6 Month Update

Okay, it’s time for an update.  I had my 6 month check-up last week.  I’m down to 216 pounds from a pre-surgery weight of 337 (pre-six-month-diet weight = 365).  WOO HOO!

 

For the most part I feel great.  I can walk and breathe at the same time!  Who’d a thunk!  I can turn on my heated seat in the truck without having to open the door to get my hand in between the door and my leg.  Today I walked straight through a turnstile in the cafeteria…I have always had to turn sideways.  People don’t recognize me, but do recognize my voice!  Their expressions are priceless.  I can cross my legs.

 

On the downside, my boobs and butt have left the house!  My legs are looking like old wrinkled clothes.

 

I have never been a normal size adult.  Who knows how far this can go!  But, I’m so excited to be on this journey. 

 

Of course all is not a bowl of cherries!  I have a big problem with hernias.  Even with a support garment, I can’t hold my tummy in.  My whole abdominal wall is shot.  The surgeon wants me down to 200 pounds before doing the repair and I can’t wait.  Then I should be able to step up the exercise too.  Right now I can only walk and do some light weights.  Doc says, "Don't do anything to stress the abdomen". Who knows, maybe later, maybe never?

 

Don’t mean to complain.  I did say “I FEEL GREAT!”

 

I have to get someone to take some pictures to post on my profile.  The difference is amazing.

 

Enough rambling about me.  Hope everyone is doing well and feeling good.

 Keep up the great work!!!!

Thanks Aime.  How is everything going with you?  How is that little baby and his mother doing?  Hope all is well.

April, Good for you! that is amazing achievement, I envy you and hope to get there one day Ellie

Ellie, You will be here at this spot one day yourself.  We will dance  together! Where are you in your journey?  I'll have to check your profile. Take care and thanks for your comments.

April, Thanks for asking. I am so lazy with my profile, I just made another entry a few days ago since I had made a pact with myslef that I would wait until approval to write in the profile again (lame, I know!) Anyhow, my surgery is on April 9th. I can't wait, alreay on liquid diet and getting used to it. Ellie

April, you are doing superfantastic. Great job!!!

OMG - you look great yourself!  I like the word SUPERFANTASTIC.  Sounds good.  Thanks for the comments.

That's wonderful!! Congratulations- Donna

Thanks Donna.  When is your surgery?