So now it's June and just 2 days to my 6 month surgiversary. After feeling like the backside of an old dog for several months after surgery, I am now feeling better than I have in quite a while. Yay!

I'm down nearly 100 pounds from my highest weight (January 2009) and just 16 pounds from goal. My BMI is just .3 above normal range!

I have very few food issues now - which is both a good thing and a bad thing. I was kinda counting on the "dumping" thing to help me get over my sweet tooth. Sadly for me, almost nothing makes me dump. I can eat cake, bread, cookies, fruit, candy -- you name it -- with very little effect (in small portions, of course). One thing that does seem to set me off is coffee creamer, even sugar free. Go figure! Still having issues with meats, but I find that grinding it up, or chopping it small, makes it more tolerable. The small amount of food it takes to "fill me up" still amazes me! I'm a cheap date -- an appetizer and one drink is all it takes!

I have a new shape and a new wardrobe to match. My husband said he has trouble finding me in the store because I don't look anything like my old self anymore. Some people have told me I am getting "almost too thin". LOL! Not bloody likely! I have lots of loose skin these days, but the wrinkles compliment my balding head, so it's all good. As long as I keep my clothes on and my head covered, I'm a babe!

On a high note - I am off ALL medications. Diabetes? Gone! High Blood Pressure? Not me! High Cholesterol? Well, yeah.... I've still got that - but Doc says that is probably inherited rather than weight or diet related. But even so, no pills for now :) I still have joint pains and that rotten heel spur, but I get around pretty good considering....

I am so grateful for my RNY! I feel like I have a new chance at life. There are aspects of the surgery, and life afterwards, that are not easy - and there are certain foods (Panda Express Orange Chicken) and drinks (Diet Pepsi) that I will always miss - but what an equitable trade this has been so far!

I hope to post some photos soon.