Robert R.
8 Months Post-op Report!
Oct 18, 2007
Phew! 8 Months... It's hard to believe it. I've settled so comfortably into post-op life that I am starting to no recognize the guy in the pre-op photos as "me". I'm finally getting used to the "me" I see in the mirror.
I am down over 140 pounds and about 80 from my goal, but none of that matters much to me. The quality of my life has changed so substantially on every level, that the journey becomes less important, I feel as if I arrived.
Don't get me wrong, I am committed to keep losing the remaining weight and to continue to drive positive changes. ...but the current level of change is so profound that it's hard to imagine yet more to come.
Pre-op folks who are waiting and wondering -- I wish you could live an hour in my shoes to absolutely know that there is no risk, no concern, no fear that remotely matters compared to living life without pain, being free to move as you want, do anything physical you want and to enjoy life as a participant, rather than an observer.
I got a tattoo yesterday -- my first -- to commemorate this big change. There's a photo on my profile here and in Facebook. it's a big piece on my right forearm. it's my previously highest weigh, going up in flames (because all good tattoos need fire, right?) with a scroll weaving through the fire that says "Never Look Back". Man it hurt to get. You know people who get tattoos and they say "Yes it hurts, but in a good way." or, "after a few minuted yu don't feel it as much.". They lie. The lie to get you in the club. It hurts a lot, all the time it's happening and it keeps hurting. But you know, it doesn't matter because I had WLS...and I can do anything. Life! Bring it on...
Rob
I am down over 140 pounds and about 80 from my goal, but none of that matters much to me. The quality of my life has changed so substantially on every level, that the journey becomes less important, I feel as if I arrived.
Don't get me wrong, I am committed to keep losing the remaining weight and to continue to drive positive changes. ...but the current level of change is so profound that it's hard to imagine yet more to come.
Pre-op folks who are waiting and wondering -- I wish you could live an hour in my shoes to absolutely know that there is no risk, no concern, no fear that remotely matters compared to living life without pain, being free to move as you want, do anything physical you want and to enjoy life as a participant, rather than an observer.
I got a tattoo yesterday -- my first -- to commemorate this big change. There's a photo on my profile here and in Facebook. it's a big piece on my right forearm. it's my previously highest weigh, going up in flames (because all good tattoos need fire, right?) with a scroll weaving through the fire that says "Never Look Back". Man it hurt to get. You know people who get tattoos and they say "Yes it hurts, but in a good way." or, "after a few minuted yu don't feel it as much.". They lie. The lie to get you in the club. It hurts a lot, all the time it's happening and it keeps hurting. But you know, it doesn't matter because I had WLS...and I can do anything. Life! Bring it on...
Rob
6 Months Post-op Report!
Aug 15, 2007
It's been six months!! Holy crap!
Life is a daily treat these days. I continue to marvel at what life is like. I am now down 130 pounds since before starting to lose weight for surgery (since about the start of February).
I've shrunk about 8 pant sizes, 4 shirt sizes and 5 t-shirt sizes. Hell, I even had to get new socks and shoes that weren't all stretched out.
I've posted a six month face pic on my pictures in my profile here, and it's my facebook profile shot right now (Robert Rose, in Ottawa, ON). The difference is ...well, stunning. I have a pointy chin and a pronounced jawline...who knew?!?
These days, I fly down the stairs without thinking. I bop around playing in my band, on my feet for 5 hours straight, without pain or knee problems. No more seat belt extensions on planes. In fact, room left over to play with the seat controls!
Food continues to be just fine. No complications and no regrets...at all...zero.
To get all sensitive for a moment, I am extremely grateful for this board. The support, comfort and community you generous people provide are really special. I am specifically grateful to have met specific folks here who have made an immeasurable contribution to this part of my life journey (and you know who you are). I don't know a better way to say it: Thank you.
I have now crossed over into the "unknown". I don't know what life is like for an adult who weighs what I do, or will weigh less. I have no idea what to expect. All I know for sure is that I'm loving it!!!
Cheers,
Rob
Life is a daily treat these days. I continue to marvel at what life is like. I am now down 130 pounds since before starting to lose weight for surgery (since about the start of February).
I've shrunk about 8 pant sizes, 4 shirt sizes and 5 t-shirt sizes. Hell, I even had to get new socks and shoes that weren't all stretched out.
I've posted a six month face pic on my pictures in my profile here, and it's my facebook profile shot right now (Robert Rose, in Ottawa, ON). The difference is ...well, stunning. I have a pointy chin and a pronounced jawline...who knew?!?
These days, I fly down the stairs without thinking. I bop around playing in my band, on my feet for 5 hours straight, without pain or knee problems. No more seat belt extensions on planes. In fact, room left over to play with the seat controls!
Food continues to be just fine. No complications and no regrets...at all...zero.
To get all sensitive for a moment, I am extremely grateful for this board. The support, comfort and community you generous people provide are really special. I am specifically grateful to have met specific folks here who have made an immeasurable contribution to this part of my life journey (and you know who you are). I don't know a better way to say it: Thank you.
I have now crossed over into the "unknown". I don't know what life is like for an adult who weighs what I do, or will weigh less. I have no idea what to expect. All I know for sure is that I'm loving it!!!
Cheers,
Rob
5 Month Post-op Report
Jul 18, 2007
So... It's been 5 months this week since I had the RNY procedure. Life continues to be amazing.
Total weight loss from heaviest point (about 1 month pre-surgery) is 124 pounds and am about 104 pounds since the surgery itself. I've dropped 16" in waist size (from 62-64 to 48) and shirt size has dropped from a 4-5X to a 2X (XL if it's a t-shirt). Just yesterday I dropped into the "two hundreds"...something I have not done in my adult life.
Food consumption continues to be trouble-free.
I can't take it for granted when I skip down the stairs these days. The fact that I used to have to take the stairs very slowly to protect my knees is just a memory. This is a is a big "wow" for me.
I can't begin to express how much this group means to me. You folks have been so helpful. I feel like I have made some great friends here.
Rob
Total weight loss from heaviest point (about 1 month pre-surgery) is 124 pounds and am about 104 pounds since the surgery itself. I've dropped 16" in waist size (from 62-64 to 48) and shirt size has dropped from a 4-5X to a 2X (XL if it's a t-shirt). Just yesterday I dropped into the "two hundreds"...something I have not done in my adult life.
Food consumption continues to be trouble-free.
I can't take it for granted when I skip down the stairs these days. The fact that I used to have to take the stairs very slowly to protect my knees is just a memory. This is a is a big "wow" for me.
I can't begin to express how much this group means to me. You folks have been so helpful. I feel like I have made some great friends here.
Rob
4 Months Post-op Report!
Jun 11, 2007
So... It's been 4 months this week since I had the RNY procedure. Life is good. It's hard to express what a profound life changer this is for me. I added some before and after pics of me on my profile pursuing my passion - playing music and the difference is remarkable.
Total weight loss from heaviest point (about 1 month pre-surgery) is 113 pounds and am about 95 pounds since the surgery itself. I've dropped over a foot in waist size (from 62-64 to 50) and shirt size has dropped from a 4-5X to a 2X (XL if it's a t-shirt). I am about 8 pounds from weighing in the "two hundreds...something I have not done since I was in my very early twenties
Food consumption has turned out to be a trouble-free matter (I eat great food until I am full) and has not impacted any social or family settings.
My energy is high, things like knee and foot pain are shadows of what they used to be, and stamina is high.
I feel sooooo good.
Thank you to everyone who has reached out to me on this board. It has been truly helpful to know I am not alone in this journey.
I have a feeling there'll be more good news to come...
Total weight loss from heaviest point (about 1 month pre-surgery) is 113 pounds and am about 95 pounds since the surgery itself. I've dropped over a foot in waist size (from 62-64 to 50) and shirt size has dropped from a 4-5X to a 2X (XL if it's a t-shirt). I am about 8 pounds from weighing in the "two hundreds...something I have not done since I was in my very early twenties
Food consumption has turned out to be a trouble-free matter (I eat great food until I am full) and has not impacted any social or family settings.
My energy is high, things like knee and foot pain are shadows of what they used to be, and stamina is high.
I feel sooooo good.
Thank you to everyone who has reached out to me on this board. It has been truly helpful to know I am not alone in this journey.
I have a feeling there'll be more good news to come...
First Post - 3 1/3 months post surgery!
May 30, 2007
Just found this board. It have been recommended by Dr. Dent in Ottawa to me when I offered to be more involved with a community of his patients who may be facing RNY surgery. Made my first board posts last night and was immediately welcomed by a host of terrific and friendly folks.
It's been 3.5 months since surgery and I find that adjusting to my new life has been pretty easy. I've lost 109 pounds so far (since about a month before surgery when I started losing weight in earnest) and have about that much to go.
All of my pre-surgery fears about life after surgery have been addressed and dismissed, pretty much. The weight loss has been fantastic. My energy is high. I still enjoy food and cooking, and am still enjoying the new clothes which I am only buying to survive as I am dropping sizes pretty quickly.
I've only had one or two bouts of any problems associated with the surgery. Once was caused by not chewing some broccoli thoroughly enough, which caused some discomfort and a little nausea, but it passed in a while. I see these instances as learning experiences and the beauty of this is that your body tells you how to stay on the path. It's nice to be able to hear my body, as it never spoke to me before the surgery.
Right now I'm basking in the attention and the energy I am getting. I am playing in a couple of bands and am now seeing performances as liberating, rather than a physical chore. Boogying for 3-4 hours on a Saturday night on stage and under the lights is what it's all about.
It's been 3.5 months since surgery and I find that adjusting to my new life has been pretty easy. I've lost 109 pounds so far (since about a month before surgery when I started losing weight in earnest) and have about that much to go.
All of my pre-surgery fears about life after surgery have been addressed and dismissed, pretty much. The weight loss has been fantastic. My energy is high. I still enjoy food and cooking, and am still enjoying the new clothes which I am only buying to survive as I am dropping sizes pretty quickly.
I've only had one or two bouts of any problems associated with the surgery. Once was caused by not chewing some broccoli thoroughly enough, which caused some discomfort and a little nausea, but it passed in a while. I see these instances as learning experiences and the beauty of this is that your body tells you how to stay on the path. It's nice to be able to hear my body, as it never spoke to me before the surgery.
Right now I'm basking in the attention and the energy I am getting. I am playing in a couple of bands and am now seeing performances as liberating, rather than a physical chore. Boogying for 3-4 hours on a Saturday night on stage and under the lights is what it's all about.
