Hello fellow losers (I say this lovingly). I just wanted to stop by to update everyone on my post surgical experiences. To date it has been 2 months and 24 days since my surgery (Jan 3, 2011). I have lost 54+ pounds. I am down from a 16W to a 12 regular. My goal is size 8, but with curves. The best thing I am happy about is that my cardiologist is talking of taking me off some of my blood pressure meds. My goal is to be totally med free by my 1 year surgerversary (yeah I made it up) date. I feel great. People at my job are really beginning to notice. Some are extra nosey and others seems truly happy for me and like the change. That really doesn't matter because what does matter is that I feel great. The relationship with my live in boyfriend of 9 years is done, but that happened before my surgery. It just magnified things that were wrong after my surgery. Life goes on.
Anyone that is still contemplating surgery, it is one of the best decisions I've made for me. I'm healthier, and on my way to happier. Take care and always remember to put yourself first. If you are not at your best you cannot give your best to others.
Yesterday I had my 3 month (11 week actually) check up with my nutritionist, surgical PA and exercise physiologist. Everything went very well and they were all pleased with the progress I've made both on the scale and with the changes I've made to my diet and workout routines. A couple of things of note that I want to share:
Weight on 11-23-2010 (initial consult): 492
Weight on 1-10-11 (Surgery day): 456
Weight on 3-28-2011 (3 Month check up): 383
Cholesterol on 10-13-2010 (Labs done with PCP before contacting surgeon): 221
Cholesterol on 3-28-2011: 170
Days of exercise per week pre surgery: Yeah right!
Days of exercise per week since surgery: 6 (3 days of cardio, 3 days of strength training)
Normal breakfast pre surgery: 6 scrambled eggs with cheese and 6 sausage links.
Normal breakfast post surgery: 1/2 cup egg beaters with 1 oz cheese
I thank God every night for the change he has brought into my life and the daily opportunities he gives me to be successful.
