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I cannot believe that it has been this long since my surgery, but then again some days it seems like I have had this new life forever.  It is hard to believe that 7 1/2 short months ago I was carrying around an extra 105 lbs.  That is more than the weight of my 5yr old, 2 1/2 yr old and 2 yr old niece all combined.  That is mind boggleing. 

I have been horrible about updating lately, but it is because I have been busy living my life.  This time last year I was basically a shut in.  It was so hot and none of my clothes fit me.  I would not have been caught dead in a bathing suit.  This year I am taking my boys to the pool several times a week and my clothes still don't fit, but that is because ALL of my summer clothes are too BIG.  Even the ones I bought just a few months ago are falling off.

This time next year I was wearing size 4-5 X scrubs to work.  Now I am wearing a plain ole size XL and have room to spare.  That is right, there are no numbers in front of the XL now.  That feels AMAZING!

I have lost over 61 inches, including 10+ inches from my waist and 10 inches from my hips.  WOW!  I have discovered that I have a neck again (down 2 inches).  I have lost most of the junk in my trunk and 5 inches off of each thigh.

I am loving life.  My husband and I took a cruise to Mexico in June.  I wore a halter top sundress and did not feel like I needed to cover up my arms.  I wore sleeveless shirts with camisole straps and felt confident.  My friends now call me SASSY and I have to agree.  I feel GREAT!

Now when I go out for "girl's night out" I no longer feel like I want to hide in the back of the crowd.  I like to be up front and in the spot light.  Actually, a year ago I would have made up excuses and not gone out at all.  I missed a lot of fun family and friend events in the past because of my shame with my weight.  All that has changed.

I can now ride amusement park rides with my kids and actually fit.  I have ridden in bumper cars with my 2 yr old, I can go down the waterslides at the pool with my 5 yr old and I am even looking forward to taking my boys to a waterpark soon.  I am finally not ashamed to walk around in my bathing suit and enjoy the great outdoors.

I can honestly say that I have had no complications to speak of.  The funny thing I have noticed since my surgery is that when I get "full" I start to sneeze.  That has become my trigger.  I know I have had more than enough when I start to sneeze.  It makes for interesting dinner conversation.

I am so excited about what life has in store for my future.  I look forward to losing the rest of my excess weight and celebrating my surgiversary a whole new me!!!!

Wow!  I am still in shock that this is my life.  I am 4 months out of surgery and down 75lbs!  I know that every one says this, but this surgery truely has changed my life.  I am going to the gym and working out a minimum of 3 days a week for 2 hrs.  I can now do 3.5 miles on the treadmill in under an hour and then go do the weight circuit or swim 10 laps in the pool.  I no longer require 4 hrs to recover after 30 minutes of exercise.  My bones and joints no longer hurt.  I actually look forward to going to the gym and am sad on the days when I have to work and cannot go.

I recently took 2 work related trips by myself.  The old me would never have done that.  I not only went to San Diego alone but I went to Las Vegas, and I had a wonderful time being me.  I wore a bathing suit and laid out by the pool and was confident.  I introduced myself to strangers and was secure in myself for the first time in a very long time.  I went to 2 shows by myself and did not feel like everyone was starring at me.  I went out to eat by myself and was comfortable sitting there reading a book.  I had so much fun!  The best part of my trip was that I fit comfortably in the airplane seat with room to spare on my seat belt.  That was a true WOW moment.

For the first time EVER I have nothing in my closet to wear because everything is now too BIG not too small.

My sister told me the other day that she thinks I am melting.  She said everytime she sees me I am smaller.

My two boys (5 and 2 1/2yrs old) can see a difference.  They always ask me what activities I have done when we go to the gym.  They say they want to work out with mommy.  I love that I am teaching them new and healthy lessons in life.

I can get up in the morning, run all day long, and still have some energy left at the end of the day.

For the first time in our relationship I weigh less than my husband (ok so only by 1 lb, but it will just keep coming off).

I can't wait to see how many inches I have lost this month.  I LOVE THIS LIFE!!!

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There is definately less of me to love these days, but I am not complaining.  Today I am down 66 lbs and over 43 inches.  I am so excited.  Everyday when I put on clothes that fit the day or week before, they are loose.  I LOVE THIS TOOL!

I am wearing 1-2XL scrubs, down from 4-5x scrubs.  I can wear a solid 24 and some 22's in jeans without stretch.  I am even fitting in some 18-20 size tops.  I am down from a size 50-52DD bra to a 44-46 C/D.  AMAZING.  

I fit in a booth without holding my breath.  I am actually looking forward to sitting on an Airplane this week to travel to San Diego for a conference because I know that this time I will not need an extender.

I am working out at the gym every day that I am off - usually 3-4 days per week and even took a barbell strength class the other morning after working a 24hr shift and I completed the class.  My kids love going to the gym too.  We joined Lifetime Fitness and it is really a great family centered place.  We are even going to a Bunny Buffet at the gym on Saturday with an Easter egg hunt and all kinds of goodies for the kiddos.

Anyway, in case you have not noticed I am OVER JOYED for this new lease on life.  I cannot wait to see what the next 3 months hold in store.  My husband and I are taking a cruise in June and I have another cruise planned for September for a friend's bachelorette party.  I should be SMOKIN hot by then!!!  

Until next time, keep the protein and water flowing and exercise, exercise, exercise!!!

Well I am 11 wks out and down 62lbs this morning.  Seems be slowing down a little, but then I remind myself that I have never had this long of a losing streak before where I did not roller coaster up and down.  I am now down in the 260's and will never again be going back to the 270s.  That is amazing to me.

We joined Lifetime Fitness this last week and I am really excited to be able to start swimming along with cycling classes that I have never done before.  I think it is going to be a blast.  Will keep ya posted.

I have not been too good at posting lately.  I need to get my 1 month measurements posted, but in the mean time I realized the other night that I had not only lost 40 lbs but I have lost the weight of my 4yr old.  That is amazing!  I can't believe he is that heavy and I have lost his weight in less than 6 wks.

It is definately the little things in life that get my attention these days.  This has been a rather emotionally cripping week for my family.  We said goodbye to my dear friend and neighbor on Thursday at an awesome Memorial/Celebration of life ceremony.  I think I lost at least 5 lbs in tears.  That being said I did finally feel some peace in knowing that my friend was loved by so many special people and that she will always be looking over us from a very important spot in heaven.  My boys now understand that GG is in heaven with God and that we will see her again some day.

Anyway,my wow moment came on Friday when I stood on the scale with blue jeans, long sleeve shirt AND sneakers and weighed in UNDER 300 lbs, 296 to be exact, and that was the middle of the afternoon.  That was AMAZING to me.
Has been so long since I could stand on the scale butt naked and be below 300 lbs.  I am truely blessed to have been given this miracle second chance at life.  I know my friend is smiling down from Heaven.

Tammi

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