My 9 Month Anniversary.............

Hello Everyone, Today is my 9 month anniversary for my gastric bypass. I am amazed that this time last year I was counting the days down until I became a looser. It is difficult for me to believe that last year I weighed 269lbs and today I weigh 149lbs. I have went from a size 24 shorts to a size 12 and my tops have gone from a 26/28 to a regular size large. If it weren't for the excess skin I would be in a smaller size I think. I am more amazed that my bra size has went from a 44D (almost busting out of that) to a size 36C which is the most common size. Over the weekend I managed to climb a cliff and go on a walk that I would have never been able to do before. Except for the ulcers, I feel great!! I am praying I don't ever become MO again and pray that I can stick with the eating habits that have got me where I am today. I find it difficult not to endulge from time to time and hope it doesn't become an every day thing. I still have a problem with people commenting on how skinny I am when I don't "feel" skinny. I know this is normal for me to think this way and hopefully one day it will pass. I was denied a tummy tuck from my insurance despite the rashes and back aches but I am appealing it and hoping it goes through. Otherwise I need to come up with $7500 for the TT and thigh lift. I am not to concerned about my arms and breasts right now. I hope this is an inspiration to all you who are getting close to your surgery dates or who have recently has surgery. I know it was stories like mine that got me through the rough times and the times when I was scared. Peace~~~ Hope

Hope, you certainly ARE an inspriration. Keep up the good work and congrats on your 9 mos anniversary. So you did climb the cliff you were talking about! How wonderful.

Hi Hope- Congrats on your wls success! You are an inspiration to us! I am sure that you will be able to keep the weight off. I pray that you will be able to have your TT approved. I will be going down that road (plastics) in the near future. I need a full body lift. So far I don't have back pain too bad - I've had a few rashes nothing major. My arms are what bother me the most they are still very huge! I have about 3 inches of skin just hanging down when I lift my arms. blessings - B

Hope, You look fabulous. You worry about the same thing that the rest of us worry about. Loosing and never gaining again. If we can stay focused on our health. Saying prayers that we all stay healthy and never gain a pound over our desired weight. ((HUGS)) Elissa

Congrats Hope on your WLS so far. Keep up the great job! ~Shay

Hope, I too am very proud of you! You have really been an inspiration to me in my journey leading up to surgery. I thank you so much for the encouragement that you have given me. I know i tell you this a lot, but i want everyone to see how much of an impact you have had on me. For that matter, this entire board has had a tremendous impact on me. I have met some great people that i consider close friends and I wouldn't change that for the world! You are all the best.....and Hope, a personal thanks for being my during this process! Keep up the great work! -Joe-

Congratulations, Hope!! you are amazing! You have done so well, and been such an inspiration. I know you will continue to be the same!! Ken

Hi Hope, Your still two to three weeks ahead of me although I am coming up on 9 months next Tuesday. You have done great. I have been going through many of the same things as you. My appetite is back, head hunger runs amuck, and sometimes (sometimes most of the time) you need to really fight back those urges to eat. I am addicted to nuts and need to fight that craving every day. I have only lost two pounds this month. I don't look at it as a plateau anymore, since I think the last twenty-five pounds I will have to earn. The first 142 were a gift. Thanks to you I have set my goals for this year. Have you climbed to the top of the lighthouse yet? My mini-goal is to do the Double Cross (31 miles) down in Middletown on July 4th to get ready for the MS 150 Bike to the Bay on Oct 2nd (which will be my one year anniversary and I am hoping to ride a mile for each pound I've lost). I have no idea what goal to set after that. It won't be outdoor biking after this year. Too dangerous with Delaware drivers. Enough blabbing. You are inspirational! Your bud, Rob

Hi Hope, A HUUUUGE congratulations to you. You have done a wonderful job and really have made such progress and changes. I hope you get everything you need and deserve with your future TT. Way to go! Linda