8 Months Ago

[Nhope 146]

I had my RNY surgery Aug 4, 2017 so this seemed like a good time for a check in. I've lost just about 150 lbs since the whole journey started--110 since the surgery. Went from size 30-32 to 16. I've had some really noticeable "firsts" in the last couple of months: flying without having to use a seat extender, having someone who didn't know me before tell me that I was so much smaller than they (in my mind we were the same size), being able to shop in a "regular" store and have choices. My mobility and energy is so much better, though I'm still building strength from a foot and ankle condition, at least I'm able to make progress on them.

Eating can still be a puzzle. I'm able to try just about anything and am much better at reading the signs that my body is giving me that I should stop eating. There still are times when I eat and then feel incredibly sick, but fewer than before. I never liked or ate yogurt before the surgery and now I have greek yogurt at least once a day. Though I'm less cautious about trying new things, there are some things I don't want to know if I can tolerate, like the sweets I have always had trouble eating in moderation. I'm ok with skipping them right now because I know it's a slippery slope and I want to keep losing.

My sister reminded me that a few days after surgery, when I was just miserable, I said I wished that I could fast forward to the six month mark, and I was right, things really did turn a major corner then. I'm very proud of how far I've come.

[James Marusek 5,244]

Congratulations on your journey.

[KimTriesRNY 1,853]

This seems like a tremendous success! Do share what your program is! Are you exercising at all?

Congratulations on your new you!

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

Congratulations on your excellent adventure! I'm looking forward to the non-extended seatbelt while flying!

[FluffyChix 17,415]

Wow congrats on your success!!!! Isn't it amazing how it all adds up and perspectives change with time?!!! Woooottt! You're doing great!