Mendee M.
Time Flies.....
Feb 15, 2009
Well, my 3 month surgiversary was last week. I can't believe how fast the time has gone. While I have had a few bumps along the way, I am THRILLED with my results so far and am also glad I ended up with the bypass and not the band. I am certain I would not have done nearly as well on the band. My biggest issue is eating fast, and I DO get in trouble if I eat too fast.
My father was a Marine, and they are taught to inhale their food in basic training. This was of course passed on to us kids. It's a hard habit to break!! Many times I find my self getting up from the table and doing something in between bites just to help me slow down!I still also think Dr. V is an awesome Dr. It must be apparent because I did a commercial for him, and have now been interviewed for a magazine article. HOW EXCITING!!! It cracks me up when people come up to me and tell me they saw me on TV. Click the link below if you want to see it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdCgiNfA27s
So, I am down 45 pounds in 3 months. That actually sounds kind of slow to me, however that is almost 50% of my excess body weight, so I guess I won't complain. I am actually down 80 pounds from last winter too, so I feel GREAT. My husband and I went hiking in Rocky Mountain Natl. Park at Christmas, and I was barely 6 weeks post op at the time. It was a blast, and we have now planned 2 more trip there this year. I have also started walking on the tread mill at my local gym, with the incline as high as it will go. I think that will help me get more conditioned for the hiking.
Well, its getting to the hight of tax season, so I probably won't post again until after April 15th.
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About Me
Mulvane, KS
Location
21.5
BMI
Surgery
11/10/2008
Surgery Date
Feb 14, 2008
Member Since
