nebrasfield
Back again...
Mar 09, 2015
Hello all. Well I am coming back here in my restarted weight loss journey because I felt so motivated when I started initially on OH. So here's my story in a very condensed version:
November 2009 gastric bypass 300lbs size 22/24, May 2010 168lbs AND pregnant. Size medium, 10. January 2011 gave birth. Size Large, 14. Lost baby weight, back down to 175 lbs. Got pregnant again August 2011. Had baby April 2012. Size xl. Many complications due to pregnancy (bed rest in hospital for weeks, preemie at 28 wks preg and GB) Gained weight due to very bad eating habits, fatigue, sleep apnea (Diagnosed Oct 2013). Got revisions obesity surgery, lap band, due to stretched opening leading from stomach to bypassed area. Band was horrible. Never went for 2nd filling. Never been back to doctor. Today: highest weight since 2009 is 256.6, size 16, now 251.2 lbs, size 16 more toned, after 2 weeks ago today of restarting my weight loss journey. I have given up refined sugar and processed foods. I am trying to drink at least 8 Oz a day. I do at at least 30 minutes cardio 6 days a week and 2 days cross fit. I am in the mind set of a lifestyle change NOT dieting or just want weight loss. This time around, though I have 25% help from the surgeries (which in many ways are also obstacles due to absorption levels/amount to eat), I am wiser and I KNOW I CAN DO THIS. Am I mad that I have to do this all over again basically? Nope. The GB was a success for me in so many ways. Time has passed and I picked up bad habits again and I must retrain myself. No bad feelings. I CAN DO THIS!