Another 6 month anniversary!

WOW! Six months ago on April 22, 2003 I changed my life forever. I have lost 105 lbs. with very little problems and am amazed at how I feel. More than anything, I decided to have the surgery to help stop my pain from severe arthritis (almost wheelchair candidate). Yes, I still have arthritis and yes I still need to have my knees replaced. But boy can I walk farther than I could and I have more stamina and strength! My problems are mainly bowel related and it isn't unusual for me to go 4-5 days between bowel movements. Normal? Maybe not but it is normal for me now. I don't like the taste/feel of water so I have trouble getting all my water in everyday, which probably explains the irregularity. My hair is coming out, has been for about 3 weeks. I colored it and use Simply Blonde products for fine hair. I have faith that it'll grow back after the one year mark. Weight loss has slowed down but I lost so much up front I expected it to. I still am not sure of how I feel, I know my clothes are too big-I went form 26-28s to 18-20s and can fit into some 16s. I keep waiting for something to happen and all the weight to come back. Emotionally, it's been good! It's worth being constipated to have less pain!

I will take irregular discomfort over 105 pounds anyday..I am so proud of you and your accomplishments. People say that dieting and losing is the hard way but I don't think they understand the commitment we made over 6 months ago. At least if they want something they can eat it, I don't know about you but if its a nono it is off my list...Try using lemon juice in water and walking about 30 minutes. It seemed to work for me. I too am not going as regularly but really do we have that much in us. I don't think so. Congrats and good luck. Talk Later Patti