Rebecca W.
Where did the last 10 months go?
Apr 27, 2012
Well it is hard for me to believe that it has been over 10 months since my surgery! I have lost a total of 116 lbs so far and am finally slowing down on the rapid weight loss. I surpassed my goal and have made my doctors goal. I didn't want to lose this much but I'm ok with it.
I am SOOOOOOO fortunate not to have had any issues. No throwing up, no problems eating sugar or fats, very very little dumping, very little hanging skin (for someone my age) and no complications. I have been very lucky. I pretty much eat what I want (don't tell my doc) just a tiny amount so I don't feel like I'm missing much.
The only really sucky thing was the depression which lasted for me about 3 1/2 months. I started feeling better as soon as I went on my cruise. Ironic, right? LOL
Anyway, experimenting with food has been fun but trying sometimes since I never really know what is going to give me gas or swell in my tummy till after I eat it. Its definitely a learning process with a bit of a learning curve.
I am really enjoying myself now though. I can walk in a regular store and buy a size 8.... SIZE 8!!! Its weird since I still look at stuff when I hold it up and think "that wont fit me" but alas... I was wrong and it does! I guess my brain still feels like a size 22/24. I mean shopping at Victoria Secret was not something I ever imagining doing but I'm doing it!
The only real problem that I am not happy about is losing my boobs. I can actually fold them now. Thankfully there is a solution and I am seeing my plastic surgeon next week about a boob job.
Well... that's it for me today. I hope to come back and tell you how beautiful my new boobs are. Take care people and I will talk to you soon.
xoxoxo
Rebecca
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I am SOOOOOOO fortunate not to have had any issues. No throwing up, no problems eating sugar or fats, very very little dumping, very little hanging skin (for someone my age) and no complications. I have been very lucky. I pretty much eat what I want (don't tell my doc) just a tiny amount so I don't feel like I'm missing much.
The only really sucky thing was the depression which lasted for me about 3 1/2 months. I started feeling better as soon as I went on my cruise. Ironic, right? LOL
Anyway, experimenting with food has been fun but trying sometimes since I never really know what is going to give me gas or swell in my tummy till after I eat it. Its definitely a learning process with a bit of a learning curve.
I am really enjoying myself now though. I can walk in a regular store and buy a size 8.... SIZE 8!!! Its weird since I still look at stuff when I hold it up and think "that wont fit me" but alas... I was wrong and it does! I guess my brain still feels like a size 22/24. I mean shopping at Victoria Secret was not something I ever imagining doing but I'm doing it!
The only real problem that I am not happy about is losing my boobs. I can actually fold them now. Thankfully there is a solution and I am seeing my plastic surgeon next week about a boob job.
Well... that's it for me today. I hope to come back and tell you how beautiful my new boobs are. Take care people and I will talk to you soon.
xoxoxo
Rebecca
2 Weeks out...
Jul 05, 2011
Well Im two weeks out from surgery and I am starting to think, what did I do? The depression and incredible emotional roller coaster... I cry at things on tv. I got some meds to hopefully take care of that. Then I wonder did I really do the right thing? I cant even drink water like I want to. Im so bored with my "full fluid" plan and cant wait to start on soft foods. Im 34 down from my highest weight. In 2 weeks when my phase 3 will start do I see sun on the horizon.
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56 hours to go!
Jun 17, 2011
Im having my gastic bypass surgery in less than 3 days and Im nervous as hell. I cant help but think of my own mortality. Especially since this will be my first surgery ever.
I know its in my head and things will be fine and I'll be back here in a week talking about my experience.
I had my last meal from Clearman's Galley and a Sonic Blast and a huge diet coke.
Gonna miss all the goodies but Im looking forward to the change. Im so ready.
More to come...
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I know its in my head and things will be fine and I'll be back here in a week talking about my experience.
I had my last meal from Clearman's Galley and a Sonic Blast and a huge diet coke.
Gonna miss all the goodies but Im looking forward to the change. Im so ready.
More to come...
Got my date!
May 20, 2011
Got my date the other day and now I'm getting nervous and excited. I have my date set for June 20th 2011 and I'm sorta bummed cuz my nieces wedding is for the 25th and I'm probably not going to make it. I tried rescheduling for a later date but then they are talking another month so I have to say... "Sorry Amanda... Looks like I'm not going to make it, hunny".
Contrary to popular belief... I grew up a skinny girl. In fact I was teased for being too skinny. So I don't have that "fat girl" complex. I just know that at 250 lbs... I'm way too unhealthy. I like being a bbw and have immersed myself in the community for the last 10 years but my health is an issue at this weight so I'm gonna do something before it gets worse. I only want to lose about 70-80 lbs max.
Ive never had surgery before so I'm nervous about that. But I'm ready for it. I got most of my requirements done in the first 2 months of this adventure and finally my pre-surg weight loss has finally agreed to let me qualify for my date. I'm ready. I'm going on a cruise on the 2nd of October so I just hope I'm healed enough to handle it. Strike that... I WILL be healed enough to handle it. I'm going on this cruise.
Is it wrong to worry about my morbidity so much?
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Contrary to popular belief... I grew up a skinny girl. In fact I was teased for being too skinny. So I don't have that "fat girl" complex. I just know that at 250 lbs... I'm way too unhealthy. I like being a bbw and have immersed myself in the community for the last 10 years but my health is an issue at this weight so I'm gonna do something before it gets worse. I only want to lose about 70-80 lbs max.
Ive never had surgery before so I'm nervous about that. But I'm ready for it. I got most of my requirements done in the first 2 months of this adventure and finally my pre-surg weight loss has finally agreed to let me qualify for my date. I'm ready. I'm going on a cruise on the 2nd of October so I just hope I'm healed enough to handle it. Strike that... I WILL be healed enough to handle it. I'm going on this cruise.
Is it wrong to worry about my morbidity so much?
