Michelle D.
Yesterday was 6 months
Feb 28, 2008
Over all the last 6 months have been great.......I am healthy in the first time in years. Looking forward to the next 6 months and what things will happen.
WOW what a long time!!!
Feb 15, 2008
In 13 days I will be 6 months out of surgery and loving everyday. I can’t believe it has been 6 months already. Time flies when you’re having a good time. I had very little problems. I can eat about anything to a limit. So many things have happened in the past 6 months.
First, I got a part time job at Shop Rite and I love it. I would never have done this 6 months ago because I could not stand for a long period of time. I work some days 6 to 8 hours with out problems.
Second, my brother paid me a compliment for the first time in my life. We were down in
Third, I just went to go get my cross ring sized. I got this ring for my 1st holy communion 25 to 28 years ago and it was a size 12. The jeweler will be changing that to a size 9 ½……..WOW! I just can’t believe that!
Forth, when I started this I was wearing a size 26/28 pants and 30/32 pants……today I am wearing a size 18 in pants and shirts. I am still having a hard time letting go of the bigger clothing because I have the fear that it will not last.
Fifth, I was 286 before surgery and have lost about 4 lbs right before surgery. I weight in at 282 the morning of surgery and today I am 217. I have lost a total of 69 lbs…..WOW!
This is an amazing journey I am on and happy to share it with people who are on the same journey.
11/27/07 - 44 lbs gone for good
Nov 26, 2007
I am so happy! It has been 13 weeks since surgery and I have lost a total of 44 lbs for good. I have a second job with is going good so far. I am tired after working all day for two jobs but it is getting better. I find myself missing water when I am at my second job. I can not drink while I work but I can drink on my brake. I can not be happier.
11/16/07 - started part time job
Nov 15, 2007
Last night I started a part time job to help pay for some bills. I don't think I would have ever done this if I did not get surgery. I work for ShopRite part time at night and weekends. I will be working as a cashier which should not be to bad. Last night I was supposed to be training on a computer system but the system was not working so they had me bag all night. It was not bad until around 9:30 when my back started to hurt.
Before starting for the day the manager gave me a smock to wear and he ask what size do you need. The smocks went all the way up to 5X. I was about to say give me a size 3X when I said to myself, wait you lost weight you don't need a 3X. So I said give me a 2X and he said they run small. I took the 2X anyway because if it was tight I will be lose soon enough. It fit but was a little snug around my tummy but doable.
I just hope I can keep up with my full time job and part time job so I can pay off some bills. I will keep you all updated.
11/7/07 - update
Nov 07, 2007
10/18/07
Oct 17, 2007
10/3/07 - 1 month doctor check up
Oct 03, 2007
9/5/07 firt post op doctors visit
Sep 05, 2007
9/2/07 feeling pretty good
Sep 02, 2007
Tomorrow is a new day
Aug 27, 2007
Tomorrow I will be going to the hospital at 7:00 am to get ready for my surgery at 9:00 am. I am not nerves just want it over with so people will stop calling me asking if I am nerves. I keep telling people I am not nerves but they don't understand way. I just feel calm and tired. I just want to make sure I have everything I need for the hospital. So the next time I will post will be on the lossers bunch. I will be starting my new life tomorrow.