate easily and I mus****ch my fluid intake. I try to eat right and excersize. I want to thank everyone here for the support and kindness. There were times I didn't think I had done the right thing, I felt as if I had made the biggest mistake of my life. I am so happy that I did this. I had a wonderful surgeon and wonderful support here. Thank you!

congrats to you Rebecca.....you look wonderful!!!!!!!!!!! keep up the great work! hug rae

Wow is right Rebbca, Congrats! How did your hubby feel about that? LOL.. He will have to get used to it! I am only 6 weeks post op; with still a few complications. I too have had that same what did I do thought. I think anyone honest will admit we all have. I was a size 24 and I am down to 18 and sometimes a 16! Wooo Hooo. I have cut and colored my hair to go with the new me. LOL Today went to my family doc, and hubby wanted to know why I had to look so nice to see the doctor. My doctor took a double take, he said he barley recognized me; the receptionist too. Do you ever find it difficult when people compliment you and pay attention to you? I find it quite unsettling at times. I went from not feeling like taking care of myself to queen if I want to..ha ha ha.. Wishing you all the best keeping on going for the gold! Sincerely, Judy R

Judy, My hubby was right there and he felt proud, he is getting the trophy wife he married. (I was never heavy until after my 2nd child was born) He has been my sole support through all of this. And yes I still have a hard time with the compliments, I still feel big and I was so used to being ridiculed that the wow's from other people does make me feel uncomfortable but yet at the same time it is just what I need sometimes. For the first couple of months I didn't mention to anyone that I had the surgery and that I was loosing weight. Then people started to notice my clothes falling off me. I started buying new clothes that fit and the compliments increased. I finally decided that I am proud of what I have gone through. This isn't easy as you are finding out. It is getting easier for me, it seems like I hit the six month mark and I can eat better than I had been. I have had a real hard time eating food that I need to eat and keeping it down. I needed to eat more often than I was. I can move around, I CAN CROSS MY LEGS! I don't get tired climbing a fight of stairs. I fit in a theater seat with room left over. I also started dressing nicer, taking care of myself, getting my hair and nails done. I actually enjoy going shopping, I hated it before. So the changes are everywhere and in every aspect of my life. Keep in touch I know what you are going through and Keep going. Don't be surprised if you go through a short bout of depression, I went through like a greiving process over not eating, (I had my surgery on 9-5-06 and had to go through thanksgiving and christmas on liquids and soft foods due to some complications) I had a stricture. Kudos to you!!! You deserve new clothes!

You look great! And you are standing tall, not doing the slump that we used to use to hide our weight! As if... . Congratulations!