6 mos post-op

May 23, 2009

I am down to 188 pounds, so I only have 38 pounds to left to lose. WOW! I never thought I'd even be this size again. The shorts in my 6 mos picture are size 10 and the shirt is size L.

I can do anything I want now! I have been to Six Flags for the first time in years. I can play on the playground with my kids. I actually jumped from a swing and climbed a rock wall. I love to go shopping for clothes and shoes. I actually care about my makeup and hair now. I'm not the biggest person in the room anymore. I don't worry about going places or whether or not I can fit at a booth in a restaurant or if a chair will hold me.  My daughter can wrap her arms around me. My husband loves to show me affection. I have strangers complimenting me and telling me that I am pretty. I've not heard that in so long. It feels great!

I have so much more energy now. My health is really good. All the co-morbidities I had as a pre-op are gone. I've had some strange little issues along the way, but nothing that couldn't be fixed.

The only regret I have is that I didn't have the surgery sooner. For the longest time, I was in denial. My feelings were hurt whenever someone suggested surgery, especially if it was a doctor. Once I finally came to terms with everything, I made the best decision I've ever made. I chose life and had the surgery.

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