Maryanne L.
7 months post op (almost 8)
Jun 20, 2011
Well, I haven't been on here in almost 3 months. Life is good. I'm 7 almost 8 months post RNY and doing wonderful! I'm about 5-7 pounds to my goal weight of 150 bringing my total weight loss to 112 pounds so far! I am wearing jeans (size 8) that are smaller in size than my shoes (size 9 1/2)! I never thought that would happen, talk about an "WOW" moment. This whole thing has been such a blessing. Id do it over and over again in a heart beat. Don't get me wrong, it hasn't been without its trials and tribulations but its been worth every one. I still really struggle with anemia, I cant seem to get my iron levels up. It may be time to ask for Rx iron. As far as emotional bumps in the road I hadn't had any until about 2 months ago when I had my 6 month check up. I was feeling really good about myself, very pleased with my progress and ready to start maintaining instead of keep loosing. Well, when I talked to my surgeon he said that I could expect to loose 15-25 pounds more before I started to level out. Who the heck would have thought that would bother me?! I went home kind of upset. Then I was upset that I was upset lol. Ok, here was my thinking. Ive spent my whole life convincing myself that I didn't want to be skinny, that skinny wasn't attractive or healthy so I could be happy with my plus size frame. Now all of a sudden I find myself thin. I'm wearing cloths out of the junior section of department stores! It took me a bit to get back into the right head space and gain my confidence back. Yes I'm thin, yes I'm healthy and yes I'm gorgeous :). Life is good.PS I tried to add a picture but my work computer is acting up. Ill add one later :)
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About Me
Stockton, CA
Location
23.5
BMI
Surgery
11/08/2010
Surgery Date
Feb 02, 2010
Member Since
Before & After
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283 LBSlbs
155 LBSlbs
