Kris O.
YAHOO!!!!!!!
Dec 02, 2008
6 Months
Oct 17, 2008
Well it has been over 6 months and I am doing great. Down 92 lbs. I was hoping to hit the 100lb mark but dang I am close! I have NO complaints. Things are going great. I certainly feel transformed. Had my 6 month visit yeaterday and Doc I was happy with my progress. I like only weighing when I go to see the doc. It keeps me motivated. I am amazed at how satisfied with so little food. And I rarely have cravings anymore. I don't feel real hunger ofter, head hunger yes. That is always hard. I wish they could tweak our brains during surgery too. WLS has saved my life! I can walk and walk and walk. I no longer have back pain, short of breath. I can do normal things like a normal person. YAHOOOOO!!!!!
5 months!
Sep 07, 2008
Today is the eve of my 5 month surgiversary. I thought I would try to think of some wow moments. Some big (to me at least!) and some not so big. Here goes:
* Can shop for hours without having to rest
*tons of energy
*don't look around a room to see if I am the largest person there.
*Can take a bath and there is water on either side of my buns!
*Can wear higher heeled for longer periods of time
*Clothes shopping is fun
*Don't obsess about food (most of the time!)
*Enjoy everyday activities
*don't worry about fitting into booths
*I bought a dress!
*My head is no longer shaped like a giant pumpkin
*I feel great
*I am thinking about throwing my hat back in to the dating ring YIKES!
*I have made wonderful friends through OH
*I am healthier
*No more high cholesterol
This is just a small list of all of the thongs WLS has done for me. I still haven't bought a scale! I was going to but then thought why ruin a good thing. I am focusing on changing habits rather than the numbers. It is kind of annoying that I can't answer people when they ask me how much I've lost. They will have to wait till my 6 month check up in October!
* Can shop for hours without having to rest
*tons of energy
*don't look around a room to see if I am the largest person there.
*Can take a bath and there is water on either side of my buns!
*Can wear higher heeled for longer periods of time
*Clothes shopping is fun
*Don't obsess about food (most of the time!)
*Enjoy everyday activities
*don't worry about fitting into booths
*I bought a dress!
*My head is no longer shaped like a giant pumpkin
*I feel great
*I am thinking about throwing my hat back in to the dating ring YIKES!
*I have made wonderful friends through OH
*I am healthier
*No more high cholesterol
This is just a small list of all of the thongs WLS has done for me. I still haven't bought a scale! I was going to but then thought why ruin a good thing. I am focusing on changing habits rather than the numbers. It is kind of annoying that I can't answer people when they ask me how much I've lost. They will have to wait till my 6 month check up in October!
What a ride!
Aug 22, 2008
Been a while since I have posed here. I can not beleive how incredible this journey has been. I feel so healthy! Sometimes I wish I was at goal right now but I have come to realize this is all part of the journey and I am learning along the way. I have still not purchased a scale and I am totally OK with thet. I just got back from a family reunion and made great choices but didn't worry if the chicken was grilled, or the eggs cooked in butter. I think not having a scale when I got back has helped because I had no expectations of losing a certain amount of weight on vacation. I got back and got right in to my old routine. I hadn't seen many of my relatives for 20 years but they all commented on how healthy I looked and said I was glowing! I am just so thankful I had the opprotunity to have this surgery! I would do it again in a heartbeat!!
I feel good!
Jul 20, 2008
For the first time in a long time I feel GOOD! I have energy and just feel GOOD! I don't feel the need to plop myself down on the couch when I get home from work. I actually want to do things! I don't even mind doing housework (usually!). My house has never been cleaner, no more clutter bercause I don't feel like bending over and picking things up. WOO HOO I love my RNY, it has given me back my life. 
What I've gained since WLS
Jul 04, 2008
Sure I have lost weight ~ how much I don't know. You see I do not own a scale and that for me has been good! I am basing my sucess on how I feel and smaller clothes sizes. I have gone from a 28 to a 20 and sometimes even 18! In the past if the scale didn't say what I thought it should I would get down and eat. This way I have no preconceived expectations on myself. I go to the doc on 8/1 and I will find out then where I am at. Antway here is a list of some of the things I have gained since WLS
*A really clear complextion
* My lap!
* Wonderful OH friends
* The ability to speak up for myself ~ not always but I am on my way!
* Confidence to have shorter hair
*Not having to worry about will I fit in a booth or chair
*Being able to buy clothes because I actually like them not just because they fit
*A greater outlook on life
*Hope
*Feeling good about myself
*New clothes ~ and many from my friends that pass them on after they have shrunk out of them
*More money in my wallet ~ my cash lasts longer since I am not always stopping at the convenience store for a treat
*Savings on groceries~ I actually EAT the things I buy instead of letting them go bad because I eat fast food instead, also they last longer because I can get many meals out of one item :)
*The ability to walk for long periods of time without getting tired and out of breath ~ I actually don't mind where I park!
*Energy
*Health
*The desire to be out and social ~ who knows a man might be in the future!
I would not trade this decision for anything. I feel so good knowing that I will lose the weight and keep it off. No more Yo Yo dieting!!
*A really clear complextion
* My lap!
* Wonderful OH friends
* The ability to speak up for myself ~ not always but I am on my way!
* Confidence to have shorter hair
*Not having to worry about will I fit in a booth or chair
*Being able to buy clothes because I actually like them not just because they fit
*A greater outlook on life
*Hope
*Feeling good about myself
*New clothes ~ and many from my friends that pass them on after they have shrunk out of them
*More money in my wallet ~ my cash lasts longer since I am not always stopping at the convenience store for a treat
*Savings on groceries~ I actually EAT the things I buy instead of letting them go bad because I eat fast food instead, also they last longer because I can get many meals out of one item :)
*The ability to walk for long periods of time without getting tired and out of breath ~ I actually don't mind where I park!
*Energy
*Health
*The desire to be out and social ~ who knows a man might be in the future!
I would not trade this decision for anything. I feel so good knowing that I will lose the weight and keep it off. No more Yo Yo dieting!!
A great day
Jun 14, 2008
Today I went for a walk around Lake Harriet with my mom (2.75 miles). We had originally intended to walk a bit, turn around and head back. Well we were walking and talking and the next thing I knew we were 3/4 of the way around. We did the whole thing in about 45 mins! I was not out of breath, had no pain in my back, legs, feet etc, I was wearing a sleeveless top and shorts! I didn't even have to keep pulling my shorts down because they were riding up between my thighs! WOOOOO HOOOOO
Two Months!
Jun 13, 2008
I am just a little over two months out and things are going really well. I have had a few bouts of throwing up but I am certain I did not chew well enough. So I have learned chew, chew and then chew some more especially with meat! I have no idea what my weight loss is. My scale died a few weeks ago. I am really OK with not being a slave to the scale. I know I am losing because my 26/28's no longer fit and I can fit in to some 18/20 tops and 22 pants are getting baggy! Sometimes I don't see it though. I look at my two month pictures and think I have lost but I sure have a long way to go. I am really thankful for this tool. I have a craving now and then but for the most part rarely feel hunger and am satisfied with what I am able to eat up to this point. I am also so incredibly thankful for the friends I have met on this journey, you are all truely wonderful people!!
50 lbs gone
May 19, 2008
As of today I am 50 lbs gone fore ever! Buh bye pounds. WOO HOO! I am surprised still at how easy this has been. Sure I have had moments that I wanted to rip in to a bag of Oreos or dive in to a nice greasy pizza but they come and go. I am eating sof foods now which has been ok, just have to be sure to chew well and not eat any meat that is too dry.
Here are some of the things I have gained since losing 50 lbs..........................
*no more sore feet and back after walking for a while
*more confidence
*better skin
*more energy
*new clothes I will be able to wear soon from swapkins
*less out of breath going up stairs
*my wonderful friends from OH ~ love you all and thank you for your support!
Here are some of the things I have gained since losing 50 lbs..........................
*no more sore feet and back after walking for a while
*more confidence
*better skin
*more energy
*new clothes I will be able to wear soon from swapkins
*less out of breath going up stairs
*my wonderful friends from OH ~ love you all and thank you for your support!
One month post op
May 09, 2008
I went for my one month post op visit today. I am down seven lbs in the last three weeks. I have to admit I was a little disappointed. I expected 10-15 lbs for some reason. I have lost a total of 16 lbs since surgery which is great for a month. The NP (Who I can't stand!) said that 10 lbs a month is great and average. I guess I just thought it would be faster these first few months. I certainly feel like I have lost inches. I will have to redo my measurements and have my one month picture taken maybe that comparison will make me feel better. I have certainly realized how much the scale can dictate my attitude about weight loss. That is something I need to work on ~ looking at the big picture of the things I have done like having WLS, eating healthy, drinking water instead of pop, having a great support through my friends here etc. I did notice tonight when I met some friends for dinner that there was much more space between me and the booth so that was awesome! I am very happy that I have said good bye to 36 lbs FOREVER!!!! WooHoo!!!!!!!!
