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Topic: RE: Amazement - this actually works!!! - Edited!!
No longer high risk? HELLO?! How freakin' AWESOME is that?!!!!!! WOOT! WTG!
And TY for the note about donating blood. I know I'm due to donate & am sure the blood center will be calling soon to schedule me, so now I know not to do this yet.
And TY for the note about donating blood. I know I'm due to donate & am sure the blood center will be calling soon to schedule me, so now I know not to do this yet.
Topic: 2 Month Update w/ Comparison Pic
Hard to believe 2 months has cruised on by already!
I put the morning of surgery pic up next to my 2 month pic last night and my initial reaction was "wow, was I really that big?". Seriously, I don't think I really ever saw it. I mean, I knew obviously because of my size 24 pants, but I don't think I understood how "puffy" I was. ugh!
So things that happened this past month:
*I realized my kids clean off my plate now vs. me cleaning off their plate! (not at every meal, but it did happen and I was like WOW, what a turn of events)
*I bought a size Large shirt and size 18 pants on the 75% off rack at Macy's last week and cried tears of joy in the dressing room! That moment was when I finally SAW my progress.
*I had an outdoor event to go to with my oldest son and I went to put my snowpants on & they were way too big!!! yippeee!
*At said outdoor event, I spent 5 hours outside participating in snow races, etc. and had a blast with my son! I got a little winded but nothing like before. And it reminded me that I was ALIVE!!!
*I'm officially down 40 pounds.
*My blood sugar has been in the normal range! WOOT!!! Cannot wait for my A1C re-check next month to see how the number is.
*My mom said she better be careful or I'll be shopping from her closet pretty soon.
(she's a size 10)
*My sister said "I can tell your losing weight in your mid-section because your boobs are sticking out!" - LMAO!!! (I'm not telling her about the LB Balconette bra's! haha)
And I'm sure there are many more that I'm not recalling right this moment, but it's been a fun ride this past month.
I still find that I'm not hungry most of the time so sometimes I forget to eat and that is so odd to me and I always thought you were all crazy when you'd say that, but dang, it's true!
So, onto the pics. First one is surgery morning. Second one was last night, 2 months.
![](http://images.obesityhelp.com/uploads/profile/742242/albums/42337/Morning%20of%20Surgery%2012-23-08.jpg)
I put the morning of surgery pic up next to my 2 month pic last night and my initial reaction was "wow, was I really that big?". Seriously, I don't think I really ever saw it. I mean, I knew obviously because of my size 24 pants, but I don't think I understood how "puffy" I was. ugh!
So things that happened this past month:
*I realized my kids clean off my plate now vs. me cleaning off their plate! (not at every meal, but it did happen and I was like WOW, what a turn of events)
*I bought a size Large shirt and size 18 pants on the 75% off rack at Macy's last week and cried tears of joy in the dressing room! That moment was when I finally SAW my progress.
*I had an outdoor event to go to with my oldest son and I went to put my snowpants on & they were way too big!!! yippeee!
*At said outdoor event, I spent 5 hours outside participating in snow races, etc. and had a blast with my son! I got a little winded but nothing like before. And it reminded me that I was ALIVE!!!
*I'm officially down 40 pounds.
*My blood sugar has been in the normal range! WOOT!!! Cannot wait for my A1C re-check next month to see how the number is.
*My mom said she better be careful or I'll be shopping from her closet pretty soon.
![](http://images.obesityhelp.com/_shared/images/smiley/msn/cool2.gif)
*My sister said "I can tell your losing weight in your mid-section because your boobs are sticking out!" - LMAO!!! (I'm not telling her about the LB Balconette bra's! haha)
And I'm sure there are many more that I'm not recalling right this moment, but it's been a fun ride this past month.
I still find that I'm not hungry most of the time so sometimes I forget to eat and that is so odd to me and I always thought you were all crazy when you'd say that, but dang, it's true!
So, onto the pics. First one is surgery morning. Second one was last night, 2 months.
![](http://images.obesityhelp.com/uploads/profile/742242/albums/42337/Morning%20of%20Surgery%2012-23-08.jpg)
![](http://images.obesityhelp.com/uploads/profile/742242/albums/70490/2%20Months%2002-23-08%20Front%20View.jpg)
Topic: RE: My first mini-wow moment!!!
Thats great... isn't it nice to be able to climb the stairs again. Me, I am excited that I went down 2 ring sizes, I had to buy a temporary replacement for my wedding rings since they kept falling off. I went from a size 7 ring to a size 5...
Meet the Surgeon Aug 1, 2011 .... hopefully the surgeons office is right and everything will go fast and I'll have surgery later this month.
http://porcenaluk.blogspot.com/
Topic: RE: how are my december buddies doing??
Congratulations... 70lbs is quite amazing. I am down 29 lbs since surgery... not as much but I like it. I figure almost 15 lbs a month is good. I had a lovely stall there for awhile, but hopefully it's breaking. Since I've been hopping from 250-248 lbs lately and this morning I am down to 246. YAY!
Meet the Surgeon Aug 1, 2011 .... hopefully the surgeons office is right and everything will go fast and I'll have surgery later this month.
http://porcenaluk.blogspot.com/
Topic: RE: how are my december buddies doing??
Hey!
Congrats on the 70 pounds!
I'm not losing quite as fast but I'm not too far behind you. :)
I haven't heard from many of the December buddies either. I was wondering where they all went...lol
I'm glad that things are going well for you and make sure to keep in touch!
Candice
Congrats on the 70 pounds!
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I haven't heard from many of the December buddies either. I was wondering where they all went...lol
I'm glad that things are going well for you and make sure to keep in touch!
Candice
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Topic: RE: how are my december buddies doing??
I am down 45 lbs and very much glad that I did the RNY. It truly is a great feeling to have loose fitting clothes! and I have already taken 3 tubs to the 2nd hand store.
Topic: RE: My first mini-wow moment!!!
I started doing the treadmill 6 days a week 2 weeks ago and have noticed a definate increase in energy, which is such a change from my first 7 weeks post op. I haven't weighed myself since Feb 1 and am itching for Feb 28th to come around so I can see how much more I've lost. I hasn't been too hard staying off the scale, but boy am I curious.
Kristy (weight loss below does not include 16lbs lost during pre WLS diet)
START: 325 Day of Surgery :309 GOAL: 180
Topic: RE: My first mini-wow moment!!!
I think a big part of it is the weight loss, but a bigger part is the regular exercise I'm doing. My lungs actually get to fill with air now!! It truly was a great feeling. I imagine that you'll notice a difference, too, if you're looking for it. I was so surpised!
I see you are doing GREAT on your loss!! Keep up the amazing work! I so love getting to hear about everyone's successes!!!
I see you are doing GREAT on your loss!! Keep up the amazing work! I so love getting to hear about everyone's successes!!!