5 Months out

Jun 07, 2010

Well it has been a relatively easy journey.  I don't have any major complaints.  I am one of the blessed individuals that has had no complications.  So I am thrilled with my choice to have RNY.  I would not recommend it to everyone.  Personally I found the mental aspect the hardest part.  Retraining your brain to see things differently is one hard task.  It is something that you have to work on everyday.  It does get easier, but I feel that I need to always be on my guard to avoid pitfalls. 

This last month has been crazy.  I graduated May 8th Magna Cum Laude with my ASN...never thought I could do that.  It is sad how we can convince ourselves that we cannot do something.  I am now preparing to take my boards. 

We just returned from India this last week.  We had a wonderful time, but the entire time I was not able to get enough protein, not to mention eating mainly carbs at every meal.  I ate very small amounts, which raised tons of questions.  I noticed a lot of swelling in my legs again, but it went away quickly when I got home.  I am back on track now, which I thought wold be hard, but I think I actually missed missed eating all my protein.  Didn't miss the shakes...lol  I took protein bars, but they were destroyed due to the heat.  I had some beef jerky which helped a lot.  I also had peanut butter and cheese (packed in ice till we got there). I ended our vacation with a wonderful bought of diarrhea...not good.  Dehydration hit me for about four days.  Feeling much better now. 

Yesterday my son had surgery to remove his tonsils and adenoids.  So it has been really hectic and doesn't appear to be slowing down.  Despite all of this, as of today, I have lost 81lbs!!!  I am thrilled.  I am sure others have lost a lot more, but I could care less.  I feel great - like a new person.  I am finally past my half way point.  I am getting close to the weight on my driver's license..lol  I don't think it was ever correct.  Sitting on the airplane was  a breeze.  I actually had a foot of extra belt on one plane...that felt so good.  Having to ask for an extender was humiliating.  I even went to a water park and fit on all the rides.  I am so happy with where I am today, that I could stop losing and I would be happy....HOWEVER I don't plan to let that happen.  I still have 78lbs to my goal weight.  I am not sure I will make or that I want to be that small (am I saying that???  lol), but I would love to be below 200.  I have 33lbs to go. 

I want to thank everyone here for the support, encouragement, and advice along the way.  It has been priceless. 

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