Nancy G.

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Wow, where has the time gone?  It is hard to believe that I am 6 months out.  I got on the scale today and I am down 117 pounds.  Yeah!  I am a little over half way to my goal.  It feels good.    I get frustrated over the stalls.  I wish they would not hang on so long but the scales do eventually move again.  

I also am a tad bit envious of those who say how fast they change clothing sizes.  I am down 4-5 sizes but nothing drastic.  Can't quite figure that out.  Maybe it is because I am so tall.  I have lost evenly throughout my body. 

I am thankful that I still have not had any problems.  I had my 6 month labs drawn today.  I am anxious to see the results.  I feel so positive about this whole experience.  I just wish I had done it sooner. 

Well, I finally got around to posting some photos of me and my crew on my profile.  I cant believe that it took me so long to get this done!  After seeing that others took their pictures in the mirror I decided to try it too.  It does work! 

Almost 5 months out and stalled again.  This gets so frustrating, but I keep telling myself when have I ever lost 25 pounds a month for 4 months straight?  My body is taking a break but gee I wish it would finish up with this break time stuff and start moving again! 

I found some "new clothes" last night and was excited to find all kinds of new things to wear that I haven't worn before that had been given to me but were too small.  I kept them with the old thoughts of "I just need to lose a few pounds and they will fit"  Well instead of "losing a few pounds" I went in the opposite direction!  Now I can wear them and am really excited.  Life is good! 

Well, I hopped on the scales this morning and it happened!  I am down 101 pounds.  Woo Hoo!   Four months out.  I cant believe it.  It has all gone so wonderful.  It is so hard to believe that this is really happening.  I highly recommend this surgery to anyone considering this surgery.  I wish I had done it earlier.  Life is so much better.  I cannot believe the difference.  I move easier, breathe easier, do not fear the scales, do not feel weighed downed, have more energy and look forward to each day. 

Well, I got on the scale this morning and I am down another 5 pounds!  Who hoo, that makes 85 pounds since surgery 2 months ago!  But this is the most frustrating experience.  I will go two weeks and not lose anything and then the next day I will hop on the scale and I am down 5 pounds.  I know, stay away from the scales, but I get too curious.  

I have been "shopping" in my closet for clothes I have not worn in awhile.  I dont know if I am down in size or not.  Some clothes fit looser but since all my clothes are stretchy it is hard to tell.  I know I did get into a pantsuit that I had bought but never wore.  It was one of those purchases where " just 5 pounds lost and it will fit" buys and I never lost the 5 pounds lol.  

I did try on one outfit this week that I love wearing and the top was too big.  So it must be the style of the clothes.  I know I have lost in my thighes and in my boobs.  People also have commented about losing in my face as well.  I dont see it but then it is hard to tell on yourself.  I hate looking at myself in the mirror critically so that is no surprise.  

I really need to clean out my closet as I am sure that there are some clothes that are way too big for me in there.  After all 85 pounds has to come off from someplace -- right?  

I need to start an exercise program.  I have been waiting to join the YMCA due to waiting for my incision to heal.  I am just about to the point where my doctor will allow me in the pool.  Our Y has all kinds of underwater fitness equipment.  I need to have that as I have horrible knees and walk with a cane.  So land excersises for me are very limited if not non existant.  I cant even do floor exercises because if I got on the floor I would not be able to get up again.! 

So that is where things stand as of now.  I am still fat and sassy but on my way down.  Take care and hugs to you.