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Six Month Update

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Yesterday, late in the day, I realized that it was the 6 month "anniversary" of the start of my LAP-BAND®® journey. My pre-op diet started on that day with me weighing in at 285 pounds. Prior to 2009, I had never weighed more than 255-260, so I was in a horrible place for me. Six months is not a long time at all, but looking back, it feels so much longer ago!

 

Last night, I went back and read my old blog entries from the beginning. I laughed because sometimes I can be so darn silly. I cried because I remembered how isolated and unhappy I was.

 

My favorite blog entry to read was the one I posted on 12.10.09 titled "Ailment Buster!" I had made the decision to have the surgery, but was still wondering if it was the "right" thing to do. I listed out all my issues and how losing weight (which I felt I couldn't do without surgery) would help those issues.

 

Here I am, 6 months later and 58 pounds lighter with an update.

 

Sleep - I had gotten so big that my CPAP was no longer working effectively. My friend & I went on vacation together and she said that it slipped off and made noises all night. I was tired all the time and it was clear there was a problem. Now, my CPAP is working! I'm less tired and I have more energy. I just went on a weekend trip with my friend and she said that she didn't hear a peep all night!

 

Acid Reflux - I was on 2 Nexium per day pre-surgery. TWO! I haven't taken any since my surgery and I have had no issues. I never imagined that it would have that much of an effect from day one.

 

Blood pressure & cholesterol - My blood pressure has been in the LOW normal range since the surgery. No issues!! I haven't had my cholesterol checked yet, but I'm sure that it will be good too!

 

Skin - I am proud to say that I can now reach every area of my body in order to clean it well. Ha! Yay! I have had hardly any breakouts since the surgery which comes from eating better, I'm sure. Also, I don't have as much of an issue with flab rolls causing rashes. Now I'm just trying to work on my stretch marks!

 

Feet - Through most of 2009 and the start of 2010, my feet ached constantly. I had to wear tennis shoes or crocs all the time. I still have issues with plantars fasciitis, but my feet don't ache all the time. I can wear cute shoes to work! Also, I've started jogging and as long as I don't over do it, my feet are able to handle it!

 

Knees - I have noticed hardly ANY issues with my knees. Maybe a little when jogging or Jazzercising hard, but nothing much. And I think even that will fade with more weightloss.

 

Energy - while I don't always have optimal energy, I sure do beat the pants off where I was. I go, go, go all the time!

 

Anxiety - I have had almost no anxiety issues since the surgery. I believe that most of my anxiety stemmed from being uncomfortable with myself and insecure. The better I look and the better I feel, the less I worry about EVERYTHING.

 

Comfort - The difference is astounding. Last weekend I went on vacation and I spent very little time checking on whether I was the fattest girl around. It still happened sometimes, but it used to consume me. I think I am back to a "normal" comfort level for me. I am eager to see just how comfortable I can get!!

 

WOW! Six months. Almost no time in the grand scheme of things. Many times I have expressed my frustration or impatience to you all and then used your strength to psych myself back up. Now here I am, back to "normal". Such a relief. I am so happy!

 

By Fall, I expect to be at my lowest weight as an adult. Then I will be headed into uncharted territory. It is so exciting! It feels SO far away, but 6 months have passed so quickly that I know it will be here before I know it.

 

I have worked hard, but I haven't worked so hard that I can't maintain this pace. This life is doable. I'm doing it and I'm going to keep doing it!!

 

I ended that blog with a quote, "The more you love yourself, the easier you are to love by those who love you." As I have become more comfortable with myself, the less focus I put on what others do. It is absolutely freeing! I do LOVE myself and I'm loving me more and more each day. I can tell that it has an effect on my friendships and other relationships. The good ones are getting stronger and the not-so-good ones are showing themselves and fading away.

 

Halfway there everyone! Can't wait to check the status of everything next January!! ;)

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Loved your blog today, so glad you are where you are, you sound mentally healthier! You have grown from where you were. And the weight loss is wonderful an avg of about 10 lbs per month! GREAT! Always love reading your blogs too! You are inspiring! Have a wonderful day and keep up the good work, God Bless YOU!

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Wow!! I LOVE following your blog!! It is truly inspiring!! My tentative surgery date is August 10th...and I can't believe it! Like you said...it goes by SO fast! It seems like I just started investigating this whole process....and really, it has been since January!!! SO exciting!!! Anyway, thank you for the inspiration!! I SO look forward to when you post!! I am looking forward to being in the same position as you in 6 months....being a mentor/inspiration to someone just like myself! Congrats! You look FANTASTIC!!!! :)

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WOW! Great job!! Reading your blog made me smile. Before I had my band last December I felt so alone. Like I was the only one out there that had an issue. I too am 6 months out and I can say I love life. I feel great also. I really didin't realize what I had done to my body until I lost enough weight to feel better - physically, mentally and emotionaly.

I am a quite person and when I read your blogs, I feel like you can read my mind. Thank you for being so open.

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Bravo, What a great blog, Thank you. I have revisited my old blogs and it is always so moving to see how far we have come. You are an inspiration to all. Best wishes imaluckydog

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