Phatchick
6 Month Surgiversary
Oct 15, 2012
Today I am celebrating a milestone. It was a half year ago today that I was wheeled into that surgery suite to have 2/3's of my stomach cut out. What a difference my life has been since then.I have lost over 80 lbs. I have gone down 6 sizes from a tight 32 to a loose 22. I have cut my bra size from a 52DDD to a 44DD. I went from a body that measured 61-55-63 to 47-43-50. I have even lost 2 inches off my calves. I used to wear double wide shoes now regular wide is a bit loose for me.
I have a completely different life. Until 5 months ago, I had never exercised. I never followed through on anything that was related to weight loss and living a healthy lifestyle. Now, exercise is a huge part of my everyday life. 5 months ago i starting walking 20 minutes a day on the treadmill. Now i do the eliptical daily, ride a bike daily, do floor exercises daily, weight training daily, and swim and do aerobics at least 1 hour everyday. I have joined a health club that I go to everyday and even miss on Sundays when i rest.
I did my first 5K and next want to do a 10K. I can walk for hours without feeling any hip pain or being tired. I am at peace physically for the first time in my adult life.
With that said, I am only half way through this journey. I still have 90 pounds to lose. I hope to accomplish this goal by my one year anniversary. I know there are many out there who have lost much more than me in 6 months. I have such happiness for those awesome people. But, I am sincerely convinced we all have an individual walk and this walk I am taking is the one meant for me.
Thank you God for all these blessings.
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About Me
Brookfield, IL
Location
39.9
BMI
Surgery
04/16/2012
Surgery Date
Apr 27, 2005
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