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Why the excitement to be overweight? Well, since the majority of us are or have been (Super Morbidly, in my case) Obese, overweight is definitely a step in the right direction. I'll take overweight any day of the week. I really had no comprehension as to how much better my life would be after having surgery.

I also had an epiphany on my portion sizes. I was making dinner for my mother and grandmother while visiting them. My mother said "Wow you can eat all of that?" It was, in my opinion, a "normal" person sized meal. I eat take out every so often and the majority of the time I have only a half to a third of the ridiculously sized meal. She said that the few people she knows who have had RNY take a few bites and are full. I'm 20 months out from my surgery and still losing, albeit slowly (just had a 2 month plateau).

I was also talking to my husband about my old eating habits. Let's just say it's no wonder I was the weight I was.

I'm 19lbs (or 9lbs if I feel alright at 160lbs) from goal. I still measure (religiously) and journal (not so religiously) and take care to eat well. I didn't even graze during Xmas.

I had a sleep study in March without my CPAP to see if I still need to use it. I had the meeting with me ENT doctor who said i was on the cusp. I could sleep without it and see if I had a less restful sleep. If that was the case, to keep using it.
 
Truthfully I haven't been sleeping with it for months. My husband said I wasn't "snoring like a freight train" like I had been before. My sleep has been great.

I didn't know if sleep apnea was "curable". My doctor said even with the significant weight loss, a lot of people don't have this kind of improvement. My machine was set a a very high pressure of 11.

Good news on that front I guess.

Hello World,
I am officially just under 200lbs, 199.6 to be exact. It's been almost a year since my surgery. Although I started this journey over 300lbs, in my head I had being under 200lbs as being a major milestone. It is don't get me wrong but it was less climatic feeling than I thought it would be. I expected firework or tears of joy but nothing that dramatic happened except for a feeling of accomplishment.

I tend to look toward my next challenge/goal once I've completed something. I don't dwell on the last thing for long be it positive or negative. Now I'm focusing on being under 190lbs, then it will be under 180lbs, etc, etc. until hopefully I can reach my ultimate goal of 150lbs. Whether that's doable for me or not has yet to be seen. I've been lucky and lost consistently, without any plateaus and maybe that trend will continue *knock on wood*, but I'm mentallly prepared for that not being the case.

I think I've really changed mentally and how I view food as well as physically. The mayor of my city recently went on a crash diet publically to raise awareness about eating healthy. I was appalled by this because he did EXACTLY what we all have done in the past and shouldn't do.

Before my surgery, I accepted that I had to learn to eat a completely different way. For me there's no cheating, meaning, either it's something I will/can eat or not. With that in mind I don't deprive myself because I know from the past that I will try to binge on something if do. I've tried dozens of products and recipes to either replace or substitute old favourties. I am lucky and can tolerate most foods. The only thing I have NOT incorporated back into my diet is pasta, whole wheat or otherwise. I just can't justify the calories to myself. I'm not suffering for it but I continue to look for a product that I could enjoy.

I think that's all I have to say for now. Thanks for listening to my rant.

I am 9 month out from surgery and have lost 100 lbs. It feels absolutely fantastic. I want to lose at least 65 more lbs but I won't know for sure until I get down there. I wish I had had this surgery years ago.

Hello World,
From my heaviest weight to now, I have lost 127lbs. That's a whole person's weight! It's been 7-1/2 months since my surgery. I haven't quite reached 100lbs lost since surgery but I've been losing steadily and I hope to be there within a month.

Hello world,

I am doing great. I just had to take to Goodwill all the clothes that fit at surgery and broke out some old smaller clothes I had stashed. It's the most wonderful feeling in the world. I also purchased some new Levi's jeans at Macy's, amazingly on sale (and not a "specialty" store).

I haven't had any bad experiences with any food and have even eaten out a couple times. I feel so much better physically then I have in a long time, so much that I really can't remember feeling this good. Strangely, although I KNOW I'm losing weight because the scale tells me so and I've had to replace my clothes, in my head, I don't feel that much smaller yet. I guess I have to wait for my brain to catch up to my body.

I still have a ways to go. If I keep on keeping like I have been, I'll reach the small goals I've made for myself with ease.

Thanks for listening.

Hello all,

My experience has been fantastic. I expected to be in a lot more pain. In fact just after my surgery, I didn't have any pain but more discomfort and my abdomen felt like I it was full of air but not painful pressure. That went away for the most part after a day and a half. The only pain I had was in my back but that happens to me everytime I lay on my back on a hard surface for too long.

I only spent Monday, Tuesday through late Wednesday morning in the hospital. I've been great at home. I got a little sharp pains in the car when we'd hit a bump but nothing too big. I've quickly learned that I NEED to add supplemental protein to everyting I need to get the amount the registered dietician recommends. My only problem really is getting in water. I am drinking as much as I can but I don't feel I'm getting enough. I'm not too concerned at this point since it's only 2-1/2 days.

In the hospital, my BP was eradic so they had me see my family doctor today. She took it and it was 120/80 so no BP meds for me. I have enough pills to remember without adding that to the mix.

All in all I feel great and really hopeful about the future.

Thanks for reading.

I am having my surgery tomorrow morning at 8am. I'm not nervous so much as I'm anxious to be on the other side. 

Wish me luck y'all!

Hello World,
I am starting my four week Opti-fast regimen today. I don't think I could handle this if it were longer or long term. It's not disgusting but I don't think Ben and Jerry are going to make a flavour of ice cream based on it.

I'm starting to get excited about having surgery next month. I'm trying to plan ahead so I do have to have anyone run to the store my first few days after my release from the hospital. Getting meal suggestions for the puree period is a little tricky. Not that you can tell from my weight but I am a very picky eater, but I've also promised myself that I would try things and incorporate things that aren't my favourites but I can tolerate (onions, vinegar, pickles are still on the no fly list).

I've decide to add a little fiber to my shakes before there's an issue. Two shakes down (of out four) today. I think I'll add some instand coffee granuales to my next one for a lil' variety.

Until next time,
the bluphoenix