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My surgery anniversary was on 12/27. I haven't lost much since 2012. I think I became content with a size 12. The other day I was talking to my sister and though I have made great strides after surgery, I think I've just been maintaining it. This is so hard. My husband and I did have a baby in the last year so, it pretty much halted everything. We want to have another one so I'm just thinking I'll have to put my weight loss on a bit of a hiatus. I don't want to gain any weight though. I gained 28 pounds being pregnant and lost that 2 weeks after giving birth. That was awesome! Then the holidays came and I gained around 10 pounds. I just worked on losing that. It's an up and down journey. However, I have accomplished some goals. I can shop in regular stores and I have had a beautiful baby girl!! 

God is awesome! This RNY has changed my life and I thank God that I was able to take advantage of this technology and not pay a cent for it! Moving forward!

Ok so I was reading an article about how people who have RNY can start craving alcohol. I had heard about this before but I was never a drinker so I didn't think it would affect me. I'd only drink socially and it was never to get drunk. In fact my tolerance level was so high that I could have more than 3 drinks and not be the slightest bit drunk. It runs in my family.

Now I see that I actually want to have wine or champagne in the house all the time. I actually am ordering a glass of Moscato with dinner. I'm not drinking a lot or even every day. It's just a lot more than I used to. I use to never care if there was wine in the house or want something strong to drink with dinner every now and then. Now, I think about it and actually go to the store to get a bottle in case I want one.

I know the calories are murder and it's not the best thing to be doing while on a journey to get healthier. I just never had these urges before. Did I just substitute one habit for another since I can't eat as much??

I had a friend who had RNY years ago and she said the way she gained back some weight was because she couldn't sleep and drank two glasses of wine at night. She was a wine drinker before though. However, she said after the surgery, she wanted it more.

Has anyone else had this happen to them??

I just can't believe this. I thought it would have taken longer. I went to the store to buy some jeans and didn't really know what size I was. I've just been wearing my old clothes that I couldn't fit into before. They are baggy but didn't look so bad. So, I needed some new jeans and went to mall. After taking up a 16 and a 14, I went to try them on. They were still big. So, the salesperson came back with a size 12. I was a little hesitant because this is just surreal to me right now. I could not believe that I fit into a size 12 skinny jeans and a size 12 shirt! I almost cried in the dressing room. I had to call my mom because I haven't worn a size 12 since she was buying my clothes. Thank God for this journey...confindence level is on the rise 

Well, I haven't tried on new clothes in a long time. However, since my "skinnier" clothes were getting loose, I decided to go out and see what's what. I didn't really know what size I have become so far. So, I went to Marshalls on Saturday and saw this Calvin Kline dress in a size 16. It fit perfectly. I haven't been a size 16 in 7 years. It was truly a liberating feeling that I am one more step to shopping in any store I want and not shopping in a specialty store. In 3 months, I have gone from a size 22-24 to a size 16. It's been a lot of hard work but eating right, and exercising has paid off. The results outweigh the surgery, the small portions, and staying away from junk food. I can say with confidence that I'm gonna look amazing this summer. This...is......AWESOME SAUCE!!  

My husband and I started the insanity workout 2 weeks ago. People thought we were crazy for even trying to attempt it. Even my husband didn't want to do it because he's done this type of workout before for years for football and doesn't like it too much. However, he said he would do it with me to support me.  It's strenuous but it's only 30 to 45 minutes a day. We cleared it with our doctor.

I had been working out with the free trainer at my job doing boxing, basketball drills, and other things. I was getting a little bored with it and wanted to challenge myself a lot. So I bought the Insanity DVDs from Beach Body and decided to do the 60 Day Challenge. This is the same company that puts out Power 90 and P90X. 

We started with the fitness test. I could do a lot but not as much as the people on the DVD. I knew that these workouts were going to push me further.

It's not been easy. Even the people working out with you on the DVD get winded and have to take breaks. lol We go at our own pace, as it instructs you, and try to push harder and harder. This passed week was the first time that I could actually get through the entire warmup. (Yes, I said warmup lol)

It's been 2 weeks and my husband stomach has shrunk and he's lost around 10 pounds. Mine is getting flatter and flatter. I'm losing weight because of RNY as well but, I see where I'm getting toned up in the places where I didn't want hanging skin because of my WLS. 

My husband is now really liking the results. He said he feels better in his body and more energetic. He said that he thought he was strong being able to lift 350lb weights but this workout has taught him that he really wasn't in the shape that he could be in. 

I am more energetic as well. I feel great. I look greak in my clothes. My skin is tightening up. I'm seeing muscles forming. My butt is starting to get firm. (You do A LOT of squatting) I think I'm getting a beach body for real!

We did the fitness test today and I'm know I am stronger and was able to do almost twice that I did before on the first day. 

This workout was a great investment. I know I'll use it for years to come to challenge myself and do something different every once in a while. I'm glad I'm taking the challenge! I'll let you all know how it goes after the 60 days but I already know it's gonna be great if I'm getting these results after only 2 weeks.

This might sound like a commercial but I've never really wanted to do this with my body before. I'm just glad my mindset is changing to compliment my WLS. 

I just came back fro my second monthly group meeting and I have to say that I enjoy the 1.5 to 2 hours of time with people who have gone through, are thinking of going through, or about to go through WLS. It's like a live version of OH. I would suggest that anyone who has had or is thinking about WLS go to a group meeting, talk to the doctors there, meet the people who've done it. I'm still learning and it's great. Today I learned that my doctor made my stomach the about the size of an egg. Makes me think a lot more when trying to eat. Now I have more of a visual. I can't wait until next month! 

The results are getting better and better every day. My work pants look like parachute pants. My hubby wants me to buy some that fit better but I'm gonna wait a little while longer. I don't want to waste too much money on clothes. 

Since the doc gave me clearance, I resumed my early morning workouts with my trainer. (The trainers are free where I work. So, there really isn't an excuse lol) I am in loooove with boxing. It's so much fun! He has me doing all kinds of things. I didn't know I would like doing basketball drills but, I like it. The variety makes me look forward to going. I'm only going 3 days a week at this point.

Trying to incorporate "new food" like chicken and fish in my meals has been a bit challenging. I've been relying on soups and stews because they are easier to swallow. Costco has some great soups like Lobster Bisque, Atlantic Crab Corn Chowder, and Tortilla Chicken Soup that I've discovered are easy to digest. I'm glad I'm a soup lover. 

One thing that is kind of getting to me...and I know it's kind of stupid...is that I feel bad when I can't finish a meal or order something at a restaurant and eat a very small portion....and then when I'm done eating, the smell of the food gets on my nerves. It's so weird.  

I know feeling bad comes from my Catholic school training to finish everything on my plate and not waste food but why does the smell of it bother me so?

I am packing up a lot of food to bring home.  A lot of the times it gets thrown out. I feel bad wasting the food. I'd like to order from the senior menu or the kids menu but they won't let me sometimes or the selection isn't that great. 

The best thing is cooking at home but I do a lot of lunch meetings and dinner meetings for work. I also like to hang out with my friends and go to restaurants. I guess I will have to find a way to work around this...any suggestions??

OK, since this is a site where I can talk about the highs and lows of my surgery...I'm just gonna go all in right now. lol

I was constipated for like 3 days and some of it was painful. I told my mother and she pureed me some green pears and got me some applesauce. I've never been so glad to poop in all my life! lolol

I've had to incorporate more water and more protein shakes and that is helping. I'm working up to the 3 to 5 shakes a day my doctor recommends. Right now, I can probably get 2 shakes in. I can't finish them but I can at least drink around a cup or so...

I'm still having to wrap my mind around this new thing. It's a little funny because I'll eat a very small portion of pureed food and a couple hours later my mind is like "you really didn't eat a lot so go get something else". I'm not really hungry but I could eat a snack and even when I eat that I can't eat a lot.

Is it like when people stop smoking and just need to have something in their mouths? Do I have a food addiction?? 
I mean I do like food but I never thought I'd be missing it this much. I crave cheeseburgers, seafood, and steak.

Sometimes I feel indignant because I can't have them. 

I'm wondering how it's gonna be when I start working out next week. I usually get even more hungry. I guess my body will just have to be satisfied with what I can stomach. 

Ok so my job just put out that they are having a Biggest Loser contest. The person with the highest percentage in weight loss wins.

Would it be cheating if I entered being that I just had weight loss surgery and am steadily losing weight??

I asked the 2 co-workers that know I had it and they said no because I don't know what other people will be doing to lose weight. They are entering the constest as well. 

What do you think??? 

It's crazy today. Anything I eat is coming out in 15 minutes (in the form of a BM). I'm not eating that much. I had a popsicle and jello. It came out in 15. Then I had a half of the little tubs of honey Greek yogurt. Came out with a vengeance later. Later I had some mashed potatoes and a little gravy. That came out. I don't know what to eat. I just gave up. I'm no longer hungry, just thirsty. 

So now I'm just drinking water and having green tea iced tea. 


I know the digestive tract has been shortened but this is ridiculous! lol
Well at least I lost some more weight....down to 269 from 293 on 12/25!! woohoo!!