changes noticed

what changes are you all noticing since your surgery? I know I have lost 75 pounds, my scale tells me so... but I am only just now starting to see differences- my belly is still so big, I think it will never get lost! -my legs are getting smaller all around (hopefully I don't have chicken legs underneath it all) -my rings haven't fit for a month or so- -when I have a bath there is about two inches of space between my hips and the side walls of the tub! Before? It was a tight fit. -my guy says my arse is WAY smaller than it was in november! -now into a 3X tee shirt (started out at 5-6X) -I have neck bones and now i am starting to see them... -shoes are a bit too loose (size 11- used to wear a 10) -walk faster, longer without draining of energy... -climbing stairs in the subway: I can walk them without sucking wind or having calf-pains start cramping me up! -down from an xxxl sportbra to a 1x sportbra and they aren't sagging too badly yet! well? what are you noticing?

Hi Katherine, I had my surgery on Dec 30th and I'm down 53 lbs so far. Changes I've noticed are: Rings/watch are too big... My shoes are sloshing around on my feet... I went from a 2x top to a XL... I went from a 2x pants to 1x.. and they are getting baggy quickly. You can see my dimples now! I get alot of compliments about how good I'm looking... I use to bite my finger nails cause I was so nervous about carrying 100 lbs around with me... I stopped biting them right after WLS, and I give myself manicures and can wear pretty rings now! I have more energy ... altho sometimes I still get tired if I do too much. No more bra extender!!!! Keep up the good work! Renee

I'm down 79lbs, my rings fall off my fingers now, my back don't hurt anymore, I can get out of bed now instead of rolling out, my shoes are flopie now and I never knew I had bones in my face until lately. Sherry

What a great post I had my surgery on 12/27/04 and I am down 42 pounds so far. * I have noticed that my ring keeps twirling around my finger as I type. * I really do have an hour glass figure under there (seamstresses used to love me at one time as it was easy to alter my dresses.. then the middle filled out) * Shoes are fitting me now.. I used to get blisters or they just plain hurt. * my winter coat is HUGE! Thank goodness it is almost Spring! * My shopping habits have increased .. (checkbook is not happy) * Boys notice me... and not because I am the 'big' one. :sexy * I enjoy shopping for sunglasses.. no more chipmunk cheeks... * my butt hurts more as it is bonier. * collar bones have been returned from the lost and found. Keep it up ALL! Beckie XOXOXO

Hi Katherine... We had surgery the same day. I am down 64 lbs, and the things I have noticed..... *Have gone from wearing 26's to 16's which will probably only last another week or so, as they are getting mighty loose on me. And in tops I was wearing the 26/28's, and I am in to 18/20's now. Plus, I was wearing 3X before and in XL now, but they are getting baggy too. *My rings are also falling off *My knees are so very skinny *I've had to shorten the bra straps *My tailbone has returned, and it hurts to sit *I can actually walk across Walmart without having to rest *I have had to move my seat forward to reach the steering wheel in the car *I can sit in booths now *I don't sweat anymore *I can actually find a belt to fit me Guess that all I can think of for now. Susan Lap RNY 12-1-04 285-221-155 (-64)

Great post there women. I am down 56 lbs and I marvel at the new me. -My rings are big, my diamond keeps turing around my finger. I lost a beautiful Amethyst and gold ring - had it on when I left the house got to work and it was gone. -I can wipe my ass without contorting into some obscene position. I can feel clean all over. -Sex has always been very good, but now it is wonderful. My DH and I are enjoying new positions and finding pleasure hightened....very wonderful. -I can walk and breath....TOGETHER. I could barely walk in November. Going or doing anything was a huge scarey chore. Now I walk, and walk, and walk. At work I move around all the time now. Before I would not leave my seat until I could not hold going to the bathroom one minute more. God forbid I had to copy or deliver something. Now I wear a pedometer and some days I have taken 4700 or more steps. -I can exercise at the gym and work up a sweat. -I can get in and out of my car better. I had to move the seat up and my huge belly does not hit the stearing wheel. -My winter coat is huge and very heavy. -I can now wear size 22/24 clothes, I have given away my 32/30's to good will. -I have had to tighten and pull up my bra straps. Hard to find a new bra that fits. The cup size is still the same. -I have had to throw out some of my shoes. I have shopped for shoes at Zappos.com for two years because they carry extra extra wide shoes. Now I can get a shoe that is wide and a size smaller. Happy feet. -People notice that I am losing weight. I have been very open with my surgery and everyone here has been watching my progress and are very happy for me. -I am taking less medications. My BP med was cut in half. My diabetic medications were cut in half, now I take one pill instead of 4. I am off other medications and I like that. -I can walk without my cane. Most days I still need it but I can do without it more often. Hurrah. -my beautiful necklaces, watches, and bracelets are big. -I am happy. Monica

Monica - GREAT new picture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Laura

I've noticed changes, eventhough I've only lost 34 lbs since my surgery (71 lbs since last August). -I can cross my legs, without even thinking. -My legs are thinner, especially in the knee and thigh. There are really knees under there. -Started out at surgery at size 26/28, now the 22s are loose, probably ready for 20. Last summer I was wearing size 30/32. -Feet don't swell any more. Don't need my surgical support stockings -I had to buy new shoes because the old ones were so stretched out that they fell off my feet. My 8-1/2 AAA feet are back. -Bra size has gone down from 46DD to 42DD. -Can work out for 1-1/2 hours per session. Last summer I couldn't walk from my car to my desk without being short of breath, heart pounding and wheezing. Some things haven't changed: my hips, knees and ankles still scream at me. Only now, they are screaming because they are working out, not just hurting all the time while I sat there. Such fun-- Sue O.

Im down about 56lbs and here is what i have noticed -I can sit in a booth with my family and not have my boobs and belly against my chin -my swimsuit from last year is fallin off of me -im wearing pants i havent worn in 5 years -I have a bony butt -my winter coat finally zips(and then some) -i feel great -i feel pretty Good job all Jamie 334/278

Great Post! I have more energy and feel fabulous! I am off all medications! I've gone from a 18/20 to a 14/16. I have ankle bones and starting to feel collar and shoulder bones. My butt gets sore from sitting all day at work. I'm beginning to enjoy the spring colors when I shop! I crave salads and seafood. Can run up and down the basement steps with no problem. Sex with Hubby is wonderful and fun for me again! Candy 266/212/130