8Months 2 weeks

Jan 29, 2008

Hi All... Well here it is 8 months have past and 124 lbs has left as well.  I still can not believe it..
I look in the mirror everyday thinking I will see that once heavy person again, looking back at me.
I want to thank all my OH friends and family for your wonderful support, because without you, I would not be me...smile..
It seems like time is flying by with each of my updates, so I will try harder to keep up and let you all know how things are going.
Hugs..
Becky

6 Month Appt

Nov 16, 2007

Well here I am again, Went in for my 6 month check-up and all looks great.. still not taking any meds.. All lab values are within normal margins.  They did say my Protein and Vitamin B-12 were on the low side, so start watching them..I have now officially lost over 100 lbs, 112 lbs to be exact and am under the 200 pound mark at 192, for the first time in 20 years...

The changes are dramatic.. I will have to post new pictures soon.. I have gone from size 24-26 to a size 12..
Bra size 48DD to a 38D.

 It is so hard to believe, I finally see it in the mirror.. Of course along with the wrinkles and loose skin.. but, I now can see past all of that..smile...

Thank you for all of your love and support..


18 weeks out and 100 pounds down

Oct 03, 2007

Well, I thought I would never have seen this day.. I am 100 lbs down and only 4lbs from weighing under 200lbs.  It has been at least 17 years since I weighed less than 200 lbs.. I have gone from a size 26 to a size 14.  I feel wonderful, and have a lot of energy.. Anyone that will listen, I will tell my story..smile..

I still have some problems eating meat (swallowing it). My hair is still falling out??? Nothing a wig can't fix (god forbid if it gets that bad)..

Otherwise, I am feeling wonderful..
Thanks for all of your support.
Becky

12 weeks post-op

Aug 18, 2007

Well here I am 3 months out.  84 lbs down, 10 sizes down, and I am feeling wonderful.. I made 3 months post-op 3 days ago, on August 15th.

I go to see my doctor again on Wed. Aug.22nd.  I hope my labs look just as good as I do...(smile)

I added a couple of pictures my staff took of me one before and one on Wed. my 3 month anniversary.. Now I can really see a difference.

I knew my clothes were too big, and I finally went shopping.  I was originally a 24-26, and am now a loose 16.

My scrubs that I wear for work, were extremely big. I was in a 3X and now I wear a XL top and a L pant.

I have also started to notice loosing a bit more hair.. I was hoping this would not happen to me, but it has. I guess anything is worth being thin again...?

I am thankful for the friends I have and all of the support they have given me.

My labs are great, I do not have to add Iron, B-12 or anything like that to my daily routine, just continue taking my vitamins.. Yeah

Will check back in soon.
Becky

8 Weeks Post-Op

Jul 12, 2007

Actually it was 2 days ago.... I jumped on the scale and to my surprise I was 63 lbs down, 23 prior to surgery 40 post op. Another WOW moment was when I tried on my 15 yr old sons' shorts on and guess what they fit... Size 38 waist... Never really wore mens pants before, but in womens' I was a 26 when all of this started.
I am still unable to eat meat? I guess this will come in time. Other wise I am doing great.. Walking 3-4 times a week. I need to get back to swimming..
Check in with myself again in a month.... Later


4 weeks post-op

Jun 13, 2007

Just checkin' back in with myself.. I went to the doctor today..  I have lost another 6 lbs.  I was a little disappointed that over 2 more weeks, I only lost 6 pounds.. Dr. K. yelled at me a bit, and said it's not suppose to fall off like melting ice... good point i guess.. I just feel like I am eating so little, that should be melting off.

I am now 54 pounds down since March 23rd.  And have lost 31 of that post op.



2 Weeks Post-Op

May 30, 2007

Yeah... I went to the doctor today 2 week post-op appt. and what a surprise I had.. I have lost a total of 48 lbs since March 23rd, of which 25 of that was lost since surgery in 2 weeks, I still can't believe it.. I want to just go out and celebrate.. It has been tough with the holiday week-end and my Husband having his brothers family over for a bar-b-q.. Ouch.. I had to go into the house and sit in the bedroom awhile.. It hit me harder than I thought it would.. Today made all of that hard work worth it..
Thank you friends, and family for all of your support.

1 week post-op

May 22, 2007

One week today.. I feel great.. No pain, a little weak, I am sure from not eating.. I went to get a pedicure today with one of my girlfriends.  I have been walking and trying hard to get enough fluids in me.. some days are more difficult than others.. When my family eats I need to excuse myself from that area of the house, and go retreat to my bedroom. Next Wed. I get to go back to the doctor and start eating the pureed veges and stuff...Yeah!!! Will keep you posted on the weight loss..


I'm back...

May 19, 2007

Hi... I made it.. I was discharged yesterday, and feel well enough to start my new life.. I have almost no pain, and only feel a little weak.  I also have little to no concentration.  Maybe still from the anesthesia.?
Thank you to all my friends and family for your support.  I am having a little bit of a problem, taking in enough liquids, but will continue to push myself. My husband went grocery shopping prior to my discharge from the hospital, so there was plenty to choose from when I got home.  I will admit, a bit of depression last night, when my Husband and Son, started getting food out and preparing it for themselves. I actually went to my bedroom to lay down for awhile.  I know this is hard on them as well, and they still need to eat. Well, I will write more later. Thanks again, for your support.
Becky

5 hours to go till surgery

May 15, 2007

Hi all, well to be blunt about it, my bowel prep that I had to drink yesterday finally started to work 13 hours later, Yep... 2 am I was up and in the bathroom. I guess it finally did what it had to do..  Boy, am I tired.. I figure I will get plenty of sleep today, during and after surgery...smile
This I hope will be the start of a beautiful Journey, and new chapter in my life.. Thank you for all of your continued support.


About Me
San Lorenzo, CA
Location
43.8
BMI
RNY
Surgery
05/15/2007
Surgery Date
Aug 18, 2004
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