12 weeks post-op today (progress pic)

Celia S.
on 1/10/12 12:21 pm - Grand Junction, CO

Hi guys! I'm 12 weeks out today and down 58.3 pounds since surgery and 102.2 lbs down from my highest weight!

I still have had no problems whatsoever. I'm able to get in my protein with ease - from food sources rather than liquids, which is good because I still can't stomach protein shakes after two weeks of full liquids right after my surgery. I'm excited to be able to start exploring raw veggies and the rest of the restricted foods after I visit with my NUT and my surgeon on the 25th. I faltered on taking my vitamins for a couple weeks after I got off track taking them while I was ill and they made me want to vomit, but I'm getting back on track with them now.

I have had a couple dumping episodes where my heart raced and I felt nauseous, but it wasn't really scary or horrible though it was FAR from a pleasant experience. It's really difficult to predict what will make me dump when I tolerate so much, but I guess that's part of my life now and it doesn't at all make me regret having this surgery.

At my highest weight, I was in a size 32 jean and 26/28 top. Currently I'm in size 22 jeans and 18/20 tops. I'm excited about all the changes I'm already seeing and all those to come!

Here's a side-by-side comparison pic. My highest weight was actually 385 lbs, so by the time I actually took my official before picture I had already lost 15 lbs.

HW: 385 SW 383 Day of Surgery:341 CW: 234 42 lbs lost pre-op

torytt
on 1/10/12 12:33 pm

RNY on 11/01/11

wow you look incredible, well done! Keep up the awesome work!

newmerightnow
on 1/10/12 12:46 pm - AK

RNY on 10/14/11

Congrats! You look great. What a difference.

shasta101
on 1/10/12 1:03 pm

RNY on 03/20/12

I am so nervous about the surgery but, I read your post and it inspires me. You look great,

1Haute Diva
on 1/10/12 1:06 pm - Fort Stewart, GA

RNY on 03/20/12

You look great!!!!

- Shaw

april89love
on 1/10/12 1:14 pm - NC

RNY on 03/16/11

You are doing fantastic!! Keep up the good work!!

Sandy

HW 225, SW 219, GW 140, CW 124

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!

Cathrine J.
on 1/10/12 1:51 pm - Victoria, Canada

RNY on 02/01/12

What a difference already! You're doing great.

Thanks for posting the inspiring pics.

HW 262, BMI 46.2 / SW 216, BMI 38.2 / CW 183 / GW 155
*45 lbs were lost pre-op. 5' 3 1/2"

Celia S.
on 1/10/12 2:37 pm - Grand Junction, CO

RNY on 10/18/11

Thank you everyone for your kind replies! :)

torytt - I hope the nervousness goes away before surgery. Just know you're about to embark on one wild ride. Sending my thoughts and prayers for a smooth surgery for you and a quick and uneventful recovery! :)

HW: 385 SW 383 Day of Surgery:341 CW: 234 42 lbs lost pre-op