6mth post-op

May 14, 2009

I know that this is bad. Prior to my surgery I was on OH all the time, and then after having the surgery I haven’t written any updates other than the one that I did after I felt a little better after the surgery, all I can say is I apologize. I know that my story can empower someone that is struggling with the decision. I am 6 months out and as of today 05/18/2009 I am 172 still trying to make it down to 120-125(not sure if that’s possible). I had my surgery on October 28, 2008 prior to my surgery my weight was 263, I have come a long way. I only try to weigh myself once a month; I weighed myself this morning, so this weight is very up to date. Right now I’m in a size 10 or an 8. My personal goal is 120 pounds however my Dr wants me at 140 pounds. I exercise about 4 days a weeks and I walk so much more these days and I don’t feel winded at all, I love this new me and I never want to go back to the old me at all. I make it a habit to park far away from where I’m going so that I can walk to where I need to be. It’s the best feeling ever to walk somewhere and not be winded, and to enjoy the walk to the point that by the time that you’re done your like” I’m done already”.   The best thing about this is that I can wear heels now and yeah my feet hurt, but that’s because I’m breaking the shoes in, LOL! and plus if I might say so myself I look good in the shoes. I’m more confident in doing things; I can go to any store and can find something in there to wear. I get more guys trying to talk to me then ever before, and I’m enjoying it. My addiction has become shopping. I have a trip to Jamaica planned for next year, so I can and I promise I will keep you guys posted. I might be going to a wedding in Atlanta in July so shopping for that might be fun too. A lot of things have been working out for me, family members that I haven’t seen in years and months see me and can’t believe it’s me, even my kids see the difference. I’m really enjoying this new chapter in my life. The Nurse Practioner that I work with has been passing her clothes on down to me, which saves me a lot in shopping. I haven’t really been shopping, more like collecting decent clothes from people, and all that helps when they are fashion DIVAS! You wouldn’t believe just how expensive shopping can be. I’m glad that I work in the medical field where I can wear scrubs and fold them on my waist.   I refuse to go back to what I used to be. This is the hardest decision that I’ve ever had to make in but the results are well worth it, mentally, spiritually, emotionally and physically. Starting off my cup size 42DD, now its 36DD to me that’s a difference, they are still big but they are more manageable. Please don’t let anyone tell you that this is the easy way out because that’s so untrue. To go out to dinner is the worst cause after 5 bites your done, and they are looking at you like “are you done, is that all your going to eat”? Some other days you can eat more, it’s crazy you just have to learn to listen to your body. There’s something that I want to try to do and that is indoor rock climbing, I will keep you posted, I promise. If I can be of any help to anyone that is struggling with the decision, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Before actually having the procedure I was so inspired when I looked on other profiles and I read so many of them that lifted me up. I hope that my profile can uplift someone else too.  

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