6 months post op today ! ;o)

[shellyd67 198]

I'm officially 6 months post op today and I have never felt better !!

Now, I will discuss the good, the bad and the ugly.

There are just so many positive things that have come from this surgery.

The good:

1. I am off all medication

2. I no longer need a CPAP

3. My knees feel so much better

4. I have energy out the Wazoozoo

5. My self confidence has sky rocketed

6. I can fit in an airplane seat with no issues ( Going to Jamaica in May)

7. I can stand and walk for hours without even thinking about pain or fatigue

8. My family relationships are even better

9. The stylish clothes I can wear

10.I hopefully saved myself from an early death due to obesity

The bad:

NOTHING

The ugly:

Constipation

I am down 104 lbs so far. I should weigh 141 lbs at the most, to be in a normal BMI range. That means 79 more pounds to go. Wish me luck !!!!

[jane13 2,256]

@@shellyd67 - YOU are doing awesome!

[Christine Vieira 8]

Love your attitude! You'll get there before you know it!

[7TimesBlessed 16]

GOOD LUCK!

[ProudMomof2 51]

Congrats Shellyd67! I'll be 6 months post op on 2/21. So far I'm down 100 pounds as well. SW 349 CW 249.6 ( that damn. 6 lol)

But so far no regrets. I finally went shopping yesterday and got a 1X dress from forever 21 that fit perfectly, I used to wear a 26/28 W or 4X now I'm in a women's 18 and 1x! My goal weight is 150 pounds which would put me in a normal weight category for a 5'8 women so I still have another 100 pounds to lose. I'm confident that I'll get there by at least February 2017 which my surgeon recommended. 18 months to lose 200 pounds sounded impossible when he told me now after loosing 100 in 6 months nothing is.

[provenzee 262]

Congrats!

[kristennichole 75]

It's people like you who inspire me!!! Congrats!!!

[ProudMomof2 51]

Also Shellyd67, I have some advise for the Constipation because mine used to be really bad as well (a downside for a high Protein diet). I take a colace about 100mg every other day, it's a stool softener not a laxative so it doesn't makes you go or give you cramps it just makes it easier to go. I also take 2 tablespoons of metamucil free and clear Fiber (odorless & flavorless) inside a 16 ounce water bottle everyday. I started this regime about two weeks ago and this helped me tremendously. I use to spend 30-45 min in the restroom due to constipation now I go every other day and usually 10 min or less. Everyone is different so try it and let me know.

[Margie122 845]

shellyd67 - I have my 6 month post-op visit with the surgeon and the NUT today. I had some Constipation early on, but Miralax took care of that issue.

Congratulations on your success!

[ProudMomof2 51]

@@Margie122 what calorie range did your NUT recommend for you at 6 months post op?

[Margie122 845]

ProudMomof2 - I see him this afternoon. I'll let you know

[shellyd67 198]

Also Shellyd67, I have some advise for the Constipation because mine used to be really bad as well (a downside for a high Protein diet). I take a colace about 100mg every other day, it's a stool softener not a laxative so it doesn't makes you go or give you cramps it just makes it easier to go. I also take 2 tablespoons of metamucil free and clear fiber (odorless & flavorless) inside a 16 ounce Water bottle everyday. I started this regime about two weeks ago and this helped me tremendously. I use to spend 30-45 min in the restroom due to constipation now I go every other day and usually 10 min or less. Everyone is different so try it and let me know.

Thanks [emoji4] I feel like I own stock in Miralax lol

I certainly helps but I have an issue now and then.

[ProudMomof2 51]

Good morning Margie122 how did it go at your 6 months post op? How much have you lost? Any regrets since surgery? Please share

[shellyd67 198]

@@ProudMomof2

800-1000 and if I stall,up by 100-200 calories. I still do 2 Protein Shakes per day. I can't possibly eat 800 calories at this point. I had to up my carbs to 75 per day also because my Protein levels were on the low side, even though I get 90-100 gms per day. I have lost steady and really haven't had a stall YET. And use YET lightly.

[2goldengirl 2,076]

Fantastic! I keep wondering what 6 months postop will look and feel like. Hard to imagine, really. It helps to see posts like yours.