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It has been 2 years + since my life changing surgery. I cannot believe that I was that person. It is surreal. I have surpassed my own goal. I have been down as low as 145. I am finding this past 3 or 4 months I find I am able to eat more. I am still very active and have not gained??? (though I don't weigh myself often). My clothes are still fitting loosely and I am in size 8 bottoms and 6 tops....OMG! Crazy.... I have changed jobs and now travel in the north, so eating healthy and regularly can be difficult. I often eat on the run and a bit more carbs that I would like..... but.... I try to pack protein snacks so I can grab and go when I am working. 

I am so thankful for this opportunity/second chance. I count my blessings every day. I am considering plastics soon. Though I must say my skin is not that bad. I really need a breast augmentation/lift, which I think I will get done first. I am otherwise very comfortable "in my skin".....lol.

I would like to to attend the next M & G, so I can try to get motivated again..... Hope I see evey one soon!

 

My one year surgiversary has come and gone.  I am a little disappointed that I didn't achieve my personal goal of 150 lbs.  I am in size 10-12 pants, far cry from 26.  I have done well, but I wish I could of done a bit better.  I still don't weigh myself, except for when I go to Dr. appointments.  But on a more positive note, I can run, X-Country ski, dance like nobody's business, and do yoga. I feel good, and I think I don't look to bad either.  I have asked for a referral for tummy tuck and breast lift.  Hopefully, I will have that done in the next year.  And most of all, I have the energy to keep up with my boy.  He was the reason I wanted to have surgery, and I am pleased to say he has to catch up to me now.  So heres to all our successes, big and small.  I have met alot of amazing people on this journey and feel very blessed.  Hopefully, I will lose the last 20 lbs within the next 6 months. 

I have finally made it to onderland!!! 197 this am.  I am so happy.  I think the next 47 lbs will be off by Christmas I hope.  I am more active now then I was as a teenager.  I can actually run now.  I want to increase it but I am afraid of overdoing it.  My hips killed me for the first few times but now I believe I have turned the corner.  Zumba continues to be my fav exercise.  I decided to try weights to tighten up those bat wings.  They are toning slowly but surely.  I have to say everything is right on track.  Loving my life with my sleeve. 

Well my 6 month surgiversary has come and gone.  It was actually on the 15th and I totally forgot about it.  I am hoping to be in onderland.  I have been struggling for the past month or so with making healthy food choices.  I am finding work incredibly stressful.  I am in charge of the whole hospital, with whatever issue comes my way, and there are lots.  My manager is back on Monday, praise the Lord.  I am eating more on the run, which tends to be more carby foods.  These past two days I am really trying to grab protein foods instead.  It is a struggle. I need to be in the moment and not let the stress get me into that "just exist" fog.   I believe that this has been an ongoing problem for me during the past 20 years of this ever so self sacrificing career.  I have acknowledged this for many years, but can't seem to change.  I am really putting the conscious effort into putting my health and well being ahead of my career.  I only pray I will succeed, because this is the number one reason for my weight problem (there are other reasons too), and I will not be going down that road again.  I have to thank everyone in our group who has been a tremendous inspiration and support to me during this journey.  You are all the best!!!!

I am just in the door from our family vacation to Valley Fair/Albertville.  OMG!  Did I enjoy myself.  We walked forever, never tiring, swam and played with my son for hours.  Thank you Dr. Vergis/Hardy for giving me my life back.  I still have +++ restriction.  Still trying to get the protein first.  Drank lots of H20 as it was 31+ every day.  As for my shopping trip to Albertville.  I SHOPPED TILL I DROPPED!!!! I bought skirts, dresses and heels.  I feel so pretty and tiny.  I BOUGHT A BIKINI!!!!!  I am in size 16 and still losing.  I am down ~ 90 lbs since surgery.  My 6 month surgi-versary is Aug 15th.  I am so happy, and looking pretty hot if I do say so myself LOL... Pics to follow.  Now to unpack.

So here I sit 14 wks post op.  I can't believe the changes.  I saw Laura 2 wks ago and was down 64lbs, average rate of 2.2 lb per week.  I feel really, really healthy.  I am doing Zumba class twice a week.  I am also biking, walking and Zumba Xbox in between.  For the first time in my life I actually like to exercise.  The end product is amazing.  I am out of Plus size clothes forever!  I am really enjoying my active, healthy new life.  My uniforms are literally falling off me, but I am not buying new ones yet!!!! We are going to Albertville for a week in July and can't wait to see what deals I get!  This is all so exciting.  I am lovin my sleeve!!!

So I am 6 weeks out.  I had an eventful recovery with the massive production of stomach acid which caused some Esophageal erosion.  But the new meds have worked like a charm.  I am now able to eat what I want without discomfort (except for red meat and bread).  I am still not eating very much but what I do eat is very satisfying.  I have experimented with different textures and have had no difficulties,  We just got back from a family vacation to Disney World in Florida.  We had so much fun.  WE did lots of walking, which has prepared me to start my exercise regime.   I am walking 3-5 times a week and next week I start ZUMBA!!!  So very excited.  I cannot believe the changes.  I am feeling so good, happy,pretty, sexy and energetic!!! I feel confident and happy, something I haven't felt in a long while.  I am so excited for the rest of the changes.  I can now cross my legs!  Haven't been able to do that in 10 yrs+.  Very excited about that.  Saw Dr. Hardy today and Laura 2 weeks ago and they are very pleased about my progress.  I was very dissappointed  though.  We I got out of the hospital after surgery, we went right to Walmart to buy a new scale, one that could be zero's and recalibrated, one that I had done researchs of reviews and have been weighing myself on that scale for a month +, only to find out that it was 10 lbs off the scales at the clinic.  I was GUTTED!!! So dissappointed.  But I realize the numbers are just numbers and it is about hour I feel.  So I shall carry on.
Wow what a ride...........

Well so much has happened in the past 2 1/2 weeks.  I have gone through some highs and definate lows.  The highs being the numbers dwindling on the scale, advancing my diet.  The lows being, struggling with some pretty significant abdominal spasms.  A visit to the ER because of these pains and some dehydration.  Well since Saturday, I feel great.  I am having zero pain.  The only thing that I seem to struggle with some days is getting in all my protein.  I decided to give the vitamins a miss for  a couple of weeks.  It makes me nauseated.  I have four different kinds but they all do the same thing.  I have gone through some emotional highs and lows as well.  The head hunger can be quite difficult to get through.  Also, you basically have to learn to how to eat and drink all over again.  Gone are the days of gulping down cold water because you are so thirsty.  That didn't work very well for me.  I have learned to keep the thirst at bay to drink every half an hour.  I am now trying out new textures.  I can't wait to get to the crunchy stage.  I miss crunch.  I actually had one little indiscretion regarding crunch.  I ate a bag of Sun Chips (100 cal) at one week out and nearly died!  It was so uncomfortable.  I always seem to learn the hard way.  Lesson learned none the less.  I am down 44 lbs since my pre op!  I am so looking forward to the future.  All is right in my world!!!!!!!!!!!!