Julie D.
7 month post-op
Feb 17, 2009
It's hard to believe but it's my 7th month surgery anniversary today. I had surgery on July 17 at a weight of 274.8. I am now down 98 lbs as of this morning to bring me down to 176.8 lbs.
Never in my wildest dreams did I believe I would be so low again that I can't even remember me at this weight in the past. I asked my family doctor back in January to find out when was the last time I was under 200 lbs. After going back a long way in my file because I've been seeing her for 20 years now, it showed me at 199 back in March of 1995. I just about fell off my chair because that is 13 and half years later as I hit 199.8 a week before X-Mas. It was such an amazing x-mas gift for myself.
What to say to those thinking about Weight Loss Surgery. Well it has changed my life for the better. Here is a list of WOW moments I've experienced over the past 7 months:
- no more snoring (instantly)
- walk faster
- can walk up stair without being out of breath
- cross my legs
- pants size from 26 to now 14
- more energy
- love exercise
- not obsessed with food
- more confidence
- less moody
- buy clothes in a regular store not + size
- enjoy sex
- lighter then my husband
- had wedding rings resized (1 & 1/4 size smaller)
- more flexible (can tie my shoes)
- feeling more healthy
- no more pants pinching at the waist
- move the car seat up
- more room between my belly and the streering wheel
- more room in office chairs
- being under 200 lbs
- have x-mas and not gain
- first year with no New Year's Resolution to loose weight
- i'm a cheap date (restaurant)
- my husband can lift me
- have guys give you a second look
I know the list is long but I think it's important to talk about all these things.
At this point of the weight loss process I am able to eat almost anything I want except for high surgar foods and things that are deep fried. I do get a little cramping but I just chose to stay because it's not good and slows down the weight lost.
What more to say but I LOVE MY RNY!!!!!!!!!!
Good luck to anyone having surgery soon or thinking of making that step. I don't mind answering any questions you might have. If I don't have the answer someone on OH will have the answer for sure.
Last but not least, I would like to thank everyone for supporting me over the past 9 months since my journey began. It's meant the world to me and I hope to provide that to someone in need in the future.
4 months out
Nov 22, 2008
I've gone from a size 26 pant to a size 18 and a size 4X top to 1X.
I'm so excited and I am floating on air.
P.S. My boyfriend of almost 7 years and I eloped last week, this is our first week anniversary.
Almost 2 month out
Sep 08, 2008
I am now on meats and most of them are ok but have to remember that it needs to be moist. I never was really strong Chili but it is my best friend now. I've made a big pot and have frozen a few containers.
I have lost 38 lbs as of today and I am feeling really good. I've gone down 1 1/2 sizes in my pants and about 2 sizes in tops. I've join aquafitness class 2 weeks ago and I am going 3 times a week. What a great exercise that is not hard on the joints and makes you forget how much you really weight....lol
Surgery weight: 274.9
Today's weight: 236.8
I'm so proud of myself and so is my husband. He reminds on a daily basis how proud of me he is.
Last week before
Jul 09, 2008
I am really nervous about being put to sleep.
I don't think I will be writing until after my surgery and I will post as soon as I'm feeling up to it.
This is my last week as the old Julie.
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Count to surgery
Jun 25, 2008
So we are 3 weeks away from surgery and I know this was the best decision I've even made I'm scared. I'm guessing it's normal. Thank you to alot of you on OH for making me feel like I'm not alone. Love you for that.
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Date Schedules
Jun 19, 2008
June 19, 2008
So my surgery date is July 17th. Looking forward to it but a little nervous.
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