8-Month Update - What a Trip!

Well, it is now exactly 8 months since my Lap RNY in June and time for my monthly update. Things to be grateful for since WLS and losing 127 pounds: · No longer having Type II diabetes · No longer having weight-based asthma · No longer having sleep apnea, and actually being able to sleep and wake rested · Having energy to spare! · Having my cholesterol drop over 100 points · Being within spitting distance of breaking the 200-pound mark - somewhere I haven't been for over 25 years! · The thrill of shopping for clothes, and being almost able to wear "normal" sizes. · Being able to cross my legs under my desk · Being able to fit in a coach airline seat with no seatbelt extension or having to raise the armrest. · Being able to walk easily without concern · Being able to speak without panting and breathing heavy (unless I want to)! · Feeling both physically and emotionally stronger to better able me to care for my DH who's ill · Wanting to "strut" at times · Being able to pass on my too big clothes to worthy people and causes without worrying if I'll ever need them again · Thankful for my local support group, and thankful for the AMOS friends I've made on this site. Come on and finish my list - what do you have to be grateful for? Lap RNY 6/16/03 - 336 / 209 / 150?

Your list is great.........I agree with all of them. I had my surgery June 3rd, 2003, open, and as of yesterday I have lost 148 pounds......I am thrilled. I do worrry about if I have streatched my pouch............I go back to see my doctor next week. I get hungry now and can eat. Look forward to hearing from you. Judy