April J.

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i am very happy to be maintaining a healthy weight after 3 years.  i haven't been the best at taking my iron.  i am extremely anemic! just pick up a prescription yesterday.  I will stick to it. I don't know why i'm soooo hard headed when it comes to the small stuff... i guess that's the same stinking thinking that kept me heavy, not doing what i know is best for me.   well today is a new day. i will take care of me!

Wow! I haven't been on OH is ages.  It's been great to see all the people out there still making that big choice to change their lives forever.  I have been on a world wind since my surgery.  I can't believe I'm coming up on my 2 year anniversary.  At my lowest, I had lost 108lbs and was sporting a size 4!.. a long long way from the 22 I was in before wls.  Of course some people said I was too little or they missed my round face.... but oh how sexy and alive I felt!!! I got out in the world and starting doing things I had only dreamed of from my couch, dancing...auditioning for plays...acting...living!!!!

Most recently I have become pregnant.  OMG!  The first thing I thought was I don't want to gain weight.  I even selfishly considered abortion.  But My husband and I decided to go forward with the pregnancy.  It is truly a struggle every day.  My appetite is bigger than my stomach.  I have reverted back to overfilling and vomiting.  Which I am trying my best to control because it is a horrible feeling... I feel out of control...

If any body out there has any suggestions on healthy ways to curve this ravenous appetite I'd appreciate your input...

Currently I am only 4 months and I weigh 150lbs..... up from 135lbs

I never imagined I would feel this good.  People have been asking me if I am happy I had the surgery and I have to say I struggled with it at first.  I thought is was a cop out but I am sooooo HAPPY i did it.  I am healthy, I feel more energetic, even a little sexy.  I am actually looking forward to doing some things, vacations-spas... etc. 
It is a little frustrating to shop though.  Some places I need an 18, some places a 16.  I finally told myself I don't need to be shopping yet any way. I have plenty of things I had to pack away because they were too small. So I think I'm going to make a splurge account and when I hit my goal weight, I'll be able to go crazy!

I am 3 weeks post op.
I've lost 21 lbs so far.  I have really been trying to exercise so i've been getting on the treadmill almost daily.  I have about 70 lbs to go to my goal weight.  I really don't see a noticeable difference yet.  I want people to say "hey, are you losing weight?" not there yet.  I probably haven't been getting in enough fluids. I'm getting ready to start a pureed diet.  I'm a little scared because I don't want to over eat. 

Well, My family and I went to Red Lobster tonight.  Kind of like my last supper!  Tomorrow I have to follow a clear liquid diet all day.   People ask me am I nervous and I think I'm more excited than anything.  Of course I wish I could fast forward through all the pain and liquid-only diet but I'll be fine. I'm just ready to be on the other side!

I am scheduled for surgery on 2/7.  I can't wait but of course I'm scared too.  I keep thinking about pain and not being able to eat. I keep telling myself it won't be that bad because hopefully I won't be hungry.  There is nothing more frustrating than feeling hungry and not being able to eat