3 1/2 Month Post Op Visit

Hi Everybody, I lurk here daily but every once in awhile I like to give you guys an update. Went to see DVR and I am down 80 pounds and have exceeded his expectations in already losing 45% of my weight, Im still waiting on Lab results but I beleive no news is good news. I have begun losing my hair yikes!!! We all know it can happen but when you see it laying in the bottom of the tub it freaks you out for sure! I guess from being overweight all of my life I always took extra care in my skin, makeup, and hair hoping to take the focus off of the body so this is upsetting me a little. I had a Wow moment this week I put on my first pair of pants that were not Plus Size an 18 in Misses and they fit perfectly and of course I cried and wore them proudly to work yesterday and was so tickled with all of the compliments. Hug!! Stephanie

WOW! Stephanie you are doing awesome. My 3 month and 9 day check up is next Wednesday. I hope all your labs come back good. Isn't it great not shopping in the plus size? I still find myself looking at the plus size shirts. My hair is falling out too. But you are right. As an obese woman I too took pride in my hair. But by this summer some time hopefully it will stop. Keep up the good work. Corinn 245/185/130

HI Stephanie, That WOW moment is awesome!! I did not take measurements before like I should have but I know I am losing inches. It would help to have measurements to compare to on weeks like this one where I only lost .6 pounds. This is by far the lowest I have lost since surgery. I have lost 50 pounds so far , surgery date 12.8.06 and I am proud of that. We just need to keep working at it. I have worked out this week on Wednesday, Thursday and plan to go tomorrow. I want to get back to 5 days a week but any little bit helps. I have laid off of the fruit, I was eating too much. and just concentrating on getting my water and vitamins in every day. Good luck to you and yes, shopping in regular departments is a wonderful feeling. Angela