6 months Post-Op

Well fellow February friends........how is everyone doing. I would just like to say that I am doing great. I'm not losing as much or as fast as some of you, but the 88 pounds that I have lost from my highest weight has been great. I have my life back. I finally made a new post and added new pictures. I hope to soon get a new avatar added too. I just can't really believe the diffrence in my picutures when they are side by side. I would love to hear from everyone because I know your 6 months is coming up too. And I would love to see new pictures also. Hope to hear from everyone soon. Charlotte

Hey Charlotte, Glad you are doing so well! Be proud of yourself. I am down 90 lbs since Dec 06 (lost 27 lbs before surgery) RNY Feb 5, 07. I went from size 24 to size 14! I still often wonder if I am going to make my goal which is still another 49 lbs away! I am struggling for every pound I lose (at least that is the way I feel)! I too have added new pic's to my post; so please check'em out! My hubby thinks I am fine right were I am now; he said your health and you look fine. I no longer use C-pap anymore, no more diabetes meds, no more B.P. meds; and take a whole lot less pain meds. I kept telling my hubby I still feel like the fat girl; and then one day we had a meeting function at Old Country Buffet; guess what I said (I FEEL REALLY SKINNY) ROTFLO! It is suprising when we go to a place like that and notice things we never have before! I exercise daily, treadmill 40 min., ex bike 15-20 min. I try to burn 400-500 calories a day. I still don't think for all I am doing that I am at the top of the class so to speak. Wishing you continued sucess, health; and happiness. Hugs, Judy R

You both have done a wonderful job. I am also 6 months out and have lost 92 lbs. YEAH US!!!!!!!

Hello everyone, I am six months out in a couple of days and my weight loss since surgery is about 65 lbs.. I feel like that could be more but i will have to take it. Since Dec of 06 i am down 94 lbs i know that is great and i know i feel alot better now. I just need to grasp it. Congrats on your loss Charlotte Lynn .. We need to hold on because this is one emotional rollercoaster... I love this forum. Just found it right now... April

I actually had my 6 month post op check up today. I am down 94 pounds since surgery and gone from a size 26/28 to a 14! All of my labs are good...whoo hoo! I have had zero complications and am so glad I had this surgery! I never thought my life could change in just 6 short months! All of us Feburary babies are doing great...keep up the good work! Lisa

My 6 month was Monday, and as of today I'm 174.4...that's a loss of 100.2 lbs! I'm so amazed. I'm a "medium" sized person now (M shirts, 12 pants)! I really need to get some pics on here, Lord know I have them on the camera, it's just a matter of taking the time to put them on here. I'm still going to the gym 5 days a week, and I'm definately eating more than I was at the beginning, so I'm feeling good! Rae

Congratulations on the 88 lb loss! ! thats awesome! My weight loss has slowed in the last month or so as well, but as long as its still coming off I guess I cannot complain! lol