Now and then 10 months later....

Ok..so it's 10 months and a couple-o-days...but better late than never. Here are some things I couldn't do pre-op that I now do at 10 months out (down from 310 on August 24, 2007 to 172 June 24, 2007): Run (i mean a full out run) for at least 3 minutes without turning bright red and falling because my knee/ankle gave out. Not too much huffing and puffing either if I do say so myself. Leave food on my plate and not grieve about it secretly for the rest of the evening or the next day sometimes. Squat to clean the front of the fridge/dishwasher /toilet etc. Sit on the floor and get up without assistance and or loud groaning and grunting. Put my seatbelt on effortlessly. Buy something off the rack at any store I choose. Take a compliment (not perfect at this..but getting better) Look myself in the eye when I look in a mirror and genuinely smile. Go to the doctor and be HAPPY to jump on that scale. Jump. Wear cute matching panty and bra sets. I know some of these things seem silly ... even vain. But I have to admit they are important. I think a little vanity is healthy....compared to zero vanity before RNY...which is self-destructive at best. For those few things...there are a million others that I experience daily and I am trying to make sure I acknowledge all the little things along with the big ones...any victory is worth celebrating and keeps my commitment to this tool fresh and utile. For all of those who went before me...and made my journey less scary - more exciting and fact-filled I thank you...thank you ....thank you.

You look amazing, pat yourself on your back.. yes, I'm curious as to whether I'll make it to 150, I'm teetering at 180/179 right now, my surgery was two days before yours, 082206...I started at 338... down to well 180 ish... i need toupdate my ticker... My surgeons goal was 170 , so I'm close I see him on 072507... we actually have an 18 month window from what i understand so don't give up... keep in touch Judy

hey judy~ thanks and you are doing fantastic yourself! gonna act like I only have 2 months left and do this thing to the T - exercise and die****er and protein - vitamins and tracking food - i figure now is the time for an all out assault! keep up the good work!

Cool beans, lets challenge each other to really press on... I'll pray for you and you pray for me and kick me in the butt when I don't get on the gazelle or bike or walk the pups... take care.... please keep me posted.. are you in on the Labor day challenge?