6 Months Out
Well I'm 6 months out today and have lost 90 lbs so far. All I can say is so far so good. I've not had any food issues nor have I experienced any complications (knock on wood); but that being said I also haven't pushed the envelope, I've stayed away from sugars and fats.
I'm not finding it as difficult as I imagined to stick to the diet for life. One of my biggest concerns going into the surgery was having to give up alcohol for the 6 months. I can honestly say I haven't had even a sip in well over 6 months if you include the 3 weeks on optifast. It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. I've been the designated driver a lot! I haven't missed the social drinks as much as I thought I would. Although I can say that at some point over this weekend I'm going to indulge in a celebratory glass of wine.
For all of those still awaiting surgery, all I can say is that it hasn't been easy, but if you are determined to make your tool work for you, it's not that bad either. I don't feel deprived and I'm loving the new energy and stamina. I would do it all over again in a minute and if I regret anything it's that I didn't do it years ago.
Thank you to all my OH friends who have shared my successes and offered encouragement when needed. It's great to be able to share with people who are walking such similar paths.
I'll try to get a new picture posted later this week.
Muriel
I'm not finding it as difficult as I imagined to stick to the diet for life. One of my biggest concerns going into the surgery was having to give up alcohol for the 6 months. I can honestly say I haven't had even a sip in well over 6 months if you include the 3 weeks on optifast. It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. I've been the designated driver a lot! I haven't missed the social drinks as much as I thought I would. Although I can say that at some point over this weekend I'm going to indulge in a celebratory glass of wine.
For all of those still awaiting surgery, all I can say is that it hasn't been easy, but if you are determined to make your tool work for you, it's not that bad either. I don't feel deprived and I'm loving the new energy and stamina. I would do it all over again in a minute and if I regret anything it's that I didn't do it years ago.
Thank you to all my OH friends who have shared my successes and offered encouragement when needed. It's great to be able to share with people who are walking such similar paths.
I'll try to get a new picture posted later this week.
Muriel
"Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out." -Robert Collier
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HW: 267 SW: 248 GW:155 LW: 132 CW: 143-148 
Wonderful success so far. Way to go Muriel. As a pre-op, I thank you for sharing your experience. Keep up the good work.
Debbie
Debbie
Debbie
Referal: June 23, 2011; Info: August 26, 2011; Dr.: July3, 2012; U/S: July 13, 2012; Beh/Nut: Aug 13, 2012; Ed class: Aug 22, 2012; Scope: Sept 7, 2012; Met with surgeons fellow: Sept 17, 2012; SURGERY: Nov 16, 2012 with Dr. Mamazza.
Referal: June 23, 2011; Info: August 26, 2011; Dr.: July3, 2012; U/S: July 13, 2012; Beh/Nut: Aug 13, 2012; Ed class: Aug 22, 2012; Scope: Sept 7, 2012; Met with surgeons fellow: Sept 17, 2012; SURGERY: Nov 16, 2012 with Dr. Mamazza.
So happy all is going well for you. Keep it up.
You're doing so well Muriel! I'm so happy for you. My only advice is to sip that glass of wine very slowly or you might be dancing on the table without your shirt! haha
Cheers,
Sue
Cheers,
Sue
“The miracle isn’t that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.? --John “the Penguin? Bingham
There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living. ~ Nelson Mandela
HW: 247.5/SW: 228.5/CW:135/ My GW: 140/SGW: 151
There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living. ~ Nelson Mandela
HW: 247.5/SW: 228.5/CW:135/ My GW: 140/SGW: 151
Good job Murielle, looking forward to the pics.
Referral sent on 26 Feb 2010 - Sleep Study on 28 May 2010 - Info session at WMC on 14 Jan 11- Appt with the APN (nurse) on 27 Jan 11 - Dietician and Behaviorist appts on Feb 24. WLS Class 6th April 2011 - Surgeon appt 3 May 2011 Dr Yelle - Surgery June 6th
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