1 year ago today....

Jan 24, 2012

I can't believe it's been a year since my RNY surgery!  I feel great (except for this nasty cold)!  I had to rescheule my 1yr followup appointment to Feb 9, 2012 due to this cold, so I will post those results after that.

My stats as of this morning:
Weight:  189 lbs (down from 342.5 lbs) = 153.5 lbs lost!  
Only 9 lbs from my goal weight (which will change once I get there).
BMI: 31.4 (down from 56.8) = 25.4 lost
Waist: 39 in (down from 55.3 in) = 16.3 in lost
Hips: 48.5 in (down from 68.1 in) = 19.6 in lost

My weight loss has really slowed down since my hysterectomy but I will attribute that to the lack of exercise (we haven't been back to the gym since then) & eating too much crap over the holidays!

I am back on track with my meals & started my protein shakes again.  I noticed my hair has been thinning a bit again.  Ugh!
I have discovered that I'm ok with ground beef now as long as it's extra lean & well drained.  However, I still cannot eat ribs without dumping (happened 2 nights ago).  Thank fully I only had a few mouthfuls & stopped before it got too bad.

I still have to listen to my stomach when I eat something I'm not sure of.  If it starts to gurggle a lot, then I know I can't eat anymore or risk dumping.  It's like my own built in alarm system! LOL
Unfortunately it doesn't work with all foods that I shouldn't eat  - like my downfall, carbs!   I ate way too many carbs over the holidays & think that's one of the main reasons for the lack of weight loss over the past 2 months.

Oh well, I am back on track & can't wait to get back to the gym.  Once this horrible cold is gone we will be right back at it, 3 times a week!  :)

People always ask me if I regret getting it done due to the limitations & dumping.  I tell everyone - even with the complications of the internal bleeding after the surgery & needing the 2nd surgery to correct it...even with the dumping...I don't miss any food items as much as I thought I would before the surgery....I would do it again in a heartbeat! 

My only regret is not doing it sooner! 

Last year was all about recovery/healing & this year will be all about finding balance & sticking to my healthier routine! 

I'm in a very happy place & look forward to a wonderful year!  :)

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