A new life

Tomorrow is 9 months since my gastric by-pass. I feel like I've been given a new life. I've gone from 257 to 131; a 24W to xs on top and 4 on bottom----I've put myself in social situations I would never have done before, am taking several phys ed courses at the local Y, and enjoy looking in the mirror---all brand new stuff. Has anyone else had this new life feeling?

Sara , I was at the gym the other night swimming and when I got out of the pool I seen my reflection in the glass .. I stopped .. and man was It overwhelming .. I too feel like I have a new lease on life and doing things now that I would have never done in the past . Congrats on your true success ... Hugs , Natalie

YES!!!! I am doing more with less every day. I need less sleep, less food, less pain and less thinking. I still am catching myself thinking that "oh I could never do that" at times - more than I would like. But I rarely listen to myself now. I am using a "Castanza" approach. I just do the opposite of what I think. Seems to work just fine. I had my 9 month check up last week. Everything is great. Lost over 160 lbs, blood work normal, surgeon is happy. So am I. He told me he wished every patient was like me. I told him I follow what he says on the 'important' things - water, protein, vitamins and exercise. There are times when I eat stuff I shouldn't but it's the exception not the norm. He said that was a realistic approach and see you in 3 months. Other than that the other news is I am training to run a 5k road race this May at the one year post-op mark. I ran for an hour the other day on the treadmill. So the 5k will be no problem. I might go for a 10k race - one step at a time though.

Congratulations Sara... It is wonderful, isn't it?!!! My 9 months was last Sunday, I am 12 lbs UNDER goal....clearly in the low end of "normal" range & yesterday ordered 2 bathing suits..... in a size 8! While not an easy journey, the path has, and still is, been full of exciting and wonderful experiences. There are rocks in the road, but I no longer trip over them and give up, maybe a little stumble here and there, but I keep going with a new confidence & pride. Wishing you continued success! Pam RNY 5/13/04 268/157

I'm right there with you Sara! I have even gotten to the point that I don't weigh myself every day because my weight is no longer a problem! I never thought I would see that happen. I must admit I feel a bit vain sometimes because I can't stop checking myself out in the mirror. But I am so much healthier now inside and out and am SURE I have added years to my life. My 9 months is in 4 days. Hey it takes 9 months to make a baby and apparently 9 months to lose half of me (Hey I am my own better half, hahaha). Monica 228/130/we'll see what I weigh after the tummy tuck

OMG Sara! That is just fabulous! How in the world did you lose that much weight in 9 months??? 126 lbs? I started at 255.5 and I am still sitting at 181 and I have no clue what is happening. I am 5' 3". Are you tall? Very athletic? Congratulations for an outstanding achievement!!! Tootsie