Amy B.
12-18-10 11 Months Post Op
Dec 19, 2010
Wow! Its been so long it feels like since I've written anything on this site.I am currently 11 months post op and only 9 pounds away from my "unrealistic" (at the time) goal that I had set for myself.
I started at 280 pounds and I'm now down to 149 pounds. I've lost 131 pounds to date. I'd really like to start looking into getting some skin removed but I'm not sure where to start. I'm not sure if I want to wait until I'm sure I'm done having kids or if I should do it and let nature take its course. Another thing I'm worried about is cost. I'm not rich, never won the lottery, live paycheck to paycheck... can I really afford to have something like that done? I've heard insurance will only cover it if its causing pain or sores or something like that. I don't have that problem... just skin.
This journey has been amazing and I'm so thankful to have friends on here that understand and are going through the same thing. I realize now that this surgery is only a tool and if you don't watch, you could end up right back where you started. I don't have any affects that I used to when I first got the surgery. I can eat anything I want, drink anything I want and I'm not affected at all. It really helps that I weigh myself EVERY morning. I know some people don't agree with this but I like to know where I stand. It really helps me in determining what I eat for that day/week. If I see I am staying the same on the scale, I might choose to eat healthier or lighter foods that week. If I see I'm loosing, I might snack on some cookies or candy because I know I'm okay. It helps me get through and I feel like I'm doing good. Still don't exercise like I would like too but having a baby is exercise enough for now! My daughter is 19 months old and this Christmas will be a real treat for our whole family!!!
Well I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday and have a great new year!
Amy
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About Me
Monaca, PA
Location
20.8
BMI
Surgery
01/18/2010
Surgery Date
Sep 08, 2009
Member Since
