6 months out - my progress

losing-lisa
on 5/1/13 7:12 am - Stevens Point, WI

RNY on 10/31/12

I am 6 months post op, having had gastric bypass surgery on 10/31/12. So far I've lost almost 77 lbs and have gone from a size 26 to an 18 (and I fit into a size 16 pair of capris at Kohl's the other day, so close to a 16?). While I thought I'd have lost more weight by now, I'm averaging a solid 1-3 lbs a week and haven't really hit a "stall" other than the dreaded 5-7 wk post-op stall.

I had my 6 month follow-up with my surgeon and dietician the other day, and my bloodwork all came out fantastic: my vitamin and protein levels are awesome, and they're happy with my progress so far. He finally gave me a goal number to be shooting for, which he previously didn't want to do. Looks like I've got another 65 lbs to lose, so I have to make sure I stay focused, especially with my workouts and saying no to yummy sugar. (sugar is my downfall, and I don't dump, so this is still a battle I have to fight every day!)

As far as other things; life has gotten interesting. I'm dating a bit more now, enjoying flirting and being flirted with, feeling more confident, and enjoying all the new clothes I get to wear (and in some cases, old clothes I get to wear AGAIN!). I don't feel like I need to settle for any guy that comes my way because of my weight, but finally have the feeling that I can be selective and find someone that I really click with. I'm hoping this only continues to get better.

I have never posted pictures on the forums before, but will attempt to show you at least one. Hope it works!

This is a full body pic I took late last week:

This is the difference in my face between last summer and now:

Lisa K
Post-op RNY - 10/31/2012

michelle M.
on 5/1/13 7:31 am - oakdale, PA

RNY on 01/17/13

You look super, but then you were pretty awesome looking at your heavier weight too. Great job.

Keep up the good work.

Michelle

losing-lisa
on 5/1/13 7:58 am - Stevens Point, WI

RNY on 10/31/12

aww, thank you!

PrincessBelle
on 5/1/13 7:44 am

You look great! I'm so glad you posted-I also am a slow looser & get discouraged sometimes. Nice to see slow but steady succeeding!!

RNY 3/11/13.

losing-lisa
on 5/1/13 8:00 am - Stevens Point, WI

RNY on 10/31/12

I'll admit - it has been very frustrating to see people (who started around the same place) losing 7-10 lbs a week and knowing my best week ever was a loss of 4.2! I just placate myself by hoping that the slower loss will give my skin more time to bounce back gradually. Good luck with your loss - try to stay positive, because as slow as mine's going, at least it's still going!