10 Month Update.. Life then and now....pics..
I can not believe its been 10 months since I lay naked (well other than those mesh panties and huge pad.. yes I was one of those "start my period the day before surgery gals") on a gurney in that cold operating room. I recall the feeling as my mind spun about... pondering all of the possible outcomes. The good, the bad and the ugly.
I must say this experience has been so much easier than I ever thought it could possibly be... I really followed my doctors plan (during the weight loss phase): Three meals per day and no snacking. I hit goal in 5 months and did my tummy tuck then. I have maintained pretty easily between 136 and 141. I use water to maintain my loss. I space my food out with my water. I still have a shake every morning to help keep my protein up and calories down.
I just did my labs last week. Everything was on the low end of normal, Vit D was half a point too low. I must say I rarely take my vits so I am going to work on that going forward. This has been the most a-******g-mazing thing I have ever done for myself.
There are some pretty deep questions that arise through this process:
Who am I now, who was I then... how to I find a middle ground and new sense of self?
How do I avoid allowing society's idea about my seemingly new value bother me? Is it okay to be bothered by people who are taken with me now. Were talking about people that would have written me off in and instant before? Do I just chalk it up to the inherent shallow nature of human beings or can I say **** off and be justified?
How do I maintain long term? This weighs on one heavily once you are at goal. It seems pretty easy so far but its a big fear even though in my past Ive never had weight gain issues other than in pregnancy and I do not plan on having more babies. Although Id gladly take a baby if anyone has an extra lying around.
Now that I have weight loss checked off my "to-do" list whats next? I have chosen school, so I am trying to focus there but my personal life is a mess... do try to tackle that (the ****** up personal life) or just shove my nose in a text book and hope I can plug along unhappily as long as possible to avoid any more upheaval?
Okay, ya... that's about it. This is a pretty serious post as far as I go... Serious is not my strong suit. I am loving my sleeve and am so happy I took this leap. I hope that this time next year I will be happy with the other aspects of my life as well... and until then I will enjoy looking at my self in ****ty clothes... that helps.. a little...
A big thanks to all of you on OH, I don't think you will ever know what your support has meant to me. The few who kinda scooped my up before surgery and loved me through this and the ones who send emails of admiration and support help me stay focused and realize I really ******g did this.. I did this... LOVE YOU ALL.
If youre on the fence jump the **** off and run to your nearst WLS surgeon!!!
10 months in pics:
My highest weight 275
240 (pre-op)
The day of my vsg (229)
A pic of my family celebrating my WLS... that day.. with cupcakes!!! (********) hahaha
The first pic where I could really see the loss (53 pounds down)
178
159
fav snack now (this and pb crackers with cheese on top)
after weight loss before tummy tuck
after the tummy tuck
VSG complication: High on vicodin for a uterine biopsy due to wacky periods... just hormonal issues from rapid weight loss.... Estrogen can be a real *****
140... first bikini since HS
The new love of my life:
BOOTS
Good times with great friends in my first Adult Halloween:
First Leather Jacket (you know those are so ******g out when you're fat!)
Just being one of the girls.. not the fat one.. just one...
Amazing Friends at WLS meet-ups
Hats:
Love having more energy! Out ALL night with my BFF Jim for Black Friday. Shopped from 11pm - 8:30 am.. LOVE YOU JIM!!!!
Not the frumpy mom at school events (thanksgiving performance)
Fun in Vegas with the gals!!!!
Cooking from scratch! Oh yeah!
Fav snacks!
The new belly 3 months after TT:
Rediscovering Lingerie and sensuality:
I must say this experience has been so much easier than I ever thought it could possibly be... I really followed my doctors plan (during the weight loss phase): Three meals per day and no snacking. I hit goal in 5 months and did my tummy tuck then. I have maintained pretty easily between 136 and 141. I use water to maintain my loss. I space my food out with my water. I still have a shake every morning to help keep my protein up and calories down.
I just did my labs last week. Everything was on the low end of normal, Vit D was half a point too low. I must say I rarely take my vits so I am going to work on that going forward. This has been the most a-******g-mazing thing I have ever done for myself.
There are some pretty deep questions that arise through this process:
Who am I now, who was I then... how to I find a middle ground and new sense of self?
How do I avoid allowing society's idea about my seemingly new value bother me? Is it okay to be bothered by people who are taken with me now. Were talking about people that would have written me off in and instant before? Do I just chalk it up to the inherent shallow nature of human beings or can I say **** off and be justified?
How do I maintain long term? This weighs on one heavily once you are at goal. It seems pretty easy so far but its a big fear even though in my past Ive never had weight gain issues other than in pregnancy and I do not plan on having more babies. Although Id gladly take a baby if anyone has an extra lying around.
Now that I have weight loss checked off my "to-do" list whats next? I have chosen school, so I am trying to focus there but my personal life is a mess... do try to tackle that (the ****** up personal life) or just shove my nose in a text book and hope I can plug along unhappily as long as possible to avoid any more upheaval?
Okay, ya... that's about it. This is a pretty serious post as far as I go... Serious is not my strong suit. I am loving my sleeve and am so happy I took this leap. I hope that this time next year I will be happy with the other aspects of my life as well... and until then I will enjoy looking at my self in ****ty clothes... that helps.. a little...
A big thanks to all of you on OH, I don't think you will ever know what your support has meant to me. The few who kinda scooped my up before surgery and loved me through this and the ones who send emails of admiration and support help me stay focused and realize I really ******g did this.. I did this... LOVE YOU ALL.
If youre on the fence jump the **** off and run to your nearst WLS surgeon!!!
10 months in pics:
My highest weight 275
240 (pre-op)
The day of my vsg (229)
A pic of my family celebrating my WLS... that day.. with cupcakes!!! (********) hahaha
The first pic where I could really see the loss (53 pounds down)
178
159
fav snack now (this and pb crackers with cheese on top)
after weight loss before tummy tuck
after the tummy tuck
VSG complication: High on vicodin for a uterine biopsy due to wacky periods... just hormonal issues from rapid weight loss.... Estrogen can be a real *****
140... first bikini since HS
The new love of my life:
BOOTS
Good times with great friends in my first Adult Halloween:
First Leather Jacket (you know those are so ******g out when you're fat!)
Just being one of the girls.. not the fat one.. just one...
Amazing Friends at WLS meet-ups
Hats:
Love having more energy! Out ALL night with my BFF Jim for Black Friday. Shopped from 11pm - 8:30 am.. LOVE YOU JIM!!!!
Not the frumpy mom at school events (thanksgiving performance)
Fun in Vegas with the gals!!!!
Cooking from scratch! Oh yeah!
Fav snacks!
The new belly 3 months after TT:
Rediscovering Lingerie and sensuality:
SW 229 
CW 136 
Aight Queen of Photo Ho'in.....
Great picture story !!!......(notice I'm the skinniest dude in your pics....hah !!! that never happend before!)
What did you buy me on "Black Friday" (figured that have been your line to me)
Still need the "Trashy Undies After Pics"..........
frisco
SW 338lbs. GW 175lbs. Goal in 11 months. CW 148lbs. WL 190lbs.
" To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art "
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Jen........what can I say? You have done an amazing job! you were an amazing woman BEFORE your WLS....and you are amazing NOW!.....just in a smaller package! (I love the word AMAZING....can you tell?)
You are an awesome BFF ta boot....thanks for all the support and friendship you give me....I can't thank you enough.....(well maybe the occasional cuppycake is a start!) We will be there to keep each other in "check"........ for a long time to come. (and also to shop...and split meals!) You are my bestie sleeve buddy.........luv ya lots! Oh......I was hoping you could post MORE pics......WTF? You are slacking....still sick? LOL!
You are an awesome BFF ta boot....thanks for all the support and friendship you give me....I can't thank you enough.....(well maybe the occasional cuppycake is a start!) We will be there to keep each other in "check"........ for a long time to come. (and also to shop...and split meals!) You are my bestie sleeve buddy.........luv ya lots! Oh......I was hoping you could post MORE pics......WTF? You are slacking....still sick? LOL!
JIMBO... 350lbs! lost!..... TRIPLE CENTURY CLUB!! HELL ...YEAH!
MY VSG......KICKS ASS! 
I am 6' 2" 
WOW, just WOW! 
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