TeresaC

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I am so thrilled with the results of my RNY. I am 147 lbs. now at 5'8". I wear size 8/10's or mediums. Even my shoe size is down from a 10W to a 8 1/2M. People actually tell me I look "skinny". I never thought I would hear my name and skinny in the same sentence. What a great ride.

I see preops and newbies worried about what they can't have.... Truthfully I eat normal meals, just in small amounts. There is nothing that makes me dump if eaten in moderate amounts. No more having to feel deprived.

For anyone questioning if they should pursue the RNY, take your time, research and learn. My only regret is that I didn't do this sooner.

Now I realize I am officially a slack blogger. I haven't updated in forever. I've been busy, lurk alot on the message boards but infrequently speak up.

Now for the official update. I'm down to 165lbs at 7 1/2 months postop. I feel great. Haven't been sick since a couple of times at 1-2 months.

I try to exercise.... honestly I do. I generally manage around 3-4 times a week on the treadmill and some weightlifting too. I know I should do more but it is so hard to find time. (Probably should spend less time online and more time exercising.)

Anyway, I've gotten into size 12's regularly and an occasional 8/10 so size wise I am WAY past my goal. Weight wise I would like to lose 7-10 more lbs., mostly because that will be 100 lbs. from my highest weight. I still have a muffin top and would like to see less around the middle.

Now for my current obsession with skin.... How can I have such bat wings and a drooping ass? At the beach my brother told me to stop taking the "No-assitol" pills, funny if it wasn't true. I have droopy skin in some mighty unattractive places. I always thought if I could lose the weight my self-esteem would be glorious. Now all I see in the mirror are the droops and sags. I think some serious introspection is in order.

This surgery has changed my life. I feel better. I'm off a ton of meds (with their pesky side effects). My energy level is so much better.

Obviously blogging is not a priority..... Well now I'm three months postop and already below 200 lbs. My clothes have gone from 24/26 to 16/18's and from 3X to XL in shirts. Incredible! Still never hungry but have to fight the urge to nibble, darn bad habits.

I haved posted in a long time.... Gotta' try to do better. My surgery date was changed to 12/31/07. THAT'S TOMORROW! I'm actually calm and collected. I've been on clear and full liquids since 12/20/07. The first few days I could have eaten a shoe but now my appetite down to a low roar. This evening clear liquids, the nothing after midnight. I'm on my way shortly to Wal-Mart to get my post-op foods so they will be here when I get home. After the hibiclens shower tonight I'll try to sleep, then get up in the morning and repeat the shower. Then off to the hospital. Teresa

I finally received the call to schedule my surgery. December 28, 2007 is the day. Now I can't wait. My preop is scheduled for December 18th. Let the countdown begin.

Anyone notice that starting down this path is a slow and painstaking ordeal. It wasn't nearly as hard to get in grad school as I've had getting my records together and submitted for gastric bypass. I have so far submitted forms, records, had labs, psych eval done, gone to group meeting at the hospital and attended a support meeting and STILL can't get appt with surgeon. I am WAY too impatient for all this waiting. OK, OK, I'll practice my best behavior and try to wait patiently... Teri