It has been 10 weeks since my surgery. I have lost 55 pounds. I had my 2 month follow up with the surgeons PA and my D levels are low, but not under the normal range. Thanks to everything I have read on the OH boards. 30 is not an acceptable D range so I ordered some dry vitamin D3 from vitalady and am going to get those levels up. I am thankful I have read so much good information about what RNY vitamin levels should be. I am off all meds except my zyrtec and lexapro. My BP was 110 over 70 without any medication. I am so thankful for that.

Some highlights over the past weeks

Cleaned out my closet and sent a ton of stuff to Goodwill

I can cross my legs comfortably

Walking up the stairs doesn't kill my knees anymore

I can wear heels again

I am now wearing a regular 18 in jeans (prior to surgery was wearing a 22W)

Knock on wood my insomnia and migraines have improved

I care about how I look. I am taking the time to do my hair and wear makeup (prior to surgery I could care less because I felt so crappy all the time)

Food no longer rules my life

My Struggles

Eating is a chore, but as long as I plan and eat on schedule I meet my protein goals

Strong smelling food still makes me nauseous, but that is slowly improving.

I feel like I eat the same foods, but sometimes it is scary for me to try new things, I worry about throwing up because that has happened a couple times. I stick with things I know will go down and not cause me problems.

Exercising- This is the eternal struggle. I envy those that love going to the gym. I fear I will never be one of those, but I am setting a goal that I get into a daily routine of exercise. I know I need to do this for my overall health.

When I look in the mirror I can't see the difference. In my head I know I am almost 60 pounds lighter but I don't see it. Someone suggested I take a picture and compare it to the ones prior to surgery. I will do that this weekend and update my photo. Maybe that will help.

My boyfriend and I have struggled with out relationship. I don't think either of us realized the impact this surgery would have on our relationship. We are both trying but it takes a lot of effort.

Overall I am happy with how things are going, but I feel my life is so centered around WLS. I work, I think and plan my food and when I am going to eat. I need a hobby that isn't related to WLS or health. Maybe I need to find a place to volunteer some of my time. I am still trying to figure all that out.

Overall I remain hopeful that things will continue to go well, but I do know that it is too early for me to say whether I am happy with my decision, or that I love my RNY. I think the real struggles will come when the weight stops coming off and I try to reach some magical goal weight, which right now I have no idea what that should be. So for now I keep an open mind and know that things are bound to change.

Christy