dwindrem
8 Months out tomorrow
Sep 11, 2009
Hi All,
I can't believe it has been 8 months since I had my RNY! I have lost 97 pounds in all, I weighed in this morning at 171. I had been stuck at 174 for over 2 months and I was really okay with it. Now that I am losing again I couldn't be happier. I really want to get to 160 and I think it is possible. I can now wear a size medium shirt and even bought 2 pairs of SIZE 8 JEANS at Coldwater Creek the other day. I had bought 12's because that is the size I thought I was and I put them on and they were really big. I took them back and tried on a 10 and the saleslady said those are too big let me get you an 8. I literally almost fell on the floor. My 5 year old was with me and we did a happy dance around the dressing room.
I feel really good, my energy is up, I can eat almost anything in small quantities. I struggle with getting my water and vitamins still but I do get them in. My hair started falling out at around the 3 month mark and I lost A LOT of it. It continued to fall out until about a month ago, it is a good thing I started with a lot of hair. As I have said in the past, almost every aspect of my life has improved with surgery. I had one of the best summers ever this past year which included attending my 20 year high school reunion. We had a blast and I felt so good about myself. I have noticed some changes in a few of my relationships but nothing drastic enough to be a problem. I started with a really supportive group which I think is so important. My husband cannot believe the transformation in me and he is loving every minute of it. We still have our normal ups and downs like any other couple but our relationship has improved dramatically. My kids are benefiting from a happier, healthier mom who has more energy & self confidence to do things with them - that is the best part for me!!
A major wow moment for me was the other day when I was shopping in Target with a co-worker who I have seen every day for the last 12 years. I was done with my shopping and waiting for her at the registers. She walked right by me and then did a double take and said "you know, there are days when I just don't recognize you!"
I didn't have any major health issues going in to surgery aside from high cholesterol and major indigestion from a large hiatal hernia I have. Both issues have been resolved. Also no more aches and pains in my knees and back. It is a struggle for me to not mindlessly eat or to eat when I am stressed but I am aware of it and working on it. I had no complications from surgery and I hardly ever get sick anymore from eating the wrong things or eating a bite or two too much.
I would do this all over again in a heartbeat and I wish everyone out there much success and happiness in their journey. I would not have come this far without the support of this site and the wonderful friends I have met along the way. Thank you!!
Take care,
Debbie
