Heather_Momof4
A Year Out....
Jul 26, 2008
I am two weeks out from my one year "SURGIVERSARY".... And I couldn't be happier. I am weighing in the low 160's and wearing a size 8-10. My arms look amazing - actually really defined and muscular.... to the point that people comment about them and ask how often I work out (HAHA! ME???)....
We had a beautiful family vacation up on Frye Island in Maine... Hubby took the following picture of me (trying so hard to be a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model....)... Yeah, I have a majorly dorky look on my face, but from the neck down... check me out!
We had a beautiful family vacation up on Frye Island in Maine... Hubby took the following picture of me (trying so hard to be a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model....)... Yeah, I have a majorly dorky look on my face, but from the neck down... check me out!
SPRING FEVER
Mar 24, 2008
About 8.5 months out from my RNY.... and I couldn't be happier.... While my weight seems to be leveling off in the low 170's...
I am noticing that my body is shrinking.... most recently my hubby and I noticed my "batwings" have almost disappeared and I actually have defined muscle tone in my bicep. Also, I have a nice gap at the top of my thighs - theres a little triangle of space between my thighs and my - well you know - "girl parts"....
I am starting to be more disciplined in working out and recently discovered some terrific workouts right through my "On Demand" cable box.... Not only can I do them easily, but I feel great afterwards... My abs are still burning as I type this, so it's obviously working something. :o)
People who never knew me before are "shocked" when they discover I had RNY - and other people who have known me for years tell me how great I look, but then say, "I never remember you being *that big*".... I guess that's a compliment???
I am itching for the warm weather and getting outside everyday with the kids and moving my body. I am looking forward to hiking, roller blading and wearing a bathing suit this summer! Who'd have thunk it??
Loving my RNY!
Christmas 2007
Dec 23, 2007
Christmas is only a few hours away at this point.... crazy, crazy, crazy busy.... Thankfully my mother came over the other night and we stayed up wrapping until 2AM! Presents for four kids, no matter how hard you try to be frugal and minimal.... equals well over 100+ gifts! Thank GOD, my mother *loves* wrapping.... (Not me, I'd stick em all in brown paper bags...) HAHA!
The weightloss is going well... I haven't weighed myself in a while - I have never been a big fan of scales in general... I bought a pair of pants to wear for Christmas day - a black and white very small (houndstooth?) check that has a red stripe throughout.... size 11 juniors.... and a juniors size large red sweater.... Shopping is certainly a lot more fun and a WHOLE lot less expensive when you're a smaller size....
Must have hit my time limit on the computer now... I have four kids tugging at me and my oldest is reading over my shoulder!
Wishing all my OH friends a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!
PS - Stay away from EGGNOG - at thanksgiving I thought I'd try a few sips and I dumped soooooo bad at the in-laws house.... Sweats, flushed and vomittng....
Four Months Out...
Nov 12, 2007
Met with Dr. Hess my bariatric surgeon today for a routine "post-op" appointment. Since surgery I have lost 69lbs and he feels that I am "way ahead" of where he expected me to be at this point. He had approximated that I would lose 100lbs during the first year... being at almost 70lbs in only 4 months... he says I am "off the charts"... I know I am comparable to a lot of my "surgery sisters" here on OH... I think that doctors in general kind of "low-ball" their estimates... it helps with the positive morale!
I am at 192lbs now, wearing size large or 12/14... UNREAL! The last time I was at this weight, I was a sophomore in high school! I feel sooo good... very hot, very sexy and very confident. I love my smaller body and feel so good when I run, jump and dance... it's like a brand new me in a brand new body...
Dr. Hess thinks I'll end up around 150lbs... this is really hard for me to wrap my head around... I have a very VIVID, unforgetable memory of a fourth grade weigh in... the school nurse brings the scale for height and weight into the classroom... oooh... how horrible it was! I weighed 140lbs in the 4th grade!!! Right now I am only 50lbs heavier than I was in the fourth grade... is that even possible??? All these numbers just swirl in my head...
Also made it a point today for Dr. Hess to document some of my skin issues with the belly flab...(such a sexy subject, huh??)... But as most of you know (or will know...) when the weight comes off and the skins starts to hang, it's ripe for yeast infections and other fungal goodness... So even though I am not 100% sold on plastics... I figured it couldn't hurt to start the process of having proper documentation so that the tummy tuck will be covered, should I choose to go that route...
I am at 192lbs now, wearing size large or 12/14... UNREAL! The last time I was at this weight, I was a sophomore in high school! I feel sooo good... very hot, very sexy and very confident. I love my smaller body and feel so good when I run, jump and dance... it's like a brand new me in a brand new body...
Dr. Hess thinks I'll end up around 150lbs... this is really hard for me to wrap my head around... I have a very VIVID, unforgetable memory of a fourth grade weigh in... the school nurse brings the scale for height and weight into the classroom... oooh... how horrible it was! I weighed 140lbs in the 4th grade!!! Right now I am only 50lbs heavier than I was in the fourth grade... is that even possible??? All these numbers just swirl in my head...
Also made it a point today for Dr. Hess to document some of my skin issues with the belly flab...(such a sexy subject, huh??)... But as most of you know (or will know...) when the weight comes off and the skins starts to hang, it's ripe for yeast infections and other fungal goodness... So even though I am not 100% sold on plastics... I figured it couldn't hurt to start the process of having proper documentation so that the tummy tuck will be covered, should I choose to go that route...
Me Now...
Oct 10, 2007
Me... Before and at my HIGHEST 294!
Sep 21, 2007
Oh, these pictures are SOOOO bad. I had to share them on my page to remind myself of where I have been, compared to where I am now.
Pictures were taken at my grandfather's 80th Birthday Celebration. April 2006. I was just shy of 300lbs... UNREAL!
A lot Better!
Aug 29, 2007
I am happy to report that I am feeling MUCH BETTER lately. It seems like one day I woke up and just felt better. Woohoo! Finally!
I weighed myself at the pediatrician's office yesterday (Brady's cough got worse...) and according to that scale, I am 215... That would be 45lbs in less than 2 months since my LAP-RNY on July 10th. WOW! I just don't see "that" much of a difference in the mirror.
I find that I am on a good daily schedule now, with getting up in the morning and the same time and such... The routine is definitely helping me along.
Not sure why, but the romance has definitely picked up since the surgery...and I am not complaining one bit!
I have a follow-up appointment on Friday with the surgeon and nutritionist, so I will post after that.
Late Summer Update - 6 Weeks Post-Op
Aug 22, 2007
I am approximately 6 weeks out from my LAP-RNY, and am finally starting to feel "normal"... This has been a long road, and I must admit, a lot harder than I had anticipated.
I am down 35lbs and can see and feel a tremendous difference. While the weight-loss is nice, I struggle daily with low energy and fatigue. This is especially bothersome having four children, a hubby and a household depending on me. I think I've napped more in the past 6 weeks, than I have in my entire life.
Day to day, I feel like I have morning sickness all day long... from the nausea to sensitivity to smells and sight. I try to introduce new foods, but my pouch is a little finicky and doesn't always like what I choose. I have only dumped once (thank goodness...) but do get the foamies and an upset poach frequently. I haven't started to exercise yet.
I am down 35lbs and can see and feel a tremendous difference. While the weight-loss is nice, I struggle daily with low energy and fatigue. This is especially bothersome having four children, a hubby and a household depending on me. I think I've napped more in the past 6 weeks, than I have in my entire life.
Day to day, I feel like I have morning sickness all day long... from the nausea to sensitivity to smells and sight. I try to introduce new foods, but my pouch is a little finicky and doesn't always like what I choose. I have only dumped once (thank goodness...) but do get the foamies and an upset poach frequently. I haven't started to exercise yet.
July 10th LAP-RNY Post Op Pictures
Jul 19, 2007
Top picture, clutching my "hug" pillow, heavily medicated and about 3-4 hours after surgery.
Sexy Belly Shot, 3-4 post-op, sites are bandaged, the drainage tube is clearly visible.
Highest 294
Pre-Op 260
Current 249.5
...Almost There....
Jul 05, 2007
Shop. shop, shopping for all the post-op necessities.... Tuesday is coming quick... WOOHOO.
About Me
MA
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27.3
BMI
Surgery
07/10/2007
Surgery Date
Apr 29, 2007
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