5 Month Surgiversary

Mar 13, 2009

It's hard to believe that 5 months have passed since I had my VSG. As of today, I have lost 75 pounds since the surgery. What a miracle! Here's what's been going on this month.

1. The hair loss stopped! WOOHOO! My hairdresser and I have been keeping a close watch on things. I'm pretty thin up top and on my crown, but she is beginning to see new growth from the Biotin (7500mg) that I'm taking. And no more hair in the tub in the mornings! I finally felt comfortable getting it colored again, so I'm pretty happy with the results.

2. This was the month I realized that I must move (exercise) every day. Yes, I had been exercising on and off, but not as committed to it as I need to be. I need exercise to be fun, something to look forward to, or I won't do it. So I joined a Zumba class and a Yoga class. I'm really enjoying both, and I feel much more flexible. My tummy is looking pretty good, so I'm hoping no plastics there. But there is no hope for my arms. I didn't commit to good arm strengthening exercises early on, so now, I will pay the price. I won't be able to go sleeveless until I get them fixed, so that will hopefully be sometime before the end of the year. Maybe sleeveless next summer!

3. The diet, the pills, and the shakes are all very routine now. It's just what I do every day. This is the attitude I wanted to have when I was on Weight Watchers (and all of the other plans I went through) but could not achieve. WLS finally did it for me, and I am grateful.

P.S. Photos are posted on my OH profile.

Thanks again to all of you who are my inspiration, my guidance, and my encouragement. I appreciate you so much!

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