5 months

Jan 07, 2009

I cannot believe that it's been 5 whole months since I had my bypass surgery. Time has flown by. I've had only one complication that resulted in a trip to the ER - dehydrated, urinary tract infection combined with constipation had me doubled over in pain. 5 days of antibiotics and a little extra fiber and things were quickly back to normal.

I've lost 83 lbs in 5 months but I have gained a truckload of self-esteem and positive energy. I began dating again this past month and i've got to admit - I like it - I like it alot. Befoer surgery if anyone ever complimented me - I somehow didn't feel that it was genuine or that I didn't deserve the attention. It's been hard to get used to but now I find myself enjoying the attention. I've also turned into a girlier girl. No more Crew neck sweatshirts and sweat pants. I have a shape and I'm becoming more and more comfortable showing it off. Give me a V-neck fitted shirt. Give me some heels to wear and please God give me my makeup in the mornings. I feel naked if I haven't put my face on. I catch myself walking past a mirror and doing a double take to see just who in the hell is looking back at me.

I'm now off my anti-depressants - life makes me HAPPY!!!!!!!! The only time I'm content to be a couch potato is when I'm snuggled up with D watching a movie. My kids are proud of who I've become and they take every opportunity to tell me so. the look on faces of their friends over the Christmas break was priceless (lots of them hadn't seen me since surgery in Aug because of having gone away to college). I think that drove the point home for my guys.

I still have no appetite and I eat because the clock says it's time too. Portion size for me is between a 1/2 cup and 3/4 cup per meal. I still eat off of my bread plates and small bowls since it's made portion control so simple for me. Beans and chili are still my very most favorite foods. Meats scare me unless they come from the crock pot as chewing has been difficult (2 teeth pulled last week).

I cannot imagine how completely depressed, overweight and just plain out blahhhh I would be this year had I not done this for myself. My FIL still asks me each time we talk if I'm still convinced it was the best thing I ever did for myself - HELL YEAH!!!! I'd do it again tomorrow if I needed to.

Thoughts, prayers and best wishes to all of you who are considering WLS, have committed to it or who may be enjoying the ride that comes afterward.  2009 promises to be a great year indeed.
- Iris

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