8 Short Weeks

It's been 8 short weeks since my weight loss surgery and let me tell you it's been quite a ride!  I am down 57.5 pounds and a whopping 41 inches!  I am now in a size 16 having blasted downward from a size 22 through the 20's and 18's and am now in my size 16's.  Eating is still a challenge as sometimes I just don't want to.  Drinking my water isn't a challenge at all and sometimes I get in not only my 64 oz but another 16 or so.  I am constantly learning what Mr. Oscar the Grouchy Pouchy wants and doesn't wants.  He's a picky little snot - no left overs.  I've even tried warming 'em up on the stove but it too is a no-go.  Oscar is a pompus little brat thinking he runs the show!  (he's right you know)

My diabetes is gone.  My blood pressure is excellent.  My cholesterol is perfect.  My sleep apnea is gone.  I don't snore anymore.  My hubby appreciates that I don't wake him up with my snoring!  My plantar fasceitis is gone, my knees don't hurt and my hips are feeling better.  I've discovered bones where I didn't know there were any!  I feel good!

My hubby calls me his incredible shrinking wife!  He grabs me to snuggle at night and tells me he's gotta get used to the lesser me!  He's so proud of me tho! 

I have a formal board meeting to go to on December 2nd which requires a long formal dress.  I had a couple shashed and neither one will do.  Darn...........gotta go shopping!  Will try and find one at Ross or someplace like that.

This tool so rocks!  I'm losing and feeling better and moving better.  I have good days and bad days but overall I am learning how to take better care of myself, eat better, and make every bite count.  Thanks to everyone here on the board for all the help and good ideas and words of encouragement!  You guys all rock!

Wow, You are doing so well!! You can be proud, you have work with your tool very well!! Congrulations 57.5 poundsis a lot in 8 weeks!!

HUGS
JOY

Maureen that is downright awesome!!! I am really happy for you and I hope your ride NEVER hits a bump...and you just go full speed ahead gf!  

Wow Maureen!!!  You are doing just awesome!!!

Congratulations!  I think you need to change your little snail on your tickler to a race horse!!!  lol

Jeni

Wow Mo, that is fantastic! Congrats on all the successes so far. You are doing an amazing job.

Keep up the great work
Sue

WTG - keep on rockin that tool....youare doing great and it just gets better from here...

Congratulations Mo your doing great!!!

Wow you are awsome!  I am a month behind you and I hope I do as well as you.  Keep up the great work.  Melissa

Thank you for posting this right now, today----- wednesday is my surgery----and I am excited of course...but nervous and scared too.....I have never had surgery that was not emergency---and I have to go to fresno---so will be away from my DH and family and most friends ...( I do have a wonderful friend going with me....) anyway---- I have been in tears several times today---and this made me teary in the good way!!  Congratulations to you....and thank you for posting this right when it was needed by another oh friend!
~~Lori

Good luck on your surgery!  I just know you will do great!  One word of advice for when you get home - rest!  You'll be tempted to do do do do, but don't!  I sent my hubby off hunting for 10 days and all I had to do was sleep, rest, and relax.  Walk, sip your water, follow what your doctor says! 

Let us know how you're doing!