10 Month Anniversary Today!!!!

Well, today marks my 10 month anniversary and I feel Great!!! This surgery has helped me in so many ways. I no longer have diabetes, acid reflux, and my hips are doing so much better. I can walk at an amusement park..all day...and still be feeling good. I can play with my kids and no longer feel like an embrassment to them in front of their friends. I am living life again. I have been struggling with getting my protein and water in lately. Mainly due to having the flu...but, am trying my best to get back on track. I have to admit...it so weird to be getting ready for bed and then realize...I haven't ate today. Before surgery..that would have never happened. I based my life on food. If I was happy..I ate...If I was sad...I ate...If I was bored...I ate. I am so happy to be out of that cycle. Yes, there are days that I do want to eat (especially if I am bored)...but I fight it and go find something to do. It's really the simple things in life that I appreciate so much. Last year, I couldn't even mow my own grass. My step-dad (who is 67) had to come over and mow it for me. I barely could go up my stairs and I was begining to lose my balance when I was walking. I still have a huge bruise on the side of my foot that has been there for over a year that has never went away. That is a reminder to myself everytime I am tempted to eat something that I shouldn't. Do I eat stuff that I shouldn't...yes on occassion. But, never like I use to. Sometimes I will take one bite of something that the kids are having and that satisfies me. I am only human and realize that I will never be perfect...no one is perfect. I do want to thank everyone on here that keeps their profiles up to date and posts on the boards. I love that we have somewhere to go and read up on how each other is doing and what we all are going through. I am now 178 pounds...that is 145 pound weight loss so far. And, if I don't lose another pound...I can honestly say I am happy for what this surgery has done for me. Until next month 323/178/160

Congratulations!!! Your story is inspiring and keep up the good work. Jesse

Congrats to you on the great weight loss. I had surgery the day after you & am currently at 187. I am excited & inspired to see posts from others who had WLS around the same time as me & to read about their successes. That keeps me going. I like you am completely happy & if I never loose another pound it has been worth it all. Congrats again & keep up the great work. Doesn't it feel wonderful to be thinning??? I just think it is great to be getting my life back. Joyetta 328/187/155 (hopefully by Christmas)

My surgery was Sept. 30, 2003, and I am at 181. Feeling great, but the diarrhea and gas continues, it is embarrassing sometimes. Does it ever stop?

Hi Sharon, I sure hope that the gas & diarrhea end soon myself. I am 10 months post op & still have a lot of problems w/the gas. My surgeons staff (nurses) told me that it is sometimes due to eating too many carbs but I really don't eat that many, not much room left for them after eating all the protein!!!! The diarrhea only occurs w/me when I eat something new or have dairy products it seems (mainly milk only) or the greasy stuff that I will have on occasion. Hope this helps & for both of our sakes I hope it ends soon. I am personally tired of the bloated feeling & being "gassy" all the time. Joyetta

HI There! WOW! 145 lbs. in 10 months-do you realize that means you have lost an average of 14.5 lbs. per month each and every month for 10 months-pick up a 14 lb. turkey the next time you are at the store to fully appreciate your achievement! HAVE FUN, BE HAPPY, and CONGRATULATIONS! What a wonderful tribute to the will of your spirit.... Deb