6 months post op today!

Today marks my six month surgiversary. 6 months ago (August 15th) I was still in surgery. It honestly doesn't even feel like six months has passed--it has all been a blur.

As of today I am down 107 pounds (74 since surgery). (I am probably down more, but I gain water weight like crazy around a certain time of the month.) In other words, I've gone from 366 to 259 pounds. I can't even begin to tell you how much this has changed my life. I can walk, run, and do things I haven't been able to do in years. :) I sound like an old lady and I'm only 25 years old, haha.

Size-wise, I've gone from a 30/32-4x/5x to a 22/24-2x (3x in some) in tops--26/28 to a 24 (I could probably go down to a 22 now) in bottoms. I haven't worn these sizes since I was 10-11.

I wish I had some photos to post, but I don't have my camera or smartphone. Maybe I'll have something to post at 9 or 12 months post op. C:

Pre-ops, this surgery is 100% worth it. Don't give up on trying to get the surgery. It can take a while--it was a five-year journey for me. If you have any questions, feel free to ask!

Congratulations!!!!!  That's so great!!!  It's so nice to read this, I am having my DS one week from Monday... on the 24th. You are inspirational! Congrats again!

I hope things went well for you! (I apologize for not responding earlier!)

It feels so weird to be called someone's inspiration, haha. Thank you for your kind words!

Great job! We had surgery very close and have similar results. It is very exciting!

Congrats!! Sounds like you are doing great! I am loving my DS also! nice to see the weight failing off and feel great again!

Miranda

Thanks for posting this. I'm currently getting my pre-op testing done slowly but surely and it was so nice to read some encouraging words. My family thinks I'm too young (23) to have the DS done, but why would I wait any longer to get healthy and treat my obesity? So I'm staying strong and forging on.

Congrats and I am so happy for you! 

Becca 

Becca I think having the surgery young is a great idea. I wish I would have done it years ago instead of 6 months ago. I'm 29 now. Still young but could have been even further along if I did it sooner.

It's a great idea to have it done when you're young as long as you have the maturity to understand that it isn't a quick fix. I initially wanted to have WLS around age 20 and I'm glad I didn't because I didn't fully understand the lifestyle change necessary post-op.

So...as long as you have a full understanding of what you're getting into...I say go for it! Best of luck to you!

Congrats. You sound like you've already got a new lease of life.

Congrats!! Dr. Davis was my surgeon, too, but I had RNY. I  him!!