kellymb
One year out
Dec 31, 2008
Wow, my one year anniversary of WLS was December 26th. I only have vague memories of how things were immediately after surgery and wanting to go home. The past year has been a challenge, but overall, has been incredibly successful. I'm down 153 pounds from what I was last year, 8 sizes smaller and happier than I have been in years. I struggled with hair loss, but guess that was the small price to pay. It has come back though, thankfully. I have more stamina, can fit into chairs with arms, no more seat belt extender on planes and people are so much nicer. That sort of ticks me off, as I'm the same person inside I was before. I recently started a new job as a front office Receptionist and I'm sure I'd never have been hired when I was 153 pounds heavier. My family is very proud of me and my husband has been incredibly supportive through the entire process. I have met some incredible people here on OH, most notably Kat from ABQ. I'm so grateful for her support, love and friendship. I have a lot of learning still in this process, especially getting in more exercise, now that I sit at a desk most of the day. I am so thankful to God and Dr. Garth Davis for helping me get my life back. I have about 25 more pounds to lose and will need plastics in the future as my old skin will never go back like before. I will continue to work on eating more protein and keeping the new body I now have for the rest of my life. Maintenance is the hardest part of losing weight, but with the tools I've learned and faith in God and in myself, I know I can continue the success's I've achieved.
Holy Crap
Dec 17, 2008
I'm just so damned happy!!!!!
Thanksgiving 2008
Nov 27, 2008
I'm down to 200 pounds per the scale this morning and can't wait to be in the 100's! I had Dan take a few new photos of me, as Kat says I'm thinner than this avatar. Wow, she's right, I never noticed, since I look at myself all the time in the mirror, I don't see the daily changes. I think I look really old and wrinkly. Talk about turkey necks....what a perfect day to have one though. AND, this is the only day it's acceptable to "big thighs" (read that one).
I am SO thankful to God for helping me find the way to meet Dr. Garth Davis, have the insurance to pay for WLS and my husband for all of his love and support. What a blessing to be able to live in a healthier body. I feel so much better and it hasn't even been a year yet since surgery. I'm really hoping I get into the 100's by my anniversary which is Dec. 26th. I do need plastics, but that's OK, as long as my body is more healthy, I can live with extra skin for a while.
I do think I need to join a support group in town and hope to soon. I am truly thankful and grateful for meeting a very special friend this year. I met Kat here on line in the NM forum. She has been such an ego booster for me and a support system when I didn't even know I needed one. She's honest, hilarious, drop dead gorgeous and has the most wicked sense of humor - LOVE HER!!! I have been blessed to meet her wonderful husband and her family as well. Thank you Kat for being such an good friend.
I hope that by the next time I blog, I'll be in the 100's, Onederland, right? What an awesome year this has been. Praise God.
Family wedding in CA
Aug 12, 2008
We went to the family wedding in CA this past weekend and it was so great to see family I haven't seen in years. Sadly, we also went to my cousin Tom's (48) funeral. He'd had cancer only a few short months. The family was in shock over his death. He was also the uncle of the bride (brother of the bride's father). People were exceptionally nice to me and very supportive of my weight loss. I don't think they realize how big I really was last year, since most of them hadn't seen me in a long time.
Sunday was my 50th birthday and we celebrated it with my mom, brothers, aunt, uncle, cousin and others. I received some very nice gifts, but the biggest gift was the look on their faces, as they hadn't seen me either since surgery. I'll have to send "before" pictures so they can appreciate my 130 pound loss.
I do miss family and living in CA, but my husband and I have an awesome life here in ABQ. Guess I'll just have to visit more often.
AND...I'm really excited that I didn't gain any weight from all the parties, just stayed the same as the day we left. Yippee!!!
Rosie
Jul 25, 2008
July 2, 2008
Jul 02, 2008
Anyway, I'm down 87 pounds since surgery and 120 pounds overall from pre-op dieting. I'm counting every pound baby, as I like the bigger "minus" numbers. I was very nervous about flying to Houston on SW airlines as I'm always afraid about whether I'll fit or not. This was the best experience I've ever had. The flight attendants were very nice and I had about 10 inches of seatbelt left over - NO EXTENDER!!! I did squish out under the arm rests a bit, but not enough to bother my seatmate.
I did find out per my labs that I am low in Vitamin D and I need to up the protein as well. My NUT originally told me I only needed 70 grams of protein per day, and now I'm told I need 80 grams! I'm going to try to supplement the requirements with a meal replacement instead of solid food, as I'm not hungry, but can drink fluids more easily. I also am supposed to be taking more Vitamin D daily, and was told a lower number in the beginning.
I have 6 weeks before seeing my entire family, (except my mother who was here last week for a visit), at the family wedding in CA. I'm obsessing on what I'm going to wear, as I want to show my best assets and hide the bad stuff. My husband has been so attentive and sweet, more than usual. He suggested we drive up to Taos this weekend which is not his style.
Things are going so great for me healthwise and I'm so grateful for my husband, good family and the friends that are sticking with me, as some sadly have not. Praise God for my good health.
Family visit - 6/22/08
Jun 22, 2008
June 5, 2008
Jun 04, 2008
I'm having issues with hair loss and flabby, loose skin, but at least I'm off all my old prescription meds, I fit in an airplane seat without an extender, I can fit in chairs with arms and I feel so much more ALIVE than I have in years. I can actually walk and enjoy going places with my husband now.
I'm ready to start looking for a job again and hopefully, will get the one I deserve and not be held back because of size prejudice.
I have so much to live for - always have, just didn't appreciate it when I was fatter. I love being in charge of my life, thanks to WLS, I'm living again.
April 26th, 4 months to the day post op - Somewhat discouraged!
Apr 26, 2008
I know I'll start losing again and I am down 5 pant sizes and 3 blouse sizes now. I should be ashamed of complaining.....
I see Dr. Davis again in July. I have a family function to attend in CA in August and no one has seen me since surgery, actually, not since last July. I know they will be very surprised at what I've accomplished so far. I'm going to up the exercise and hopefully, that will kick start the losses again.
Overall, I'm feeling great! So much more energy, I actually like walking!! No more high blood pressure, no more GERD, no more stress incontinence - now if my hair would just stop falling out.................
First follow up visit
Apr 11, 2008