Six month Surgversity and how I celebrated it. Pictures
So, I took a bath. Now, this may not be what your idea of a celebration is, but it is mine. Twenty years ago I found this perfectly delightful little 4 foot antique clawfoot tub and had it installed in a bathroom with the intention of taking luxurious baths in it. I never did. Too fat. Too bulky and unable, at 345 pounds, to wedge myself down in the thing, to ever get myself out without the help (I imagined) of the local volunteer fire department. Today, I poured some fragrant (sort of- they were also 20 years old) bathbeads in that tub and stepped in-sank down-surrounded myself in silky, up to my shoulders water and -well, just experienced a dream come true. Well, I could go on and on- but will get down to the nitty-gritty. I've been overweight all my life. Lost and gained for years and years...yada yada...My highest weight was 345- that was in June, 2011. I lost about 85 #s on my own, but, by May of 2012 had gained about 50 back. No suprise there. Been there, done that a zillion times. That was when I began my WLS journey. First consult with surgeon at about 300#s. Lost 50 before surgery to 253. Lost 18 on the 2 week diet- Gained that back with the surgery- So, how much have I lost on this adventure? Depends where I place the starting point. Who cares? Bottom line is-- Once I weighed 345 pounds, and now I weigh 170 and can take a bath if I want to. Here are the before and after pics: I'm thinking I want to loose about 20 more. I'm 10 #s under doctor's goal, but don't feel finished yet. Guess I'll know when I get there. Thank you all out there who are walking this path with me. I read your stuff- I celebrate your every victory- I share your fears and pains. All of it all of it. We are not alone in this. Smiles and hugs today.
goal!!! August 20, 2013 age: 59 High weight: 345 (June, 2011) Consult weight: 293 (June, 2012) Pre-Op: 253 (Nov., 2012) Surgery weight: 235 (Dec. 12, 2012) Current weight: 145
TOTAL POUNDS LOST- 200 (110 pounds lost before surgery, 90 pounds lost Post Op.diabetes in remission-blood pressure normal-cholesterol and triglyceride levels normal! BMI from 55.6 supermorbidly obese to 23.6 normal!!!!
Thank you. The "joy" factor in my life, (now that I'm living one, thank you, God) has increased more and more as I become less and less....
goal!!! August 20, 2013 age: 59 High weight: 345 (June, 2011) Consult weight: 293 (June, 2012) Pre-Op: 253 (Nov., 2012) Surgery weight: 235 (Dec. 12, 2012) Current weight: 145
TOTAL POUNDS LOST- 200 (110 pounds lost before surgery, 90 pounds lost Post Op.diabetes in remission-blood pressure normal-cholesterol and triglyceride levels normal! BMI from 55.6 supermorbidly obese to 23.6 normal!!!!
goal!!! August 20, 2013 age: 59 High weight: 345 (June, 2011) Consult weight: 293 (June, 2012) Pre-Op: 253 (Nov., 2012) Surgery weight: 235 (Dec. 12, 2012) Current weight: 145
TOTAL POUNDS LOST- 200 (110 pounds lost before surgery, 90 pounds lost Post Op.diabetes in remission-blood pressure normal-cholesterol and triglyceride levels normal! BMI from 55.6 supermorbidly obese to 23.6 normal!!!!
goal!!! August 20, 2013 age: 59 High weight: 345 (June, 2011) Consult weight: 293 (June, 2012) Pre-Op: 253 (Nov., 2012) Surgery weight: 235 (Dec. 12, 2012) Current weight: 145
TOTAL POUNDS LOST- 200 (110 pounds lost before surgery, 90 pounds lost Post Op.diabetes in remission-blood pressure normal-cholesterol and triglyceride levels normal! BMI from 55.6 supermorbidly obese to 23.6 normal!!!!
goal!!! August 20, 2013 age: 59 High weight: 345 (June, 2011) Consult weight: 293 (June, 2012) Pre-Op: 253 (Nov., 2012) Surgery weight: 235 (Dec. 12, 2012) Current weight: 145
TOTAL POUNDS LOST- 200 (110 pounds lost before surgery, 90 pounds lost Post Op.diabetes in remission-blood pressure normal-cholesterol and triglyceride levels normal! BMI from 55.6 supermorbidly obese to 23.6 normal!!!!
