Lisa B
2 year surgiversary....WOW!
Feb 07, 2009
Lost 138 pounds
Down from a size 24/26 to a 12
No BP medication
No joint pain
Full of energy
Feel so good about the way I look
I don't feel like the FAT Mom anymore
Can sit in a booth at a restaurant
Sit comfortably in an airplane seat
Sex is WAY better :)
18 Months and going strong!
Aug 24, 2008
Allthough I still am not a fan of having my pic taken...can you tell?
Drama...continued...
Aug 03, 2008
I am here to support and answer questions and keep in touch with all the great people on here.
Here's my new motto for this site..."This board is for support...NOT power"!!!!
Taking a break from all the Drama...
Jul 26, 2008
When I joined this site almost 2 years ago it was such a blessing for me. I was truly addicted. I was on here morning, noon and night before my surgery, and probably a good 6 months post op. It was such a comfort to me to read about other peoples journeys and learn from them. I found about such great food ideas and the do's and dont's of this surgery. I mean the surgeon gives you a run down...but nothing like what you can get from others who have experienced it. I also met a few really great people on here and am so glad to call you friends and grateful that we get to spend alot of time together! For that...I am truly grateful I have found this site.
Here we are about 18 months post op...and I cannot believe how the California board has changed. I cannot belive the people who have no fricken life and thrive on causing drama and being plain shitty to others. This board is suppose to be for support, but has turned into a soap opera! I have been posting less and less over the last couple months...and now I am no longer gonna post at all. I guess I am letting certain individuals "win" but since they have pushed away many others off this site...it is nothing new. I have a life. I have a great husband, great kids, and a few great friends. I don't need to get bitched at by "annoymous" members because they do not like the responses I post. They are probably just jealous because they have such a pathetic life. So...I will "lurk" now and then just to check in on the progress of a few people.
Be careful and don't let the drama of these boards consume you...its not healthy!
16 Months Post Op...still losing!
Jun 21, 2008
I am down 130 pounds from surgery and a size...10-12!!!!! I am so thrilled!
15 Months Post Op...
May 21, 2008
ONE YEAR LATER....
Feb 19, 2008
Here I am one year post op...WOW how this year has flown by! I am so grateful for this surgery, it has changed my life! I have been so lucky to have had ZERO complications from the surgery itself and ZERO complications with food. There hasn't been any food that does not agree with me...even sugar (darn it!). Now I cannot eat too much sugar or else I feel very tired and run down...just blah, so I stay away from it. I don't feel like I am on a diet. I eat my 3 meals a day...and yes they are still small, but thats the whole idea! I usually have at least one snack a day...sometimes more. I get the hungriest at night. I feel like I could graze all night long, so I have to watch that. I go out to eat quite alot and have no issues ordering. I either order an appetizer or a meal and take what I don't eat home for later. I am so thankful for this tool that I cannot overeat!!! I have at times considered myself a "slow" loser, but I am very happy with my results so far. I have about 30 more pounds that I want to lose...but will take it as it comes.
One thing that has made it whole lot easier for me over the year is I DO NOT weigh myself daily. Let me tell ya....that will make you absolutly crazy! I weigh once a week...and there have been stalls! I have been the exact same weight (up to the decimal point) for 3 weeks now. The way I look at it is..hey at least I am not gaining right? I know when my body is ready...the scale will move.
This surgery really has been really easy for me. If you are reading this and not sure about having it...send me a note..ask questions...I would love to talk to you!
So...here is what I feel I have accomplished in one year:
Total weight loss of 124 lbs.
Down from a pant size 26/28 to 10/12
Down from a shirt size 3/4X to Large
More energy
Off all BP meds
No more acid reflux
Wearing my daughter's clothes
All around feeling so great about myself!
Here's my one year pics!
These are the jeans I was wearing prior to surgery...you really don't realize how BIG you are. Save those old pants!!!!
THIS IS WHAT THIS SITE IS ALL ABOUT!
Jan 22, 2008
Me and Jamie C.! We were doing our Myspace pose!
Me, Jamie C. and my Diane C.! (crap my face looks FAT!)
10 Months Post Op....
Dec 27, 2007
10 month progress report:
Down 117 pounds...whew!
Down from a pant size 26 to a 12!!!! Yippie!
Down from a 3X shirt to a Large
Can buy clothes at a regular store
Have tons of energy
No more BP meds
No more aching joints
Look in the mirror and am not grossed out.
Just happier all around!!!!!!
Here I am in my size 12 jeans...they may be a bit tight..but dammit they fit!
9 months.....
Nov 25, 2007
I can eat whatever I want, but I really fight hard to stay away from too many bad carbs. It is hard cause I tend to graze during the day, as I cannot eat much at meals...so I eat a little throughout the entire day. I am dilligent about taking my vitamins daily and still try to get at least 80 grams of protein a day. I also started a workout program...and I really think that will jump start the weight loss and the take me down a size or two. I want to lose another 30-40 pounds. I think a size 10 would be ideal for me...I mean I am almost 6 feet tall, so anything smaller might make me look sick.
If you are lurking and considering the surgery...let me just say...I feel that WLS is a very personal decision, and I would never tell anyone to have the surgery...all I can do is share my story and success. This was the best thing I have ever done for myself. I am such a better person because I feel so much better about myself and feel so much better physically. I am not tired all the time and have aching joints. Here's my motto..."When I feel good, I look good and when I look good, I feel AWESOME!".
