my surgiversary!
Soo... today is 1 year post-op... I can't believe how the time has flown!! What a year. Boy, do I feel like a new women. People say you look great... I say you know what I FEEL great! That is what is truly rewarding. I can walk without being winded and tired. I can play with my kids(3 year old triplets) for hours and have FUN?? My husband... he is so happy about my weight loss... he can't keep his hands off me....LOL....
I am sooo grateful for this weight loss... I still want more of course.... and my journey is still ongoing... (somehow I think it always will be) I am thankful for all of your support! I am also really thankful for my 2 support groups I attend and all the wonderful people I have met in this past year. I love you all and I could not have gotten this far without you!
My special thanks is really to my husband... who truly was there for me...without his support I would not be here today.
He held my hand... he knew this was hard... he was scared... but never truly showed it.... he dealt with the kids after my surgery when I could not physically take care of them...We just shared our 6th wedding anniversary 10 days ago.... so he says to me... you know I never thought you would be more beautiful then you were on our wedding day... and not many husbands can say that... that was a nice "WOW" moment.... for sure!
And I think I really need to thank my Doctor... Marina Kurian... without her skill and compassion I would not be here today! She is truly top notch... THE BOMB!!!
1. Surgery date/type of surgery: 05/17/05 Lap-RNY Gastric Bypass
2. Highest weight/date: 343lbs 05/02/05
3. Starting weight/BMI: 343lbs/44.3
4. Starting clothing size:26/28
5. Current weight/BMI:241lbs this am
6. Current clothing size: 18
7. Pounds/inches lost: 101 lbs lost
8. Goal weight/BMI: 175lb I think
9. Pounds to goal weight: 65 lbs
10. Medical issues that have resolved because of the surgery: the pain I had in my lower pelvis
11. First wow moment after surgery: playing with my kids and not being tired!
12. Best overall wow moment after surgery: Having my husband notice and tell me how good I look having him being able to wrap his arms around me and really hold me close.
13. Most recent wow moment after surgery: getting dressed up for a formal affair...loving my dress and dancing the night away!
14. Things that you can do now that you couldn't a year ago: the amounts of exercise i can do!, fit comfortably in public seats,booths cross my legs, reach places I couldn't reach before, look in the mirror and not cringe, etc.
15. Things that you never thought you'd be doing that you are doing now: running on the treadmill, not getting tired when I am doing things physically
16. Things that you want to do in the future now that you are able: Too much to list!
17. What has surprised you the most since your surgery? just seeing the weight come off and not being hungry!
18. Do you have any regrets since your surgery? Not a single one!
19. Any things that you wish you would have done differently during your post-op journey? wish I never started eating simple carbs again!! LOL
20. Besides the change in size, what other changes have you seen in yourself? Are the changes for the good or bad? Changes are all good. I have more self-confidence, more active!!
21. What has been the easiest thing since surgery? Losing weight.
22. What has been the hardest thing since surgery?learning to chew and eat slower, also not drinking with meals
23. What remains a struggle for you?grazing and snacking at night
24. Do you drink with meals? sometimes... but very rare..mostly if it is a glass of wine....
25. Do you drink carbonated beverages? on occasion
26. Do you drink alcohol? sure.. but not that often..I get really buzzed fast!!.
27. Do you intake protein supplements? protein bars... I will now go back to 1 shake a day as the weather is warmer!
28. How has the surgery effected your relationship with spouse or significant other? My husband likes the new healthier more energetic me. He's proud of the changes I have made in my life. He is the best! He's very supportive.
29. How has the surgery effected your relationship with your family, friends, coworkers? They are proud of me! Happy that I feel and look sooo much better
30. If you could pass along advice "been there, done that" to pre-ops, what advice would it be? Chew chew chew, water water water, move your body big time, attend a support group!!
31. What is your favorite forum on OH? The Maysters and the New York board. Everyone is truly the best! You are all wonderful people and I am so glad we shared this month for our surgeries!
32. Who has inspired you in your journey the most? Well my buddy Liz at my Gym.... she just cheered me on and kept me motivated! I am also the proud Mom of 3 year old triplets... being able to do things with my kids and not be totally exhausted is truly my inspiration to reach my goal. I want to lead an active life style with my kids!
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