Reflections - six months post-op, 100 lbs down, 60 lbs to go!

Best post i've seen..so proud of u & ur story has let me kno that i did this for a reason n should have no regrets which i have been havin..not anymore..thanku so much..congrats on ur progress..look forward to hearin from u again..

Thank you so much, Toni. I am excited to read your story!!

Thank you so much for your post this morning. I've really been struggling and this was just what I needed. I really liked the line "It would mean leaving the realm of "When I lose weight" and enter that of "Today I will." I can relate to this 100%.

You've done wonderful and I'm sure will be at goal in no time. Congrats on your success!!! 

Thank you so much, Summer!! I have admired your progress and positive outlook...we all have our rough days, don't we? Mine are usually around my TOM as my hormones go crazy and my weight seems stagnant. It will get better...and congratulations on your wonderful progress!!

Hi Ya "Doc"!!!

This is a GREAT post!  Congrats on all your accomplishments!  You're an inspiration!  I want to be just like you when I get younger!

What is truly the best is that you are doing this at a young age.  You'll have so many years ahead without the weight issues to deal with,  Yes, you'll always have to be "on guard" not to stray too far, but leading a "normal" life will happen for you.  I wish this had been available to me when I was younger.  Even so, it's worth it no matter what age we get sleeved.

Thanks for this post -- it's truly beneficial!

Hugs,

Ree

 

 

Hi Ree! I absolutely love your positive spirit and are so glad you're back on OH!! :D I take it you were on vacation? Hope you went somewhere warm.

I am very grateful to have done this in my 30s...my mom was diagnosed with diabetes (type II) at age 45, and last summer I realized I was 12 years away from that point...and would probably have that diagnosis even sooner as my weight has been high for so long. As I sit here today, I weigh less than I did when I graduated from HS...so I've been obese for over 1/2 my life. And yes, it is definitely worth it, regardless of when it happens for us! I met some lovely women who are in their mid 60's who had it done a few years ago, and they are truly happy with the results and overall quality of life.

Hugs to you, too!!

Hi

I just wanted to let you know that this post made me smile, sent shivers down my spine, and yes, tear up a bit.  I am waiting for my initial meeting this Friday and so am just beginning this journey, but reading through the posts on this site is helping me so much. 

Thank you for taking the time to express your journey so thoughtfully.  And know that it has affected another person's life!

Best wishes on your journey!!

 

Thank you, Jenn! I was considering this journey at this point last year...and it is amazing the progress that happens in a short time! It feels like it was so long ago now...my life has completely changed for the better. I have found OH to be a great tool that helps us to normalize our issues, fears, experiences, feelings, etc. I am excited for you as you start your new chapter, and please keep in touch!! Have a wonderful day.

Daaaaang gurl, you have to take your bridesmaid dress in FOUR sizes???  I freaking love it!!!!  Rock on with your bad self gurl!!!

I love love LOVE your post!!!  I love how you put it all out there!!!!  Your measurements are impressive!!!!

I don't get asked out by men ... what gives???!!!  Well, maybe if I made eye contact that would change but Iz a-scared, lol!

Your friend and the "easy way out" my a$$ ... this sh** is still hard!!!  But well worth the hard work we put into it!!!

Thank you for including, "I Understand Why This Can Be So Hard".  Truly insightful and worth the read, I loved it!

Congrats on all your success so far.  You are beautiful and I am sooo happy for you!!!!!

 

Aw, thanks Jenn!! Yes, the tailor was cracking up and took the dress almost 5 inches in the back near the bust area! Glad I got a strapless one! YOU are beautiful...inside and out! Yes, make the eye contact...but also keep in mind there are definitely trolls out there. Luckily I'm not looking for anyone else and in my experience, only guys who thought I was an easy target used to hit on me. It's been years, though. Thank you for the props re: my measurements. I get dismayed sometimes (because apparently we still want instant gratification..."POOF! I'm an 8!"), but then I realize that I have lost a staggering amount of inches. My old clothes, what is left of them, look hilarious. There are still many pounds to go and miles to go before I sleep, but I know I'm in a good place to do it. And yes, it is STILL so hard! I have trigger foods and know that I could choose poorly...but I also have found the capacity to forgive myself. Hugs to you!!